Thomas Johnstone Ltd (TJL) is a specialist fit-out contractor with a rich history dating back 156 years. Recently, the company secured a multi-million-pound refurbishment project at Crieff Hydro Hotel, Perthshire as the main contractor. Notably, it is the flagship property of Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels.

The Inchinnan-based Thomas Johnstone brings its long history of working in live hotel environments and heritage buildings to the project. As part of the refurbishment, TJL will create a new day-to-night bar and refurbished dining areas. In addition, we will create a speakeasy bar with a new look and feel for hotel guests and visitors to enjoy. Despite ongoing construction, the hotel will remain open throughout the project. Moreover, TJL’s expertise will ensure smooth operations with minimal disruption to guests.

TJL have a proven track record of delivering high-profile hospitality projects with precision and care. The team has exceptional attention to detail, ability to coordinate complex design elements and extensive in-house capabilities. As a result, these were key factors in their appointment.

A Vision Rooted in Heritage and Excellence

The project is the vision of brothers Richard and Charlie Leckie, the sixth generation of the Leckie family at Crieff Hydro. Over the years, they have been instrumental in shaping the hotel’s legacy and maintaining its high standards. Work will commence in January 2025, with the new spaces set to debut in the spring.

Campbell Ross, Regional Construction Director, Thomas Johnstone, commented, “We are delighted to bring our reputation for delivering excellence to this project at Crieff Hydro. Sharing a heritage with Crieff Hydro, also established in 1868, makes this collaboration feel especially meaningful as we work with the wider design team to create these new spaces to elevate the hotel’s guest experience.”

Charlie Leckie, Associate Director, Crieff Hydro, said, “The nature of this project in an open hotel means it needs to be carried out as quickly as possible with little disruption to our guests. We have a longstanding team of outstanding professionals who have brought particular expertise to the project and are pleased to have found a suitably experienced and enthusiastic lead contractor in Thomas Johnstone Ltd who started out in business in the same year as Crieff Hydro – 1868.”