Filming on Loch Ness

The following information and photo was posted to us by the Loch Ness RNLI.

"Timothy and Shane Spall filming with Loch Ness RNLI today.

Timothy Spall (Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland, Auf Wiedersehen Pet) and his wife, Shane, will be filming on Loch Ness today as part of their adventures for Spalls At Sea, a documentary about life aboard their 50 foot Barge as they travel around the coast of Britain.
They have a film maker embarking during the day today and Loch Ness RNLI Lifeboat will be on the water during this event.
Tim and Shane are great supporters of the RNLI and have been calling in at RNLI stations and meeting the volunteers as they travel.
Loch Ness has been a very much anticipated highlight for the duo and they plan to be in the area for the Glen Urquhart Games and Gathering on Saturday.
Last night they met the crew of the lifeboat and witnessed a training exercise.

    Pictures are Timothy Spall, Loch Ness RNLI member Gordon Menzies and Shane Spall."

The 'Ness Express'

The 'NESS EXPRESS' RIB [Rigid Inflatable Boat] is operating in its second year and is again proving to be very popular for those who enjoy a thrill on the water of Loch Ness. The 'Ness Express' One and Two both seat 12 people and are safe,comfortable, very fast and operate from April through to November.
They now do various trips, the most popular for our holiday guests has been the hour and a half trip from Fort Augustus up to Urquhart Castle and back.

Environment We Green The Great Glen with Sustainable Tourism

Environment We Green The Great Glen with Sustainable Tourism

Business booms at Waterfall Cafe

Passing the newly refurbished Waterfall Cafe in Foyers this lunchtime we saw cars parked along the side of the road and the car park was crammed full. The Cafe was buzzing with no empty tables left inside and groups of tourists were sitting outside with food and drinks. This is really good to see and we are pleased for the new owners - Jan and Simon - who have put alot of time,effort and money into this new project.

New owners open Waterfall Cafe in Foyers.

The new  Waterfall Cafe  opposite the Falls of Foyers in the village of Foyers [formally known as The Red Squirrel Cafe] opened again for business on Monday 2nd August. Several famous Foyers residents cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony. The new owners - Jan and Simon Hargreaves - live in the apartment above the cafe and adjoining stores and hope the cafe venue will once again be used as a community centre for the village. The large outside decking area allows diners to eat and enjoy the views and the inside of the cafe has been completely renovated during the past six months. Locally produced food including soup, cakes and fish will be sold on the premises which has housed a cafe for more than 100 years. The local squirrels have not been overlooked and feeding boxes for the red squirrels, commonly seen in the area, have been placed outside and will be regularly topped up with peanuts so everyone will remain happy now.