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Dakota Hotels UK, Royal Highland Centre, & Arran – Sense of Scotland

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Andrew Ovenstone of Dakota Hotels UK, Mark Currie of the Royal Highland Centre, and Andrew Russell of Arran – Sense of Scotland will speak at the November Morning Business Exchange. The event will take place on 4 November 2026 at The Scotsman Hotel in Edinburgh. Tickets cost £122.63 per person.

Andrew Ovenstone, from Dakota Hotels UK, Mark Currie, from Royal Highland Centre & Andrew Russell, from Arran – Sense of Scotland at Thrive

For our November Morning Business Exchange event I'm delighted to welcome the following VIP speakers:

Andrew Ovenstone, MD of Dakota Hotels UK

Dakota is a growing UK-based lifestyle brand, known for stylish hotels, bustling brasserie Grills and upscale cocktail Bars. Their story started with two boutique hotels on the outskirts of Edinburgh, and Glasgow. Now they have expanded into prime city centre locations in Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, and Newcastle, with their newest hotel opening at Manchester Airport with more in the pipeline.

South Queensferry Hotels | Dakota Hotel Edinburgh (https://South Queensferry Hotels | Dakota Hotel Edinburgh)

Mark Currie, MD of Royal Highland Centre & Royal Highland Show

Mark is a dynamic individual who leads and delivers in all areas of large scale multi-agency events. He has a broad experience of the events industry with specific expertise in the music, sport and cultural industries.

(9) Mark Currie | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-currie-39a60a23/)

Andrew Russell, Sales Director at Arran - Sense of Scotland

ARRAN - Sense of Scotland create bath, body and home fragrance products that are all designed, formulated and produced on the Isle of Arran, Scotland. Since opening their factory and first shop at Home Farm Arran in 1989, they've expanded to locations around the world.

Arran Aromatics | ARRAN Sense of Scotland | Bath, Body & Home Products (https://arran.com/)

Thrive is a Membership organisation but first time Visitors can come on a complimentary basis on condition of a feedback coffee meeting with Amanda Kremer, Founder of Thrive Networking arranged after your visit.

Everyone gets two bites at the cherry, so if Visitors wish to further explore what Thrive has to offer, they can purchase a ticket on EventBrite on a no obligation basis. There is also a Trial Membership for larger organisations, which can also be purchased on a no obligation basis - just contact Amanda for details. And after that its Membership (or not!) which is fine.

BOOK online or CALL Amanda to discuss on Tel no: 0131 526 3104 or Mobile: 0785 903 7882

Thrive Networking is a unique B2B membership organisation that delivers structured meetings to ensure delegates gain valuable introductions to grow their organisation.

Book today to find out how Thrive would work for you or call Amanda, see above for contact details, thank you.

When placing your order, please make sure to put in the details of the person who will be attending the event** many thanks.

Naturally a fabulous hot & cold breakfast buffet is served with tea/coffee and juice so come with an appetite for business and breakfast! At approximately 11am the structured part of the event concludes, and everyone is invited to stay and network informally with each other till 12 noon. Then the delegates list is sent out with email addresses to encourage the all-important follow ups.

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Dakota Hotels UK, Royal Highland Centre, & Arran – Sense of Scotland takes place on Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 08:00.

Dakota Hotels UK, Royal Highland Centre, & Arran – Sense of Scotland is held at The Scotsman Hotel in Edinburgh (20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1TR).

Tickets for Dakota Hotels UK, Royal Highland Centre, & Arran – Sense of Scotland are priced at £122.63. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.

Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Scotsman Hotel can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.

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