Hotel dating back to 1746 and visited by famous writers sold

Smith and Clough Business Associates handled the sale of the hotel, which was reportedly a regular guest house of the Forest Club, whose members included Mungo Park and Prince Leopold of Belgium.

Sir Walter Scott was one of the most “prominent” members of the Dining Club.

A statue of Sir Walter Scott at the Scott Monument in Edinburgh (Image: Getty Images)

Graeme Smith of Smith and Clough said: “We are delighted to announce the sale of the County Hotel in the historic border town of Selkirk.

“Many thanks to Graham Wilson of McKee Campbell Morrison who represented the buyer and to Clark Boyle & Co who represented our clients and ensured a successful completion.”

The name of the buyer has not yet been disclosed.

Located on the High Street, the building dates back to 1746, when it was known as the Grapes Inn. It is “instantly recognisable by its whitewashed facade and columned entrance”, with an archway leading to the private car park at the rear.

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The County Hotel has nine bedrooms, a lounge bar, a function room and a restaurant. The property is set over three levels with separate access to the function room and the owner's apartment.

Smith and Clough Business Associates said its clients purchased the hotel in 2018 and “invested a great deal of time and effort in renovating the premises and establishing it as a well-known and respected business in the city.”

The sale price was not disclosed publicly, but bids “in excess of £380,000” had been made for the hotel as a vacant lot.