The hotel was one of several different parts of Scotland which featured in the film, which has divided opinion for decades.
It has been described as “the Citizen Kane of horror movies” but also derided as one of the 10 worst films ever made.
Many local people featured as extras when filming took place at locations in Dumfries and Galloway, including in the hotel.
Prior to the Covid lockdown, there were plans to capitalise on the hotel’s starring role in the cult 1970s film.
However, they failed to materialise and the most recent proposals approved by the local council would see it turned into short-term let accommodation.