GLASGOW-based hotel and club entrepreneur Stefan King has announced further expansion in Edinburgh with the acquisition of The Scotsman Hotel.
The former newspaper group headquarters became a boutique hotel in 2001 and won a string of awards before collapsing into liquidation last June.
King’s G1 Group yesterday announced the purchase of the hotel from the liquidators, adding to the group’s interests in Edinburgh which include the Three Sisters, Ghillie Dhu and Biddy Mulligans. G1 also owns the Corinthian in Glasgow and has more than 50 venues in Scotland.
King said: “We have enjoyed huge support from Edinburgh City Council, the patrons and the teams employed in our Edinburgh venues over the years.
“The acquisition of The Scotsman Hotel is a significant reflection of a continued commitment to the city. We aspire to build on the iconic presence and reputation of The Scotsman Hotel to be at the forefront of hotel venues in the city.”
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