Scotland’s five World Heritage Sites - Loch Lomond and Trossachs Cottages

Join in the fun at The Antonine Wall on 18 April to mark
World Heritage Day 2012!

On World
Heritage Day, Historic Scotland’s ‘Shadows of Our Ancestors’ project will be
celebrating Scotland’s five World Heritage Sites – The Antonine Wall, The Old
and New Towns of Edinburgh, The Heart of Neolithic Orkney, New Lanark and St
Kilda.

Redfield Arts
will be bringing together artworks and performances from each of these
locations in a unique celebration of the diversity and cultural significance of
Scotland’s World Heritage Sites.

This free
event will be held at the Croy Miners’ Welfare Charitable Society, at the foot
of Croy Hill, a key site on The Antonine Wall.

The event
will run from 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm, and will include physical theatre
performances, guided walks along The Antonine Wall, and a special exhibition
showcasing artworks from each of Scotland’s World Heritage Sites.

There may
also be one or two surprises on the night, so don’t miss out - come along and
be a part of this special celebration!

For
information

Limited
parking will be available at the Croy Miners’ Welfare. A free Park and Ride
service will also be operating between Croy station and the Miners’ Welfare
every 20 minutes. The first departure is from 7 pm
onwards.

Please note
that if taking part in the guided tours to the Antonine Wall, we recommend that
you come prepared for the Scottish weather.

For more
information about the ‘Shadows of Our Ancestors’ World Heritage Day 2012 Project,
please visit the website www.shadows2012.co.uk

Stirling Castle Event near Loch Lomond and Trossachs Cottages

BE
SPELLBOUND AT AN ENCHANTED EVENING AT STIRLING CASTLE


Experience
Stirling Castle without the crowds by coming to an exclusive Castle Magic event
on Saturday 7th April and be entertained by world-class magicians.

There will
be an exciting display of sophisticated magic tricks, dark stories from the
castle’s dramatic history and quick fire humour aimed at an adult audience. A
bar is available. Tickets are available for adults and children aged 12
and above.

The event
takes place from 8:00pm – 10:30 pm. Doors open at 7.30 pm.

Places are
limited, so don’t miss out, book online at www.stirlingcastle.gov.uk

Adult
£15:00, Concession £10.00, Historic Scotland member £10.00


For
information:

Performers:

KRAMUS
NEXIFIUS (Mark Fisken)
Mark
is an accomplished magician from the Kingdom of Fife, Scotland. He has
performed previously at Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle, on board the Orient
Express and at the Royal Palace of Falkland. A proud member of the Magic
Circle, he has entertained throughout Scotland, England and Germany with his
mystical character, the 2000 year old Wizard, Kramus Nexifius. Kramus also
starred alongside side 16 International Magicians at the Magical 1 Malaysia
Festival in March 2012.

PAUL
DABEK
From
England comes one of the world's fastest rising Magic Stars. A multi-award
winner, he just finished a highly acclaimed run of shows at the Edinburgh
Festival and starred in the Magical 1 Malaysia Festival Kuala Lumpur. Paul
presents an eclectic mix of jaw-dropping sleight of hand, enchanting illusion
and quick-fire comedy, presented with an impish sense of mischief.

ALEX
PROCTOR
Alex
has been astounding audiences for over 25 years in both the UK and across in
the USA. Acclaimed by Davenports Magic (London) as “the best children’s
magician we have ever seen” Alex has performed to family and adult audiences in
Edinburgh Castle, Gleneagles Hotel, London’s Tower Bridge and alongside other
International Magicians in the Palace of Magic. Alex is much in demand, by
magic clubs, to lecture about his art in both the UK and the United States of
America. In 2005/6 Alex was elected to the prestigious office of President of
The Scottish Conjurers Association and is past president of The Scottish
Association of Magical Societies

PROFESSOR
KNIGHT & ROSS of MASKOT PUPPET THEATRE
Can
you believe Mr. Punch is 350 years old this year and we're celebrating his
birthday? He is coming to the Enchanted Castle in his own inimitable style; not
forgetting Judy, the Crocodile, the Sausages, the Policeman, the Doctor, Joey
the Clown, Jack Ketch, The Ghost and The Devil. Get ready to shout 'That's the
way to do it' and experience all the magic of the tradition. Professor's Knight
and Ross of Maskot Puppet Theatre will entertain you from their very own Punch
and Judy Booth plus walkabout. This performance is a forerunner of The
Big Grin Heritage Trail that will be coming to Scotland this summer courtesy of
The Scottish Mask & Puppet Centre and PuppetLink supported by The Heritage
Lottery Fund."

