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HIT Scotland is a Scottish charity devoted to inspiring people working in the hospitality industry and in related professions.

Feel free to leave a note about your scholarship or share pictures from events with other other supporters. Established in 1994 by dynamic leaders from the hospitality industry, HIT Scotland aims to inspire individuals to be the best they can be. We support the ‘development of real people’ within all these exciting and fast changing sectors, and look to develop emerging talent. Since our inception

, we have awarded over 1,000 emerging talent scholarships and 10,000 bursaries. Our emerging talent scholarship programmes range from exceptional local, national and international hands on experiences to places on courses at some of the world’s finest academic establishments including The Cornell School of Hotel Administration and Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne. We also work closely with Further and Higher educational institutions, to encourage and source new talent for the industry by providing bursaries and places on a bespoke student course at Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne.

12/06/2026

Calling all young Scottish hospitality professionals📢

Are you aged 18–35 and working in the industry? Your next chance to network at a fun and laid back event is just around the corner.

Join the HIT Futures Group on Monday, 29th June 2026 at the stunning Studios inside the W Hotel, Edinburgh for a night of mixing, mingling, and a bit of friendly competition!

✨ What’s included for just £15?

A complimentary welcome drink

Delicious canapés

A team quiz night with some fantastic prizes up for grabs

Casual, inclusive networking with like-minded peers

Optional informal catch-up at the bar post event

Whether you want to expand your industry connections or just enjoy a brilliant night out with new faces, we’d love to see you there.

Spaces are limited and our last few Futures events have sold out, so grab your ticket today and let's elevate your network - https://hitscotland.co.uk/hit-events/futuresquiz

09/06/2026

We're delighted to celebrate the success of this year’s Savoy Educational Trust Student
Chef Scholarship, delivered in partnership with the Savoy Educational Trust and the
Edinburgh Food & Drink Academy.
Over two inspiring days in Edinburgh, 14 talented student chefs from colleges and
universities across Scotland took part in hands-on masterclasses, practical kitchen sessions and networking opportunities designed to support their future careers in hospitality.
From refining fish preparation and plating techniques to creating impressive patisserie
showpieces, the students embraced every challenge with enthusiasm, professionalism and creativity.
A huge thank you to the Savoy Educational Trust, the team at Edinburgh Food & Drink
Academy and everyone involved in creating such a memorable experience. Most
importantly, congratulations to all the students who took part – Scotland's hospitality industry has a bright future ahead.
Read more here - https://hitscotland.co.uk/hit-news/2026/savoychef26

08/06/2026

✨ What a Night! Celebrating the HIT Industry Dinner ✨
A massive thank you to everyone who joined us on Thursday, 4th June, at the Hilton Glasgow for an unforgettable evening celebrating the very best of our industry!

Because of your incredible generosity through attendance, donations, and prize contributions, we can continue supporting talent across Scotland’s hospitality sector.

🏆 Celebrating Our Winners
A huge congratulations to our phenomenal award winners who truly represent excellence in our field:

Industry Leader Award (in association with The Caterer): Paddy Crerar

Future Leader Award (in association with Braehead Foods): Alex Equi

🎤 Show-Stopping Entertainment & Hosting
The room was buzzing from start to finish! Massive thanks to our host Des McKeown, the brilliant Fred MacAulay, and Scottish football legends Alex McLeish and Gordon Strachan for the fantastic chat and laughs.

We were also treated to an incredible lineup of music and performance throughout the night, thank you to the Unison Pipe Band, Waterfront, and DJ Chris for keeping the energy high!

🤝 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Sponsors
An event of this scale simply wouldn't be possible without the immense generosity of our partners. A special shoutout to the Hilton Glasgow team for being such world-class hosts, and to all of our event sponsors who made the night such a success:

Arran - Sense of Scotland

Badachro Distillery

Bel Nada

Brakes

C&C Group

Downpour Gin

Equis

Expedia

Heineken

Hilton Supply Management

JME Drinks

Jump Ship Brewing

Miolo Wine Group

Pommery

Sxollie Cider

Vision Events Glasgow

Thank you again to everyone who attended, supported, and cheered on our industry✨

01/06/2026

A group of hospitality students from colleges all over Scotland got the chance to visit some of Glasgow’s finest hotels, and hear from some of the hospitality and tourism industry’s biggest brands, at our Student Customer Experience Scholarship which is supported by the Savoy Educational Trust. Designed to inspire and motivate those studying hospitality and show them the variety of career options this industry provides, it also gave the group the chance to network with each other. They had sessions on Handling Conflict and Creating Memorable moments, talks from Green Tourism and Booking.com, and tours of Glasgow's AC Hotel by Marriott, Dakota and Kimpton Blythswood Square. Read more about their experience at our website https://hitscotland.co.uk/hit-news/2026/hospitality-students-2026

29/05/2026

What a fantastic afternoon! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our May HIT Rhubarb Club lunch at the stunning Prestonfield House Hotel in the sunshine yesterday. From the champagne and canapés reception to the spectacular three-course meal, the incredible turnout and vibrant atmosphere showcased the very best of Scotland’s hospitality community.

