The future of one of Scotland’s most iconic inns has been secured following a £3.05 million rescue deal. The George Hotel in Inveraray, often referred to locally as the Loch Fyne Inn, has been saved from administration — safeguarding both its heritage and 43 local jobs. A Historic Inn at Risk Situated on the shores of Loch Fyne, the George Hotel is a 24-bedroom boutique inn set on a one-acre site. It has long been a favourite with visitors to Argyll and the Highlands, known for its character, roaring fires, and warm hospitality. Earlier this year, however, the hotel’s future looked bleak. Inveraray Inn Ltd, which operated the venue, entered administration in March 2025 amid mounting financial pressures....

Bodmin Moor is one of those places that takes your breath away before you’ve even thought about your first pint. The wide skies, granite tors and rolling mist make it feel wild and untamed. But tucked away across this rugged landscape are pubs and breweries that have been keeping walkers, travellers, and the occasional smuggler refreshed for centuries. On my latest wander across the moor, I ducked into a few of them – and what I found was a mix of history, hearty hospitality, and some brilliant Cornish ales. Jamaica Inn – Smugglers and Stories No trip to Bodmin Moor feels complete without a stop at Jamaica Inn, the coaching house turned world-famous pub that’s as famous...