THE operators of a Borders hotel are celebrating after being crowned Scotland’s ‘Family Business of the Year’.

The Leckie family run the Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels, comprising eight establishments, including the Hydro Hotel and spa in Innerleithen Road.

Other premises in the chain include Ballachulish Hotel and the Isles of Glencoe Hotel.

Stephen Leckie is company chairman and CEO and is the fifth generation of his family to head up the business. His wife Fiona, two sons, Richard and Charlie, and two daughters, Louise and Sarah, also hold roles within the firm.

Mr Leckie said being awarded the honour by the resource centre Family Business United was recognition for everyone working within the group.

Mr Leckie said: “We were short-listed among some fantastic Scottish family businesses so it is an honour to have won the title Family Business of the Year.

“This award isn’t just recognition of our family of hotels, but all of our amazing team. Everyone contributes towards the warm welcome and first-class experience at each of our hotels.

“Together we continue to drive the business forward, recently acquiring the Highland Safaris in Perthshire – the latest addition to the family.”