Proposals have been revealed for a new mixed-use hotel and resort development on land at Shank of Omachie, located to near the village of Wellbank in Angus, Scotland.
‘Brae of Angus’ will create a new world-class destination, including a five-star Hyatt-branded hotel overlooking the site of a pre-existing 18-hole golf course designed by Scottish architect Graham Webster of Team Niblick, a new golf academy, and plots for the development of 185 homes.
A Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) has been submitted to Angus Council and key stakeholders, noting the intent to take forward a planning application following a period of pre-application consultation.
Covering approximately 310 acres, Brae of Angus is one of the most significant hospitality investments in Scotland in recent years, with a direct investment valued at approximately £480 million. Substantial additional economic benefits will be realised for the Angus region.
The site was recently purchased by Angus Land Company Ltd (ALC) and is owned by the private investment company Mocca Capital, which is working in partnership with Castle Properties, an established international developer with a history of delivering similar successful mixed-use projects.
ALC has established strong working relationships with leading global brands and operators and continues to advance discussions toward final, binding management agreements. Both Hyatt International and global marketing company IMG are actively engaged and supportive of the project through planning, build-out and operations.
The intention remains for Hyatt to operate the hotel and associated facilities and for IMG to manage the golf business, events and wider leisure offerings, subject to the necessary council consents. The involvement of these leading global brands reflects confidence in Brae of Angus’s vision and its potential to deliver a high-quality, internationally recognised destination.
The principle of the project’s development and acceptance has long been established, with a Masterplan permission granted historically that included a hotel, golf facilities, and a housing development. The current proposal is an enhancement of this previously approved project, updating post-COVID trends and global market requirements to deliver a world-class destination.
As part of the statutory pre-application consultation process, meetings will be held prior to the submission of a planning application to Angus Council. This includes two statutory public consultation events that will be held in Wellbank Village Hall on Monday, 27th April and Wednesday, 3rd June.
A spokesperson for ALC said: “Located near the world-leading golf destination of Carnoustie, Brae of Angus brings together major global brand operators with a commitment to deliver a truly unique and sustainable resort integral to Angus’s golf destination eco-system. Our desire is to deliver a world-class destination and hospitality experience.
“The development represents one of the most significant hospitality investments in Scotland in recent years, with a projected investment of approximately £480 millionwhile delivering considerable local employment opportunities in both its construction and operations on completion.”