Who We Are

Òstair was founded on a simple belief: 

Remarkable hospitality isn’t delivered by chance; it is crafted with intention, derived through culture, & lived every day.

Òstair, inspired by the Gaelic word for landlord or hotelier, reflects our philosophy.

Hospitality is rooted in people, place, & purpose. 

When the story of a hotel, restaurant or bar is truly understood, shaped, & shared, everything becomes extraordinary.

Founded by 

David Lapsley, Òstair 

brings together more than two decades of operational, strategic, & luxury hospitality expertise.

David’s career has been defined by transformation, opening new concepts, revitalising heritage properties, repositioning brands, & developing high-performing teams capable of delivering world class standards.

From boutique hotels & fine-dining restaurants to complex multi-site environments, he has continuously elevated performance, culture, & commercial growth.

Òstair is more than just being built on experience. It is built on values: authenticity, integrity, craftsmanship, & a belief in the power of human connection.

Whether guiding a business through a full repositioning, shaping a brand’s identity, or refining every moment of the guest journey, we approach each project with creativity, clarity, & deep respect for the story that exists, & the one waiting to be told.

We work collaboratively with owners, operators, & teams to design hospitality that feels distinctive, intentional, & true to place. Our approach is structured yet personal, analytical yet human, innovative yet grounded in tradition. Because excellence isn’t accidental. It’s shaped, step by step, through vision, leadership, culture, & detail.