Five-star Crossbasket Castle in High Blantyre has announced its opening date following a £20m transformation by owners , who took over ownership of 14-acre estate in 2011.
Opening in March 2025, and promising to bring something entirely new to the Scottish market, the hotel has added 40 upscale bedrooms, a destination restaurant and cocktail bar as well as a brand-new entertainment-led dining experience, Trocadero’s.
The new 40 luxury rooms are made up of two grand suites, four junior suites, eight deluxe rooms and twenty-six classic double/twin rooms, and include handcrafted furniture with the owners taking an active part to ensure “elegance within even the smallest of detail.”
Taking its name from the 1950s dance hall in nearby Hamilton, Trocadero’s restaurant and cocktail bar is being overseen by Michelin star chef Michel Roux. and it includes a state-of-the-art sound system as the hotel aims to attract the best artists and musicians to the venue
Alison Timoney said, “We are very excited to be announcing an opening date of 16 March 2025 for the new 40-bed hotel and Trocadero’s.
“A tribute to the elegance and allure of a bygone era, we wanted to create a destination where guests could escape the ordinary and immerse themselves in a world of glamour and sophistication, whilst enjoying the full experience that only the finest live music and entertainment can provide.
“We have an incredibly talented team, who have worked in some of the most respected five-star venues in the world and have been hand chosen to bring this unrivalled experience to us here in Scotland.”
Graeme Green, Managing Director of Crossbasket Castle, added, “We have taken exceptional care of all the finer details, and it is thrilling to be upon the moment where we are about to open our doors, and welcome our first guests. Every aspect has been meticulously orchestrated to deliver an unparalleled experience and our entire team are immensely proud of what they are part of.
“Be assured that Crossbasket Castle is going to be the pinnacle of hotel excellence in Scotland.”
The Hotel opens on 16 March and once complete, the venue will have capacity for an additional 35,000 visitors each year and provide over 50 jobs for the local area, delivering a projected economic boost to the South Lanarkshire economy of £5m per annum.
The luxury Four Angels Spa and two new eco-cottages are also due to open at Crossbasket Castle in Autumn 2025.
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