Mr and Mrs Davidson won our annual draw after completing a survey form in their room in late 2010. The form allows us to gather feedback on what we are doing right or wrong and items that need attention in the room.
The couple have just taken advantage of their free nights stay and it was great to see them again.
They took the chance to take the drive around Ardnamuchan including the loop down a very narrow road to Kingairloch. Here is some information on that area Kingairloch
Friday, 20 May 2011
Monday, 2 May 2011
Gairlochy Tea Room on the Great Glen Way - No More
This goes out to anyone walking the Great Glen Way.
There are quite a few out of date guide books, walk notes, maps etc that mention the Gairlochy Tea Room at the end of day one on the walk. Please be advised that the tea room has been closed for three years now.
The nearest option is to walk two miles up the road towards Spean Bridge where you will find the Old Pines Hotel at which you can buy refreshments and take in the fantastic views. You may then like to join the Highbridge path which curves down towards the river and into Spean Bridge avoiding the pavement walk down the A82.
There are quite a few out of date guide books, walk notes, maps etc that mention the Gairlochy Tea Room at the end of day one on the walk. Please be advised that the tea room has been closed for three years now.
The nearest option is to walk two miles up the road towards Spean Bridge where you will find the Old Pines Hotel at which you can buy refreshments and take in the fantastic views. You may then like to join the Highbridge path which curves down towards the river and into Spean Bridge avoiding the pavement walk down the A82.
Friday, 15 April 2011
Thought provoking letter as the Great Glen grapples with how it contributes to Environmental challenges
Hello
Found this letter in the Inverness Courier and thought it worthy of further circulation.
Is there a case for protecting parts of the Highlands from Windfarms because after all our main industry is tourism and we should be protecting the enviroment and landscape that visitors want to see.
Are there sufficient other sites for the windfarms?
Are windfarms being driven by central funding which is perhaps not correctly aligned to protect the landscape? ie would it be better to focus our efforts on offshore wind, tide and wave energy? Or is it likely that windfarms are the quick and easy win in meeting our national energy reduction targets?
Farmers and landowners in the Highlands need income the same as anyone else so they cannot be blamed for taking advantage of the schemes.
Here is the letter http://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/14608/Let_92s_balance_the_new_with_the_best_of_the_old.html
Found this letter in the Inverness Courier and thought it worthy of further circulation.
Is there a case for protecting parts of the Highlands from Windfarms because after all our main industry is tourism and we should be protecting the enviroment and landscape that visitors want to see.
Are there sufficient other sites for the windfarms?
Are windfarms being driven by central funding which is perhaps not correctly aligned to protect the landscape? ie would it be better to focus our efforts on offshore wind, tide and wave energy? Or is it likely that windfarms are the quick and easy win in meeting our national energy reduction targets?
Farmers and landowners in the Highlands need income the same as anyone else so they cannot be blamed for taking advantage of the schemes.
Here is the letter http://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/14608/Let_92s_balance_the_new_with_the_best_of_the_old.html
Friday, 8 April 2011
An update on the growing Great Glen Way
If you have ever walked the Great Glen Way and felt a little more tired than you expected here is why. The original length of the walk was taken from maps and worked out at 75 miles.
The Great Glen Way Rangers have now measured it by trundle wheel and they reckon its actually 79 miles!
So you were 4 miles more tired than you were expecting.
Here is a link to the official website
http://www.greatglenway.com/
The Great Glen Way Rangers have now measured it by trundle wheel and they reckon its actually 79 miles!
So you were 4 miles more tired than you were expecting.
Here is a link to the official website
http://www.greatglenway.com/
Friday, 1 April 2011
Spean Bridge B&B takes a walk up Loch Arkaig side, Achnacarry, Lochaber
Hello
This week we had a wee walk along Loch Arkaig to Invermallie bothy.
It was a dry cool day and the views were fantastic. Starting at Achnacarry there is a very good path all the way and it only took about an hour to get to Invermallie. The bothy is maintained by the Bothy Association and they are doing a fine job with it. If you fancied a night in a bothy this one might be a good place to start.
On the walk you are virtually on the banks of Loch Arkaig which is huge and in some ways a hidden gem. The water was very calm at times making for some beautiful reflections of the mountains.
The main wildlife of the day were the frogs probably at least 12 spotted on the path.
This week we had a wee walk along Loch Arkaig to Invermallie bothy.
It was a dry cool day and the views were fantastic. Starting at Achnacarry there is a very good path all the way and it only took about an hour to get to Invermallie. The bothy is maintained by the Bothy Association and they are doing a fine job with it. If you fancied a night in a bothy this one might be a good place to start.
On the walk you are virtually on the banks of Loch Arkaig which is huge and in some ways a hidden gem. The water was very calm at times making for some beautiful reflections of the mountains.
The main wildlife of the day were the frogs probably at least 12 spotted on the path.
Monday, 14 March 2011
Renewable Energy and Heat Fair near Spean Bridge!
Hello
Renewable Energy and Heat Fair in Fort William this Saturday 19 March 2011, 9:30 to 5pm.
Lots of interesting exhibitors and a range of advice to help nudge us all along the right path.
All the details here http://www.lochaber-environmental-group.org.uk/fair.asp
See you there
Peter
Renewable Energy and Heat Fair in Fort William this Saturday 19 March 2011, 9:30 to 5pm.
Lots of interesting exhibitors and a range of advice to help nudge us all along the right path.
All the details here http://www.lochaber-environmental-group.org.uk/fair.asp
See you there
Peter
Wednesday, 7 April 2010
Distant Hills B&B Spean Bridge goes to Glenfinnan
Hello
As you know we try to get out and see as many local tourist attractions as possible when we are not busy so we know what to recommend to guests.
This week we drove up to Glenfinnan to the the Bonnie Prince Charlie monument and this also where the railway viaduct is that is featured in the Harry Potter films.
It takes about 30 minutes to get there and the scenery is beautiful. There is a car park and informative little visitor centre. The cafe serves very nice home made cakes.
The monument is a stone tower with a statue at the top and there is a staircase inside which allows you to get up there to appreciate the view.
There are lots of walks in the area varying in distance and you could spend a couple of hours around about this area.
See you
Peter
www.distanthills.com
As you know we try to get out and see as many local tourist attractions as possible when we are not busy so we know what to recommend to guests.
This week we drove up to Glenfinnan to the the Bonnie Prince Charlie monument and this also where the railway viaduct is that is featured in the Harry Potter films.
It takes about 30 minutes to get there and the scenery is beautiful. There is a car park and informative little visitor centre. The cafe serves very nice home made cakes.
The monument is a stone tower with a statue at the top and there is a staircase inside which allows you to get up there to appreciate the view.
There are lots of walks in the area varying in distance and you could spend a couple of hours around about this area.
See you
Peter
www.distanthills.com
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