A new era for luxury Perthshire hotel

The Lands of Loyal a luxury four star Perthshire hotel has been bought by David and Verity Webster. The purchase of this exquisite property means that the couple now own and operate three independently owned country house hotels across Scotland, which they will consolidate under the name Webster Hotels.

The Websters bought their first property Castleton House Hotel in Eassie – just six miles away from historic Glamis Castle in 2000 followed in 2006 by Raemoir House Hotel at Banchory on Royal Deeside.

Commented on their recent acquisition, the couple advised that that they had long admired the Lands of Loyal, which is just a 15 minute drive away from their company base at Castleton and they are delighted to have secured ownership of the property for an undisclosed seven figure sum.

Located at Alyth, near Blairgowrie the Lands of Loyal is an early 19th century Historic Scotland listed mansion house built in the 1830’s by Sir William Ogilvie on his triumphant return from the Battle of Waterloo, for his family, on their extensive Airlie Estates.

Built in an elevated position on the four acres of the south slope of what is known as Loyal Hill, this magnificent red sandstone property is surrounded by extensive mature gardens and benefits from beautiful southerly views over the Vale of Strathmore to the Sidlaw Hills beyond.

The house became a hotel in 1945 and still retains many of its original features – from its neo-Tudor porch to oak panelled great hall with its vaulted ceiling, central cupola, grand open fireplace and sweeping winged staircase, modelled on the interior of the famous steam ship - The Mauritania. Some of the hotel’s fixtures and fittings are also believed to have come from the ship herself.

Other facilities include 17 spacious luxury bedrooms (one of which is a stately four poster room) complete with several pieces of original furniture and antiquities. The rooms also include recently refurbished bathrooms and state of the art flat screen televisions, restaurant, three interlinking light and airy dining rooms with stunning views over the Strath and lounge bar.

The hotels key areas of business are it’s a la carte restaurant, weddings and short breaks markets and the new owners are keen to build upon this and keep the existing character of the hotel, which is well respected and established in the nearby locality and across Scotland.

For more information, log on to Landsofloyal.com.