LEWIS
BARLOW
Lewis
is a World Class Close-Up Magician and proud winner of numerous national
conjuring awards. Lewis produces unforgettable reactions wherever he performs.
Combining astonishing magic with a relaxed manner, his unique skills have led
him to become one of the UK’s most sought after magicians. He is also magical
consultant to the BBC, past president of the Edinburgh Magic Circle and enjoyed
success with his one man show at the Fringe and as part of Magic Fest.

Loch Lomond Cottages Special offers for August

SPECIAL OFFERS AT LOCH LOMOND AND TROSSACHS COTTAGES




3 Bedroom Lochside Apartment, sleeps 6


27th August 7 nights @ £550


5 Bedroom Lochside House, sleeps 10


27th August 5 nights @ £795



3 Bedroom Waterside Cottage, sleeps 6

3 Bedroom Lochside Cottage, sleeps 6

Winter at Loch Lomond & Trossachs Cottages

Some photos from around our cottages at Loch Katrine during the last few weeks of snow.

www.lomondandtrossachs.com

Waterside Cottage a lochside Cottage, Lomond and Trossachs

Waterside Cottage, Loch Lomond and Trossachs Park

3 bedroom Cottage just 10 yards from Loch Katrine with great loch views.

7 nights from 27th August for Special rate of £ 600

Late Deal Waterside Cottage, Lomond and Trossachs Cottage

Late deal at Waterside Cottage 3 Bedroom cottage 10 yards from the water at Loch Katrine in the Lomond & Trossachs Park. Sleeps 6.

27th August 7 nights for £600

Call 0141 644 0914 or 07590 010860

http://www.lomondandtrossachs.com/

Local events around Loch Lomond and Trossachs Cottages

Details from Historic Scotland Summer Magazine about local events in and around Loch Lomond and Trossachs Cottages.

This information is provide for guests of Lochside House, Lochside Cottage, Lochside Apartment and Waterside Cottage at Loch Katrine, Lomond and Trossachs.

http://www.lomondandtrossachs.com/

Loch Lomond and Trossachs Cottages, Special Offers

SPECIAL OFFERS AT LOCH LOMOND AND TROSSACHS COTTAGES


3 Bedroom Waterside Cottage, sleeps 6

MAY 16th 5 nights for £370

5 Bedroom Lochside House, sleeps 10

May 8th 2 nights for £390

3 Bedroom Lochside Apartment, sleeps 6

April 26th 5 nights £240

May 8th 7 nights for £370

http://www.lomondandtrossachs.com/

For all your self catering holiday cottage and cottages and houses in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs Park National, Scotland. Great places for walking such as the West Highland Way along Loch Lomond. Hire a bike and enjoy cycling at Loch Katrine in the heart of the Trossachs. Visit the tourist attractions of Aberfoyle and Callander. Sailing on the Sir Walter Scott or at Kinlochard Sailing Club or Loch Earnhead.. Try quad biking at Kinlochard or Go Ape activity centre at the David Marshall Lodge Aberfoyle. Visit Loch Lomond at the Inversnaid Hotel just minutes away where you will find Rob Roys cave. Climb some of the local attractions like Ben Lomond, Ben Venue and Ben Ann. Sail on the lassy of the Lake at Loch Katrine. Enjoy tea and scones at the Pier Tea room cafe, Stronachlachar, Loch Katrine. You will find accomodation to suit all your needs. B&B bed and breakfast, hotels guest houses, self catering cottages, hostels. restaurants. Bike hire around loch Lomond and Trossachs for cycling, boats for hire. fishing boats even a seaplane on Loch Lomond. The Lake Hotel is great for Bar meals at Lake of Mentieth. The Forth in has great atmosphere at Aberfoyle friendly locals. Tourist information at Aberfoyle and Callander and woolen mills to with shops and cafe.

