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Thursday, August 19th, 2010
X Factor at Cawdor Castle
The X Factor live concert takes place at Cawdor Castle, Cawdor near Inverness on 27th August 2010.
X Factor Line Up
The X Factor finalists including Stacey Soloman, Jamie “Afro” Archer, Danyl Johnson, Ruth Lorenzo and the gut wrenching Jedward will all be performing plus special guests the MacDonald Brothers.
X Factor at Cawdor Castle Tickets
X Factor Tickets were limited to 6000 but the good news is there are still some available via Ticketmaster at http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk or 08444 99 99 90. For Inverness Accommodation visit our website at http://www.invernessguesthouseassociation.co.uk/accommodation-inverness.htm
Tags: Cawdor, Cawdor castle, Concert, inverness, Live, X Factor
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Saturday, August 7th, 2010
How To Clean Glass
If you are looking for the best techniques for how to clean glass in this article we have listed a few of the most popular and effective methods that avoid using any of the pre-mixed chemicals that are so readily available in the shops today.
How To Clean Glass Using Newspaper
This is just about the oldest method of how to clean glass and is still used today by many people and the older generation swear by it. For this you will need some old newspaper, vinegar and water. Mix the water and vinegar 4:1 (one part vinegar to four parts water) and wash the glass preferably with a lint free cloth. Vinegar being an acid is very effective at cutting through the grease and dirt. Scrunch up a few sheets of the newspaper and buff the glass to a shine. Newspaper seems an unlikely cleaning tool particularly as old printing inks used to make such a mess of your hands but you will be suprised at the result you get.
How To Clean Glass Using Only Water & Cloth
Technology of cloth making has certainly moved on in recent years and with the introduction of lint free cloths and more significantly micro fibre cloths this an excellent environmentally friendly technique of how to clean glass. You can just apply the water to the glass and then buff dry, clean and most importantly smear free using the micro fibre cloth.
How To Clean Glass Using Steam
There are now all manner of steam machines available in all shapes and sizes. The handheld types are more popular around the home and come with various attachments but generally with with a tool for windows. The technique for how to clean glass with a steamer is quite easy. Simply spray the steam onto the glass and either allow to dry naturally or use the squeegee attached provided.
If you are looking for a professional commercial cleaning contractor in London please contact Xenon Office Cleaning Services London on 020 7701 7070.
Tags: Clening Services London, How To Clean Glass, How To Clean Mirrors, How To Clean Windows, Xenon Office Cleaning London
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Friday, August 6th, 2010
World Porridge Making Championship
The 17th Annual Golden Spurtle™ World Porridge Making Championshiptakes place in the Scottish Highland village of Carrbridge on Sunday 10th October 2010. The competition is organised by Carrbridge Ahead supporting Carrbridge and Vicinity Community Council. The main sponsor of the World Porridge Making Championship is oatmeal producers, Hamlyns of Scotland.
World Porridge Making Championship
Sunday 10 October 2010 is not just the World Porridge Making Championship but also World Porridge Day with porridge fans across the globe travelling to join in this international celebration of Scotland’s traditional dish by organising a fund raising event in aid of Mary’s Meals a Scottish based charity which daily feeds more than 400,000 of the poorest children across the world.
For more information on the
World Porridge Making Championship
and World Porridge Day visit the Golden Spurtle™ website. For travel and accommodation information visit the Inverness Guest House Association website.
Tags: Carrbridge Ahead, Hamlyns, Mary's Meals, World Porridge Day, World Porridge Day 2010, World Porridge Making Championship, World Porridge Making Championship 2010
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Monday, June 28th, 2010
Xenon Office Cleaning Services London are providers of professional Office Cleaning London and Cleaning Services London with fully vetted and trained London Cleaners. Located just minutes from the City of London they are ideally located to manage your office cleaning and support services contracts.
Xenon started out back in 1987 and were formerly Shiners Window Cleaners in London. Since then the company has grown continually and has expanded both its services and experience. Xenon is committed to giving their customers a top level of service and aim to give 100% client satisfaction at all times. Xenon can proudly boast that they have never lost a customer due to poor service.
The range of services Xenon offer is vast but their core service is Office Cleaning in London and have a selection of prestige clients located around Central London. A detailed specification is created with tasks and frequencies and this document becomes the basis to monitor standards which are assessed at regular client meetings.
It is quite common these days that a provider of the daily cleaning contract also provides a number of other Cleaning Services in London which saves the client time in administering numerous services contracts. Xenon generally provide Window Cleaning, Hygiene Services, Waste Collection and Janitorial Supplies with other services available as required.
