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The National
2 days ago
- Business
- The National
223-year-old hotel in Stirlingshire to re-open in July after sale to travel firm
The hotel, located in Callander - a popular tourist town in the Trossachs, was sold for an undisclosed price. The Dreadnought Hotel is situated next to the main tourist route leading to Lochearnhead, with Glasgow and Edinburgh 35 and 50 miles away respectively. The current owners bought the property in 2017 and were selling due to retirement, leaving a "well performing business with exceptional capability to extend and renovate", according to Christie's. READ MORE: 'It feels full circle': Outlander star Sam Heughan to make debut in iconic role Caledonian Travel have now added the property to their group in Scotland. The property has a traditional Highland interior and stone exterior that can be dated back to the 17th century. The hotel occupies the McNab restaurant and bar, 61 ensuite letting rooms, a small events room and beer garden. The original hotel was built by the Clan MacNab in 1802 as a hostelry for clansmen travelling north but it was extensively enlarged in 1890. Tony Spence, associate director at Christie & Co said: 'We were delighted to act for our clients in the sale of the hotel which now allows them to retire from the hospitality trade. This was the second hotel where Christie & Co have acted for the family and we are grateful they had trust in us to deliver. "There remains good activity within the market and we would urge any vendors who are considering a sale or purchase to get in touch to discuss further.' Announcing the takeover, Caledonian Travel said: 'We're delighted to announce that The Dreadnought Hotel in Callander – known as the gateway to the Highlands – is the latest property to join The Caledonian Hotel Collection. It will now be proudly known as The Caledonian Thistle Hotel. 'Located on Callander's charming high street, this landmark hotel is ideally placed for exploring the area – from the dramatic views of Ben Ledi to the peaceful shores of Loch Lubnaig." They added: 'We'll now begin a full refurbishment of both the interior and exterior, with plans to reopen at the end of July. We're also going to be recruiting new members to the team – so watch this space!'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Outlander's Sam Heughan to star in 'Macbeth' stage production
June 3 (UPI) -- Outlander actor Sam Heughan will make his Royal Shakespeare Company debut in Macbeth opposite The Crown actress Lia Williams. Heughan, 45, described his upcoming role as a "full circle" moment on Instagram Tuesday. "At age 18, standing on the main stage of the Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, playing 'spear-carrier number 2,' (essentially a glorified extra) in a production of Macbeth, I could only dream of one day playing the infamous title character," he said. "It feels full circle to be returning to the stage, after over a decade working primarily in television and film." He portrayed Jamie Fraser opposite Caitriona Balfe on Outlander for over a decade. The show premiered on Starz in 2014. Heughan told Deadline that after wrapping the show's finale, he was on the lookout for an exciting role. "I've been doing Outlander for 11 years, and obviously it was brilliant, but I wanted something else. And I went to the RSC to see Edward II there, and I just felt that buzz. I sat in the auditorium and I felt that excitement, sort of the churn in my stomach as the lights went down and I was like, 'Yeah, this is the drug I'm looking for,'" he said. "And it's terrifying. And I think that's a good thing to be scared again." Performances begin Oct. 9 at Stratford-upon-Avon's The Other Place, and wind down Dec. 6. "Not only is Macbeth my favorite Shakespeare play: intense, immediate and unsettling, it also happens to be famously Scottish. The RSC has always been at the pinnacle of my ambition and I feel deeply honored and thankful to be working alongside some enormously talented and creative people," he said on Instagram. "The Other Place is the perfect space to create an intense, intimate production and, like lady M, we will be calling upon the spirits of the RSC's highly acclaimed past productions for their blessing."
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sam Heughan Shocks Fans With Major Career Switch-Up: 'It Feels Full Circle'
Sam Heughan Shocks Fans With Major Career Switch-Up: 'It Feels Full Circle' originally appeared on Parade. announced a major career switch-up after finishing filming for Outlander—and fans were both shocked and thrilled about his upcoming project. On Tuesday, June 3, the Scottish actor, 45, took to Instagram with huge news: He will star in the play Macbeth alongside Lia Williams as Lady Macbeth at the Stratford-upon-Avon in England. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 "At age 18, standing on the main stage of the Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, playing 'spear-carrier number 2' (essentially a glorified extra) in a production of Macbeth, I could only dream of one day playing the infamous title character," Heughan captioned his update. The Couple Next Door star continued, "It feels full circle to be returning to the stage, after over a decade working primarily in television and film. Not only is Macbeth my favourite Shakespeare play: intense, immediate and unsettling, it also happens to be famously Scottish." To wrap up his post, Heughan tagged the Royal Shakespeare Company, calling his RSC debut "the pinnacle of my ambition." He also noted that he "feel[s] deeply honoured and thankful to be working alongside some enormously talented and creative people." "The Other Place is the perfect space to create an intense, intimate production and, like lady M, we will be calling upon the spirits of the RSC's highly acclaimed past productions for their blessing," the Scottish hunk concluded. "See you in Stratford Upon Avon!" Related: In the comments, Heughan's Instagram followers could hardly contain their excitement. One fan wrote, "I hope to see my dream come true and be in a privileged audience. Thank you Sam, it's going to be a real treat to see you on stage. 🙌❤️👏." Another shared, "It's super exciting seeing you back to your theatrical roots and shining in your stage element! Congrats! #breakaleg 🙌🏼💜." Someone else declared, "This is so exciting! What a way to return to the stage! 🙌❤️." Meanwhile, yet another follower commented, "What a full circle moment—Macbeth is such an iconic role, and it's so incredibly deserved. I'm so happy for you and beyond excited to see your take on this dream part! Break a leg!🥹🥃🎭👏🏼🎉❤️." Next: Sam Heughan Shocks Fans With Major Career Switch-Up: 'It Feels Full Circle' first appeared on Parade on Jun 3, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
