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6 August 2008Earlier this year, Rickwood was fortunate enough to win an award at the 2008 "Scottish Hotel Oscars" organised by HotelReview Scotland. The ceremony was held in Prestonfield House in Edinburgh and was hosted by Sally Magnusson. Dumfries & Galloway fared particularly well at the event as five other business in the region also won awards or commendations. What`s more, two accommodation providers in Portpatrick were award winners. Our award was for the category- Scottish Guest House: Warm Scottish Welcome and we were also finalists for the Scottish Guest House of the Year! A big thank you from Maggie & Fred to all our guests who voted for us. |
27 July 2008Lifeboat Week in Portpatrick got off to a fantastic start on Sunday when, once again, the weather was just perfect. The village was very busy and all the guest houses, hotels and B&Bs were fully booked. The day kicked off with a short open-air service followed by music from the local pipe band. After that there was live entertainment outside the Crown. There were pony and cart rides for the young at heart and it was warm enough for some local lads to cool off by jumping off the harbour-side. Our picture shows a busy Portpatrick Harbour with some of the RIBs (Rigid Inflatable Boats) which were taking part in the annual race from Northern Ireland to Portpatrick. |
24 July 2008We had a visit from our daughter, Alyson today. It was her 30th birthday - where did all the years go? It was great to see her so we made the most of the wonderful weather and took a bottle of very special wine (brought all the way from New Zealand) along the cliff path to Sandeel Bay where we toasted a wonderful daughter. After that, we walked back to Portpatrick and had a meal outside the Waterfront Hotel. |
12 July 2008
The next major event in the village is Lifeboat Week which kicks off on Sunday 27 July with the spectacular RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) race from Ireland to Portpatrick Harbour. This is followed by live music outside the Crown Hotel. Main events during the week include:- Monday - Race night in the village hall and beat the goalie competition All in all it promises to be a fun packed week! We still have a double room available for part of Lifeboat Week following a cancellation. Free dates are from Wednesday 30 July to Saturday 2 August - please contact us on 01776 810270 for details. |
Portpatrick RNLI Lifeboat Week
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26 May 2008Another busy Bank Holiday and another fantastic day in Portpatrick! Long may this wonderful weather continue. Our daughter Alyson came to visit us this weekend and our picture shows her relaxing in Dunskey Castle, a spectacular ruined castle dating back to the 16th century. Dunskey Castle is a short walk along the cliffs - only 10-15 minutes from Portpatrick harbour and is well worth the climb up those steps! |
Portpatrick Folk Festival 2008We have been asked by a few guests for the dates of the Portpatrick Folk Festival. It seems to be a closely guarded secret but we can reveal that is is from Friday 5th September to Sunday 7th September! There will be a concert in the village hall on the Friday and Saturday evenings and, as usual, informal sessions in the local bars and outside if weather permits. We are filling up fast for that weekend. |
6 May 2008It was a busy weekend at your favourite guest house in Portpatrick. 97 Left Handed golfers were in Portpatrick for a tournament and every B&B, Guest House and accommodation provider was full. The weather was splendid, especially on Monday and our photo shows holiday makers sitting outside the hotels on Portpatrick harbour enjoying the sunshine and looking quite continental! |
April 2008We are now able to offer guests wi-fi internet access. As far as we know, we are the first hotel, guest house or B&B in Portpatrick to offer this service! |
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29 March 2008Saturday was a big day for the Findlays from Portpatrick as Fred was climbing his last Munro (284 Mountains in Scotland over 3000 feet high). Fred and Maggie and 9 family members and friends made it to the top (only just) in what turned out to be blizzard conditions. |