Xenon are ever mindful of the significance of security in their clients’ premises and have stringent procedures in place for the recruitment of their London Cleaners. Any special security requirements requested by their clients are implimented in the staff induction process and are giving ongoing consideration during staff assessment and training.
Xenon are committed to the environment and have implimented a range of cleaning products that are 100% biodegradable, environmentally friendly and have the European Eco Label.
If you are currently re-assessing your contract cleaning requirements please feel free to contact Xenon by telephone: 020 7701 7070, email: admin@xenonweb.co.uk or visit their website at http://www.xenonweb.co.uk/
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Saturday, June 19th, 2010
The fantastic weather we’ve been getting in the north of Scotland over the last few days is showing the Highlands at their best.
Yesterday afternoon we went over to Applecross for a late lunch. Travelling over the Bealach-na-Ba pass (at over 2000 feet, the highest paved road in the UK) was fantastic, with wonderful views in all directions.
Bealach-na-Ba pass
We enjoyed a delicious lunch at the
Applecross Inn, famous for its seafood and home of the best fish and chips in Scotland.
Applecross Inn
After coming back over the pass (for the more faint hearted there is the slightly longer but equally beautiful coastal route) 
then back to Inverness via Torridon. The loch looked beautiful in the afternoon sunshine and the sides of the road were ablaze with the wild pink and purple rhododendrons.
rhododendrons - Torridon
At the end of this wonderful afternoon we were back in Inverness in time for dinner at Aspendos – terrific!
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Tuesday, May 4th, 2010
The Castle Gallery in Inverness is holding an exhibition preview on 7 May, of new work by Vega and Isabell Dickson.
“Vega
The startling sunsets and clarity of the light on the Isle of Lewis have had a profound effect on Vega‘s paintings. She uses bold, vibrant colour combinations to depict this starkly beautiful island and its surrounding waters in all weather conditions.”
“Isabell Dickson
Isabell works outdoors whenever and wherever possible. Her paintings are a response to the land and seascapes around her, using bold strokes and deep colour to capture the excitement and grandeur of the Highlands with authoritative simplicity.”
The preview of this exciting exhibition at the Highland’s finest gallery will be from 6 pm until 8 pm and will be followed by a post preview party at La Tortilla Asesina, with tapas and sangria at £15 per head. Please RSVP the Castle Gallery.
The exhibition itself continues until 29 May, 2010.
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Friday, April 30th, 2010
Ullapool Book Festival runs from Friday 7th to Sunday 9th May 2010 at the Ullapool Village Hall in Market Street, Ullapool.
This is the 6th year of the Ullapool Book Festival and it has become one of the highlights of the literary year focussing on Gaelic Writing and Highland Culture. The festival will be well represented with various poets and authors in particular the popular Andrew Greig and Iain Finlay Macleod.
Scotlands most celebrated writer, Iain Banks, will also be at the Ullapool Book Festival appearing on Friday 7th May and he is sure to bring enthusiasts from all corners. Known predominantly for his mainstream fiction he also writes great science fiction and he will be previewing some of his latest work.
For more information visit the Ullapool Book Festival website at http://www.ullapoolbookfestival.co.uk
Tags: accommodation Inverness, andrew greig, gaelic writing, highland culture, hotels inverness, iain banks, iain finlay macleod, ullapool, ullapool book festival
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Friday, April 23rd, 2010
Irish pop favourites Westlife have confirmed they will be performing at Cawdor Castle on Saturday 28 August.
The Press & Journal reports “DEMAND is so hot for tickets for the Westlife concert at Cawdor Castle near Inverness that a further 2,000 have been released.
A total of 12,000 fans will now flock to the historic castle, with its links to Shakespeare’s Macbeth.”
The tickets are on sale now from Ticketmaster or from 01667 404401.
The extra visitors to the area will put pressure on Inverness B&Bs over what is already one of the busiest weekends of the tourist calendar. For help in finding high quality Inverness accommodation, click on our Inverness bed and breakfast association website.
Tags: Cawdor castle, Inverness B&Bs, Inverness bed and breakfast association, Inverness Guest House Association, quality Inverness accommodation, Shakespeare's Macbeth, Westlife concert
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Friday, April 23rd, 2010
The Illyria Theatre Company will be staging an open air performance of Romeo and Juliet on Sunday 18 July.
Shakespeare’s classic will be performed in front of the castle for an audience of 550. Gates open at 6pm for 7.30pm performance. Tickets: 01667 404401.
Beautiful Cawdor Castle is situated only 16 miles from http://www.inverness-scotland.com/.
