The hotel group was initially created after hotelier Hammy McMillan decided to renovate the North West Castle in his hometown of Stranraer in 1961.

[citation needed] 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.

[3] North West Castle hosts curling events throughout the season from October to April.

[citation needed] The group consists of hotels across the south-west of Scotland, including hotels in Dumfries and Galloway, such as the 18th century home of Sir John Ross, North West Castle, as well as the 'Category A' listed building Cally Palace, which was acquired in 1981.