MACDONALD HOTELS LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
SC247423 · ltd · incorporated 2003-04-08
Investment thesis
Established operating company — standard diligence applies, no dominant angle.
Why interesting: Live, filing, normal profile.
Why risky: No standout signals in either direction.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
75/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Hotels and similar accommodation
Sector: Accommodation & food service
Investor take
PursueActive trading company. Family succession underway — not a classic acquisition target.
Opportunity 75/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Same-surname younger director in place — likely family handover, not open to sale. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 18 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: family or management succession (50/100).
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Refinance opportunity
35 live charges · 16 lenders · oldest 22.7y
25/100
too messy
Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 22.7 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 16 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 53/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (61/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
35 charges (35/35 with lender, 35/35 with type)
90
Directors & officers
43 officers (8 active, 43 linked, 31 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
22 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
302 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
75/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
74
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
3
filings
- • 1 officers
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 persons-with-significant-control
Last 90 days
3
filings
- • 1 officers
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 persons-with-significant-control
Last 180 days
3
filings
- • 1 officers
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 persons-with-significant-control
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (165 events)Click to expand
- 2026-04-07➖MACFARLANE, Stephanie Rose resignedsecretary
- 2026-04-07📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2026-03-31📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2025-10-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2025-06-20📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-06-09📄change-account-reference-date-company-previous-shortenedaccounts · AA01
- 2025-05-15📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-05-15📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-05-15📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-05-15📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-05-15📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-05-15📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-05-15📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-05-14➕DAVIDSON, James Dickie appointeddirector
- 2025-05-14➕DAVIES, Stuart Paul appointeddirector
- 2025-05-14➕MACDONALD, Marjorie appointeddirector
- 2025-03-13📄mortgage-alter-floating-charge-with-numbermortgage · 466(Scot)
- 2025-03-13📄mortgage-alter-floating-charge-with-numbermortgage · 466(Scot)
- 2025-03-06📄mortgage-alter-floating-charge-with-numbermortgage · 466(Scot)
- 2025-03-06📄mortgage-alter-floating-charge-with-numbermortgage · 466(Scot)
- 2025-03-06📄mortgage-alter-floating-charge-with-numbermortgage · 466(Scot)
- 2025-02-27📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-02-27📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-02-21🔒Charge registered #35Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Agent
- 2025-02-21🔒Charge registered #34Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Agent
- 2024-12-30📍move-registers-to-registered-office-company-with-new-addressaddress · AD04
- 2024-10-07📄accounts-amended-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AAMD
- 2024-09-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2024-08-09📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-08-09🔓Charge satisfied #18
- 2024-02-22🔓Charge satisfied #31
- 2024-02-22🔓Charge satisfied #29
- 2024-02-22🔓Charge satisfied #28
- 2024-02-22🔓Charge satisfied #27
- 2024-02-22🔓Charge satisfied #26
- 2024-02-22🔓Charge satisfied #25
- 2024-02-22🔓Charge satisfied #24
- 2024-02-22🔓Charge satisfied #23
- 2024-02-22🔓Charge satisfied #22
- 2024-02-22🔓Charge satisfied #17
- 2024-02-22🔓Charge satisfied #16
- 2024-02-22🔓Charge satisfied #15
- 2024-02-22🔓Charge satisfied #14
- 2024-02-22🔓Charge satisfied #12
- 2024-02-22🔓Charge satisfied #11
- 2024-02-22🔓Charge satisfied #10
- 2024-02-22🔓Charge satisfied #9
- 2024-02-22🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2024-02-22🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2024-02-22🔓Charge satisfied #6
Showing most recent 50 of 165 events
Owner dependency
88/100
Critical — business is the founderThe business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.
FACTORS
- -8 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Founder name in company name: Company name contains director surname "MACDONALD" — strong identity link between founder and business.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 23 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 79 — succession pressure is live.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
40/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- primaryFamily succession underway: Not a takeover target — MACDONALD, Marjorie (same surname) appointed 2025-05-14. Pattern consistent with intra-family handover.
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 79 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 23 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
1 med · 1 lowCharge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
7 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Group structure
The Monument/Macdonald Partnership holds 25-50% — a significant corporate investor but not a controlling parent.
