Gleneagles Hotel

Gleneagles, "The Palace in the Glen", is only a one hour motorway drive from Edinburgh and Glasgow, and is one of the leading golf and Spa Luxury Hotel in Scotland.  As a 5 Red Star Hotel and resort Gleneagles not only offers three of the top Golf Courses in Scotland and a Leading Spa, it is one of the luxury hotels in Scotland where a myriad of Sporting pursuits and Leisure activities can be enjoyed without leaving its glorious estate.

The Gleneagles Hotel was designed in the style of a French chateau and Capability Brown, the celebrated 18th century landscape gardener, inspired the landscaping Luxurious and impeccable though it is, you will find that the Gleneagles Hotel has a refreshingly relaxed manner, unstarchy and unstiff that is mirrored by the friendly courtesy of all the staff. From your first wholehearted Scottish welcome you will be looked after warmly by the staff and the services offered.

When Gleneagles opened in 1924 it was described as 'a Riviera in the Highlands' and 'the eighth wonder of the world'. Today, the Hotel remains dedicated to excellence, just as it was in its earliest days when "the avowed intention of the management is to create happiness".

The former Caledonian Railway Company built the hotel with its own railway station. Gleneagles is now owned by Diageo plc.

By the 1930s, golf and hotel were the height of fashion. Then as now, Gleneagles was the glorious playground for people dedicated to leisure and pleasure in the most luxurious surroundings.

In the 1950s, Gleneagles was a fixed part of high society's calendar - after the London "season" it was yachting at Cowes, polo at Deauville and golf and grouse shooting at Gleneagles.

Until 1982, the Hotel only opened during the summer months. Between 1982-86 more than 11 million was spent on a total renovation and restoration and the elegance and traditions of Gleneagles can now be enjoyed all year round. Total capital investment since 1982 is more than 46 million.

In 1986, Gleneagles was awarded the Automobile Association's supreme accolade of Five Red Stars, which it has retained every year. Since 1982, it has won more than 30 awards from the travel, catering and associated industries.

In 1993, the 5.9 million PGA Centenary Course, designed by Jack Nicklaus, opened to complement the renowned King's and Queen's courses to form one of the world's finest golfing venues.

The Golf Academy, opened in 1994, enshrines the philosophy that improving a player's performance improves their enjoyment of the game.

Directions by Road:

FROM THE SOUTH The M9 becomes the A9 (dual carriageway) and you should continue on it for about 11 miles. Turn off at the junction with the A823 signed for 'Crieff and Gleneagles'. Turn left onto the A823 following the sign for The Gleneagles Hotel and golf courses' and the entrance to the Hotel is on the left, about a mile further on. Should you miss this exit from the A9, take the next one signed 'Auchterarder' and then turn left onto the A824 following the signs to 'Gleneagles and Crieff'. Turn left at the crossroads onto the A823. The Hotel entrance is on the right, about half a mile further on.

FROM THE NORTH Leave the A9 at the exit for the A823 after the one signed 'Gleneagles Station'. Turn right onto the A823 following the sign for The Gleneagles Hotel and golf courses' and the entrance to the Hotel is on the left, about a mile further on.

FROM FURTHER SOUTH AND LONDON The quickest route is usually via the MI - M6 Motorways. After Carlisle, follow signs for Glasgow, taking the A74 - M74. Leave the M74 at junction 4 and take the M73 signed to Stirling. This will lead you onto the A80, then the M80. Take the M80 North and join the M9 signed to Perth. When the M9 becomes the A9, follow the local directions as detailed above. Do not be tempted to take the direction signed to Gleneagles as this goes to a private estate and is in the opposite direction to the Hotel.

By Rail: Great North Eastern Railway services stop at Gleneagles Station, which is on the main London to Inverness line. All trains are met by Hotel transport, but please let us know which train you will be on

By Air: Edinburgh and Glasgow airports are both less than 50 miles, or an hour's drive away. The Hotel can arrange chauffeur driven or self-drive cars.

Arrangements can also be made to land helicopters at the Hotel.

The Taste of Scotland is always to be enjoyed at Gleneagles, from morning kippers or a fresh egg from a nearby farmhouse; scones and cream or Dundee cake for Afternoon Tea in The Bar to Angus beef, Tay salmon, venison or Highland grouse for Dinner.

This is only one of the themes that runs through the superb food at Gleneagles. You can enjoy fine cuisine (and great vintage wines) at one of our four restaurants or eat simple salads or lighter meals at one of our bars. Each has its own style but the hallmark of every one is freshness and flavour.

Gleneagles has an international reputation for the excellence and variety of the dishes prepared in the Hotel's kitchens, which benefit from the finest, freshest produce available from Scotland's larder, and from specialist suppliers around the world.

Gleneagles is also highly regarded for the depth and range of its wine cellar and for the quality of service in each of the resort's four restaurants. Our seven Sommeliers will assist you with advice on the selection of fine wines to complement your menu.

The Strathearn Restaurant:

This is Gleneagles' two-rosette award winning Restaurant with magnificent views across the estate. The service is stylish and the food is from a classical era. You can enjoy the very best of Scotland's larder with a touch of the unexpected. It's dressy if you like but that's not essential. The very best of the world's wines awaits your arrival and to finish we have a collection of some of the rarest malt whiskies in Scotland. Open for breakfast, dinner and Sunday lunch.

Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles:

Scottish Chef of the year, Andrew Fairlie, creates signature dishes in his intimate, Michelin-starred restaurant, where every detail has been carefully planned to create a truly special experience - from the leather of the menus and innovative original art on the walls through to the specially selected French cheeses and Scottish-grown herbs. As Andrew received much of his chef's training in the South West of France with Michel Guérard, the cuisine is unashamedly French but with a Scottish twist. Many of the ingredients for Andrew's gourmet menu come from the famous Rungis market outside Paris as well as from local Scottish suppliers.

The Dormy Clubhouse: The style is informal and relaxed with the King's and Queen's Golf Courses providing the view. Good honest grills are the specialty.

The Club Restaurant: The place to be to enjoy a fun, action packed dining experience. Since its opening in Spring 1998, The Club Restaurant has established itself as the alternative for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner offering ever changing oak fired designer pizzas, steak grills, trendy salads and authentic Italian pastas touched with a scent of the Mediterranean. Whatever you want, from just a coffee, snack or a fun meal you will be welcomed by our friendly team.

The Bars: The Resort has a selection of bars where guests can relax and enjoy an extensive range of beverages.

Each bar contains a selection of Scotch whiskies, including Royal Lochnagar and the Classic Malts. A whisky trolley, featuring 50 rare malts including single cask dated whiskies, is popular with guests. The whiskies are served in hand blown Austrian glasses that were exclusively designed for malt whiskies ~ their fluted shape accentuates the aroma and taste of the malt. Guests can also choose from a selection of exclusive Gleneagles' cocktails and an extensive wine list consisting of more than 250 wines.

The Bar ~ Takes its inspiration from the Jazz Age and reflects Gleneagles timeless glamour while matching the mood of today. For many of our guests the social life of the Hotel revolves around this dramatic and theatrical room. Arrange to meet your family and friends in this relaxed bar to enjoy morning coffee and delicious shortbread, light lunch, traditional afternoon tea, aperitif or that relaxing after dinner liqueur.

An unrivalled selection of over 120 single malt whiskies, vintage champagne by the glass, excellent wines and the very best draught Guinness is served all day and on into the early hours or the morning.