UPI
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
'Outlander's Sam Heughan to star in 'Macbeth' stage production
1 of 3 | Sam Heughan is set to star in "Macbeth" beginning in October. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo June 3 (UPI) -- Outlander actor Sam Heughan will make his Royal Shakespeare Company debut in Macbeth opposite The Crown actress Lia Williams. Heughan, 45, described his upcoming role as a "full circle" moment on Instagram Tuesday. "At age 18, standing on the main stage of the Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, playing 'spear-carrier number 2,' (essentially a glorified extra) in a production of Macbeth, I could only dream of one day playing the infamous title character," he said. "It feels full circle to be returning to the stage, after over a decade working primarily in television and film." He portrayed Jamie Fraser opposite Caitriona Balfe on Outlander for over a decade. The show premiered on Starz in 2014. Heughan told Deadline that after wrapping the show's finale, he was on the lookout for an exciting role. "I've been doing Outlander for 11 years, and obviously it was brilliant, but I wanted something else. And I went to the RSC to see Edward II there, and I just felt that buzz. I sat in the auditorium and I felt that excitement, sort of the churn in my stomach as the lights went down and I was like, 'Yeah, this is the drug I'm looking for,'" he said. "And it's terrifying. And I think that's a good thing to be scared again." Performances begin Oct. 9 at Stratford-upon-Avon's The Other Place, and wind down Dec. 6. "Not only is Macbeth my favorite Shakespeare play: intense, immediate and unsettling, it also happens to be famously Scottish. The RSC has always been at the pinnacle of my ambition and I feel deeply honored and thankful to be working alongside some enormously talented and creative people," he said on Instagram. "The Other Place is the perfect space to create an intense, intimate production and, like lady M, we will be calling upon the spirits of the RSC's highly acclaimed past productions for their blessing."
Scotsman
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Outlander star Sam Heughan returns to his Edinburgh roots as he lands ‘dream' role
Outlander actor Sam Heughan has spoken of his joy at landing a role he's dreamed of since cutting his teeth in theatre as a teenager in Edinburgh. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, 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 Scottish star, who plays highland warrior Jamie Fraser in the hit time-travel series, has been announced to play the title role in a Royal Shakespeare Company production of Macbeth. Heughan, 45, will star opposite The Day Of The Jackal actress Lia Williams, as Lady Macbeth. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Balmaclellan-born celebrity, who moved to Edinburgh as a 12-year-old, said: 'At age 18, standing on the main stage of the Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, playing 'spear-carrier number two' (essentially a glorified extra) in a production of Macbeth, I could only dream of one day playing the infamous title character. 'It feels full circle to be returning to the stage, after over a decade working primarily in television and film. Not only is Macbeth my favourite Shakespeare play: intense, immediate and unsettling, it also happens to be famously Scottish. 'The RSC has always been at the pinnacle of my ambition and I feel deeply honoured and thankful to be working alongside some enormously talented and creative people.' The play will be performed in the RSC's The Other Place theatre, in Stratford Upon Avon, from 9 October to 6 December. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Heughan has spoken about his time in Edinburgh several times in the past. In his memoir, Waypoints, he opens up about his family's move to the Scottish capital when he was a teenager – saying it was like a 'like a whole new world for him' after upping sticks from his native Dumfries and Galloway. In the bestselling book, he talks about what it was like to be uprooted from a quiet community to a bustling city. In a chapter titled 'The Wake-Up Call', Heughan reveals that his family moved to Edinburgh so his mother could enrol at Edinburgh College of Art. He writes: 'After years of living in a quiet community, my mother, my brother and I packed our belongings for what felt like a whole new world. 'Swapping the stable and the castle ruins for a suburban street in Edinburgh, we set about settling in for this new chapter in our lives. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'It was a big change, but also hugely exciting for two young lads like [brother] Cirdan and me. I had just finished at my little primary school, so I started high school at the same time as all my new classmates. 'It was a little overwhelming to begin with, but since I could now see without the dreaded glasses, I soon started to make friends and feel comfortable in a crowd.' The young Sam attended James Gillespie's High School, which he recalls as having 'very strong on rules and discipline'. He also remembers a run-in with the school's head teacher, after an incident involving a carton of milk. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad He writes: 'On one occasion, I came very close to getting into trouble from the top. 'At the time, I had just been made a school prefect... The incident began with a milk carton. I had been tasked with helping to dish them out at break time to pupils who were part of a milk-in-schools scheme. 'On finding one left over, I decided to join the scheme for one break only... A moment later, like a gunslinger in some two-bit town, the headmistress stepped out. 'My eyes went wide with horror... I seized an escape route in the form of the door to the toilet block... I took one look at the open window and lobbed it out.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Musing that it was the perhaps first time he ever got into character, Heughan goes on to describe raiding a bin once his headmistress questioned him about the missing milk carton – and how he bluffed her after luckily finding one at the bottom. He writes: 'The headmistress considered the carton in my hand... Once again she seemed to be searching my expression for cracks. The face-off only lasted for a couple of seconds, but it felt like a lifetime. 'It was perhaps the first occasion that I'd got into character, and it wouldn't be the last. Ultimately it showed me what was possible if I delivered it with conviction.'
