The Kenmore Hotel
Built as an Inn in 1502, Laird Colin Campbell commissioned and created Kenmore Hotel in 1572, making it the oldest hotel in Scotland. This historic site nestles on the banks of The Tay, and has provided food and shelter to many travellers including royalty and Scotland’s most famous son. Robert Burns visited in 1792 and left a poem inscribed over the mantle in the poet’s parlour, a cosy snug in which to enjoy a beverage from the wide range available.
The building itself is a skilful blend of old and new, the change in levels in the corridors of Scotland’s oldest inn are olde worlde but the 40 bedrooms beyond are very up to date. There are lovely areas with wood fires. We stayed in the very comfortable and spacious Grand Master King Guest room with its king-size bed and views over the river. The room had a generous wardrobe and a tray with Edinburgh Tea Company products. The bathroom was well equipped with a fabulous rainforest shower, a generouslysized wash basin with a state of the art mirror above and gorgeous Highland Soap Company toiletries.
The restaurant overlooking the river is very modern with glass windows affording a triple aspect of the countryside, where breakfast and dinner are served. Breakfast is very efficiently served and dinner offers a good selection to suit all tastes, costing £19 for two courses and £25 for three. A wide range of wines are available at reasonable cost. All the staff were charming and we thoroughly recommend a visit.