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 expensive 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 meeting modern accessibility, environmental, and audience experience standards — following the RIBA Plan of Work.
Building Surveying
Comprehensive condition surveys, defect diagnosis, and planned preventative maintenance programmes that protect irreplaceable cultural assets for generations to come.
Project Management
End-to-end project delivery managing design coordination, budgets, and programmes — ensuring minimal disruption to venues, collections, and public programming.
Cost Management
Rigorous budget preparation and post-contract cost control, essential for publicly funded cultural organisations working within strict financial frameworks and grant conditions.
Retrofit & Sustainability
Passivhaus-accredited retrofit solutions that improve energy performance of historic buildings sensitively — helping cultural venues meet net-zero targets without compromising heritage value.
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
Supporting the ongoing maintenance and conservation of the gallery space within the historic Palace of Holyroodhouse — home to the Royal Collection exhibitions in Scotland.
The Inn at John O’Groats
John O’ Groats, Caithness
Conservation and adaptive reuse of the historic Customs House — transforming a heritage landmark into a vibrant community and cultural space on the Forth & Clyde Canal.
The Fountain Bar
Edinburgh
Ongoing partnership supporting the condition assessment and planned maintenance of heritage assets across Scotland’s most treasured cultural properties.
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?
GLM helps create memorable guest experiences and get the most value out of a building commercially.
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 arts or cultural venue.
