Tuesday, 09 March 2021

2021 sees a new team in charge at the Craigdarroch Inn.  Richard Brook and Nigel Hall look forward to bringing their plans to life, revitalising the pub and hotel. Speaking to the NEWS, Rich said 'The latest period of lockdown has given us the opportunity to get to know the business and the area as well as listen to valuable feedback from local residents. We are grateful for the advice, support and good wishes that we've received. It’s clear the Craigdarroch is a focal point for the community and everyone is keen for it (and us) to be successful. Through our current takeaway coffee and cake service, we have started to champion local produce and local suppliers. Sustainability and limiting the impact we have on our surroundings is very important to us, as is playing an active role in the community we are now part of. We will continue this as restrictions are lifted and we start to re-open more fully. We have been warned just how busy the summers get and so are taking this time to plan and prepare as much as possible. We are about to start work on the top floor of the building, bringing a few of the rooms back online to accommodate hotel guests, in anticipation of the hopeful increase in demand for the ‘staycation’ this season. A kitchen garden is also in the offing (if the static caravan has departed by the time you're reading this). Originally hailing from Yorkshire and Wales, we've spent the last 15 years in the Middle East. This is our first adventure working together so we'll see how we get on! Our previous experience, Nigel's as executive director, developing and running hospitality and facility management businesses in both the UK and the Gulf and mine as chief marketing officer for Informa plc, the world’s largest events company, will hopefully come together well for the journey ahead. Horlicks, our four-legged member of the team, also brings excellent customer service to the table (but not to pheasants).  We are keen to work with other local businesses and organisations to help promote this stunning place we now call home as a key destination for sustainable tourism; helping to achieve the benefits this delivers to the next generation, the local economy and the fabric of society. We are both excited about the possibilities ahead as we bring fresh passion and ideas to the business and hope very much that the community walks the path with us (after we've had a haircut).'
Richard Brook and Nigel Hall

2026

February (2 stories)

3 February 📚 Mobile Library Visiting Tomorrow! 🚐✨

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3 February RSABI Fundraising Event

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January (12 stories)

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26 January 📚 Mobile Library Visiting Tomorrow! 🚐✨

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22 January 🔥 Free Firewood Available – Whitebridge Area 🔥

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21 January Large grant application from BCC for Foyers Stores Acquisition - Update

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20 January Thank you!

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19 January Agenda for Public Meeting - Regarding the Foyers Stores Acquisition

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14 January Apply for our Project Coordinator role

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8 January Notice to the Community: Change of Date for Public Meeting on Foyers Stores

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7 January 🌟 New Year, New Opportunities! 🌟

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6 January 🎉 Calling all community organisers! 🎉

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