A redevelopment proposal submitted for the former Dollar Golf Club site in Clackmannanshire, Scotland, could present new opportunities for outdoor hospitality businesses in the region.
The planning application, submitted by Harviestoun Estates, outlines a multi-use transformation of the eastern portion of the former 18-hole course, including the addition of glamping accommodations and a variety of hospitality and community spaces.
The proposal includes the installation of six bothy-style luxury cabins, designed for short-stay glamping, that will be placed within the northern section of the course, according to a report by Alloa & Hillfoots Advertiser.
These cabins would offer a low-density woodland lodging experience while maintaining proximity to Dollar town centre and enhanced on-site amenities.
A short-term rental unit is also proposed in the existing greenkeeper’s hut, further expanding potential overnight accommodation options.
Alongside the accommodation aspect, the plans include converting the existing clubhouse building—which currently only has a tenant on the top floor—into a multifunctional space.
Proposed uses include a café, pop-up restaurant area, deli/shop, co-working and studio space, and rooms for community functions or wellness activities such as yoga.
The old visitors’ changing area would serve as a reception point for both the cabins and the operational nine-hole course.
In terms of sustainability, the plans call for solar panel installation near the cabin sites, with electricity used to power the lodgings and any surplus energy routed back to the grid. Additional tree planting is proposed to boost biodiversity and support a rewilding initiative.
According to a supporting statement, the overarching goal is to create a “vibrant micro-tourism destination” centered on sustainability and local engagement.
The estate’s plan seeks to reinvigorate the area while offering new experiences to tourists and amenities for residents.
For industry professionals, this development signals continued momentum toward diversification in rural land use and presents a model for reimagining underutilized recreational properties.
It reflects a growing trend where former golf courses, faced with declining membership, are repurposed to accommodate evolving tourism and leisure demands.
For glamping operators and landowners, the project exemplifies how integrated, mixed-use developments can enhance the visitor experience while contributing to local economic resilience.
Full details of the proposal can be found on the Clackmannanshire Council planning portal under application number 25/00022/FULL.