Frames have gone up and excavation work carried out, with signage explaining that the company is “cracking on”. The large building will sit in place of the 48-bedroom King Malcolm Hotel, which sat abandoned since its closure in 2020 when it was branded “worthless” by its then-owners. There will be a large car park at the site. The King Malcolm Hotel had become an eyesore. (Image: Newsquest)Lidl agreed to pay £23,573 to the council to help fund transport improvements in the area, and its large car park will be accessible for those dropping children at nearby Pitreavie Primary School.