Crieff Hydro’s £5M Renovation: New Dining & Bar Experiences

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“It’s fitting that as we look to satisfy the demands of a brand-new generation of Crieff Hydro clients, that this project has actually been driven by the next generation of my own family. We understand that our guests are looking for special experiences, not simply any conventional hotel restaurant and bar. As an independent service we have more freedom and adaptability to develop something actually special.”

The task vision was established by Richard and Charlie Leckie– the sixth generation of the Leckie family members to be included at Crieff Hydro, functioning alongside Fiona Leckie the historical Head of Interiors. Components of the existing design from the public locations were brought into the brand-new rooms yet with new colourways to create an extravagant, elegant and classic feeling. Ideas came from the Crieff Hydro archives, with curios dotted around the brand-new spaces, including historical documents such as 1 cent settlement stamps, wax seals and old share certificates. We’re incredibly delighted to share these new rooms with our faithful visitors and those finding Crieff Hydro for the very first time and we’re certain that the variety and style of the new locations will widen our charm and create also much more remarkable experiences for visitors eating or staying with us.”

A New Era for Crieff Hydro

Crieff Hydro has finished its ₤ 5M eating refurbishment project which sees the creation of six brand-new bar and dining establishment locations and rejuvenated menus for its existing eating spots. One of the biggest solitary investments ever before made by Scotland’s earliest signed up trading firm, it proclaims a new age for the business, with the 6th generation of the Leckie household having actually guided the task.

The Ballroom Bar was crucial to the whole layout, with an oak stained, glass and metal work gantry. The bookcase wall with the concealed door bring about the adults-only speakeasy bar is an entirely brand-new concept for the resort.

Modern Design with Heritage

The revamped inside and design principles bring an uplifting, modern feel with modern-day spins on the resort’s heritage. Whilst the new dining establishment and bar areas are substantial, the style and format has actually made certain the table spaces have an intimate feeling with each dining establishment area uniquely defined with its own unique individuality and character.

Scottish Provenance Menus

Menus across all the brand-new restaurants promote the greatest of Scottish provenance, with Crieff Hydro’s group of cooks functioning closely with the long-lasting local distributors to bring as much local and regional produce to the heart of the food selections.

“It’s suitable that as we look to fulfil the needs of a brand-new generation of Crieff Hydro consumers, that this job has been driven by the following generation of my own family.

Meeting a New Generation of Customers

“My brother Richard and I were very aware that refurbishing the dining establishments and bars was an opportunity to bring them right as much as date for our very own generation. Like many of our guests, we appreciate the variety of interesting places to eat and drink around Scotland or further afield. We wanted to bring some of the best of that to Crieff Hydro. We actually think that a vast selection of food and drink is such an integral part of a visitor’s experience and shouldn’t just be ‘ok’– it requires to be right up there with what people anticipate of their preferred West End restaurants whether that remains in Edinburgh, Glasgow or even London. We have actually attempted to take the finest of all that yet provide it in a way that is uniquely Crieff Hydro and fits in with all the history and tradition we’re both so proud of.”

“This is our single biggest task in years and opens up another significant chapter in Crieff Hydro’s 157-year history. We’re incredibly thrilled to share these brand-new rooms with our devoted visitors and those finding Crieff Hydro for the first time and we’re confident that the selection and style of the new venues will certainly expand our appeal and create even a lot more unforgettable experiences for guests dining or staying with us.”

By positioning itself as one of one of the most interesting eating locations in Scotland, the resort aims to fulfill the needs of brand-new and younger generations with its new dining establishment lineup, whilst remaining focussed on keeping its dedicated household market.

New Dining Venues

New places consist of EAST, an Eastern small plates principle; The Ballroom Bar, a sophisticated, kicked back, modern day-to-night bar; and The Winter season Yard, a ventilated Victorian heritage area which has actually been modernised and provides all-day dining. A new panoramic breakfast and afternoon tea location with sweeping views over Strathearn Valley, Loggia has actually been introduced.

Design and Collaboration

The project vision was set by Richard and Charlie Leckie– the 6th generation of the Leckie household to be entailed at Crieff Hydro, working together with Fiona Leckie the longstanding Head of Interiors. Assistance was offered by Denholm Collaboration Architects, who have actually collaborated with Crieff Hydro on a number of essential tasks over the last twenty years, with all interiors principles and styles produced by Glasgow based 3 Style. The fit out of the entire job was undertaken by major professionals Thomas Johnstone.

Aspects of the existing layout from the public locations were brought right into the new rooms however with brand-new colourways to create a luxurious, ageless and classy feeling. Motivation originated from the Crieff Hydro archives, with curios dotted around the brand-new rooms, consisting of historic documents such as 1 cent payment stamps, wax seals and old share certificates. 90% of the artwork is bespoke and from Scottish musicians.