We are so grateful to the exceptional team at Prestonfield for their flawless service. Thanks also to our wonderful guest speaker Paul Brennan from Dine Scotland, hearing your unique story and insights was incredibly inspiring, and to all of those who joined us, helping raise funds for HIT Scotland 🍽️

27/05/2026

Ready to take your leadership to the next level? Applications are officially open for our upcoming 'Leaders Make a Culture' Programme, hosted at the beautiful Mar Hall and Crossbasket Castle. If you are looking to elevate your management style, this intensive 4-day experience is the perfect opportunity to step back, reset, and focus on your professional growth.

You will be learning directly from the experts at The Culture Builders alongside two-time Olympic gold medalist Steve Williams OBE, gaining fresh perspectives and practical tools to build a thriving workplace culture. Here, Bruce MacGregor, Director of MacGregors Hospitality, shares what he gained from the course. Don't miss this final chance to connect with brilliant peers and transform your career path this year. Find out more and apply at https://hitscotland.co.uk/leadership-redefined-4-day 🚀🏆

26/05/2026

We are thrilled to celebrate two of our incredible scholars, Laura Raeburn (Park Hotel in Peebles) and Mae Macinnes (Mharsanta in Glasgow), who have completed the HIT Scotland Art of Leadership scholarship at the world-renowned EHL Hospitality Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland! As the reigning VisitScotland Thistle Award Rising Stars for the South and West of Scotland respectively, both Laura and Mae received this exclusive learning experience as part of HIT Scotland's ongoing support for the industry's brightest talent.

This interactive programme, specifically designed for our HIT Scotland group, equips experienced managers with the critical tools needed to transition from managing a team to truly leading one. Over an intensive few days they dived into leadership theory, mastering everything from crisis management and adaptive communication styles to coaching high-performing teams. Huge congratulations to Laura and Mae on completing this fantastic milestone, we cannot wait to see how you put these new skills into practice back home! 🎓✨

25/05/2026

This is your last chance to secure tickets for HIT Industry Dinner, taking place June 4th at the Hilton Glasgow! This year we are diving into "The Big World Cup Adventure" ⚽ Joining us for the occasion are football legends Gordon Strachan and Alex McLeish! We will also be celebrating the industry's best as we announce the winners of the 2026 HIT Industry Award and the HIT Future Leaders Award.

As HIT Scotland's largest annual event, this evening is vital for raising funds that fuel our scholarship and bursary programmes. Secure your spot today to celebrate our incredible industry and help us empower the next generation of Scottish hospitality talent🏆

https://hitscotland.co.uk/hit-events/industry-dinner-2026

22/05/2026

A massive thank you to everyone who joined us on Wednesday night aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh where we were raising funds for our upcoming HIT The Atlas Challenge! From being piped aboard for champagne in the State Drawing Room to enjoying a sumptuous four-course dinner in the State Dining Room, your presence and incredible generosity made our fundraising event a spectacular success.

Events like this wouldn’t be possible without our supporters. We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to:

The team at The Royal Yacht Britannia for being the ultimate hosts at such a majestic venue.

Chris Tiso for inspiring us all as our guest speaker and Fergus Chambers as our auctioneer!

Liam Dunn and Matthew Clark for providing the perfectly paired, exceptional wines.

Ronnie Mayne BEM for providing the Loyal Toast.

Annabel Meikle and Tamdhu Whisky for the wonderful drams.

Pipe Major Andrew Ainslie & the Duns Pipe Band for providing the stirring sounds that welcomed us and brought the evening to a traditional close with the Beating of the Retreat.

Our incredible Corporate Sponsors, and every single guest who bought a ticket, joined the icebreaker, entered the raffle and bid in the silent and grand auctions.

Because of your support, we are stepping closer to our fundraising goals. Thank you for making it a truly magical, black-tie night to remember

To find out more about our HIT The Atlas Challenge please click here - https://hitscotland.co.uk/hit-events/hittheatlas

21/05/2026

A look back at an incredible, high-impact few weeks of executive leadership learning! 🚀

We’ve been all over the country, bringing together top-tier leaders, expert hosts, and inspiring venues to challenge thinking and drive growth. Here’s a snapshot of where we’ve been and what we’ve covered:

April 30th - Cyber Programme 🔒
We kicked off aboard the stunning Fingal Hotel, diving deep into the digital landscape with an invaluable session hosted by Jude McCrory, CEO of Cyber Fraud Scotland.

May 4th & 5th - Part 2 of the Leadership Redefined: Executive Programme
The journey continued with The Culture Builders. Leaders gathered at the scenic Tay Rowing Club and Murrayshall Country Estate to explore what it truly means to lead in the modern world. With sessions lead by two time olympic rowing gold medalist Steve Williams OBE.

May 12th & 13th - AI: Intelligent Edge
We tackled the future of tech and how to integrate it into day to day operations. Thanks to Itison House and the AC Marriott Hotel Glasgow for hosting and to Gary, Kevin and Steph from Owendale Advisory for running an eye-opening deep dive into the practical power of AI.

May 19th & 20th - Financial Management for Operational Leaders 📊
We just wrapped up two brilliant days of commercial strategy at the cutting-edge Barclays Campus Glasgow and the elegant Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel Glasgow. Thanks to Mark from Starthclyde Business School for your incredible insights and practical frameworks.

Thank you to all of our incredible hosts, our world-class venues, and the brilliant leaders who brought their energy, insights, and curiosity to every single session.

If you took part, we would love to hear your favourite moments in the comments below...

We hope you are all excited for what is to come next for our Executive and Leadership Programmes, keep an eye on our social media and website as new programmes will launch this June!

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