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The Clachaig Inn in Glencoe and The Grog and Gruel in Fort William have been brought to market for a combined guide price of £4.5m.
The sale marks the end of over three decades of ownership by the Daynes family, who have operated the businesses since 1984.
The brothers Ed and Guy Daynes currently run the venues, having taken over from their parents Peter and Eileen.
The Clachaig Inn is a former coaching inn located on the old road to Glencoe village, set against the Glencoe peaks.
It dates back over 300 years and has served as a rest stop for travellers heading to and from the Highlands.
The inn features 23 en suite bedrooms, self-catering chalets, and a bar known for its cask ales and live music sessions.
It also hosts the long-running Winter Mountain Safety Lectures in partnership with the British Mountaineering Council (BMC).
Meanwhile, The Grog and Gruel, located around 20 miles away in the centre of Fort William, includes a ground-floor bar, first-floor restaurant, commercial kitchen, and beer garden.
Positioned on the town’s high street, the venue benefits from year-round tourism generated by nearby Ben Nevis.
Brian Sheldon, regional director – Hospitality at Christie and Co, is managing the sale, along with Tony Spence, associate director.
Ed and Guy Daynes said: “Clachaig is more than just an inn, it’s an institution. There’s always been something very special about the place and the experiences that it creates. It’s been a family home for three generations of the Daynes family, and deciding to sell has been the hardest of decisions to make, but the time has come to find a new custodian.
“Things have come a long way over the years, from operating a ten-week season with just two full time staff, to the year-round multi-million-pound business that it is now. Our drive behind opening The Grog and Gruel was to bring great beer and good food to Fort William, and there’s always been a great synergy between the businesses. Running the two businesses side by side made so much sense, adding a further dimension to the business.”
