Hospitality
Elevating Scotland’s Hospitality Experiences
From bars to restaurants, hotels and exclusive use venues, we have worked on a wide range of Scotland’s finest hospitality venues and understand what makes great hospitality experiences.
Some examples of our previous experience include The Fountain Bar, Edinburgh; Dunkeld House Hotel; Islay House Hotel; Ackergill Tower; Fife Arms; Lews Castle, Stornoway; 31 Princes Street, Edinburgh.
Why GLM Are the Perfect Partners for Hospitality
Our focus on enhancing existing buildings, combined with deep conservation and heritage expertise, makes GLM the ideal partner for hotels, restaurants, bars, and leisure venues across Scotland. We understand the unique challenges of working within live hospitality environments, from minimising disruption to guests and staff to upgrading listed properties, front-of-house spaces, kitchens, and back-of-house operations. Our extensive experience in this sector allows our hospitality clients to unlock value and create memorable guest experiences with commercial confidence.
Conservation & Heritage
Accredited conservation professionals experienced in working with listed buildings, scheduled monuments, and structures of national significance. We navigate Listed Building Consent and heritage regulations with confidence.
Architecture & Design
Sensitive architectural interventions that respect a building’s character while raising the guest experience, from new suites and bars to back-of-house upgrades, following the RIBA Plan of Work.
Building Surveying
Pre-acquisition and condition surveys, defect diagnosis and planned preventative maintenance programmes that protect a hotel or venue’s fabric and keep it trading.
Project Management
End-to-end project delivery managing design coordination, budgets and programmes, with works phased around bookings, service times and peak seasons.
Cost Management
Budget preparation and post-contract cost control that keep refurbishment spend in line with the commercial case for the investment.
Retrofit & Sustainability
Passivhaus-accredited retrofit solutions that improve the energy performance of historic hotels and venues, cutting running costs without compromising their character.
Project Highlights
A selection of projects demonstrating our expertise across Scotland’s hospitality venues, from restaurants to hotels and exclusive-use venues.
Dunkeld House Hotel Suites
Dunkeld, Perthshire
Masterplanning the destination for the hotel’s new owners and remodelling the Old Wing to add three luxury suites.
The Inn at John O’Groats
John O’Groats, Caithness
Bringing the Victorian baronial John O’Groats Hotel, left empty for more than 15 years, back into use as the centrepiece of the village’s regeneration.
The Fountain Bar
Edinburgh
Design and project management for the Shilling Group’s transformation of a traditional pub in Edinburgh’s former brewery district.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we’re most often asked by the hospitality sector.
What experience does GLM have in the hospitality sector?
GLM has extensive experience delivering projects for hotels, restaurants, bars, and leisure venues across Scotland. We understand the operational pressures of hospitality businesses and carefully plan works to reduce disruption. Our team creates upgraded spaces that enhance guest experience and commercial performance.
Can GLM work in live venues and around trading hours?
Yes, GLM regularly delivers projects in operational hospitality environments. We programme works around peak service times, seasonal demand, and guest occupancy to minimise disruption. This allows businesses to remain open wherever possible during refurbishment works.
Does GLM have expertise with listed and heritage properties?
Yes, GLM has strong experience working within listed buildings and historic venues. We balance conservation requirements with the need for modern comfort, efficiency, and compliance. This is ideal for heritage hotels, landmark restaurants, and character properties.
How does GLM’s expertise help hospitality clients make the most of their building?
We look at where a building can work harder, whether that is new rooms or suites in under-used space, better front-of-house areas or a maintenance plan that avoids closures. A masterplan sets out where investment will have the most impact, so owners can phase works and spend with confidence.
Does GLM work across all of Scotland?
Yes, GLM delivers hospitality projects across Scotland, including city centres, rural destinations, and island locations. Our team understands the logistical challenges of different regions and manages projects efficiently. Wherever your venue is based, we can provide dependable support.
Ready to Discuss Your Project?
Get in touch with our team to explore how GLM can support your hotel, bar or venue.
