One of Scotland’s most popular tourist hotels will undergo a £2 million renovation aimed at transforming it into a luxurious Highland haven.
Fisher’s Hotel was damaged by fire on Hogmanay but its owners, The Castle Collection, say it will come back bigger and better than ever before.
The extensive project will see a major refurbishment take place, together with the creation of 30 new rooms, giving a new room count of 140.
Along with changes to the hotel interior, a new 150-cover restaurant will be unveiled, with the plan to create a “landmark” eating venue for the town.
The new Castle Restaurant will include an indoor zen garden with a glass roof spanning all floors of the hotel for diners to admire.
Brian Wishart, general manager of Fisher’s Hotel, said: “The hotel has a strong reputation and is rated as one of Pitlochry’s best hotels by visitors to Perthshire and this investment will allow us to enhance the fantastic experience we already offer.
“The fire was a real catalyst in bringing the refurbishment project into fruition and our guests have been incredibly supportive of our efforts in ensuring the future of this iconic building.
“A lot of planning has gone into the improvements, which are being carried out by tradesmen who are all local to the hotel and the area of Pitlochry.
“Due to its age, everything has had to be replaced to an exacting standard to preserve the history of the building.
“Our hotel offers a warm welcome to guests from all over the world and we are incredibly excited to future-proof Fisher’s Hotel so it can continue for another 200 years.”
The hotel dates back to 1830 and has welcomed many famous faces, including Prime Minister William Gladstone in 1892 and world-renowned philanthropist Andrew Carnegie.
Renovation work has been ongoing since January, with many period features being restored and reinstated, including fireplaces and its external façade.
The £2 million extended refurbishment is expected to be completed by the end of the year. The hotel remains open for guests while renovations continue.
It welcomed more than 75,000 visitors every year.