Lomond and trossachs Cottages details of walking events

Walking Events in Scotland from www.Walkhighlands.co.uk ( see www.walkhighlands.co.uk for full details )

10 - 16 April Walk Islay walking festival on Islay http://www.walkislay.co.uk/

16 - 18 April Huntly Walking Festival - 1st year for this festival which features a wheelchair walk, walk with artist Hamish Fulton, a mass sponsored walk, and an evening ceilidh. See website for details. http://www.huntly.net/events/page.php?event_id=79

17 April The Munro Society's Irvine Butterfield Memorial Lecture, 7pm Birnam Institute, £7. Jim Crumley, Scotland's foremost nature writer. http://www.themunrosociety.com/eventsdiary.html

18 April - Walking with Birds, Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick, 8am. Early morning guided walk. Email info@seabird.org for more details and booking.

29 April - 3 May - Spirit of Speyside - ok its whisky rather than walking but the events offer plenty of chances to explore the fabulous local scenery in between music and drams - some guided walks. http://www.spiritofspeyside.com/

Coming up

1 - 8 May - Caithness & Sutherland Walking Festival http://www.walkcaithness.com/index.shtml

15 - 21 May Ballater Royal Deeside Walking Festival ,
http://www.royal-deeside.org.uk/RDnews/walkweek.htm

19 - 23 May Keswick Mountain Festival see website for details, http://www.keswickmountainfestival.co.uk/

28 - 31 May Glen Affric Walking Festival http://www.naturalhighguiding.co.uk/affric.htm


www.lomondandtrossachs.com

Travel Insurance for holiday Cottages in Loch Lomond Park

Here's a question. Should guests have their own travel insurance for damage done to the property they are staying in?

Today I had a flood at 2 of my properties because a guest left the tap running in a sink with the plug in from 5am until 7am. The upper flat damaged the ceiling and walls of the property below. I now have holes in my ceiling which were made to stop the ceiling from collapsing and stains on walls that will need repainting.

Fortunately for me I had guests in the house below who spotted it at 7am and were able to get the tap turned off so that the ceiling did not collapse and cause a potential costly repair bill.

I have building and contents insurance etc. that has a large excess due to previous water damage claims so if I had to claim there would be a large shortfall.

In this case it just needs polyfilla and paint so I will do this with out a claim or cost to my guests. The guest below have been accomodating and not made a fuss about the inconvenience to their holiday either, which might not have been the case, and could have involved large refunds etc. I will still make a partial refund.

But all of this made me wonder how many guests actually take out travel insurance and does it cover damage done to property by accidents? Most will probably take it out if abroad but not if staying in the UK.

Are Owners expected to foot the bill for damage and pay the insurance excess and increased premiums? Trying to claim costs back from people without insurance would be a very difficult business involving courts etc which would not look good for business.

I think the reality is like me most owners will foot the bill. Maybe the answer is cleaning / housekeeping deposits. I have always tried to avoid this as it just implies a lack of trust in people.

Anyway thats my rant over
Richard

Loch Lomond and Trossachs Cottage guests should visit Stirling Castle Easter Event

Historic Scotland

PRESS RELEASE
DATE: 10/03/10

CELEBRATE SPRING AND ENJOY AN EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA AT STIRLING CASTLE

ONE OF SCOTLAND’S MOST MAGNIFICENT HISTORIC PROPERTIES GEARS UP FOR A WEEKEND OF REVELRY

Looking for some Spring cheer after the long winter? Then make sure you head for Stirling Castle this Easter for a great day out. The stunning stronghold is gearing up for a superb weekend of family fun and entertainment.

‘Easter Revelry’ - on Saturday 3rd April, Sunday 4th and Monday 5th – promises a packed programme of light-hearted amusement for all ages. A colourful cast of costumed characters will be performing comedy, magic, puppetry and interactive shows. And with everything included in the normal admission price to the castle, great value, as well as great fun, is guaranteed.

Historic Scotland events manager Nick Finnigan said: “We’ve got a fantastic line-up of entertainment in store at our big ‘Easter Revelry’ event at Stirling over the three days, and a really talented cast of performers.

