Mystery Resolved

Murder at the Lovat, Loch Ness - 31st October 2009.

Lady Lovat is poisoned...the dinner party try to unveil the murderer after much deliberation.

Who done it...?

Great photo on the stairs - but who is the character at the back?

Double Dose of Delight

Judges' Recognition Award, sponsored by Williamson Foodservice

This special award is reserved by the judging panel to recognise & reward excellence in any category or for one particular entry. It is not open for general entry: candidates will be selected by the judging panel from entries received across all categories.

The Lovat

The judges were very impressed by the Lovat’s entry in the Environment Award & their tremendous & genuine effort across many areas of the business to promote good environmental practice. The business has successfully developed & implemented a fully comprehensive environmental strategy that has the additional bonus of generating real efficiency savings. Well done to The Lovat for this special award.

The Lovat, Loch Ness


Young Ambassador of the Year Award, sponsored by Polaris Learning Ltd

New for 2009, this award recognises a young person’s outstanding contribution and achievement in the Highlands and Islands food and drink sector. The award will recognise and celebrate an individual’s work to develop the industry in the Highlands and Islands.

Caroline Gregory

The judging panel were very impressed by Caroline’s remarkable commitment to business, social responsibility, the environment and the local community. Her impact upon the business is extremely impressive and overall, she is a very inspirational and an outstanding role model for others.

Gary Williamson, managing director of Williamson Foodservice and title sponsor of the event, said: “Recognising excellence in the food and drink sector of the Highlands and Islands is the aim of the Awards and, as chair of this year’s judging panel, I know that this has been achieved tonight. I’d like to congratulate all Award winners tonight and, in particular, Caroline Gregory who received the inaugural Young Ambassador of the Year Award, as well as the Judges’ Recognition Award for her business, the Lovat in Fort Augustus. (Inverness-shire)

Ray of Light

Gloomy day that turned into a stunning evening -

Loving it at the Lovat!

The Lovat Discovered!

The Lovat, Loch Ness is part of the Best of British, as stated by the Observer

Visitors' Book Tribute

Look well at Telford's chain of locks; above it
Observe the place where, from a royal fort,
Vengeful invaders cowed a people, drove it
Away to westward, never to be caught.
Today, thanks to the inn which David bought
And fitted to our needs, like hand to glove, it
Renders the weary traveller sweet support,
Mends loveless lives & bids dull care to 'shove it';
Staffed by a team competitors must covet,
Haven of helpful service, rain or shine;
One sees them daily striving to improve it,
Taking their cue from mistress Caroline.
Eros has built a cot to lodge a dove at,
Let love's bright arrows link you to the Lovat.


September 2009

"How special to have a poem spontaneously written in the guest book. This means a great deal to us - that someone has taken the time to put their thoughts together with such fine eloquence. Thank you."

Hallowe'n Haunted Hotel

...welcome to The Lovat, home of the Lovat Family since 1839 & also the home of many a secret. Every year we celebrate Hallowe'n carrying on the tradition from the days when Lord & Lady Lovat ruled the manor, & this year is no different (of is it?)...

...of course no-one has ever known for sure what really occurred on that night but it’s been said that on Hallowe'n someone can be seen from the bedroom where Lady Lovat was murdered..."

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