DESIGN FOCUS
BY SUSAN YOUNG
THE BROADCROFT HOTEL 3 DAVID DONNELLY PLACE, KIRKINTILLOCH
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n a previous life the newly opened Broadcroft Hotel was called Smiths. Today, there is not much that remains of the original hotel - it has been completely rebranded and re-designed and what a transformation. The new-look hotel, which is still owned by Smith Hotels Ltd is now a contemporary and stylish venue that would not look out of place in any city. It has been a substantial investment which has seen the hotel completely modernised. This change is immediately apparent from the moment you arrive at the hotel. The exterior been clad in contemporary grey cladding and a substantial extension has been added. The hotel sits like a modern castle on the road leading into Kirkintilloch’s town centre. The entire lower level has been stripped back to the bare walls and the new Cafe, Bar and Grill offers a spacious, airy and stylish dining and drinking area. Bespoke artwork, specially commissioned wine and champagne fridges and statement lighting provided by Wired give this Kirkintilloch Bar and Grill the WOW factor. It has a feel of a continental brasserie with Italian-esque tiling, wooden floors, and solid wood table tops. Burnt orange
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