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The Millhouse B&B, in Monzie, Crieff has been named Scotland’s best B&B at the Scottish Outdoor and Leisure Award (SOLA) 2019.
The awards were made on during a gala dinner in Glasgow on November 2.
David and Alexandra Crichton, who manage Monzie Estate, opened The Millhouse B&B in June this year.
The B&B accommodation in Monzie was recognised by SOLA for its emphasis on sustainability and supporting local economies.
One of the key focuses that David and Alexandra are very proud of is sustainability, with clean energy for the business from the hydro electric station next door. They have tried to support local food producers and “One introduces a new polling station to chose traditional craftsmanship and reflect population growth, one affects nine upcycling in their interior design. people and another involves a change of The remodelled building was station from one venue to another a couple originally a sawmill and many of the of hundred yards away. interior fittings and the kitchen were
“But the one affecting Ruthvenfield is of a bespoke manufactured by Monzie completely different nature indeed. Joinery, which also made integrated
“This would mean almost 500 voters facing desks and wardrobes, and bedside a six-mile round trip to the polling station, cabinets. many driving past their current polling Alexandra designed the station in Ruthvenfield Primary School while headboards, light shades and cushion people from outside Ruthvenfield wi2ll2b5e87792c2o-v0e1rs. coming to the village to vote.” “Thanks to British-made wool
Cllr Laing added: “Representations should duvets and lovely beds constructed in be made in writing to the election team at Glasgow, guests often comment they Perth and Kinross Council, 2 High Street, have had the best night’s sleep in Perth, PH1 5PH or by email to elections@ years,”she told the PA. pkc.gov.uk before Friday, November 22, This summer the B&B housed a pop 2019. up cafe where home made cakes and
“I have already lodged my objections with jams proved particularly popular. the council and I urge others to do the same.” David and Alexandra note that
A spokesperson for Perth and Kinross their success is only possible with the Council said none of the proposed changes continued support of a wonderful will be in place in time for the upcoming team who help to run the four self general election on Thursday, December 12. catering cottages as well.
They said: “Perth and Kinross Council is To celebrate their win, they are required by law to review polling districts and polling places at least once every four years.
“The aim of the review is to ensure that every elector in Perth and Kinross had such reasonable facilities for voting as are practicable, and to ensure that so far as possible, the accessibility needs of persons with a disability have been considered when designating polling places, taking account of the most up to date information.
“No decisions have been taken to change any polling districts or polling places.
“Any comments or suggestions on the current review (which closes on Friday, November 22, 2019) will be considered by elected members at the council meeting on December 18, 2019. There are no changes to polling places or polling districts for the UK parliamentary election that will take place on Thursday, December 12, 2019.” offering a 25 per cent discount on two-night stays, between now and the end of January, subject to availability.
Perthshire had some other worthy winners at the Scottish and Outdoor Leisure Awards gala final night.
Best campsite was won by Pitlochry’s Milton of Fonab Caravan Park.