Funding from the Savoy Educational Trust - matched by Forth Valley College – has helped to refurbish the Gallery Restaurant, which opens to the public on Tuesday 8 September.
A total of £50,000 was secured from the Savoy Educational Trust, with the College matching the investment to deliver a £100,000 refurbishment of the Gallery Restaurant’s front of house area. The upgrade will give the much-loved training restaurant its first major makeover since the Stirling Campus opened in 2012.
The Savoy Educational Trust supports education, training and skills development in hospitality and grants are awarded to projects that enhance skills, knowledge and opportunities for students and professionals. The Trust’s funding aims to drive positive changes for individuals, communities and the hospitality sector.
The exciting £100,000 project began during the summer of 2026 and enabled the College to update the restaurant front of house area, creating a contemporary hospitality training environment, comparable to the highest industry standards.
The work focussed on a theme highlighting ‘iconic Scotland,’ featuring new lighting, gallery-style walls, improved décor and modern furnishings. FVC staff and students were invited to a special exclusive preview of the newly refurbished Gallery Training Restaurant at the Stirling Campus, on Thursday 3 September.
The official VIP relaunch event is being held on the evening of Tuesday 15 September.
Angela Maher, Chief Executive of the Savoy Educational Trust, said: “Students thrive when their training reflects the pace and expectations of a real hospitality environment. This investment will strengthen learners’ front-of-house skills, elevate service standards, and ensure Forth Valley College students are fully prepared to begin their careers with confidence. Just as importantly, it will provide a space they are proud to learn in - one that builds both professionalism and capability.”
Karyn King, FVC’s Hospitality Operations Manager, said: “Thanks to the generous support of the Savoy Educational Trust, we’re not only enhancing the experience for our customers, but also enriching our students’ learning journey. This funding empowers us to better prepare our learners for successful careers in the sector, ensuring they leave Forth Valley College confident, capable, and industry-ready. We can’t thank the Trust enough for their generous grant to allow us to complete this project.”
For more information on the Trust visit https://www.savoyeducationaltrust.org.uk/ and to find out more about the Gallery Restaurant visit https://www.forthvalley.ac.uk/venue-and-dining/gallery-restaurant
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