Strathearn Stories - From Hydropathic Heritage To A Sixth‑Generation Future

We were delighted when Stephen and Fiona Leckie from the Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels popped into our studio to record their Strathearn Story. https://www.johnstonmediapodcasts.co.uk https://www.crieffhydrofamily.com We trace a living history of Crieff Hydro from hydropathic origins to a sixth-generation family commitment, weaving stories of water, weather, and community with candid lessons from Covid and change. Pride over profit guides decisions that keep an independent hotel rooted in place while welcoming the future. • Why Crieff’s climate, water, and location shaped the Hydro • The leap from no-bar tradition to a thriving social space • Family roots, staff stories, and guest rituals across decades • How Covid revealed waste, resilience, and leadership • Sixth-generation roles and a pledge to stay independent • Design, reinvestment, and balancing heritage with modern needs • Classic cars, local culture, and civic service in Perthshire • Hobbies, travel hopes, and plans for the years ahead