Graham completes revamp of two Kintyre hotels
Graham Construction has completed renovation of two 19th century Kintyre hotels in Scotland.
The properties include the Royal Hotel in Campbeltown and the Ugadale in Machrihanish, which entailed a total expenditure of £19.3 million ($30.41 million).
Graham was commissioned for the projects by US-based firm Southworth Development LLC. The company has completely redesigned and rebuilt the 1898-built Royal Hotel. Work at the hotel involved stripping of the old hotel to its shell and replacing the former six storey hotel with a new four-level building.
The hotel has been redesigned on the lines of its 19th century design patterns and has retained several aspects from that era. The hotel has now also ben upgraded with more contemporary, open spaces and sympathetic features.
The property has 23 ensuite guestrooms, Victorian fireplaces, a public bar called The Black Sheep Pub, The Harbourview Grille. Graham has also built a new reception area and installed lift, and has created a rear extension to accommodate back of house areas such as cellars and chillers.
At Ugadale, an 1880 country mansion, Graham completely stripped the interiors and made some structural changes. The company has also reused its original ornamental arches and cornices in the main entrance and has restored its original stone and mahogany staircase.
The offerings at the renovated Ugadale consist of 22 ensuite bedrooms, including four suites, a restaurant and bar called Kintyre Club on the ground floor. The property also features a fully equipped gym and Serenity Spa, and back of house extension to the rear.
