Kim and Andy Murray have been undertaking a ‘major transformational overhaul’ of their Stirlingshire country house venue, Cromlix – and the whole process has been filmed by Channel 4 for the a three-part series titled ‘Our Scottish Hotel’.
The Murrays have spent more than a decade in charge of the old Victorian property, on the outskirts of Dunblane, and have developed it into a successful boutique hotel.
However, their ambitions for Cromlix did not stop there, and further plans were hatched to extend and improve the space available to the business and its guests, including a major new wing with two new restaurants.
The process of putting those plans into action is the core of the Channel 4 series, which was filmed across almost an entire year, with exceptional behind-the-scenes access to the couple and the 80-strong team undertaking the work.
Described as ‘warm, revealing and full of character’, Our Scottish Hotel goes behind the scenes of Cromlix to ‘celebrate the people whose passion makes five-star service appear effortless’.
Kim Murray said: “The last couple of years have been really full of change at Cromlix with a huge building project and a totally new direction for fine dining and wellness, and I was really keen to document that as there were so many personal stories and interesting discoveries along the way.
“Andy and I haven’t worked on anything together before, so that was a fascinating process – and a learning curve! I’ve loved shaping this building and estate into what’s now become a really thriving and much-loved Scottish business.
“I hope people enjoy watching the show and meeting the team behind the hotel.”
Commissioning editor for Channel 4, Emily Shields, said: “Cromlix is a fascinating world to step inside, and this series offers a rare glimpse behind the scenes of a business where no detail is overlooked.
“Kim and Andy are embarking on an ambitious transformation, but at its heart this is a story about people: the team whose hard work brings Cromlix to life, and the shared desire to create something truly special.
“We’re delighted to be bringing viewers this warm, intimate and revealing look at life behind the doors of one of Scotland’s most distinctive hotels.”
James Rogan, co-CEO of production company Rogan Scotland, said: “It’s been such a privilege for Rogan Scotland to be invited into Cromlix at this pivotal time.
“What fascinated us was not simply the scale of the transformation, but how personal every decision became. From the food on the plate and the David Shrigley works on the walls to the search for water beneath the estate, the series captures Kim and Andy’s contrasting instincts, ambitions and sense of humour.
“Cromlix is also the story of an extraordinary team, responding to each new challenge with ingenuity, pride and a determination to make every guest feel that nothing unusual is happening at all.”
Our Scottish Hotel will be broadcast in three 60-minute episodes, on dates yet to be confirmed.
