Nairn hotel reopens as Seabank House after refurbishment.

A long-familiar hotel on Seabank Road has reopened as Seabank House under owners Simon and Jen Foster after extensive refurbishment; the renovated bar, reception and a new café with lunch service led by chef John McCrudden are now open.

A long-familiar building on Seabank Road in Nairn has entered a new chapter after reopening under new ownership following a significant refurbishment. The venue reopened as Seabank House at the beginning of December after work to renovate the bar and reception. The hotel is now run by husband-and-wife team Simon and Jen Foster, who purchased the property in April last year and operated it through the summer before closing to carry out the work. The reopening has brought a café and renewed services for both residents and visitors. What is known: - The property reopened as Seabank House in early December after an extensive refurbishment of the bar and reception. - Owners Simon and Jen Foster bought the hotel in April last year and led the reopening under the new name. - Further improvements are planned while the refurbished bar and reception form the venue’s centrepiece. - A café and lunch service began on January 9, led by chef John McCrudden, with popular dishes such as cullen skink among the offerings. - The family-run site now provides breakfast, lunch and café service alongside hotel accommodation, and includes ample parking and electric vehicle charging points. - The Seabank House name was selected after public engagement; the building was formerly known locally as the Clubhouse Hotel and earlier recalled as the Claymore and Ross House Hotel. Summary: The reopening has been well received and appears to have increased footfall, particularly since the café launched. The owners say the response has exceeded their expectations. Renovation work is ongoing and further improvements are planned.