One of the largest single investments ever made by Scotland’s oldest registered trading company, it heralds a new era for the company, with the sixth generation of the Leckie family having steered the project. By positioning itself as one of the most exciting dining destinations in Scotland, the hotel aims to meet the needs of new and younger generations with its new restaurant lineup, whilst remaining focussed on retaining its long-established family market.
New venues include EAST, an Asian small plates concept; The Ballroom Bar, an elegant, relaxed, contemporary day-to-night bar; and The Winter Garden, an airy Victorian heritage space which has been modernised and offers all-day dining. A new panoramic brunch and afternoon tea destination with sweeping views over Strathearn Valley, Loggia has been introduced.
Menus across all the new restaurants champion the very best of Scottish provenance, with Crieff Hydro’s team of chefs working closely with the long-standing local suppliers to bring as much local and regional produce to the heart of the menus. The new collection of dining experiences brings together bold, global flavours, timeless classics and exquisitely styled, contemporary interiors with a gentle nod to the hotel’s 157-year-old heritage.
5. The Ballroom Bar
The Ballroom Bar was pivotal to the whole layout, with an oak stained, glass and metal work gantry. The bookcase wall with the hidden door leading to the adults-only speakeasy bar is a completely new concept for the hotel. | Crieff Hydro
6. The Ballroom Bar
Afternoon Tea at Loggia is a traditional affair which draws on Scotland’s larder, featuring an amuse of gazpacho soup with a chorizo bon bon, followed by bite-size savouries including penny loaves with smoked salmon and citrus cream cheese, Cullen skink quiche and mini venison cottage pie. Mouthwatering morsels follow such as an eclair with rose petal and pistachio, scones with strawberry jam and clotted Cream. "The menu also features Battenberg, macaroons and opera cake, all accompanied by the finest selection of loose-leaf teas, with the option to add champagne or a gin & tonic. | Crieff Hydro
7. The Winter Garden
The project vision was set by Richard and Charlie Leckie - the sixth generation of the Leckie family to be involved at Crieff Hydro, working alongside Fiona Leckie the longstanding Head of Interiors. Support was provided by Denholm Partnership Architects, who have worked with Crieff Hydro on a number of key projects over the last two decades, with all interiors concepts and designs created by Glasgow based 3 Design. The fit out of the entire project was undertaken by principal contractors Thomas Johnstone. | Crieff Hydro
8. The Winter Garden
Stephen Leckie, CEO Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels: “This is our single biggest project in decades and opens another significant chapter in Crieff Hydro’s 157-year history. For us, investment large and small is always about creating something better for our guests and for our team here. This is no exception, but the scale of the transformation I believe will really put us on the map for food and drink in Scotland. We’re incredibly excited to share these new spaces with our loyal guests and those discovering Crieff Hydro for the first time and we’re confident that the variety and style of the new venues will broaden our appeal and create even more memorable experiences for guests staying or dining with us.” | Crieff Hydro