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Arts and Entertainment | 24th July 2025
 

New Lidd owners have many plans for old Holm hostlery

 
 
 

Liddesdale’s fresh mine hosts have worldwide experience

The first weekend in July is always special for Copshaw, holding not only the Common Riding but also the Traditional Music Festival. This year however the weekend held another delight for the village, when a much-loved hotel came back to life.

The Liddesdale closed its doors in 2023 when the then Mine Host Tomasz Milkowski decided to hang up the towels after ten years in charge. 

Reopening on the biggest weekend of the year threw new Managers Fay and Rob Smylie right in at the deep end but also gave them a great introduction to their new home and community.

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