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Dakota Hotels (owned and operated by McCulloch Unique Hotels ) is a private company providing hospitality and restaurant services in two boutique hotels based in South Queensferry outside Edinburgh and Motherwell near Glasgow. The company maintains a corporate headquarters at its Motherwell location.

History
Dakota Glasgow was initially opened in 2006 as a new build in Motherwell, off the M8 in Lanarkshire, followed subsequently by another new build in South Queensferry, close to Edinburgh Airport in 2007. The concept for these hotels was based on the Dakota airliner (the Douglas DC-3) introduced in 1936 for commercial travel in the United States. As these aircraft began servicing flights across North America and abroad, the DC-3 offered stylish service and cabin accommodation at an affordable price. Largely in part to the DC-3, commercial air traffic increased by 600% between 1936 and 1941. The Dakota Hotels were established in tribute to the DC-3, as it encapsulates the heart and soul of the brand.

Collaborations and Partnerships
Dakota Hotels partner with a number of Scottish farmers, butchers and specialist alcoholic beverage providers. Dakota Edinburgh has recently collaborated with art students from Queen Margaret University to provide art for the property, sponsoring local artists and showcasing their work. Both hotels regularly host students and young workers under apprenticeships as trainee kitchen staff, bar and restaurant staff and housekeepers source.

Awards

 * Scottish Seafood Restaurant of the Year 2009 (Scottish Restaurant Awards)
 * Scottish Restaurant of the Year 2008 (Scottish Restaurant Awards)
 * Hotel Restaurant of the Year 2008 (Scottish Restaurant Awards)
 * Best Hotel Bar 2007 (Theme Magazine)
 * Most Stylish Hotel 2007 (Scottish Style Awards)
 * Best New Hotel 2005 (Condé Nast Traveller)