We got a new batch of day-0ld chicks last Thursday. In about 20 weeks they will join our ISA Warrens supplying eggs for the bed and breakfast
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Showing posts with label Speyside. Show all posts
Monday, 23 February 2009
New Day Old Chicks
We got a new batch of day-0ld chicks last Thursday. In about 20 weeks they will join our ISA Warrens supplying eggs for the bed and breakfast
Saturday, 6 December 2008
Santa In Aberlour
SANTA was in Aberlour today to oversee the switching on of the Christmas Lights which are bigger and better this year. He will also be making an appearance at the Children's Party on Wednesday 10th December. The annual party is for all primary aged children and is totally free with all costs being met out of donations from individuals and the Visit Aberlour Group
Todays event was organised for Aberlour Community Association with Aberlour & Speyside Rotary Club putting up the tents, the Old Pantry Restaurant supplying hot tea & biscuits for Santa's little helpers and Visit Aberlour suuplying the tents, sound system and decorations for Santa's Grotto
Tuesday, 4 November 2008
WINTER REFURBISHMENT
Like most Hotels and Guest Houses we use the winter to re-decorate and carry out routine maintenance. This year however we are doing more that just sprucing the place up
We are planning a total refurbishment of bedroom 1 with complete re-decoration, fitting of new carpet and new soft furnishings & beddingOur dining room is also being refurbished in a style more in keeping with the building which is over 200 years old.
Although Norlaggan currently complies in every way with Fire Regulations we are taking the opportunity to fit a new integrated fire system with wireless smoke and heat detectors which will cover both guest accommodation and private living area. In associating with Grampain Fire & Rescue we have identified other improvements which, although not required, will improve safety. All rooms will be fitted with automatic door closure systems, a new solid hardwood door (from sustainable source) will be fitted on the main escape route. We have already purchased and installed new fire extinguishers throughout the property.
Norlaggan isn't just a place of business, it is our family home. We are pleased to go beyond what is required in order to protect the property and our guests in the event of fire.
We also have plans for the garden to make it more user friendly.
Last year we purchased a gas Bar BQ for the patio and also purchased a new lock shed for canoeist, cyclist and and walkers to store equipment. In the spring we will be undertaking major landscaping and planting in the garden
All this is on-top of our normal "care and maintenance" program
We hope that these improvements will reassure our guests and also enhance their experience in Speyside
We are planning a total refurbishment of bedroom 1 with complete re-decoration, fitting of new carpet and new soft furnishings & beddingOur dining room is also being refurbished in a style more in keeping with the building which is over 200 years old.
Although Norlaggan currently complies in every way with Fire Regulations we are taking the opportunity to fit a new integrated fire system with wireless smoke and heat detectors which will cover both guest accommodation and private living area. In associating with Grampain Fire & Rescue we have identified other improvements which, although not required, will improve safety. All rooms will be fitted with automatic door closure systems, a new solid hardwood door (from sustainable source) will be fitted on the main escape route. We have already purchased and installed new fire extinguishers throughout the property.
Norlaggan isn't just a place of business, it is our family home. We are pleased to go beyond what is required in order to protect the property and our guests in the event of fire.
We also have plans for the garden to make it more user friendly.
Last year we purchased a gas Bar BQ for the patio and also purchased a new lock shed for canoeist, cyclist and and walkers to store equipment. In the spring we will be undertaking major landscaping and planting in the garden
All this is on-top of our normal "care and maintenance" program
We hope that these improvements will reassure our guests and also enhance their experience in Speyside
Monday, 13 October 2008
2009 Spey Salmon Fishing Season
The River Spey is the home of speycasting and one of Scotland's big four salmon rivers. It has the third largest drainage area after the Tay and Tweed and is the second longest after the Tay. However, its major attraction is its size and the strength of its stream - in the middle and lower river it falls on average 12 feet per mile - the greatest of any British river.An interesting aside, the Spey, unlike most British rivers, does not have a sizeable town at its mouth. The river is snow fed from the Cairngorm Mountains and in a good year this can mean the river staying high until early June.
The season opens on the 11th February and runs until 30th September. Anglers can expect to catch fish from the opening day onwards throughout the river, depending on the temperature and river heights.
Norlaggan stands on the banks of the Spey within the Aberlour Association Water which offers relatively inexpensive day and 6 day permits.
If you are planning a fishing trip to Speyside you can book your accommodation on-line and in real time at http://www.norlaggan.co.uk/
Wild Brown Trout Fishing
Speyside is best known for Salmon Fishing on the Spey but there are also lots of places where the keen angler can fish for Wild Brown Trout. Remember that no rod license is required in Scotland and that Wild Brown Trout is a FREE fish so no permit charges. The only restriction is the closed season from 6th October to 15th March
Why not book at short stay at http://www.norlaggan.co.uk/ and try it out. Ken, who is himslef a keen angler (he claims to be an expert but then he would) will be happy to offer advice and share local knowledge.
Aberlour Distillery Low Season Tours
For the Whisky enthusiast visitng Speyside a tour of Aberlour Distillery should definently be on the list of things to see and do.
Unlike many of the Distilleries Aberlour remains open for tours during the winter months. The tours, which last for approximately 2 hours including a season in the tasting room where visitors sample 6 full measures of whisky from the Aberlour range. The enthusiast can also hand fill there own personal bottle of Cask Strength Whisky to takr home
OPENING HOURS 2008/2009
From 3rd November to 20th March
Monday - Friday Tours At 9.30am and 4pm
Closed 19th December - 6th January
Maximum Of 16 Per Tour
Audio Visual Presentation
Guided Tour Of Distillery
Tutored Nosing And Tasting
Hand-fill Your Own Bottle Of Cask Strength
Tour Takes Approx 2 Hours
Admission £10
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Norlaggan B&B is located about 5 minutes walk from Aberlour Distillery
Why not combine a tour of the distillery with one of our winter breaks
FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND REAL-TIME ONLINE BOOKING GO TO
www.norlaggan.co.uk
Sunday, 5 October 2008
Spirit Of Speyside Whisky Festival 2009
The climax of the 2009 Whisky Festival will be
"Spirit Of Speyside – A Celebration”
It will embrace the heritage, folklore and
culture of the River Spey, Speyside and its people.
Saturday May 9th in Alice Littler Park, Aberlour
Beside the River Spey
Beside the River Spey
Capacity 1,500 +
Covered Tiered Seating for over 1,000
Food Court with emphasis on local produce and tented seating area
Fabulous cast of leading artists in their field supported by local performers
Bands, Trumpet fanfares, music, song and dance
Ticket Price Options
Covered Tiered Seating for over 1,000
Food Court with emphasis on local produce
Tented seating area
Fabulous cast of leading artists supported by talented local performers
Bands, Trumpet fanfares, music, song and dance
BOOK EARLY FOR
THE SPIRIT OF SPEYSIDE WHISKY FESTIVAL 2008
BOOK ONLINE AT http://www.norlaggan.co.uk/
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