Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Andy
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Tartan Tuesday Highland Nights
Tartan Tuesdays
Taditional Highland Night,
"The Best Nicht oot in the Glen"
at the new Theatre at Aviemore.
3 course Highland Dinner & Show £25.50 per person.
Dine early on a Tuesday, from 6pm during July and August only, to enjoy "Tartan Tuesday".
With Jim Mackay's Dance Band
Claire Bryce Dancers
Jordan The Piper ~ A local Rising Star
& Hosted by Champion Accordionist & Well known Entertainer
Graeme MacKay
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
This is where I am before getting the Hotel ready for the day and unlocking doors etc. The ducks need feeding, the rabbits take no notice of the ducks and ducklings running like mad to the back door as soon as they notice me in the kitchen. If I should call them, well, there is such a stampede. They can't get enough of the bread. Bill sometimes has to make loaves especially for the ducks, if there is no left over toast from the Restaurant. We also buy barley from a local farm, and bird seed which is the ducks favourite, their sweeties, and although they are wild ducks I can get them to eat from my hand.
Myra and Paul disposing of old tumble drier
We made the old tumble drier last years past its "sell by date!" It groaned its last at 10.30pm and we hadn't finished tumbling the mornings laundry. We were doomed! But, amazingly the plumber was here the next morning at 8.30 to install the new drier. The manufacturers, when they are not making driers make spare parts for the Nassa Space Programme and weapons for the millitary. It's an amazing drier, so we are just hoping it doesn't go off with a bang and launch into space!
Monday, June 8, 2009
Paddock June 09
Paddock's bedroom has also been decorated now, with dado rails and underfloor heating in the bathroom.
It's not an easy room to photo, I'll try a video next time.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Ruthven's Bedroom
Today the decorators will finish in Ruthven. Already it looks brilliant. We decided to add dado rails this time and they look as if they have always been there. A photo, or video of the room, will follow
just as soon as we've put the furniture back in the room, but as usual Bill is in the kitchen, creating.
In the next week or so Paddock and Minister will also be decorated and we'll also have dado rails in those two rooms as well, as they add some character to the "ol' place".
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Bill's 1st Video of His World
Each month we'll have a slot Behind The Scenes.
This month it's Bill's introduction to His World.
This month it's Bill's introduction to His World.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Well, the snow has all gone from our grounds and driveway, so approaching the Hotel is easy again. Minus 17 was rather cold, but The Winter Wonderland didn't last very long. Guests coming back after their day out told me that they "Had been driving through a beautiful Christmas card".
With the snow gone off the courses, golf is available again Kingussie's challenging 18-hole hillside golf course, offers spectacular views of the National Park. which contains a quarter of Scotland’s native woodlands and is refuge to many rare species of flora and fauna. Highland courses are the real hidden gems of Scottish Golf, challenging and set amongst some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world, to suit every budget and every ability.
Or, invigerating walks through glorious countryside, visit the ruins of Ruthven Barracks - a pleasant country walk from the village
So….break free from city life and take to the byways, vast moorland, hills, and Highland glens. Breathe in the pure highland air, which brightens the eye and lightens the step. Total freedom to relax, unwind and accept the slower pace of the Highlands.
With the snow gone off the courses, golf is available again Kingussie's challenging 18-hole hillside golf course, offers spectacular views of the National Park. which contains a quarter of Scotland’s native woodlands and is refuge to many rare species of flora and fauna. Highland courses are the real hidden gems of Scottish Golf, challenging and set amongst some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world, to suit every budget and every ability.
Or, invigerating walks through glorious countryside, visit the ruins of Ruthven Barracks - a pleasant country walk from the village
So….break free from city life and take to the byways, vast moorland, hills, and Highland glens. Breathe in the pure highland air, which brightens the eye and lightens the step. Total freedom to relax, unwind and accept the slower pace of the Highlands.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Well February's weather certainly made an impression. Deep snow, beautiful blue skies and bright sunshine. The snow ploughs works day and night, as usual, to keep the road open and it hasn't too disruptive for us.
At the time of writing, the good snowfall recently has resulted in excellent conditions for snow sports at CairnGorm Mountain for the half term holidays. Skiing is possible from top to bottom all 12 lifts are operating and all 39 runs are skiable
There is a ski racing event on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th Feb on the M1 race piste. This is an open competition. The race run will be closed for the duration of the competition but will reopen to the public when the races are finished.
Check out www.cairngormmountain.org for the most up to date snow sport conditions and weather.
At the time of writing, the good snowfall recently has resulted in excellent conditions for snow sports at CairnGorm Mountain for the half term holidays. Skiing is possible from top to bottom all 12 lifts are operating and all 39 runs are skiable
There is a ski racing event on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th Feb on the M1 race piste. This is an open competition. The race run will be closed for the duration of the competition but will reopen to the public when the races are finished.
Check out www.cairngormmountain.org for the most up to date snow sport conditions and weather.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Bill has re-introduced the Highland Venison Casserole due to popular demand, and has been working merrily away changing and adding new desserts and a beautiful smoked salmon and crab meat starter which we came across at Christmas whilst in Spain.
We have also added several affordable menu items to help with the current economic crisis, i.e. some main courses on the a'la carte menu for less than £10. Scampi, home made beef burgers, spaghetti dishes and even sausage and mash all reasonably priced comfort food.
Break free and stay overnight as our super saver offers are actually two for the price of one at the moment, even less if you can stay mid week. More details on our "Offers Page"
Friday, January 16, 2009
The first couple of weeks of 2009
What a start to the New Year. We had spent Christmas setting up the apartment in Marbella ready for Guests' use. We actually stayed in it for the first time, and it was so peaceful and warm! We had a lunch party on our patio with old friends from Kingussie who live just outside Malaga perched precariously on top of a mountain, a real life "Driving Over Lemons".
Sadly Bills' Mother passed away just before we came back.
So the first two weeks were sad, despite my brother, his wife and grandchild, from Australia, coming to visit us for the first time at the Hotel. I told him that we had been waiting for 23 years for them to visit us!
The credit crunch has hit the Highlands with avengance, but we are doing our best to fight it by offering very very special rates. So, if you feel like getting away at the moment please give us a ring it will be nice to hear from previous Guests again and we have some really good special offers on at the moment.
Sadly Bills' Mother passed away just before we came back.
So the first two weeks were sad, despite my brother, his wife and grandchild, from Australia, coming to visit us for the first time at the Hotel. I told him that we had been waiting for 23 years for them to visit us!
The credit crunch has hit the Highlands with avengance, but we are doing our best to fight it by offering very very special rates. So, if you feel like getting away at the moment please give us a ring it will be nice to hear from previous Guests again and we have some really good special offers on at the moment.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Welcome to the Columba House Hotel Blog
This is the place to be if you want to share memories of a trip or visit us at Columba House Hotel, or if you want to stay in touch with news from the hotel. We will update this regularly with news, offers and pictures.
Please comment and let us know what you think...
Myra & Bill
Columba House Hotel & Garden Restaurant
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Welcome to the Romantic Highlands
Welcome to our first ever Newsletter which features a range of offers and articles which we hope you will find of interest.
We will let you know of forthcoming events going on our area of Cairngorms National Park.
After shopping in Inverness, we drove North and came across this traffic jam. Joy!
We hope to share life in the Highlands with previous Guests, and new Guests , a place where you can keep up to date with what is happening here and share your experiences by commenting on the blog.We had snow on and off during Janurary and took a couple of videos in the garden crunching on the fresh crisp snow.
We
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