http://www.thetorridon.com/rss.asp The Torridon | Blog Today at the hotel, we held a small meeting and presentation session for Visitscotland and local businesses. VS visit areas around Scotland to present their current strategy and most importantly http://www.thetorridon.com/blog.asp?blogid=56 http://www.thetorridon.com/blog.asp?blogid=56   When Robert told me that he wanted me to become a Springboard Ambassador, trepidation was all I could think about as doing presentations and public speaking are my biggest weaknesses even al http://www.thetorridon.com/blog.asp?blogid=55 http://www.thetorridon.com/blog.asp?blogid=55 With Chris leaving on sabbatical for the winter we have had to make a few adjustments to the department. One of these is that I am taking over the job that Chris was doing. Rohaise and Dan have asked http://www.thetorridon.com/blog.asp?blogid=54 http://www.thetorridon.com/blog.asp?blogid=54 In recent weeks I have been “mulling” over the planned refurbishment that we were looking to do and deciding whether in the current economic climate it was warranted to spend money when ma http://www.thetorridon.com/blog.asp?blogid=53 http://www.thetorridon.com/blog.asp?blogid=53 On 3rd November Rohaise and I hosted a fireworks evening at home for that staff as it was the first Monday and Tuesday that we were closed for the winter season. All was in place and the fireworks wer http://www.thetorridon.com/blog.asp?blogid=50 http://www.thetorridon.com/blog.asp?blogid=50 On Thursday 23rd October the prestigious Scottish Licensed Trade News annual awards were held in Glasgow at the Hilton. Robert and Chris attended as Rohaise and I were away on holiday and they apparen http://www.thetorridon.com/blog.asp?blogid=52 http://www.thetorridon.com/blog.asp?blogid=52 Just last weekend, Colleen and I helped some very special guests celebrate a 'with zero' birthday with a murderous theme. After a fine dinner in the library, we both dressed up as 'Tom Tom' the local http://www.thetorridon.com/blog.asp?blogid=49 http://www.thetorridon.com/blog.asp?blogid=49 Beware gentleman coming to Torridon the new range of what we have to offer has extended. Back in April I wrote a piece on the new Torridon Tweed and what a hit is was with guests and staff alike.&n http://www.thetorridon.com/blog.asp?blogid=48 http://www.thetorridon.com/blog.asp?blogid=48 When it rains it pours is what they always say and in Torridon never a more true word has been said. This week has seen water pour from the skies, flow over the downpipes, block the guttering, leak in http://www.thetorridon.com/blog.asp?blogid=47 http://www.thetorridon.com/blog.asp?blogid=47 Over the last few days, and nights, Chris and I have been running a mountaineering course, taking a group through various skills including rope work, navigation and expedition planning.   Day http://www.thetorridon.com/blog.asp?blogid=46 http://www.thetorridon.com/blog.asp?blogid=46 I’m a long way from the lush and sunny shores of New Zealand but the last thing this  wee slice of paradise we like to call Torridon lacks is beauty. It has a quiet way of making you slow d http://www.thetorridon.com/blog.asp?blogid=45 http://www.thetorridon.com/blog.asp?blogid=45 Is it me or are there two rainbows in the field? A very kind guest recently sent this picture to me as a reminder of their stay and telling us how much they had enjoyed their stay but were disappointe http://www.thetorridon.com/blog.asp?blogid=44 http://www.thetorridon.com/blog.asp?blogid=44