The Marram Collection has confirmed a major £7.5 million redevelopment of the Ardgowan Hotel on Playfair Terrace, St Andrews, with the renamed property, The Kithmore, set to open in June 2026.
The project includes a full refurbishment, building extension and interior redesign, with the new-look hotel offering 44 bedrooms and a 60-cover bar and restaurant, complete with an extended terrace. The rebrand takes its name from the Scots word ‘kith’, meaning friendship and familiarity, and is designed to reflect a sense of warmth and belonging.
Positioned as a modern classic, The Kithmore will join sister properties The Leddie and The Bushmills Inn as part of a collection of ‘understated golf retreats focused on quality design and locally rooted hospitality’.
General Manager Kathryn McNairn said, ‘We’re excited to share the name of our new hotel – The Kithmore. Inspired by the Scots word ‘kith’, meaning friendship and familiarity, it’s a name that reflects everything we hope the hotel will be – a warm, welcoming place for golfers, tourists and our local community.”
The hotel will offer a range of room types from compact to suite-level, and a food and drink offering that focuses on seasonal produce and classic Scottish fare. The menu is designed to showcase local ingredients, from light summer dishes to hearty post-round meals.
The brand has been developed by international hospitality agency Crown Creative, with architectural work led by RKA in St Andrews and interiors by Scottish design studio ICA.
