Crossbasket Castle, the luxury hotel in High Blantyre, on the outskirts of Glasgow, is to play host to a new destination restaurant, overseen by Michelin star chef Michel Roux Jr.
Christened Trocadero’s in a nod to the celebrated 1950s dance hall in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, the new venue is being touted as bringing a ‘unique offering’ to Scotland, with high-end dining alongside live music and entertainment seven nights of the week.
Revealing these latest details of their £15 million expansion of Crossbasket Castle, owners Steve and Alison Timoney, described its renovation and redevelopment as a ‘no-expense-spared passion project’.
Steve Timoney said: “We took inspiration from Glasgow’s legendary live music scene and the enthusiasm and energy of its audiences.
“Scotland has a long history of excellent live music and talented performers, and we want to showcase that to allow our guests to kick up their heels and have fun whilst enjoying exceptional food in a sensational venue.
“Every city offers great quality restaurants but what we’re creating at Trocadero’s is truly unique.”
Alison Timoney said: “We want Trocadero’s to be somewhere our guests experience the finer things, where they can truly indulge and get lost in the nostalgia of a golden era.
“We have worked hard to develop this unique concept, which complements the luxury and romance of the beautiful surroundings whilst bringing a vibrant and tantalising new experience.”
Speaking on his appointment to oversee the new restaurant and cocktail bar, Michel Roux Jr said: “Trocadero’s is going to be the talk of the town and the most iconic venue in Scotland. Fabulous, delicious food, great entertainment, and somewhere people will want to keep coming back to time and time again.”
Managed by Inverlochy Castle Management International (ICMI), Crossbasket Castle has had a long-lasting relationship with Michel Roux Jr, who has been overseeing its kitchen since its 2016 reopening, having been restored ‘from the brink of ruin’ by the Timoneys, who bought it in 2011, a year after it was listed on Scotland’s ‘Buildings At Risk’ Register.
The Timoneys’ latest round of investment is on schedule to see the new 40-bedroom hotel and restaurant, including a luxury spa, opening later this year.
