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Daily Record
27-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Job opportunity on 'incredible' Scottish island with live in accommodation
Four jobs on the picturesque isle are available. A number of job opportunities on an "incredible" Scottish island have come up. The positions come with live-in accommodation. At the moment, the Isle of Mull Hotel and Spa is looking to fill a number of roles. The hotel is situated in the island's village and main ferry port of Craignure. The hotel and spa is currently hiring a Food and Beverage Manager, a Leisure Attendant, a Room Attendant, and a Spa Therapist. All four positions are full-time, and involve around 40 hours of work per week. The main benefit of the jobs is that they all come with live-in accommodation in a dedicated block, as well as staff meals. Other benefits include staff discounts, career development opportunities, vouchers, and extra holiday days. The Food and Beverage Manager position pays a "competitive" salary of up to £33,000 per year. The successful applicant will also receive an "extensive benefits package". Main responsibilities will include managing day-to-day operations of the hotel's restaurant, ensuring high standards of service, and addressing guest complaints. Other tasks will include overseeing staff training, managing invoicing, and compiling weekly and period-end sales reports. Meanwhile, the Room Attendant job pays a salary of £12.60 per hour. As well as a benefit package, the successful applicant will receive a service charge of up to £2,000 per year. The main tasks of the Room Attendant include preparing guest bedrooms and bathrooms, assisting with laundry and linen, and refilling guest supplies. Additionally, the worker will clean corridor areas and complete any other duties requested by the Head Housekeeper. The Leisure Attendant will be based in the hotel's gym and swimming pool. Like the Room Attendant position, it pays an hourly wage of £12.60 and a service charge of up to £2,000 per year. The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring the safety and enjoyment of guests in the gym, pool, and leisure areas. Tasks will include preparing the leisure club every morning, making sure all procedures are followed, and assisting with swimming lessons and acting as a lifeguard. Finally, the Isle of Mull Hotel and Spa is looking for a Spa Therapist for its spa. The job will involve providing expert spa therapies such as nail and waxing treatments and making sure every guest leaves feeling rejuvenated. When not working, the Isle of Mull has a huge variety of things to see and do. Described by VisitScotland as "incredible", the island is home to spectacular beaches, historic attractions, and plenty of opportunity for scenic walks. The main settlement on Mull is Tobermory, which is famous for its colourful seafront houses. The town also features a variety of cafés, restaurants, and pubs, as well as the Tobermory Distillery. The job listing states: "The Isle of Mull is the second largest island in the Inner Hebrides, on Scotland's west coast. What does that mean? Red deer, white tailed eagles and native otters; stunning sunrises across the water; a sense of space, peace and a quiet life. There's a really strong community amongst islanders, too. It also means 35 minutes' drive to the supermarket; 45 minutes on a ferry to the nearest cinema; a bus every two hours. The nearest airport is Glasgow, half a day's travel away. "These are the realities of life at the Isle of Mull Hotel Spa, where life takes on a slower pace in winter but is full on in summer. For our staff, these are all reasons why Mull has become home. The other draw is the welcoming environment they find living and working at our hotel." For further details about the jobs, visit the Indeed website. Meanwhile, more information about what you can get up to on the Isle of Mull can be found on VisitScotland.
Daily Record
23-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Scotland's 'top 10 peated whiskies' named and where you can buy them
Scotland's "top peated whiskies" have been named. The spirits come from distilleries all over the country. Online whisky retailer Whisky-Online Shop has unveiled its list of the 10 best peated whiskies . A peated whisky refers to those that incorporate peat as a fuel source during malting. The experts' list includes malts from famous distilleries such as Laphroaig and the Tobermory Distillery. It also features bottles from lesser-known whisky makers. Read on for the top 10 peated whiskies. More information can be found on the Whisky-Online Shop website . READ MORE: Remote Highlands estate hiring couple with £60k salary and house included READ MORE: Scottish 'whisky' matured underwater in Loch Ness in world first The Ledaig Sinclair Series Rioja Cask Finish was released in 2020, beginning life in ex-bourbon casks before a finishing period in Rioja wine barriques. It features notes of fresh berries, as well as salty, smoky, and rubbery flavours. The whisky is available to buy for £38.25 from Master of Malt . It can also be bought for £37.96 from Royal Mile Whiskies . This is a 10-year-old heavily-peated single malt whisky from Tobermory Distillery that was introduced in 2007. The whisky has a strong flavour that features toffee sweetness, peppery spices, and barbecued meat. The Ledaig 10 Year Old can be purchased from The Whisky Exchange for £40.75. Elsewhere, it is in stock at Master of Malt for £42.99. This nine-year-old Islay single malt whisky was bottled in 2024 without colouring or chill filtration. It was bottled from a mix of first-fill Oloroso sherry butts and bourbon hogshead casks, with sherry butts and bourbon hogsheads giving it a unique character. You can buy the Caol Ila 2015-2024 | 9 Year Old Signatory Vintage 100 Proof Edition 26 for £45.95 from Royal Mile Whiskies or £47.75 from Master of Malt . However, it is currently out of stock at both. The Bunnahabhain 2016-2024 | 8 Year Old Signatory Vintage 100 Proof Edition 31 is a small-batch whisky bottled in 2024, also without colouring or chill filtration. It originated from a small batch of first and second-fill sherry butts bottled at 57.1 per cent. The whisky is currently in stock at The Whisky Barrel for £50.76. It is also sold by Master of Malt for £46.95, though is currently out of stock. This whisky was initially aged in ex-Bourbon casks, and was finished in ex-Sherry casks. It is known for its sweet and peppery flavour profile. The Ledaig 18 Year Old can be purchased for £98.50 from The Whisky Exchange . Elsewhere, you can buy it for £97.99 from Master of Malt . Macleod's Islay Single Malt is by Ian Macleod Distillers, and comes from an unnamed Islay distillery. It was created in small batches and aged in oak casks to achieve a signature robust flavour. At the moment, Macleod's Islay Single Malt is available to buy for £45.51 from Tesco . The Ardnamurchan AD Single Malt was launched at the end of 2022. It was made with a mix of peated and un-peated malt, and matured in both ex-bourbon casks and ex-sherry casks. You can purchase the whisky for £48.25 from The Whisky Exchange . It can also be bought for £47.99 from Master of Malt. This whisky is the first from the Isle of Harris distillery, which opened its doors in 2015. It is a small-batch single malt and was bottled at 46 per cent without colouring or chill filtration. The Isle Of Harris The Hearach is available for £64.95 from Master of Malt . Elsewhere, it is in stock at Royal Mile Whiskies for the same price. The Laphroaig 10 Year Old Sherry Oak Finish began life in refill sherry and bourbon casks. It then spent between 12 and 18 months in Oloroso sherry casks to increase the complexity of its flavour profile. The whisky is in stock at Master of Malt for £55.90. It can also be bought for £55.95 from The Whisky Exchange . Originally launched in autumn 2023, the Allt Gleann Batch Strength Allt Gleann Batch Strength was crafted from a mix of Concerto and Laureate malted barley. It was matured in a combo of first-fill Bourbon barrels and refill whisky casks, resulting in a powerful and full-bodied profile. The Allt Gleann Batch Strength is available to buy from Master of Malt for £88. Elsewhere, you can purchase it from Royal Mile Whiskies for £75.95.
