A hotel is to undergo a refurbishment before reopening later this year after changing hands.

Amber Taverns secured the purchase of the Belmill Hotel in Bellshill as they seek to expand their portfolio of properties across Scotland.

Revealing their plans for the pub, Sam Frankland of Amber Taverns said: "The Bellmill’s location was perfect for Amber Taverns and following a refurbishment, we will re-open this autumn.

"The Bellmill extends our geography in Scotland and when opened, it will be our seventh trading pub, with another four progressing through planning and due to open in 2024.

"We hope to further expand in Scotland over the next few years given the warm reception our pubs have received from their local communities.” 

Glasgow Times:

Just ten miles from Glasgow city centre, the Belmill received a significant investment from the previous owners, Bozz Co Inns Ltd. 

Its features include four bedrooms, an open-plan bar and restaurant and an adjacent function room, an outside seating area and a car park. 

The sale was handled by Christie & Co on behalf of Bozz Co Inns Limited. 

Frank Cogan, director of Bozz Co Inns Ltd, said: “Myself and Martin are happy to be leaving the future of the Belmill in the hands of Amber Taverns, who are in a great position to cater for the up-and-coming demands of the customers in the town. 

"Brian and his team at Christie & Co quickly identified the needs of Bozz Co Inns Ltd and paired us with Amber Taverns, enabling a constructive transition period with our purchaser.” 

Glasgow Times:

Brian Sheldon, the regional director at Christie & Co, added: “The sale of the Belmill Hotel further emphasises that established hospitality businesses priced accurately will sell in the current market.

"The sale comes very quickly off the back of four separate pub investment transactions, with the timescale from instruction to completion concluding three times faster than all other trading pub completions in 2023.

"All the pubs could be said to be within secondary locations across central Scotland, affirming investors' current faith and strength in the Scottish pub investment market.”