Doomed Beachcomber Machrihanish

[jowett63]

Have just been reading through the Planning Permission decision for the redevelopment of the Uggadale Hotel and demolition of the Beachcomber at Machrihanish (Isn't Online Planning on the Cooncil website fab - or maybe I'm just getting sad). I'm really pleased the old hotel is to be saved before it falls into terminal decline and the investment is another welcome step in the plans for the second golf course.
It is a shame though that the lovely old Beachcomber Bar building could not be incorporated into the scheme, but is to be demolished. Not only because of the fond place it has at the heart of the community, but because of its architectural and historical significance too - being the earliest extant clubhouse and a nice example of later Victorian angled Gabled "Caddell" style of building. I know it never fell victim to the fad for for Listing and so was wide open for permission to demolish....but I will be sorry to see it torn down.

[Pete Reek]

Have to agree with you Jowett63.

We used to sit on the little wall to the left of the door waiting our turn to be caddies. Jimmy Kerr would come out and tell us that 2 were wanted, or 4 or whatever. It was a great feeling to be told you were going out with the golfers.
Jimmy was absolute boss, and one of life's great characters.

One other thing about it being sold is that the surfers are now sort of left out in the cold also. They maybe all didn't spend much in there, I don't know, but they seemed to be a constant feature in the car park.
Where do they go now?

There is no doubt that the development will alter the character of the village.
For the better?
I very much doubt it, but here's hoping.

[Ags]

Heard tonight that the Beachcomber is not to be knocked down and is being incorporated in the new plans for Ugadale! Anyone else heard this? Hope this is correct - can't understand why it isn't a listed building.

[Golfmad]

Planning consent has been approved to demolish the building. The owners are re developing the Ugadale Hotel with a bar and restuarant as well as 30 stone cottages. Architecturally a retained Beachcomber would be out of place with the new cottages which have been approved. The owners have agreed not to leave the village without a bar so the Beachcomber will stay until the new bar opens. Renovations on the Royal Hotel start at the end of this year. The Ugadale restoration won't be completed until summer of 2009 so the Beachcomber will be staying until then.

[Mary G]

That is great news, re the 'stay of execution'. A really sensible response, in fact.

M

[Ags]

So when does the Beachcomber reopen Golfmad??

[Mary G]

Meant to say, I did wonder about the title of this thread ... What did two regular forum members - Gary aka Beachcomber and Machrihanish do to warrant being labelled 'doomed' ...?

[Beachcomber]

Meant to say, I did wonder about the title of this thread ... What did two regular forum members - Gary aka Beachcomber and Machrihanish do to warrant being labelled 'doomed' ...?

To quote Private Frazer: "We're all dooomed...."

[hoots the scoop]

Is the Beachcomber waiting or going?

The article in today's courier seems to suggest it is now waiting for good?

Or is it just being called the Old Clubhouse then being knocked down?

Interesting article. Click [url=http://www.campbeltowncourier.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/4303/Course_construction_complete.html]here

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[Kintyre Forum News]

Not so doomed....

The Beachcomber is now open as The Old Clubhouse and will be open for the next two weeks will be open Monday - Thursday evenings from 5pm and Friday from 4pm. Saturday and Sundays will be open from 12 noon. I also received the following information

"Food being served every day (except Christmas Day) until 9pm. Hogmanay food will stop at 7pm. We will be open Christmas Day lunchtime from 12 - 3pm.

Sky TV has been installed so that we can offer the Football through the winter evenings. It should be mentioned that our interior decor is not complete and the intention is to fill the wall space with local golfing memerobilia (so any old black / white pictures of golf or golf courses in the area would be very welcome (loan or purchase). Due to the golfing nature of the bar the name has been reverted to The Old Clubhouse and on tv, golf will take precedence."

Excellent news to see this establishment re-opened.

[jowett63]

That is Fab news...an early Xmas prezzie indeed! Am already planning an excuse to slip out for a pint there on Xmas day!

[Jock Strap]

Anyone know if the Old Clubhouse (BEachcomber) is open? Went out the other day and it was closed.

[History]

Anyone know if the Old Clubhouse (BEachcomber) is open? Went out the other day and it was closed.

Apparently there is not enough trade to make it viable at the moment. "Might open again later on when there are more folk about"

I suppose it's the same old story "use it or lose it"?

[Kintyre Forum News]

Good news on the horizon for many at The Old Clubhouse as it is now knowm (formerly The Beachcomber) will re-open shortly after a full and extensive refurbishment. (hopefully mid July )

More to follow.

[bill]

Was in the OldClubhouse last Thursday evening and will most certainly be making a return journey.

Friendly staff,a tasty meal and a good pint all at a reasonable price. What's not to like?