🏛️significant stake
The Monument/Macdonald Partnership
Corporate parent · holds 25-50% shares
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MACDONALD HOTELS LIMITED
This company · SC247423
Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The Monument/Macdonald Partnership Corporate entity | 25–50% | 25–50% | 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting | 06/04/2016 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Cardrona Charitable Trustceased 31/03/2026· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2003-04-08
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC55100 — Hotels and similar accommodation
Registered office
Crutherland House And Spa
Strathaven Road
East Kilbride
G75 0QJ
United Kingdom
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-06-24
Last made up to: 2024-09-26
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-04-14
Last: 2026-03-31
Officers (8 active · 35 resigned)
DAVIDSON, James Dickie→
Activedirector · ~71y · appointed 2025-05-14
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DAVIES, Stuart Paul→
Activedirector · ~41y · appointed 2025-05-14
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FRASER, Robert Gordon→
Activedirector · ~69y · appointed 2005-01-28
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GILLIES, Hugh→
Activedirector · ~34y · appointed 2022-10-20
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GILLIES, Iain→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2019-12-31
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MACDONALD, Donald John→
Activedirector · ~79y · appointed 2003-07-30
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MACDONALD, Marjorie→
Activedirector · ~53y · appointed 2025-05-14
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SMITH, Gerard Henry→
Activedirector · ~76y · appointed 2019-02-28
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FRASER, Robert Gordon→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2016-11-15 · resigned 2023-05-15
FRASER, Robert Gordon→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2014-09-11 · resigned 2015-06-22
FRASER, Robert Gordon→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2010-04-01 · resigned 2011-12-01
FRASER, Robert Gordon→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-07-30 · resigned 2009-04-29
GILMURRAY, Kieran→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2015-06-22 · resigned 2016-11-11
HEENEY, Caroline→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2023-05-15 · resigned 2023-08-17
MACFARLANE, Stephanie Rose→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2024-01-15 · resigned 2026-04-07
MCCREATH, Matthew Brook→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2011-12-01 · resigned 2014-09-11
ROSS, Mark→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2009-04-29 · resigned 2010-04-01
DM COMPANY SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2003-04-08 · resigned 2003-07-30
ANDERSON, Bruce Smith→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2005-11-01 · resigned 2014-07-08
BOTHWELL, Karen Margaret→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2003-09-03 · resigned 2005-04-22
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Mortgages & charges
35
Total charges
7
Outstanding
4
Active lenders
Status:Lender:35 of 35 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Agent | A registered charge | — | 21/02/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Agent | A registered charge | — | 21/02/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties | A registered charge | 1 property | 05/05/2023 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties | A registered charge | — | 05/05/2023 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC as Agent and Security Trustee for Each of the Secured Parties (As Defined in the Instrument Appended to This MR01) | A registered charge | 1 property | 24/08/2020 | 22/02/2024 | |
| outstanding | Cardrona Company (SC515116) | A registered charge | — | 24/08/2020 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC as Agent and Security Trustee for Each of the Secured Parties (As Defined in the Instrument Appended to This MR01) | A registered charge | — | 24/08/2020 | 22/02/2024 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC as Agent and Security Trustee for Each of the Secured Parties (As Defined in the Instrument Appended to This MR01) | A registered charge | — | 24/08/2020 | 22/02/2024 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC as Agent and Security Trustee for Each of the Secured Parties (The Security Trustee) (as Defined in the Instrument Appended to This Form MR01). | A registered charge | 1 property | 24/08/2020 | 22/02/2024 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC as Agent and Security Trustee for Each of the Secured Parties (As Defined in the Instrument Appended to This MR01) | A registered charge | 1 property | 24/08/2020 | 22/02/2024 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland as Agent and Security Trustee for Each of the Secured Parties, as Defined in the Instrument Evidencing the Charge Accompanying This Form MR01 | A registered charge | — | 12/04/2019 | 22/02/2024 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC as Agent and Security Trustee for Each of the Secured Parties (As Defined in the Instrument Evidencing the Charge Accompanying This Form MR01). | A registered charge | — | 28/03/2019 | 22/02/2024 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC, as Security Trustee as Defined in the Instrument Evidencing the Charge Accompanying This Form MR01 | A registered charge | — | 11/10/2017 | 22/02/2024 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC, as Security Trustee as Defined in the Instrument Evidencing the Charge Accompanying This Form MR01 | A registered charge | — | 01/09/2017 | 22/02/2024 | |
| outstanding | Gerard Henry Smith as Security Trustee | A registered charge | 1 property | 19/03/2014 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC as Agent and Security Trustee for Each of the Secured Parties (As More Particularly Defined in the Instrument Evidencing the Charge Accompanying This Form MR01) | A registered charge | 2 properties | 19/03/2014 | 04/12/2019 | |
| outstanding | Francis Edward O'callaghan / Frank O'callaghan / Claire Marie Wilson | A registered charge | 1 property | 19/03/2014 | — | |
| satisfied | Uberior Ventures (Registered Number SC235067) Having Its Registered Office at Level 1, Citymark, 150 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh EH3 9PE Uberior Ventures Limited (Registered Number SC235067) Having Its Registered Office at Level 1, Citymark, 150 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh EH3 9PE | A registered charge | 1 property | 19/03/2014 | 09/08/2024 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Assignment in security | 1 property | 03/11/2011 | 22/02/2024 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Share pledge | 1 property | 21/02/2011 | 22/02/2024 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 11/01/2011 | 22/02/2024 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 10/11/2010 | 22/02/2024 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 10/11/2010 | 24/09/2020 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Share pledge | 1 property | 29/10/2010 | 22/02/2024 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Pledge over accounts | 1 property | 29/10/2010 | 22/02/2024 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 29/10/2010 | 22/02/2024 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Bond & floating charge | 1 property | 29/10/2010 | 22/02/2024 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Deed of confirmation | 1 property | 29/10/2010 | 22/02/2024 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Deed of confirmation | 3 properties | 19/06/2009 | 22/02/2024 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Standard security | 1 property | 04/12/2006 | 22/02/2024 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Pledge of proceeds account | 1 property | 19/10/2005 | 22/02/2024 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland as Security Trustee | Floating charge | 1 property | 19/10/2005 | 22/02/2024 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland as Security Trustee for Itself and Others | Pledge of proceeds account | 1 property | 03/09/2003 | 26/10/2005 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland as Security Trustee for Itself and Others | Pledge of disposals account | 1 property | 03/09/2003 | 26/10/2005 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Bond & floating charge | 1 property | 03/09/2003 | 26/10/2005 |
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Recent filings (302 total)
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2026-04-07
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-04-07
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2026-03-31
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2025-10-15
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-06-20
change-account-reference-date-company-previous-shortened
accounts · AA01
2025-06-09
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-05-15
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-05-15
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-05-15
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-05-15
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-05-15
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-05-15
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-05-15
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-04-10
mortgage-alter-floating-charge-with-number
mortgage · 466(Scot)
2025-03-13