Category Archives: Hotel

Winner of Best All-Inclusive Venue in Glasgow

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Results are out for the second Wedding Industry Experts Awards, and it is with great pleasure that we announce that The National Piping Centre won Best All-Inclusive Venue in Glasgow. 

Wedding Industry Winner

The awards are an annual competition recognizing some of the most popular wedding professionals at a local, national and international level. Voting commenced on April 23rd and concluded on April 30th.  This year wedding professionals from 29 countries participated in seventy categories.

We sincerely appreciate the support we have received from past and current clients, peers, family and friends. The National Piping Centre’s couples are very special to all of our staff and we always strive to give you the best day of your life on your wedding day. We are a venue with a big heart and truly appreciate the recognition that these awards have given us.

Thank you to everyone who voted for us.

Wedding at The National Piping Centre

Staff Vacancy

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Talented food and beverage supervisor required for The National Piping Centre & The Pipers’ Tryst Hotel. 2013 – “Small City Hotel of The Year 2013 ~ Scottish Hotel Awards”

This is a full time position running our restaurant, bar, events and supervising staff. Would suit a very organised person, who has a passion for good service and a natural flair for hosting events.

  • Key holder
  • Running events
  • Running busy restaurant
  • Shifts range from 7.30-3.30, 1130-8, 3-close.
  • Supervising staff on shift and assisting with their development
  • Ensuring that the best service is given at all times
  • Restaurant or hotel experience necessary for this role
  • Salary dependant on experience
  • 28 days holiday per annum
  • Company closed 24,25,26,27 Dec and 1,2,3 Jan annually

Please email CV and cover letter
Immediate start
No agencies please

Please contact Gemma Cannon, General Manager with CV and cover letter to gcannon@thepipingcentre.co.uk

Glasgow Restaurant Awards Nomination: Kitchen Porter

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Peter Hynes, The National Piping Centre’s fantastic kitchen porter has been nominated for BEST KITCHEN PORTER AWARD at the Glasgow Restaurant Awards. Peter is an exceptional employee to have at The National Piping Centre. He has worked here since the building opened in 1996 and has a remarkable attitude to his job and our business. Best of luck Peter!

Vacancy – Housekeeper wanted

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We require a part time housekeeper for weekly Sunday/Monday shifts. The role requires:
  • 16-21 hours per week and holiday cover for the full time housekeeper.
  • Duties include: public areas and 8 hotel bedrooms.
  • Good attention to detail and a friendly manner required.
  • Housekeeping experience preferred but not essential.
  • Minimum wage

To apply please contact General Manager – Gemma Laidlaw – 0141 353 5551 or email glaidlaw@thepipingcentre.co.uk

The National Piping Centre Wedding Show 2012

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Sunday 25th March 2012 – 12:00-5:00pm

Get out your diaries girls! The National Piping Centre is hosting a wonderful wedding show on Sunday 25th March 2012.

Set in the heart of Glasgow’s Theatreland, the venue is a superb central location for an afternoon of browsing and planning – showcasing Glasgow’s top wedding suppliers all under one roof!

Offering the best in Scottish entertainment from first class pipers, wedding bands, DJs and Celtic musicians to make your special day superb. Photographers, kilts hire, jewellers and cake makers to temp those taste buds – there is something for everyone and not forgetting a viewing of one of Glasgow’s top wedding venues – The National Piping Centre.

Register for tickets now on eventbrite.co.uk

Exhibitors – if you are looking to exhibit please call Events Team on 0141 353 5551. A minimal fee is charged for exhibition space.

Family Ceilidhs

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Come and join us for spectacular family ceilidhs during the festive period. An event for all ages to enjoy a wonderful Scottish tradition.

  • Thursday 29th December & Friday 30th December 2011
  • Doors open 7.30pm
  • £10.00 adults
  • £6.00 child/concessions
  • £25.00 family of 4

Find out more on our Christmas page.

Christmas dining still available

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The Pipers’ Tryst restaurant is taking bookings now for its festive menu. Parties of 2-40 welcome within our cosy Scottish restaurant. Why not come along for a Pre-Theatre meal before pantomime or book a company night out and have the whole restaurant privately? DJs a private bar, personalised menus, as well as pipers and of course Santa!
More details on our Christmas page.

Events Team are VOWS Awards Nominees!

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The National Piping Centre’s Wedding and Events team have been honoured with a nomination at the most prestigious event of the wedding industry calendar – The VOWS Awards. They have been nominated in the category Wedding Co-ordinator, with General Manager Gemma Laidlaw representing the team. The team will find out if they have scooped the award at a glittering ceremony at the Glasgow Hilton on 7th November. Watch this space to find out how they get on…