Player Sponsor Feature: Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club

• 5 Feb 2025
• News

From the history of the business to their future goals and aspirations, get to know Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club who have this season sponsored up and coming back-row, Liam McConnell.

About The Dalmahoy

Can you share a bit about the history of The Dalmahoy?

The present house was built in the 1720’s, for George Dalrymple, youngest son of the Earl of Stair. It was then acquired by the Douglas family in 1760 and the Estate on which the house stands is still owned today by a direct descendant of the family, the 22nd Earl of Morton.

Steeped in years of Scottish history, Mary, Queen of Scots is said to have been a visitor to Dalmahoy and when she was later imprisoned in Loch Leven Castle, the Douglas family came to her aid.

In more recent times, Dalmahoy first opened as a Country Club in 1976, with 10 bedrooms. It has since been developed extensively in close collaboration with historic building advisors and effortlessly blends the traditions of a baronial manor house with contemporary amenities.

There are now 215 rooms & suites, state of the art meeting facilities, two restaurants & bars, a luxurious leisure club with indoor swimming pool, two 18 hole golf courses, refurbished driving range and much more – all set amidst 1,000 acres of beautiful parkland near Edinburgh.

What unique experiences do you offer that set The Dalmahoy apart in your industry?

Set on 1000 aces it’s hard to believe that we are just 10mins from Edinburgh Airport, making us an ideal location for travellers and locals alike.

Our tranquil grounds and 2 golf courses add to the peace and tranquilty. We strive to offer traditional Scottish hospitality in relaxed yet stunning surroundings.

Sponsorship of Liam McConnell

What led you to sponsor Liam McConnell? 
Being aligned with one of the younger team players, starting off in their Edinburgh Rugby career was a key factor in sponsoring Liam. His success at U20s level was impressive and we were excited to sponsor him as he continues on his journey.

What qualities do you admire in Liam, both as a player and as a person?
He is hardworking, friendly and passionate about his job and Edinburgh Rugby.

How does sponsoring Liam align with your business values and goals?
His dedication to his job to always deliver aligns perfectly with what we strive to do every day at Dalmahoy – exceeding guest expectations and delivering to the highest standard.

Benefits of the Partnership

What benefits has The Dalmahoy gained from sponsoring Liam? 
We now have access to a wider database of supporters and commercial//business network through the business club events.

How has this partnership helped raise awareness of your brand and services? 
We’ve seen an increase in activity/supporters on social media platforms. Being able to attend and exhibit at the 1872 match in Dec also helped raise awareness of the brand and engage with a whole new audience.

Future Goals and Aspirations

What are The Dalmahoy’s future goals and aspirations?
Continue to be a beacon in Scottish hospitality, delivering fantastic customer service and exceeding expectations across the whole resort.

How do you envision the partnership with Edinburgh Rugby evolving in the coming years? 
We’re excited to see how the partnership develops, in particular forming strong relationships with travelling supporters and teams.