Perthshire set for jobs boost as Murrayshall unveil £15 million investment plan

Murrayshall Country House Hotel and Golf Club is planning a £15 million investment programme, which could create “hundreds of new jobs” at the Perthshire venue.

Murrayshall in Perthshire has been owned by Stellar Asset Management since 2016

Stellar Asset Management, the owners, have announced they are about to engage in a public consultation process ahead of the submission of a major planning application to Perth & Kinross Council early next year.

Since acquiring the resort in 2016, Stellar Asset Management have invested over £2.5 million in a first phase aimed at elevating the standard of the historic country house and estate.

This included all internal areas, bedrooms and suites, the introduction of an outdoor pursuits programme for guests and significant improvements to the golf courses.

Now phase two includes proposals for a spa & leisure facility, outdoor pursuits area, golf academy, indoor games room, premium glamping units & lodges as well as upgraded staff accommodation.

These developments would also double the hotel’s existing room capacity to encompass 80 rooms, suites and lodges.

Jonathan Gain, Chief Executive of Stellar Asset Management, said: “We are pleased to be able to share our development plans with the local community and are confident that they will share our vision for this next stage of the evolution of Murrayshall.

“The improved facilities will not only benefit the existing members and hotel guests but will also provide hundreds of employment opportunities for local people, as well as a high-quality leisure facility to use, right on their doorstep; not to mention a much-needed boost to local tourism in these challenging times.

“Our plans will ensure that Murrayshall will soon have the facilities to match the high standards of our golf course and I have no doubt that it will become one of Scotland’s finest countryside leisure destinations.”

The plans have been welcomed by PGA in Scotland manager David Longmuir, who said: “I have long regarded Murrayshall as a hidden gem with its stunning countryside setting in the heart of Scotland.

“The significant works that have already been undertaken have seen the profile of the property rightfully elevated and I’m now buoyed to see plans to take this to a whole new level.”

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