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Business Star Awards 2011

Published November 28, 2011 Crieff events , Crieff Hydro Hotel Leave a Comment
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This year’s Business Star Awards event was held at the Crieff Hydro Hotel. The event was hosted by journalist/broadcaster Maureen Young and Tay FM’s Gary Robinson.

The prestigious event attracted entries from a diverse range of business sectors. In addition to the awards that were presented to the successful businesses, Stephen Leckie, the Chief Executive of Crieff Hydro, also presented an ‘Outstanding Achievement’ Award to Stagecoach’s Sir Brian Souter – One of Scotlands most notable entrepreneurs.

Sir Brian and his sister Ann founded the Stagecoach group in 1980 and has now grown into one of the world’s largest transport companies. A significant supporter of charitable causes he also set up the Souter Charitable Trust in 1992 with his wife.

The 11 Business Star Awards winners  and Sir Brian were presented with a  bespoke piece of Sarah Peterson glassware which reflected the black and white theme of the evening and the Chamber’s recognisable Star Award profile.

Sponsorship for the event came from Perth and Kinross Council, Tay FM and the Famous Grouse Experience.

Full list of awards

Tay FM Young Business Person of the Year – Michael Boyle Jnr – Boyles Stonemasons

Perth & Kinross Council Apprentice Employee of the Year – Victoria Beattie, Auchterarder Gymnastics Trust

Bank of Scotland Most Promising New Business Award – Hetties Catering & Tearooms

Royal Bank of Scotland Customer Service Award – Rapid Tyre Services

Stagecoach Group Sustainability Award – Horsecross Arts

InCommerce Marketing Campaign of the Year – The Bathroom Company (Perth)

The Famouse Grouse Experience Event of the Year – The Enchanted Forest
Highly Commended – Newbiz – Perth College UHI

Black & Lizars Hine Opticians Business Innovation Award – Douglas Baillie
Highly Commended – Aviva Insurance

Squirrel Self Store Training & Development Award – The Famous Grouse Experience

Highland Spring Charity of the Year – PKAVS

Binn Skips Business in the Community Award – Horsecross Arts
Highly Commended – Heartland FM

PERTHSHIRE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR – The Bathroom Company (Perth)

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Planning the perfect party night

Published November 21, 2011 Crieff Hydro Hotel Leave a Comment
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Whether you’re planning a party for a birthday, engagement, anniversary or reunion, we love any excuse for a good time. And we have the best time planning the perfect party for your unique needs and tastes.
Fortunately, we have over 60 activities, a huge 900 acre estate and gorgeous hotel facilities at our disposal – unbeatable ingredients for an unforgettable party. So for parties and special breaks in the highlands of Scotland, there is no better hotel than Crieff Hydro.

If you have the fortune of partying with a big group, we will even go the extra mile to include everyone in the most sociable and luxurious overnight accommodation. Our self-catering chalets and cabins offer you all the elegance of a hotel room with more space for your private party.

But don’t fret about cooking. No party should require hours in the kitchen, so we do the work for you with talented staff serving award winning Scottish cuisine in five different restaurants. Livelier parties will be welcomed at the Brasserie, and for an extra classy touch we recommend dining in the beautiful Meikle Restaurant and Piano Bar.

If you want to push the boat out, you can even book a private dining room for the evening (surprisingly, it’s not much more expensive than regular restaurant prices).

With all these great dining options, we know you’ll love our selection of unique activities to get the party started and work up everyone’s appetite, like Laser Quest, 4x4ing and even Japanese Sumo Wrestling. Find out more about the incredible all-day and all-weekend party possibilities at Crieff Hydro. Call us now to discuss your needs.

Crieff Hydro has plenty for YEW to do!

Published November 8, 2011 Visitor attractions Leave a Comment
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Crieff Hydro is located near one of the most fascinating sites in all of Europe: the famous Fortingall Yew Tree!  The oldest tree on the continent, it is estimated to have existed for up to 5,000 years.

Fortingall is a quaint village just 45 minutes from us, and The Fortingall Yew sits 16 meters wide in the churchyard.

This special tree, which has historically been the centre of sacred sites and used for practical purposes to fashion drinking cups and other goods, is not just unique for being the oldest yew tree.

Around the world, few have the opportunity to see this exciting species. Threatened by felling and disease, yew trees are quickly being erased from history. So Crieff Hydro supports the great initiatives in action to save Perthshire’s favourite flora.

Like the Yew Conservation Hedge Project, which collects clippings from the yew tree to help create a mile long hedge in Edinburgh’s Royal Botanic Gardens. The project will help preserve the DNA of this ancient specimen, the Yew taccus baccata.

One of the many pathing stones leading up to the tree

And alongside all its history and conservational significance, The Fortingall Yew looks pretty remarkable too. Its trunk has split into multiple arms over the years and, like something out of a magical fairy tale, its limbs look like they’re about to come alive.

So with the perfect day trip in order, all you need is a great leisure resort to stay at with plenty of other activities on offer. That’s where we come in! Crieff Hydro is always running spectacular deals; and our flexible accommodation options, award winning Scottish cuisine and 60+ on site activities make us the favourite for holidays and weekend breaks in Scotland!

Click here to find out more. We look forward to seeing yew soon!

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