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Friday, April 23rd, 2010
Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland will be holding a Ladies Driving Challenge 2010 event in Inverness, on Sunday 5 September.
There are currently places available for this fantastic event – which last year included these vehicles: fire engines, double decker buses, police vehicles, artic Lorries, 7 person conference bike and a massive excavator!
This is promising to be a great day out, as well a very worthwhile fund raising challenge – so sign up now!
You can arrange your accommodation for this event via the Inverness Guest House Association, offering a selection of the best B&Bs in Inverness.
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Monday, April 12th, 2010
Spring has well and truly arrived in the Highlands, as these pictures taken yesterday show.
Richard Jones of Moyness House left Inverness at 6.30 in the morning to ride the Iron Butt Association of America‘s Saddlesore 1000 certified 1000 miles in 24 hours motorcycle ride (he got back to Inverness at 2.30 am, 20 hours later!) He couldn’t have chosen a more beautiful day on which to embark on such a lunatic venture! (He was successful and now awaits the all important certificate).
Richard got some great shots of beautiful Highland scenery bathed in sunshine.
Near Tongue, north coast
Bay near Durness, northern Highlands
Loch Cluanie
Loch Cluanie
For help in finding beautiful unspoilt places in Scotland we recommend the invaluable website Undiscovered Scotland – a treasure trove of hidden places and fascinating information.
Tags: Durness, Highlands scenery, Loch Cluanie, Moyness House, Scotland's hidden places, Spring in the Highlands, Undiscovered Scotland
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Thursday, March 18th, 2010
Ness Soaps produces a wonderful selection of quality, locally produced hand crafted soaps. The range includes gift selections, novelty soaps (Nessie monsters, thistles, dolphins, hearts), and beautifully presented soap blocks, in a fabulous array of delectable scents such as lavender, lemon, geranium, lime, lemongrass, rose geranium, grapefruit, rosemary.
Ness Soaps is a social enterprise business founded in 2006 to provide opportunities for adults with learning or physical difficulties or who are long term unemployed. It now employs 2 full time and 1 part time members of staff, and provides work placements for 19 adults.
The soaps can be purchased from Araveli Gift Shop in the Inverness Victorian Market and, from the summer onwards, from Ness Soaps’ soon to be opened shop in Strothers Lane.
Ness Soaps is supported by members of the Inverness Guest House Association, Trafford Bank and Moyness House, which both provide these delicious soaps to their guests.
Tags: fine Highland soaps, Inverness Guest House Association, Inverness Victorian Market, Moyness House, Ness soaps, Trafford Bank
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Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
If you’re planning on spending Easter in Inverness, the Inverness Guest House Association has some late availability among some members. The IGHA is the leading Inverness bed and breakfast association, and the only one where all members are required to have attained a quality assured grading from either VisitScotland or the AA. All our Inverness B&Bs are located in the city itself, and are easily accessible to Inverness city centre, a good selection of restaurants and pubs, the River Ness, and Eden Court Theatre complex.
For more information on Inverness accommodation, just complete the enquiry form on our accommodation page.
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Saturday, February 20th, 2010
Moray Dolphins - British Synchronised Ice Skating Champions 2010 (Photo Keith Hayes)
The Inverness synchronised ice skating team, the Moray Dolphins, returned yesterday from the British Synchronised Ice Skating Championships in Sheffield as gold medal winners. The team not only achieved the highest marks awarded to any team during this year’s championships but also the highest awarded to any team over the last 3 years. They also won the Team of the Year Trophy and the Most Enjoyable Performance Trophy.
The team has been dogged by injuries and illness over the last few months, forcing a few long standing members to withdraw. In spite of this the girls have worked incredibly hard – including getting to the ice rink by 5.30 am every Sunday morning to practice.
The Inverness Ice Centre is the home to a number of different ice disciplines. In addition to synchronised skating, curling, figure skating, ice dancing, and ice hockey all take place there, with regular competitions in all these ice sports. The facilities are also open for public skating.
The Inverness Guest House Association has a number of best Inverness B and Bs in the vicinity of the Ice Centre (and the adjacent Queens Park Athletic Stadium, Bught Park football, rugby, hockey and shinty fields, the Sports Centre and the Aquadome. For a wide selection of the best accommodation in Inverness click on our Accommodation page.
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Sunday, February 14th, 2010
If you’re planning on spending Easter in Inverness, the Inverness Guest House Association can help you to find first class Inverness accommodation. Easter is traditionally a very busy period in Inverness and 2010 is no exception, with bed and breakfast vacancies for early April filling up fast.
