I don’t have live access to up-to-the-minute feeds in this moment to confirm the very latest developments about Dunkeld House. Based on the most recent publicly available information I can reference, Dunkeld House Hotel has seen ownership and group affiliation changes in recent years, including its entry into a new hotel group in late 2023 and various expansion plans announced thereafter . There have also been historic notes about the site and earlier rebuilds on the Dunkeld property dating back to the 17th–19th centuries, which provide context for its long-standing presence in Perthshire .
Latest snapshot of the topic
- Ownership and group affiliations: Dunkeld House joined Crerar Hotels’ portfolio in December 2023, signaling a strategic expansion for the brand in Perthshire .
- Expansion plans: Reports around 2023–2024 mention potential enhancements and new hospitality offerings, including upscale lodges and expanded dining/amenities under the Crerar umbrella .
- Historical site context: The current Dunkeld House has a long history, with earlier versions and reconstructions on the same site dating back to the 1600s–1901, reflecting a deep-rooted heritage in the Dunkeld area .
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Future projects include the addition of eight high-end woodland lodges in the Woodland Dell, expansion to the leisure and spa facilities, expansion of the current restaurant and the addition of a new food and beverage offering. Chris Wayne-Wills, CEO of Crerar Hotels said: “We are delighted to welcome Dunkeld House Hotel into the Crerar Hotels collection.
www.mycaterlyst.comDunkeld House was the home of the Earls of Atholl from before 1529 and was rebuilt in the 17th century by Sir William Bruce, although nothing of it now remains. I have included the original Dunkeld House here as, given its age, it seems likely that it would have been fortified. However since little seems to be known about the early building, and no part of it still exists, it will have to remain as speculation for now. A history of the Dunkeld House Hotel states that Old Dunkeld House was the...
www.stravaiging.comThe "Dunkeld Diggers" Young Archaeologist's training dig came to end last week. A huge thank you to Bob Carchrie (our resident Archaeologist) for making this wonderful opportunity possible for our club. Also, thanks to the University of Highlands & Islands... This week held some sad news, we were very saddened to learn of the recent passing of one of the most important figures in the Chapter House Museum Trust & Dunkeld Community Archive – former volunteer and dedicated researcher Eileen Cox....
www.historicdunkeld.org.ukExperience the Scottish Highlands at Dunkeld House Lodges, set on a 280-acre estate by the River Tay. Enjoy 2- and 3-Bedroom Lodges with access to the amenities of Dunkeld House Hotel, including a spa, indoor heated pool, health club and restaurants, with outdoor adventures like salmon fishing, archery, sport shooting and off-road driving also available.
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www.countyclays.co.ukDunkeld House in Perthshire, Scotland has been purchased by a UK financial investor and hotel operator. Read more on Boutique Hotel News.
boutiquehotelnews.comPicturesque town, full of restored houses, on the banks of the River Tay
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