Gleneagles want your memories

As the Gleneagles Hotel gets set to celebrate its 90^th anniversary, it’s asking members of the public to share their experiences of the resort.

Diageo archivist Christine McCafferty is on the lookout for people’s memories, memorabilia and photographs since the hotel first opened its doors in June 1924.

Known in the past as ‘The Palace in the Glens’ and ‘The Eighth Wonder of the World’, the Gleneagles Hotel is gearing up to host the Ryder Cup in September with the contest being played out over the PGA Centenary course.

“There must be literally thousands of interesting stories, photographs and pieces of memorabilia out there and we’d love to get our hands on them.” – Christine McCafferty

The hotel hosted the first international golf competition between the US and British professionals in 1921, as well as the G8 summit of world leaders in 2005.

“Gleneagles has had a fascinating journey over the past 90 years,” explained McCafferty. “We know it played host to Hollywood legends, sportsmen and world leaders – however, we’re not just interested in the rich and famous.

“We want to hear from the people from all walks of life who have worked and played at Gleneagles in its history. We’re building up a great archive, but a lot of the material from the British Rail days has been lost.

“We know there must be literally thousands of interesting stories, photographs and pieces of memorabilia out there and we’d love to get our hands on them.”

Bernard Murphy, Gleneagles general manager, added: “Gleneagles is an institution and one of which everyone who works here is immensely proud to be a part. Although the hotel has evolved with the passing decades, one can’t escape the sense of history and heritage that hits you when you come through the doors. As we approach this milestone birthday, we want to create a resource to share our story with our friends all over the world.

Do you have any Gleneagles Hotel pictures or memorabilia?

If you have any memories, memorabilia or photographs, head over the Gleneagles website: www.gleneagles.com/history for more information or email [email protected].