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Ron and Geoff Make an Early Appearance

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Last Thursday we were on site discussing the new cow byre. We had pegged it out and I was happy with everything. The steel has been ordered and we had every intention of laying the foundation this week. I happened…

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Great Day for Robert and Bruce

With family and friends watching, Robert and Bruce made their civil partnership official in a really touching and special ceremony. Rohaise and I were both delighted how warm and friendly the atmosphere was with some great readings from friends and…

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One of Our Own Commits to Another

Well many of you by now know that Robert, our general manager, is this weekend making an honest man of his long term partner and making it official with Bruce; it took a lot of arm twisting. Bob and Bruce…

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Poor Dan: Christmas Jinxed Again

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It has become customary for me to miss the Christmas Eve afternoon tea due to unforeseen problems. The afternoon tea is a great time to meet old friends and guests and to start the Christmas festivities. Over the years we…

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From Dan’s Moustache: Movember Ends With Great Success

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Well, the end of the month has come and gone and so has the moustache.

Rohaise is ecstatic! Photographic evidence of the offending appendage can be seen.

Thank you to all who supported the effort to raise awareness for men’s…

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Hotel Blog Challenge: Local High Schools Visit Us for Hospitality Insights

Today we hosted four pupils from each of our local high schools including Gairloch, Ullapool, Dingwall and Plockton for a day of hospitality experience and and a hotel blogging challenge. Rohaise had organised and designed the day to give some…

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Hotel Blog Challenge: On the Menu Tonight by Dingwall Academy

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Confit shoulder of lamb with galette potato, root vegetables and rosemary jus

The chef of The Torridon has recommended me as the dish of today’s menu. I’m proud of it. Proud not only of my flavour but also of my…

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From the Torridon Kitchen: Meet Our New Chef, Bruno Birkbeck

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The food at The Torridon has always been of the highest quality and it is now in the care and attention of a new Head Chef, Jason ‘Bruno’ Birkbeck. Bruno’s world revolves around food and its creation and the roots…

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From the Torridon Kitchen: All Good Things Come to an End

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Torridon is forever evolving and changing and while refurbishment and new facilities are always at the forefront of everything we do, we know It is the team of staff that make it so special. People come and go in every…

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Changing Times: The Old Bill and the Torridon Hotel

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I was recently presented with a letter of confirmation that certainly captured my attention. The Torridon hotel had sent a conformation to Mr Van de Velde for a twin-bedded room with private bathroom on the 1st floor. The price was…

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It’s Raining… In the Drawing Room

Just as we thought the weather was improving and the sun had started to shine in this part of North West Scotland, we heard a drip drip drip. And unfortunately it was in the drawing room! The drip got faster…

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