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Lockdown shopping solutions

I learned a lot this week, as you know Scotland is still in lockdown.  We are coping well with staying put and have been getting our local supermarket to deliver our groceries so have not missed being able to go into Inverness for shopping.  BUT, looking at the calendar we realised that our very dear friend Ian is going to have a big birthday soon – one of those with a  big 0.  Well normally, we w...[More]

Coronavirus update

As you will be aware, Dolphin View Cottage shut on the 23rd March 2020 when the UK Government announced the lockdown.  In England the lockdown has been lifted slightly, but Scotland is still adhering to the Stay Home message.  We will remain closed until advised that we can welcome guests again by the Scottish Government. All guests who were unable to come on holiday due to the closure were contac...[More]

Coronavirus/Covid19 update at 18/3/2020

With everything going on re Covid-19, I am contacting everyone who has a holiday booked at Dolphin View Cottage over the forthcoming months. I want to reassure you that I am still intending to honour all bookings, mainly in light of the fact that all our guests intend travelling here via their own transport and will be occupying their own space here with full cooking facilities (not a crowded area...[More]

a scenic train journey

In the photo above the train is crossing the Caledonian canal at Clachnaharry at Inverness

Aurora Borealis, Northern Lights

Aurora Borealis known as the Northern Lights. It's getting to that time of year again where you can be taking your dog out for the evening walk, look up to the sky and see an Aurora borealis/ Northern lights display. There is an upside to the nights drawing in!