Highlands hotel dating back to 1850s sold to private investor

The Roy Bridge Hotel. <i>(Image: Supplied)</i>
The Roy Bridge Hotel. (Image: Supplied)
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A historic hotel in the Scottish Highlands has been sold to a private investor after seven years under its previous owner.

The Roy Bridge Hotel is a traditional coaching inn dating back to the 1850s in the village of Roy Bridge in the north-west Highlands.

The hotel has 15 guest rooms, a bar and a restaurant with capacity for around 50 diners.

It has long provided a base for visitors exploring Lochaber and attractions including Ben Nevis and the Nevis Range.

Ten of the 15 bedrooms are en suite.

The property also includes four recently developed accommodation lodges, a large beer garden and a shared car park.

The hotel is located in a popular tourist area and attracts visitors seeking outdoor activities including canoeing, kayaking, hill walking and mountain biking.

Its proximity to Fort William and Nevis Range Mountain Resort adds to its appeal as a base for visitors to the area.

The previous owner had run the hotel since 2017 before selling the property to retire.

The sale was managed by Tony Spence and Brian Sheldon of Christie & Co's hospitality team.

The sale price has not been disclosed.



Tony Spence and Brian Sheldon, Christie & Co hospitality team said: “The sale of the Roy Bridge Hotel demonstrates continued demand for quality hospitality businesses across the Scottish Highlands.

“The hotel combines strong trading fundamentals with an iconic location close to Fort William, Ben Nevis and the Nevis Range, making it a highly attractive acquisition.

“We are pleased to have secured a successful outcome for our client and look forward to seeing the business continue to prosper under its new ownership."

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