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Explore Inverness Tourism Newsletter 2015
Hilltop Venues at Highland Safaris an authentic, Scottish feel with wool rugs, carefully chosen exhibits of bygone bothy visitors and a magnificent Red Deer antler chandelier! Larger groups enjoy the Hilltop Marquee situated at 1600ft in an exclusive location high above the Appin Valley with dramatic views of Glen Lyon, Scotland's longest glen and onto Schiehallion.’ ‘Even more exciting is the addition of new picnic options’, Julie Highland Safaris, now in its 25th year, has continued, ‘including a Highland Safaris long been offering picnics in their Mountain Soup and Cheese Platter with freshly made Bothy, much to the delight of leisure visitors Soup of the Day and a trio of Scottish and corporate groups who have chosen this Cheeses. Safari option. Also on offer is a Tasting Platter As any business keen to exceed customer which includes some of the best expectations will know, constant innovation of Scottish produce including and improvement is essential just to stand Smoked Duck and Chicken from still in a competitive environment. Rannoch Smokery, Dunkeld Hot Highland Safaris Director, Julie Riddell, Smoked Salmon and Venison knows this only too well and has upgraded Salami from Great Glen Chauctheir popular Hilltop Bothy and Food offerterie which is served on individing to create a fresh new feel. ual wooden trays or on chunky Oak sharing boards. Food is Julie said ‘We were keen to retain the charsuch an important element to acter of the bothy so the aim was to create the visitor journey, we wanted to
offer something really special that when eaten within the breath-taking natural environment of Highland Perthshire, that winning combination creates a thoroughly memorable food experience.’ The thought and care that has gone into these Hilltop Venues will ensure Highland Safaris continues to be the destination of first choice for Groups having weekends away for birthday celebrations, hens and stags seeking quality experiences and couples looking for a different type of wedding day. Highland Safaris Tel 01887 820071 www.highlandsafaris.net
Atholl Country life Museum News Hello Everyone,
names in Atholl & Lude.
Once again it is time to update you with our activities.
To assist our very helpful group of volunteers, we would be pleased to hear from anyone with an interest and knowledge of photography who could work on the digitisation of our collection . Publicity is another subject we need informed help with. Any offers would be appreciated.
We had two very interesting displays during the summer. Schools from Blair Atholl & Logierait and Grandtully set up some exceptionally creative art work, commemorating the first World War. This included a model of a trench, complete with rats ! The Birch Bark letter display showed a letter clearly written on birch bark in 1906 from D. McBeath, in Ontario, Canada, to his family in Orchil Farm, Killiecrankie, telling of his recent voyage and first employments in Canada. The Voices of Atholl audio visual project is now live with interviews of local residents remembering life in Atholl during the last 80 years. In February, Hugh Mackintosh gave a talk, built around his collection of black & white photographs of Blair Atholl, a
fascinating reminiscence of Village life and his child hood memories. Architect, Jamie Troughton’s illustrated talk on local architecture in March highlighted surprising facts on the dynamics of the growth of the village. Polly Freeman, Atholl Estates Countryside Ranger provided a very informative evening in November on the Wildlife of Glen Tilt with wonderful slides showing many of its treasures. Also a talk by Dr Simon Taylor of Glasgow University is on the Gaelic place 2
Very Best wishes from us all at Atholl Country Life Museum.