Crieff Hydro to takeover Highland Safaris and Red Deer Centre

by XPRESS, 09 June 2022

The Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels has increased its portfolio of companies by acquiring Perthshire company Highland Safaris.

Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels have bought the attraction Highland Safaris in Perthshire.

Established 30 years ago by married couple Donald and Julie Riddell, it is expected to attract more than 50.000 visitors every year.

There are activities on foot and bike as well, Perth's only jewellery centre, as well as a coffee shop and gift shop.

Highland Safaris is part of an eight-star portfolio of hotels within Crieff Hydro, including: Crieff Hydro, Peebles Hydro, The Park Hotel in Peebles and Taypark House in Dundee.

Chief executive Stephen Leckie said this takeover of Highland Safaris is a positive investment in the tourism sector in Scotland.