US-based golf and leisure developer Southworth International Holdings (SIH) will relaunch two iconic Scottish hotels in early 2012 following a restoration of the properties.

Kintyre Development Company, a subsidiary of SIH, will own and operate The Royal Hotel in Campbeltown and The Ugadale Hotel in Machrihanish after the pair open during Q1.

The Ugadale Hotel closed nearly 30 years ago but has undergone an extensive revamp and is to feature 22 guestrooms and suites; The Kintyre Club restaurant; and a spa.

Southworth Development project executive Marc Wexler said: "We are pleased with the progress to date and look forward to reopening this iconic turn of the century hotel."

Meanwhile, The Royal Hotel will offer 23 bedrooms; a gourmet restaurant; and a pub, all of which will overlook Campbeltown Harbour and revive the town's historic crossroads.

Southworth Development president and chief executive officer David Southworth said: "The revived Royal Hotel is key to solidifying the community regeneration project."

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