“There will be a jester and juggler, a puppet show based on tales from Scottish history, music and dancers, and a hilarious panto-style comedy show featuring ‘Baron Hardegg’ and ‘Squire Softboiled’ - characters who were a huge hit at our previous popular Easter events.

“And as well as all of that, we’ll have a ‘World of Owls’ interactive display, offering visitors a chance to get a close look at a range of different types of owls, and watch some of these fascinating birds of prey taking part in flying displays.”

Gillian MacDonald, Stirling Castle Visitor Services and Business Development Manager said: “Our three days of excellent entertainment offer superb value for money – plus, of course a chance to explore one of Scotland’s most outstanding historic attractions, so we hope that as many families as possible will join us here at Stirling Castle this Easter.”

‘Easter Revelry’ takes place from noon to 4pm on each of the three days over the Easter Weekend. Stirling Castle admission charges are: adults, £9.00, Concessions £7.20, Children £5.40, and entry is free for Historic Scotland Members.




 Stirling Castle is one of Scotland’s grandest castles due to its imposing position and impressive architecture. From the castle’s ramparts, visitors can take in views over two of Scotland’s most important battle sites – Stirling Bridge (1297) and Bannockburn (1314). The castle is at the head of Stirling’s historic old town, off M9 junction 9 or 10. Tel: 01786 450000. For details of opening times and further information on the castle, visit www.stirlingcastle.gov.uk.
 Major conservation work has been carried out at Stirling Castle over many years to preserve the attraction as a major national and international monument. An ambitious £12 million scheme, the Stirling Castle Palace Project, is currently underway to restore and refurbish the Royal Palace at Stirling and present the Royal Lodgings as they might have appeared in the heyday of Scotland’s Stewart court in the mid 16th century. An interpretive display on the court of James V will be created in the palace vaults and a Renaissance Gallery on the upper floors of the palace will house the original Stirling Heads, a rare group of intricately carved oak ceiling medallions depicting kings,queens, courtiers and mythological creatures. Costumed interpreters will bring to life the history of the 16th century to enrich visitors’ enjoyment.

 Stirling Castle is one of the most popular of 345 outstanding heritage properties and sites in the care of Historic Scotland. Ranging from prehistoric dwellings to medieval castles, and from cathedrals to industrial buildings, these include some of the leading tourism attractions in the country. Among these are Edinburgh, Stirling and Urquhart Castles, Skara Brae, and the Border Abbeys. For further details of all of Historic Scotland’s sites visit: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/properties and for more information on Stirling Castle, visit: www.stirlingcastle.gov.uk

 Historic Scotland’s Mission is: to safeguard Scotland’s historic environment and to promote its understanding and enjoyment.

Rowing boat at Loch Ard. Lomondandtrossachs.com

Boat at Loch Ard on way to lomond and Trossachs cottages at Loch Katrine

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Fishing on Loch Ard Loch Lomond and Trossachs Cottages

Swans looking for fish on the frozen Loch Ard. Picture taken on our way to Lochside House at Loch Katrine, Lomond and Trossachs. www.lomondandtrossachs.com

Fishing on Loch Ard Loch Lomond and Trossachs Cottages

Swans looking for fish on the frozen Loch Ard. Picture taken on our way to Lochside House at Loch Katrine, Lomond and Trossachs. www.lomondandtrossachs.com

The road to Cottages at Loch Katrine, Loch Lomond and Trossachs

New form of ice skating, Kayaking on frozen Loch Ard

The road to Cottages at Loch Katrine, Loch Lomond and Trossachs

New form of ice skating, Kayaking on frozen Loch Ard

The road to Cottages at Loch Katrine, Loch Lomond and Trossachs

New form of ice skating, Kayaking on frozen Loch Ard

The road to Cottages at Loch Katrine, Loch Lomond and Trossachs

New form of ice skating, Kayaking on frozen Loch Ard

Sunset at Loch Ard, Lomond and Trossachs park

The road to Lochside house and Waterside Cottage at Loch Katrine in the lomond and trossachs park provides some spectacular views. Here's one at Kinlochard. No matter what time of year you visit there are always great photo opportunities.

The road from Aberfoyle to Stronachlachar, Loch Katrine

The journey to Stronachlachar, Loch Katrine is still graet even on wet days. It's not really work is it!