| PSYBT Assistance for Young Ness Man | 23 November 2007 |
Murdo Macritichie being presented with his PSYBT cheque for £5,000 by Jane Campbell, PSYBT Regional Manager
Murdo, who initially trained in the Army School of Catering, and went on to work as Head Chef in several fine dining restaurants throughout the UK has long held the ambition to open his own restaurant in Lewis. He returned to the island in November 2004 and took up the position of Head Chef in the Crown Hotel in Stornoway. On the look out for an opportunity to open his own restaurant, Murdo seized at the chance to lease a newly constructed building at Port of Ness Harbour which he felt was a perfect location for his business venture. Murdo approached PSYBT for advice and financial assistance and was successful in his application for a loan of £5000 to help towards equipping his new restaurant. He also secured funding from HIE Innse Gall and The Royal Bank of Scotland. ‘The Sulair Restaurant’ will be modern, Scottish themed, with French influences offering high quality fare with locally sourced produce where possible. With its delicious and imaginative menus, stunning coastal and Atlantic views, Murdo hopes his restaurant will be a ‘must visit’ destination for islanders and visitors alike. With work ongoing at the moment, it is hoped that ‘The Sulair Restaurant’ will be ready to welcome its first customers by early December, just in time for the festive season!
PSYBT in the Western Isles offers start-up funding and advice to young people aged between 18 and 30, with a business idea. They also offer expansion funding. For further information contact: Jane Campbell, PSYBT Regional Manager, Business Advantage, Town Hall, Stornoway, on 01851 707475. Issued by: Jane Campbell
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