Our bed and breakfast association offers some of the best accommodation in Inverness. It is the largest organisation of quality Inverness B&Bs, and the only one in which all members have been granted a grading classification by either the Automobile Association or VisitScotland (the Scottish Tourist Board). Membership is only extended to bed and breakfasts and guest houses which are within the city itself, so you can be assured of staying in a high quality Inverness B and B with easy proximity to the city centre.
Check out The Inverness Guest House Association‘s bed and breakfasts and guest houses, which feature a variety of ambiences for a range of budgets, but all offering best Inverness accommodation.
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Thursday, February 11th, 2010
If you are looking for a fun way to see Inverness try a riverside rickshaw tour!
Operated by “the man in the kilt” from outside the Tourist Information Office on Bridge Street, the tours run every 30 minutes from 9 am and cost £30.
Also available are Historical Walking Tours, Crime and Punishment Tours, Car Tours, Distillery & Brewery Tours, bike hire, and general help and advice. Highly recommended for an enjoyable and informative way to discover Inverness.
For more information visit Happy Tours, or your Inverness accommodation provider will be happy to help. For a full list of the best B&B accommodation in Inverness, visit our Inverness bed and breakfast association website.
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Friday, January 8th, 2010
River Ness
is still experiencing cold and sunny weather, and is looking very beautiful draped in snow. The continuing poor weather in the south of the UK is disrupting visitors’ plans, but for those lucky enough to be here at the moment they are seeing the city centre and the surrounding landscape are a real winter wonderland.
Inverness Guest House Association members are reporting a quiet time just now, following the very busy period between Christmas and the New Year. If you’re considering a visit to Inverness to enjoy the wintry beauty, check out our Inverness bed and breakfast association website to see a selection of the best places to stay in Inverness. IGHA is the leading organisation for quality accommodation in Inverness, and all members are located within the city and all have been quality assessed by the AA or VisitScotland.
Inverness Castle
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Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Status Quo will be appearing at the Rock 4 Life Festival at Bogbain Farm near Inverness. The Rock 4 Life Festival will be taking place on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd May 2010 and Status Quo will be performing on the Saturday after Steve Harley and the Cockney Rebel. Another surprise act will be performing on the Sunday but has not yet been announced.
The Rock 4 Life Festival is expected to attract around 30,000 people over the two days and the aim is to raise £200,000 for the Highland Hospice in Inverness.
Tickets cost £45 for the Saturday and £55 for the Sunday or a Two Day Ticket can be purchased for £90. Tickets are available by calling 01463-772800 or click here for online booking.
Inverness Accommodation can be booked with the Inverness Guest House Association who have more than 20 of the best guest houses and B&Bs in Inverness, Scotland.
Tags: 2010, bogbain, bogbain farm, cockney rebel, donnie munro, festival, inverness, rock for life, status quo, steve harley, vatersay boys
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Wednesday, January 6th, 2010
The annual Inverness Half Marathon (and Fun Run) takes place on 14 March, taking in one of the most scenic routes of any half marathon, along the banks of the River Ness and along Loch Ness itself.
Entries can be submitted until 28 February, or until the 1750 competitor limit is reached (whichever is first); entry forms can be completed online.
For competitors coming to Inverness for the weekend, the Inverness Guest House Association offers an excellent selection of high quality Inverness B & Bs. Click on our Inverness bed and breakfast association website to find a choice of Inverness city centre guest houses. IGHA members have all been quality assessed by the AA or by VisitScotland and all offer a high standard of Inverness accommodation.
Tags: City Centre guest houses, IGHA, inverness accommodation, Inverness B & Bs, Inverness bed and breakfast association, Inverness fun run, Inverness Guest House Association, Inverness Half Marathon, loch ness, quality assessed accommodation, river ness
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Friday, January 1st, 2010
Happy New Year to everyone!
Inverness is bathed in sunlight today and the snow has finally started to thaw – too late, unfortunately, to save the Hogmanay Party planned for last night but cancelled due to severe weather conditions. But a good time was had by all thanks to all the great music venues and restaurants in Inverness, and the coming weekend also promises to be busy.
Moyness House has had a cancellation for the next few days, so if you’re planning to spend the first weekend of 2010 in Inverness, give us a call on 01463 233836, or visit our website.
Moyness House - New Year's Day 2010
There will be plenty happening in
Inverness this weekend, with great music and good company every night at
Hootananny, the
Castle Tavern and
Blackfriars Tavern. If you want to sample some of the great
restaurants in Inverness we can arrange that for you too.
We wish everyone a happy and prosperous 2010
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