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The Courier
09-05-2025
- Business
- The Courier
Fife Planning Ahead: Hotel transformation approved, pub demolition plan and Lidl latest
Plans to transform a St Andrews hotel into a luxury boutique venue have been approved. The Ardgowan Hotel will undergo a £7.5 million restoration, merging with the Pilmour Hotel next door. Sitting a stone's throw from the world-famous Old Course, both hotels closed in January and are due to reopen next year. Owners, the Marram Collection, which bought the business in 2022, expects to create 50 jobs. The work includes a rear extension, increasing the number of rooms from 36 to 44. Meanwhile, a new bar and restaurant will increase the number of seats from 44 to more than 70. The White Heather pub in Kirkcaldy could be demolished to make way for a convenience centre. Fife-based Glenshire Group, which runs Greens Retail and a number of Pizza Hut franchises, want to demolish the existing Hendry Road building and build four new units. Potential uses are listed as a convenience store, two takeaways and possibly a baker's, nail salon or hairdresser. Car parking would also be created if the plan is approved. The White Heather closed in September. Council officials have called for a restriction on delivery times at the proposed new Lidl store in Dunfermline. The supermarket wants to build on the old King Malcolm Hotel site, with deliveries between 7am and 11pm every day. However, environmental health officers say times should be controlled to reduce the effect on neighbours.. A historic pier in the shadow of the Forth Bridge is degrading, with bricks dislodging from the walls. Fife Council plans to repair the A-listed North Queensferry Town Pier and has been granted permission to carry out groundworks. This will give them the information needed for a decision on what action to take to protect the 112-year-old structure. Work will be undertaken by a team using hand tools and no vehicles will be allowed on the site. Plans for a new £500,000 cafe at St Andrews harbour have been approved. The modern stone facility will replace a temporary building, which has occupied the site for more than 50 years. And it will be 130% bigger than the existing building. Members of the north east planning committee approved the plan on Wednesday. A former gin and cocktail bar in Kirkcaldy could become a bridal shop if a proposal is accepted. Grande Dreams hopes to transform the pub, last known as The Candy Bar, which closed in 2022. Grande Dreams has been operating at Mitchelston Drive since 2019, offering a range of products. But they believe a town centre location will be more convenient for clients. Ardgowan Hotel restoration White Heather pub demolition Dunfermline Lidl latest North Queensferry Pier repairs New St Andrews Harbour cafe Kirkcaldy Bridal Shop
Scotsman
06-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
The Marram Collection officially breaks ground on St. Andrews Hotel development
The Marram Collection has today announced that planning permission has been granted, and above-ground works will now commence on its property in St Andrews. The Ardgowan Hotel is set to be transformed into a luxury boutique hotel, just a stone's throw from The Old Course. Sign up to our Scotsman Money newsletter, covering all you need to know to help manage your money. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The site was acquired by the Marram Collection in 2022 and will now undergo an extensive £7.5 million restoration, refurbishment, and redesign. The property is scheduled to officially open to the public next year and is expected to create up to 50 new jobs in the area. As part of the transformation, all accommodation is being consolidated into one connected building. This consolidation, alongside a rear extension, will allow for an increase in capacity from 36 to 44 luxurious rooms, while the new bar and restaurant will expand from 44 to over 70 seats. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad In keeping with other Marram Collection properties, the hotel is set to become a retreat for golfers, locals, and tourists alike - a place to connect, soak up understated luxury, and unwind in a new home away from home. The Marram Collection has today announced that planning permission has been granted, and above-ground works will now commence on its property in St Andrews The hotel's design has been developed in collaboration with local St Andrews architects RKA, alongside Scottish interior design studio ICA and Crown Creative brand design agency. The restoration and redesign concept draws inspiration from both Scotland and the surrounding East Neuk, with the team carefully selecting materials and methods that honour the environment and support local craftsmanship. The distinctive interiors create a warm, escapist space that both celebrates and transcends the area's rich heritage. Kathryn McNairn will continue as General Manager at the new hotel. Kathryn joined Marram last year and brings over 10 years of experience in Scotland's hospitality industry to the role. Kathryn has a deep understanding of the local area and how to deliver authentic St Andrews hospitality to both local and international guests. Kathryn said: 'We're incredibly proud to officially break ground on what will become a cornerstone of The Marram Collection in the heart of St Andrews. This project has been expertly designed to honour the heritage of the site while introducing a new standard of boutique hotel to the town. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "This transformation will create a welcoming retreat that blends warmth, comfort and considered design for golfers, locals, and visitors alike. We look forward to unveiling a space that not only celebrates the spirit of St Andrews but also supports the local community through new opportunities and meaningful partnerships.' The Ardgowan Hotel is set to be transformed into a luxury boutique hotel, just a stone's throw from The Old Course
