We are now in September here at Loch Ness and although historically this is one of the nicest months of the year it certainly has come in like a lion with really wild wet weather and blustery gales, however this week has started off very well.

Although the weather is unpredictable it is still a good time to come touring the Highlands - less visitors, quieter roads and staff have more time to speak with guests.

Another successful relay swim on the loch took place last Friday when a team of 5 London fire brigade operatives completing the 24 miles from Ft Augustus to Lochend in 11hours 5 minutes. Supported in his RIB boat and a good friend of the Loch Ness Clansman Hotel is local businessman Mr John Robins - an excellent guy to have on board if you are at attemping any water based venture in the Highlands www.highlandrib.co.uk

Here at the Clansman we are lucky to have a vast array of facilitators we can call upon to assist with any project you have in mind here at Loch Ness or further afield. All you have to do is send us your shopping list and we will oblige.

We have been involved in lots of projects from swims, rallies, walking events, film projects and many other events.
This, as I always say is an ideal base for your venture.

Again this last week Loch Ness has been in the headlines. From Nessie getting knocked off the No. 1 spot of the 'UK Mysteries' being replaced by 'Who is the Stig' www.highland-news.co.uk - to the world famous film director Ken Russell playing the 'Loch Ness Master' in a new spoof film about Scottish Myths.
A travel feature in the Sunday Mail on the 6th September to the Press & Journal covering the fireman's swim. As I've said before, Loch Ness is always an 'in story'!

If you have never been here, now is the time to come and try it out. You don't need to have a project in mind but if you have... give us a call.

P.S. This is the last few weeks of the salmon fishing season - so give Rory a call for that small corporate day outing - a days fishing on 'The Time Bandit'.
Also if you have not booked accommodation for the LOCH NESS MARATHON or FIRST MONSTER CHALLENGE - don't forget about us - give us a call or go online to www.lochnessview.com

Whilst you're reading - why not make a date for our big 'Casino Night' in October in aid of the Highland Hospice. A great night for an extremely worthy cause - details, again on our website.

Just before going to print - our Home Baking company - COBBS has just been shortlisted in the Highlands Food & Drink Awards. Congratulations to Sheena and her dedicated team and all the other nominations!