Part of The RAD Hotel Group since 2022, Brig o’Doon House Hotel has undergone a significant and sensitive transformation, culminating in the completion of a newly built wraparound extension.
This final phase introduces Tales – a new lounge bar and private dining room – alongside elevated public spaces. This work brings the restoration full circle.
Tales officially opened at the start of June and is now welcoming guests seven days a week from noon until 10pm. The offering focuses on seasonal Scottish cuisine and is framed by sweeping, magnetic views of the iconic River Doon and the gardens below.
As guests enter Brig o’Doon, they’ll find the former Coven restaurant reimagined as an elegant lounge space.
A bespoke marble bar is the centrepiece, surrounded by comfortable lounge seating that retains the original monochrome chequered floor tiles – an unmistakable part of the hotel’s design heritage.
Just beyond lies a refined private dining room, offering a discreet space for up to 24 guests , or more intimate semi-private settings with picturesque views for up to 16.
The new 80-cover dining area draws inspiration from old-world libraries, brought to life through a rich palette of earthy tones and burgundy, illuminated with touches of gold.
Oxblood leather-backed seating enhances the room’s romantic atmosphere, while walnut parquet flooring and Old English chestnut leather lend warmth and tradition.
Custom-designed marble tables ground the space in craftsmanship and add an elegant sculptural quality. Suspended across the ceiling are signature dried floral chandeliers crafted by Fleur De Galerie, echoing the garden’s trees and the river landscape beyond.
These floral installations are paired with hanging glass pendants and structural lighting that together cast an enchanting glow, enhancing the ambience.
Local artworks adorn the walls, culminating in a striking hand-painted Tam O’ Shanter mural by artist Roderick McKenzie which pays homage to Scottish mythology and Burnsian folklore.
Bespoke porcelain plates – each featuring one of six hand-drawn illustration – celebrate the region’s legends and landscapes, including the bloom of a red, red rose, the Auld Brig, dancing witches, and the grand Burns Monument.
Completing the space is a year-round outdoor terrace that offers a tranquil spot for alfresco dining or summer drinks—a seamless extension of the interior’s poetic charm.
Interior design throughout was led by Lucid Interiors in close collaboration with co-owner Vivien Kyle, reflecting a vision where storytelling and aesthetics go hand in hand. “I wanted Tales to feel like stepping into a storybook. Something rooted in heritage but filled with imagination,” says co-owner of RAD Hotel Group, Vivien Kyle.
Each space feels like its own chapter, from the cosy booths to the visual anchor of the riverside views. The palette, textures, and layout are all about creating little moments of magic.
