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| News from Alladale April 2007 |
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Dear Friends,
Welcome to Alladale’s April newsletter, the purpose of which is to bring you up to date with some of the interesting developments that are happening on the Reserve and in the Lodge.
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Big Al at large |
“Big Al”
Back in February we introduced to our female herd of boar a fine male specimen that we named Big Al. Early this summer after a three month, three week and three day gestation period we expect to have many young boars within our 500 acre enclosure. These animals are part of a scientific study that Oxford University are operating over the next three years.
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The film crew on location at Alladale |
Golden Eagle Chicks
Early in April our rangers and BBC film crew were joined on the reserve by Roy Dennis, one of the UK’s most renowned ornithologists. After several hours of carefully scanning Alladale’s remote rock walls, Roy with great excitement spotted a female eagle sitting on eggs. So we can continue to learn more about the ecology of these amazing birds of prey we are going to satellite radio tag one of the young chicks so its movements can be traced via our website over the months and years to come.
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Innes & David observing the Spanish wildlife |
BBC filming in Spain
Towards the end of March Alladale’s rangers Innes and David visited one of the most rural and remote parts of Northern Spain to see European grey wolves, deer, wild boar and many other animals including a huge variety of birdlife. The trip will feature as part of the documentary on Alladale which will be aired later this year or early next. Did you know Spain is home to over 2000 wolves?
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The newly opened Alladale Country Store & Café |
Alladale Country Store & Café
On the 26th March after six weeks of extensive refurbishments we opened the “Alladale Country Store & Café” in our local village of Ardgay. The leading brands on offer are Orvis fishing tackle & clothing, Barbour country wear, Hunter boots and the well known Australian label Driza-Bone; in addition we are working with several local suppliers for tweed garments and giftware. We also sell fishing permits, newspapers, magazines and ice cream! Don’t miss the opportunity to stop by on your way up to the lodge to take advantage of the Italian Segafredo coffee, cakes, pastries, Paninis and pies. For all enquiries please call 01863-766323.
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Alladale often enjoys a surprisingly warm & sunny micro-climate |
Small Group Offer
We are pleased to announce that the lodge is now available on an exclusive use basis to small groups of between 4 and 6 guests. These minimum two night stays are discounted from our normal full occupancy rates. Guests can enjoy our all inclusive offer for as little as £170 a night! This amazing low daily rate includes: all meals, afternoon tea, pony trek, 4x4 safaris, guided wilderness walks, fly-fishing, clay pigeon lesson, mountain biking, use of the gym, sauna, boardroom and Wi-Fi. What more can you ask for?
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Yoga retreat
Yogoloji will be returning for it's much awaited yoga retreat date at Alladale from 14th - 19th May as featured in Condenast Traveller, The Times and The Sunday Times. With twice daily group yoga practice and therapies with emphasis on one to one sessions including pilates and meditation and therapeutic massage treatments. It is the perfect way for couples to enjoy all the activiites this wonderful conservation project has to offer, from clay pigeon shooting, hiking, mountain biking, jeep safaris to sinking into the sauna back at the lodge! Prices start at £1400 for five night break with all transfers and activities included. 10 percent discount is offered to Alladale newsletter readers, please contact Francesca on 0207 730 7473 to book or email
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www.yogoloji.co.uk
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Hugh on his trusty Eco-Rider
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Sponsors
I would like to thank our most recent sponsors Barbour clothing and Hunter boots who have most generously outfitted all Alladale staff with smart clothing and footwear. Orvis have equipped us with the latest ‘state of the art’ fly fishing tackle for our guests to use on our two rivers and 10 hill lochs. We have also been loaned an amazing diesel powered all terrain ‘ Eco-Rider’ which has come in real handy for our GM Hugh Fullerton-Smith! We are equally appreciative of the continued support from Landrover for the 5 vehicles used daily on the reserve.
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Finally, for all your tailor made enquiries please contact Isla Fullerton-Smith on +44 (0)1863 755338 or
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Have a wonderful spring wherever you are!
Best regards,
Paul Lister
PS: We have great opportunities available for culinary and artistic holidays, this year our art retreats are lead by celebrated artist BAS, and our culinary experiences by top chef Harold Bresselschmidt.
Click here to find out more about our culinary experience holidays
Click here for more details on our artistic breaks
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