A 'core part' of the team which helped to launch one of Scotland's most acclaimed restaurants has announced his departure after 23 years. Well-known in the industry and much-loved by diners, Dale Dewsbury has been General Manager at Restaurant Andrew Fairlie within the Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire since 2012. He has been with the restaurant since it was established in 2001, and has worked alongside head chef Stephen McLaughlin at the helm of Restaurant Andrew Fairlie since the loss of founder, chef Andrew Fairlie, in January 2019.

Pictured: Dale Dewsbury has announced his departure from Restaurant Andrew Fairlie (Image: Supplied) Widely regarded as one of the finest restaurants in the UK, Dewsbury and the team have "taken it from strength to strength". Restaurant Andrew Fairlie was awarded a Michelin star in 2002, within a year of opening, and the second star was added in 2006. In 2017, the restaurant became the first Scottish establishment included in Les Grandes Tables du Monde, a guide listing 170 of the most distinguished restaurants in the world .

Read more: Top chef who quit California for Scotland wins Michelin listing for new restaurant Scottish coffee roaster recognised as 'world's best' at top industry awards These are 10 of the most luxurious places to stay in Scotland over Christmas ​ In 2022, Dale was named the winner of the Michelin Guide Service Award as part of the prestigious Michelin Guide prize ceremony. The award was one of five awards which were estab.