Mmmmm Marmalade!

Business profile of Caroline Gregory as the Environmental Business Driver for the North of Scotland in her Loch Ness hotel. The Press & Journal completed a great article on the Lovat, followed by an insightful Q & A session!

Marmalade I hear you say?

Well - Paddington Bear loved his marmalade sandwiches!

What a load of rubbish...

...scary thought.

Why reduce waste?

It is increasingly difficult and expensive to dispose of waste

A hotel guest generates about 1kg (2lb) of waste per night, more than half of it in paper, plastic and cardboard. In addition to negative environmental impact, as landfill capacity diminishes, so the cost of waste disposal becomes more expensive. In the UK, for example, landfilling costs are now £48 per tonne (1.1 tons) compared to £18 a tonne in 2005.

It creates huge environmental problems

Landfilling not only takes up valuable land space but causes air, water and soil pollution, discharging carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane into the atmosphere and chemicals and pesticides into the earth and groundwater. In addition, waste often has to travel long distances to the landfill site, consuming fuel and contributing to greenhouse gas emissions.


To meet tougher government legislation

National and local governments are introducing more stringent requirements with regards to waste disposal to landfill and recycling, and the hotel industry must respond to these high green standards.

It is an inefficient resource use

Often it is more resource-efficient to make new products by recycling rather than starting from scratch. For example, recycling used aluminium tins into new tins requires 95% less energy than processing bauxite ore into aluminium. Many discarded materials, such as furniture and food, also have value.

It makes good business sense

* When supplies are used more efficiently, it saves money on raw materials.
* Income can be generated by selling old equipment and reusing or recycling valuable waste materials.
* Waste disposal costs fall as the amount of waste you produce decreases.

Pat Maher, a former hotel executive now serving as an environmental consultant to the American Hotel and Lodging Association, says that good waste management and recycling is an effective public relations tool, because it shows a dedication to corporate responsibility with environmental policy. “Doing in-room recycling is important because the guest sees that,” he says. Also, by removing paper, plastic and other recyclables from their waste, hotels can trim their disposal bill by as much as 50% — a significant savings in cities where waste removal is expensive. “In New York City, it’s not unusual to have a $100,000-a-year waste bill,” says Maher, “and if you can cut that by $50,000, that’s a big deal to the operator of a hotel.”

Green hotelier - Issue 51, Waste Management

Jolly June!

As the snow melts...as the warm weather approaches & as the blue sky beckons - grab the Lovat's Jolly June so you can look forward to some outdoor invigoration balanced with some hotel cosy comfort.

Stay for 1 night Dinner Bed & Breakfast & get dinner on 2nd night, complimentary. Prices start from £56.25 per person, per night.

Book your Loch Ness accommodation for your holiday in Scotland

May Day - May Day!

Whisk yourself away in May & take advantage of our 3 night Loch Ness special accommodation deal.

Stay for 2 nights & get 50% off 3rd night, Dinner Bed & Breakfast

Offer available Sunday - Thursday inclusive, with rates starting from £55.80 per person, per night, DBB.

Book online or visit the Lovat website for more information.

Wet & Wild!

Thursday, 22nd April 2010

After getting the bedrooms ready & clearing up after breakfast, the Lovat team headed out for a day on the water. Caroline stayed behind to hold the fort out front whilst James held the kitchen.

The team spent the day on the River Garry, with instruction from Highland Activties. Despite it being rather cold, everyone had loads of fun.

The day ended with a buffet, some drinks, some truth or dare antics & also good old Karaoke! We had a dance off between Salsa & Ballet as well as some 'X' Factor singing style displays! We said our 'final' Goodbye to Ailsa who after 3 years of Lovat Life, has headed to another job role in the area - we wish her well.

Thanks to all those who participated & made it such a great day.

Easter Lunch 2010

12noon - 2:30pm
Friday - Monday


Sandwiches

A choice of Pannini, Traditional White or Multi Grain Bread
All served with Mixed Leaves & Cajun Scented Potato Wedges

Brie & Provençale Vegetables
(Panini only) 6.45
(V)

Honey Roast Ham,
Whole Grain Mustard 6.45

Isle of Mull Cheddar,
Chives 6.25
(V)

Tuna Spring Onion,
Black Olives 6.20

Pesto Chicken,
Pine Nut 6.75

Oak Smoked Salmon,
Mini Capers, Cream Cheese 7.25

Salads

Salad of Seasonal Melon Small 5.50
Prawn Marie Rose Large 9.95 (GF)

Chicken Caesar Salad Small 6.95
Baby Gem Lettuce, Parmesan, Large 10.95
Croutons, Anchovies

Soup of The Day 4.50
(GF)

Classic Thai Spiced Mussels Small 6.50
Large 12.00
(GF)

The Lovat Fish & Chips 11.95
Battered Mallaig Haddock
Crushed Peas, Tartare Sauce, Hand Cut Chips

Crispy Breaded Scampi 10.95
Crushed Peas, Tartare Sauce, Hand Cut Chips

Chargrilled Venison Sausages 11.25
Creamed Potatoes, Onion Sauce,
Root Vegetable Crisps

Desserts

Buttermilk Pie 5.95
Fresh Strawberry Sauce, Chantilly Cream

Chocolate Soufflé Cake 5.95
Grand Marnier Butter Cream, (GF)
Dark Chocolate Glaze

Walnut & Plum Linzer Tart 5.95
Lemon Crème Fraîche Ice Cream, Fresh Berries

Jog Jog Jog!

Fancy sponsoring me?...even £2.00 - my target is £300!

Shortlisted...

...by the IoD.

David, Geraldine & Caroline attended the Institute of Directors award ceremony on Thursday, 18th March 2010 to see if Caroline was crowned Female Director of the Year. Caroline didn't get the award but is pleased to say that it went to a fellow Highland business lady. There is always 2011!

Got the Looks...?

...well Book!

Are you free in April 2010?
Are you edgy, classy & quirky?

Register your interest to be a Lovat model (male & female required) for our new website photos.

Be pampered after the photo shoot with a Swedish massage, bottle of champagne & dinner for 2, followed by relaxing accommodation & a Scottish Breakfast before departure, in exchange for...you looking good!

Contact me on caroline@thelovat.com

Mother's Day 2010

Show the Love!

14th March 2010

1:00pm – 3:00pm

Sweet Potato Soup
Coconut

Chicken Liver Parfait
Apple Chutney, Toasted Brioche

Lochaber Smoked Salmon Blinis
Highland Crowdie, Dill

Watercress, Orange & Walnut Salad
Balsamic Vinaigrette


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Roast Rib of Scotch Beef
Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding, Pan Gravy

Fresh Tagliatelle Pasta
Lemon, Rocket, Basil, Parmesan

Baked Loin of Cod
Herb Crust, Crushed Potatoes, Smoked Pepper Essence

Roast Corn Fed Guinea Fowl
Herb Mash, Wild Mushrooms, Tarragon Jus


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Warm Bourbon Pecan Pie
Vanilla Ice Cream

Dark Chocolate Truffle Cake
Grand Marnier Butter Cream, Raspberry Compote

Caramelised Apple Tarte Tatin
Croissant Ice Cream, Caramel Sauce

Selection of Cheese
Grapes, Chutney, Celery, Oatcakes


2 courses
£15.50

3 courses
£20.00


3 courses includes a lovely gift for the lovely Lady
Bookings required