Specialist Refurbishment Delivered in St Andrews

Old Course Hotel refurbishment completed: Thomas Johnstone Ltd is pleased to announce the successful completion of a high-spec refurbishment project.
The works focused on the 4th-floor dining and leisure spaces of the Old Course Hotel in St Andrews. Key areas included the Boardroom, the renowned Road Hole Restaurant, and the Road Hole Bar. The project reflects the seamless collaboration of our Specialist Fit-Out, Decorating, Manufactured Joinery, and M&E Co-ordination divisions. This single-source refurbishment solution is underpinned by over 155 years of experience in luxury hospitality fit-outs.

Expert Fit-Out in a Live Environment

Working within a live hotel environment, our Specialist Fit-Out team led the transformation. We managed complex programme demands while coordinating lighting upgrades, AV enhancements, kitchen extract works, and LV submain alterations. We also installed new small power systems throughout the area.
Our in-house M&E Services Manager oversaw and managed technical works. This ensured seamless integration with existing systems and minimal disruption to hotel operations.

High-End Decorating and Restoration

Our in-house Decorating division played a key role in revitalising the refurbished spaces. Works included stripping and repainting wall panelling, and installing luxurious new wallpapers and finishes. TJL’s French Polisher carefully refurbished statement pieces, including a large boardroom table and a baby grand piano.
We restored gold trim details, repaired surface damage, and returned each item to its original grandeur. Decorative mirror frames and feature doors were also sprayed and refinished to match the new aesthetic.

Bespoke Joinery Enhances Guest Spaces

Our Manufactured Joinery division produced several bespoke furniture elements for the dining spaces. These included a waiter station, movable buffet station, and a curved seating area. Each was custom-built in our workshop and installed within a feature alcove overlooking the sea.

Excellence Through Collaboration

“Delivering excellence is at the heart of everything we do at Thomas Johnstone Ltd,” said David Haddow, Joint Managing Director. “This project highlights the strength of our integrated approach. Our Specialist Fit-Out, Manufactured Joinery, and Decorating teams working seamlessly alongside the wider project team and our client to ensure smooth delivery and the highest standards throughout.”