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.
9. The Ballroom Bar
Stephen continues: "“It’s fitting that as we look to fulfil the needs of a new generation of Crieff Hydro customers, that this project has been driven by the next generation of my own family. We know that our guests are looking for unique experiences, not just any standard hotel restaurant and bar. As an independent business we have more freedom and flexibility to create something really unique.” | Crieff Hydro
10. The Leckie Family
The Leckie Family - Fiona, Sarah, Louisa, Charlie, Janet, Richard and Stephen Leckie. Charlie Leckie, Associate Director Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels said: “My brother Richard and I were very aware that refurbishing the restaurants and bars was a chance to bring them right up to date for our own generation. Like many of our guests, we enjoy the variety of interesting places to eat and drink around Scotland or further afield. So, we wanted to bring some of the best of that to Crieff Hydro. We really believe that a wide choice of food and drink is such an important part of a guest’s experience and shouldn’t just be ‘ok’ – it needs to be right up there with what people expect of their favourite West End eateries whether that’s in Edinburgh, Glasgow and beyond. So, we’ve tried to take the best of all that but deliver it in a way that is uniquely Crieff Hydro and fits in with all the history and tradition we’re both so proud of.” | Crieff Hydro