The Scottish Hotel Awards’ Hotel Chef of the Year didn’t come from an exclusive, unattainable restaurant this year…

Instead, that honour was taken by Alan Dickinson – our very own head chef at the Ten Hill Place, BW Premier Collection, Edinburgh. Alan, who runs the wonderful No. 10 Restaurant at our historic base in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, fought off competition from some of the country’s most talented chefs to win the coveted prize.

As is the case with so many of our revered restaurants, the food at the hotel was hailed by judges for its use of fresh local produce and gorgeously seasonal ingredients.

You’d think that Alan – who’s been running his 14-strong team for 3 years – could now rest happy, but he’s gunning for even more; aiming for a second AA rosette and an expansion to his kitchen…