North-of-Scotland-based MacAli Group has opened the Old Mill Inn in Brodie, near Forres, between Inverness and Elgin which it bought in April.
It follows a major refresh,of the stone-built, five-bedroom property, returning the Inn to its roots as a country pub with comfort food, a well-stocked bar, a larger beer garden and a children’s play area.
They also intend to develop the site as a venue for summer weddings and outdoor events and will submit plans to increase the number of guest bedrooms.
MacAli Group CEO Mohammed Ali, who grew up in the area and remembers the Old Mill as a pub before it became a fine-dining restaurant, said, “We are very excited to welcome this new business to our portfolio.
“I have lived in this area all my life and have fond memories from being young and knowing the Old Mill as being a pub and then seeing it move to fine dining.
“MacAli Group are going to bring it back to the old days of real pub food for all the family. We are a family-run business and we are proud to be bringing back more family-friendly venues across Scotland.”
The Inn has been closed since 2023 and first opened as a hotel in 2016 after extensive renovation, transforming the former mill into accommodation, restaurant, bar and owners’ quarters.
MacAli Group operates several properties across the north, including Poseidon’s Inn, Firth Hotel and Restaurant, Nairn Nights, Harbour Nights, MacRaj Indian Restaurant, West End Hotel, Taigh Mor, Crown Court Hotel, Harbour Rooms and The Silver Dollar.