The Lundin Links hotel was formally opened on 24 May 1900 by Sir John Gilmour. The building, designed by P.L Henderson, replaced the old inn which had stood on the site. An indication of why the time was right for a new hotel is given in an article from the Courier which stated that:
"Lundin Links within comparatively few years has come to be one of the most popular summer resorts, and is frequented by visitors from both east and west. The growth of the Lundin Links Golf Club is but one evidence of the popularity of the locality....To meet the requirements of the great influx of visitors, the Lundin Links hotel has been built..."
"Lundin Links within comparatively few years has come to be one of the most popular summer resorts, and is frequented by visitors from both east and west. The growth of the Lundin Links Golf Club is but one evidence of the popularity of the locality....To meet the requirements of the great influx of visitors, the Lundin Links hotel has been built..."
The exterior appearance of the building had some similarities to the Lundin Golf Club house - red bricks, half-timbered work, red roof tiles. Certain external features were echoed inside, such as the windowed arches (see left image). No doubt such features could be found in other examples of Henderson's work in Edinburgh or elsewhere.
The Courier describes the interior:
"Entrance is effected through a spacious hall with tiled floor and a handsome well-lighted staircase leads to the different flats. On the first flat is a large and beautifully-decorated dining room, and beside it, but divided by a sliding panelled partition, is the drawing room. These together will form a large and commodious hall for gatherings"
Also mentioned are a billiard room, 20 bedrooms of all sizes, kitchen and servants' accommodation (on the top floor), a smoking room, a bar and buffet, and an extensive laundry at the back.
The Courier describes the interior:
"Entrance is effected through a spacious hall with tiled floor and a handsome well-lighted staircase leads to the different flats. On the first flat is a large and beautifully-decorated dining room, and beside it, but divided by a sliding panelled partition, is the drawing room. These together will form a large and commodious hall for gatherings"
Also mentioned are a billiard room, 20 bedrooms of all sizes, kitchen and servants' accommodation (on the top floor), a smoking room, a bar and buffet, and an extensive laundry at the back.
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