News from Loch Ness

BBC Radio 1 Live at the Loch Ness Centre

noreply@blogger.com (lochness.com) — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:50:00 +0000

Greg James broadcast live from the Loch Ness Centre today as part of his 2 week trip around the UK helping summer job workers. Iona ( see picture ) welcomed Greg to the Centre and was interviewed live on the Jo Wylie Show . During the broadcast to over 8 million listeners, Iona was asked all about Loch Ness and the Centre and Greg himself said how much he had enjoyed his visit through the Exhibition and that he would definitely be visiting again ! As part of the show, Greg was asked live by Jo to put on our Nessie suit and interview some customers at the Centre ( see picture ) which he did happily. This visit was the final visit of Greg's 2 week tour and he now heads back to London to continue his radio show.

The moment Greg finds out 'live on air ' that he will be wearing the Nessie Suit

Greg gets in the spirit of the costume

Iona answers questions live on the Jo Wylie Show

The HOFF comes to visit

noreply@blogger.com (lochness.com) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:58:00 +0000

At the end of June the one and only David Hasslehoff came to our Centre. He was filming a new documentary with his daughters who accompanied him on his visit. They saw the exhibition and then went on our famous Deepscan Cruise filming all the way.

The Hoff took time to speak with visitors and staff alike and some were lucky enough to get their photos with the Baywatch legend. Robbie Bremner, MD of the Centre, managed 20mins with the Hoff for coffee and home baking; he said, ' David was a very nice guy and had plenty to say about Scotland and the fantastic welcome he had received both at the Centre and Scotland as a whole.'

The Hoff said he thoroughly enjoyed his visit to the Centre and the Cruise on Loch Ness and signed a photo for all the staff at the Centre. We're looking forward to seeing the documentary when it's released.

Lounge Bar being built ready for April 2009!!

noreply@blogger.com (lochness.com) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:42:00 +0000

Well I'm thinking we need a serious update on whats been happening in The Drumnadrochit Hotel. . . . First things first, we have closed for the quiet season, mainly because its really quiet here but also to make some radical changes to our meeting/conference room. Mr. Robert Bremner hs decided to make a public lounge bar on our top floor (which has the most fantastic views over some gorgeous scenery) fit with sofa's and tables for quiet drinking, reading or even painting. Our restaurant will now have more tables so we can accomodate for larger parties and bands. This year will bring a lot more entertainment into the "Drum" Hotel- as we are locally known- including ceilidh bands, folk music, highland dancers and much more (look out for our "Local Events" link).
Also this year we have reduced our rates as we all know this credit crunch is hitting us hard so were looking to make your holiday pennies stretch with our new prices especially for summer (July/August & September), with our double room costing £70 including breakfast and a family room only £110 for a family of 4 including breakfast . . .
So after all that this year is looking to be a promising one for staff and guests alike. Who knows during a cruise on our local boat with skipper John Minshull you might even spot Nessie, or even catch a "Haggis" in the Highland Mountains on the Great Glen Way walk. Whatever you decide to do, You will recieve a very warm welcome from the staff at The Drumnadrochit Hotel

Recent Famous Visitors ...

noreply@blogger.com (lochness.com) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:03:00 +0000

Phillipe Custeau, grandson of the world famous Captain Jacques - Yves Custeau was filming at the Loch Ness Centre in July 2008 with a team of 6 for the Discovery Channel. Pictured here with Centre MD Robbie Bremner, Phillipe spent 3 full days alongside Adrian Shine filming for a new Documentary due to be released at the end of 2008.

Phillipe remarked - "What a fascinating Exhibition, I was really impressed and surprised".

We all wish Phillipe the very best with his career as a presenter and campaigner and look forward to seeing the new documentary in due course.

GLENURQUHART HIGHLAND GAMES

noreply@blogger.com (lochness.com) — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:21:00 +0000

Glenurquhart Highland Gathering and Games, Loch Ness, will be held on Saturday 23 August, 2008 at Blairbeg Park, Drumnadrochit.
Local Events start at 10.30am and Open Events at 1.30pm.Admission £5.00, Concessions (children / OAP) £2.00

Traditional Highland Games with events including:
~ TRADITIONAL PIPE BAND ~
~ PIPING COMPETITION (commencing 10.30am) ~
~ HIGHLAND DANCING DISPLAY ~
~ FIELD AND TRACK EVENTS ~
~ HEAVY EVENTS (including tossing the caber) ~
~ CYCLING ~
~ HILL RACE ~
~ TUG O WAR ~

Don't miss the Old Scottish Kilt Race.
FREE PARKING - REFRESHMENTS - STALLS - FUN FAIR

Author Signs In At Loch Ness Exhibition Centre

noreply@blogger.com (lochness.com) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:56:00 +0000

Award-winning television writer and producer Geoff Holder will be signing copies of his recently published book "The Guide to Mysterious Loch Ness and the Inverness Area" at the Loch Ness Exhibition Centre, Drumnadrochit, on Friday 20 June at 1 pm.

The book is a guide to everything supernatural, paranormal, folkloric, eccentric and, above all, mysterious that has occurred by the dark waters of Loch Ness and in the area surrounding Inverness.

With sections on Aleister Crowley, big cats, second sight, the exorcism of the Loch, folk magic, fairies, UFOs, Celtic saints, witches and ghosts - and, of course the strange history of the Loch's most famous resident - this is a fascinating introduction to the heritage of this part of Scotland.

Geoff Holder's previous titles include "The Guide to Mysterious Perthshire" and "The Guide to Mysterious Iona".

Nessie makes her debut for Inverness Caley Thistle

noreply@blogger.com (lochness.com) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:53:00 +0000

The Loch Ness Centre are proud sponsors of the new ICT Kids Club launching this Saturday versus Aberdeen FC. Nessie herself will be officially inaugurated as the Club mascot as from Saturday, and hopefully she will bring that extra piece of luck needed to gain Inverness's first win over their Northern rivals !!

Robbie Bremner of the Loch Ness Centre said , ' This is a great chance for all children in the Highlands to become involved with our premier football club. The ICT Kids Club package brings many benefits for the children with all proceeds going into youth development'.

Please go to the ICT web-site ( http://www.ictfc.co.uk/ ) for further details on how to join.

Nessie herself will also be available to appear at children's / adults functions, parties throughout the year. Please e-mail robbie@lochness.com for further details.

The Loch Ness Centre wishes Inverness Caley Thistle all the best for the remainder of the season.

VisitScotland's Ambitions Magazine recognises The Loch Ness Centre

noreply@blogger.com (lochness.com) — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:08:00 +0000

Top quality businesses, innovative marketing ideas, ambitious plans for world recognition and a Hollywood movie: just some of the things happening in Loch Ness that are helping to play an important role in achieving the shared industry ambition for growth ... Read full article>>

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noreply@blogger.com (lochness.com) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:54:00 +0000

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