The hotel group was initially created after
hotelier Hammy McMillan decided to renovate the North West Castle in his hometown of Stranraer in 1961. It later became the first hotel in the world with an indoor
curling ice rink, and continues to welcome curlers from all over the world. Today, the hotel group continues to be owned and run by the McMillan family. The hotel group is involved in local weddings and events, and in curling and golf. North West Castle hosts curling events throughout the season from October to April. Cally Palace Hotel & Golf course has an 18-hole parkland golf course. Fernhill Hotel has views over the village and harbour of Portpatrick. ==Portfolio==