tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309221647870456412009-03-22T14:20:24.408ZNews from Loch Nesslochness.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15250847866337464673noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-630922164787045641.post-46342379928975180212009-02-03T13:42:00.002Z2009-02-03T14:06:25.105ZLounge Bar being built ready for April 2009!!Well I'm thinking we need a serious update on whats been happening in The Drumnadrochit Hotel. . . . First things first, we have closed for the quiet season, mainly because its really quiet here but also to make some radical changes to our meeting/conference room. Mr. Robert Bremner hs decided to make a public lounge bar on our top floor (which has the most fantastic views over some gorgeous scenery) fit with sofa's and tables for quiet drinking, reading or even painting. Our restaurant will now have more tables so we can accomodate for larger parties and bands. This year will bring a lot more entertainment into the "Drum" Hotel- as we are locally known- including ceilidh bands, folk music, highland dancers and much more (look out for our "Local Events" link).<br /> Also this year we have reduced our rates as we all know this credit crunch is hitting us hard so were looking to make your holiday pennies stretch with our new prices especially for summer (July/August & September), with our double room costing £70 including breakfast and a family room only £110 for a family of 4 including breakfast . . .<br /> So after all that this year is looking to be a promising one for staff and guests alike. Who knows during a cruise on our local boat with skipper John Minshull you might even spot Nessie, or even catch a "Haggis" in the Highland Mountains on the Great Glen Way walk. Whatever you decide to do, You will recieve a very warm welcome from the staff at The Drumnadrochit Hotel<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/630922164787045641-4634237992897518021?l=www.lochness.com%2Fnewsblog'/></div>lochness.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15250847866337464673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-630922164787045641.post-85390903658451018832008-08-18T16:03:00.003+01:002008-08-18T16:09:15.279+01:00Recent Famous Visitors ...<a href="http://www.lochness.com/newsblog/uploaded_images/pc-734881.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://www.lochness.com/newsblog/uploaded_images/pc-734878.jpg" border="0" /></a> <strong>Phillipe Custeau</strong>, grandson of the world famous <strong>Captain Jacques - Yves Custeau</strong> was filming at the Loch Ness Centre in July 2008 with a team of 6 for the Discovery Channel. Pictured here with Centre MD Robbie Bremner, Phillipe spent 3 full days alongside Adrian Shine filming for a new Documentary due to be released at the end of 2008.<br /><br />Phillipe remarked - <strong>"What a fascinating Exhibition, I was really impressed and surprised".</strong><br /><br />We all wish Phillipe the very best with his career as a presenter and campaigner and look forward to seeing the new documentary in due course.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/630922164787045641-8539090365845101883?l=www.lochness.com%2Fnewsblog'/></div>lochness.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15250847866337464673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-630922164787045641.post-68969169432028086372008-07-12T09:21:00.002+01:002008-07-12T09:25:03.802+01:00GLENURQUHART HIGHLAND GAMESGlenurquhart Highland Gathering and Games, Loch Ness, will be held on Saturday 23 August, 2008 at Blairbeg Park, Drumnadrochit.<br />Local Events start at 10.30am and Open Events at 1.30pm.Admission £5.00, Concessions (children / OAP) £2.00<br /><br /><br />Traditional Highland Games with events including:<br />~ TRADITIONAL PIPE BAND ~<br />~ PIPING COMPETITION (commencing 10.30am) ~<br />~ HIGHLAND DANCING DISPLAY ~<br />~ FIELD AND TRACK EVENTS ~<br />~ HEAVY EVENTS (including tossing the caber) ~<br />~ CYCLING ~<br />~ HILL RACE ~<br />~ TUG O WAR ~<br /><br />Don't miss the Old Scottish Kilt Race.<br />FREE PARKING - REFRESHMENTS - STALLS - FUN FAIR<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/630922164787045641-6896916943202808637?l=www.lochness.com%2Fnewsblog'/></div>lochness.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15250847866337464673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-630922164787045641.post-67674527225122039982008-06-17T10:56:00.003+01:002008-06-17T11:04:23.877+01:00Author Signs In At Loch Ness Exhibition Centre<a href="http://www.lochness.com/newsblog/uploaded_images/bookcover-706807.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://www.lochness.com/newsblog/uploaded_images/bookcover-706805.jpg" border="0" /></a>Award-winning television writer and producer <strong>Geoff Holder</strong> will be signing copies of his recently published book <strong>"The Guide to Mysterious Loch Ness and the Inverness Area"</strong> at the <strong>Loch Ness Exhibition Centre, Drumnadrochit, on Friday 20 June at 1 pm</strong>.<br /><br />The book is a guide to everything supernatural, paranormal, folkloric, eccentric and, above all, mysterious that has occurred by the dark waters of Loch Ness and in the area surrounding Inverness.<br /><br />With sections on Aleister Crowley, big cats, second sight, the exorcism of the Loch, folk magic, fairies, UFOs, Celtic saints, witches and ghosts - and, of course the strange history of the Loch's most famous resident - this is a fascinating introduction to the heritage of this part of Scotland.<br /><br />Geoff Holder's previous titles include "The Guide to Mysterious Perthshire" and "The Guide to Mysterious Iona".<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/630922164787045641-6767452722512203998?l=www.lochness.com%2Fnewsblog'/></div>lochness.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15250847866337464673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-630922164787045641.post-55584297764980877122008-03-26T11:53:00.006Z2008-08-18T16:27:05.238+01:00Nessie makes her debut for Inverness Caley Thistle<a href="http://www.lochness.com/newsblog/uploaded_images/kids-club-783771.gif"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://www.lochness.com/newsblog/uploaded_images/kids-club-783759.gif" border="0" /></a>The Loch Ness Centre are proud sponsors of the new ICT Kids Club launching this Saturday versus Aberdeen FC. Nessie herself will be officially inaugurated as the Club mascot as from Saturday, and hopefully she will bring that extra piece of luck needed to gain Inverness's first win over their Northern rivals !!<br /><br />Robbie Bremner of the Loch Ness Centre said , ' This is a great chance for all children in the Highlands to become involved with our premier football club. The ICT Kids Club package brings many benefits for the children with all proceeds going into youth development'.<br /><br />Please go to the ICT web-site ( <a href="http://www.ictfc.co.uk/">http://www.ictfc.co.uk/</a> ) for further details on how to join.<br /><br />Nessie herself will also be available to appear at children's / adults functions, parties throughout the year. Please e-mail <a href="mailto:robbie@lochness.com">robbie@lochness.com</a> for further details.<br /><br />The Loch Ness Centre wishes Inverness Caley Thistle all the best for the remainder of the season.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/630922164787045641-5558429776498087712?l=www.lochness.com%2Fnewsblog'/></div>lochness.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15250847866337464673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-630922164787045641.post-51907286209534075912007-11-21T10:08:00.000Z2007-11-21T10:13:52.930ZVisitScotland's Ambitions Magazine recognises The Loch Ness CentreTop quality businesses, innovative marketing ideas, ambitious plans for world recognition and a Hollywood movie: just some of the things happening in Loch Ness that are helping to play an important role in achieving the shared industry ambition for growth ... <a href="http://www.lochness.com/newsblog/Ambitions.pdf" target="_blank">Read full article>></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/630922164787045641-5190728620953407591?l=www.lochness.com%2Fnewsblog'/></div>lochness.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15250847866337464673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-630922164787045641.post-45956212046851838012007-11-13T12:54:00.000Z2007-11-13T12:56:07.713ZWelome to our News PageThis is our latest web site page, where we will shortly begin publishing news from Loch Ness. 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