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suite accommodation Children welcome Disabled facilities. Between Nairn Forres Convenient for Inverness
Airport. Sightseeing Activities. Ideal for touring the Scottish Highlands Castles Distilleries
Golf, Fishing, Walking More. INSTANT AVAILABILITY CHECK ONLINE BOOKING. A very friendly family welcome awaits you at the historic Covenanters' Inn. Run by Louise and Douglas Harrison, the Inn is located in the small country village of Auldearn, just 2 miles from Nairn between Inverness (capital of the Highlands) and the historic town of Elgin in Moray. from which to explore the magnificent scenery of the North and West Highlands, Moray, Speyside, the Cairngorms and Aberdeenshire. Whether you are here for the history, the whisky or the outdoor life, there's something for everyone! We pride ourselves on being a family establishment and our daughters, Claire and Laura, are often on hand to greet guests and meet their children. As from 26th March 2006, smoking is not permitted inside The Covenanters Inn, but is permitted in the Beer
Garden. The Covenanters' Inn offers 14 comfortable
bedrooms (
double, twin, triple and family rooms) all with en-
suite facilities, colour
TV,
direct-dial telephone and
central heating.
One bedroom has been adapted for disabled guests. All
rooms are on the ground floor. We are members of The Highlands of Scotland Tourist Board and have been awarded the Welcome Host certificate. TARIFF AND BOOKING Bed
Breakfast from 27.50 per person per night (based on 2 people sharing). If you do not manage to find the
room you require on an instant availability check please as we shall do our best to accommodate you! Self Catering Chalet. At the Covenanters' Inn we offer a wide choice of good food. Click here for a taster of our
restaurant and
bar menus... Why not pop in for
lunch if you are touring the area? Children are well catered for with the indoor Kiddies Cove (Claire and Laura's favourite hide out!), outdoor play area and, of course, their own special menu. The 'big kids' also enjoy the
pool table and darts. for touring northern Scotland. In the reception area there is an abundance of information about local tourist attractions and events. For a few suggestions of all the many things to see and do locally, check out our. Sightseeing Activities Page. If you need any help in planning days out, Douglas will be only too pleased to assist. He keeps up-to-date on where the Moray dolphins and Nessie have been sighted most recently! If you are wondering about the name - it originates from the great Battle of Auldearn in 1645 between the Covenanters and the Marquis of Montrose. In these times, the original part of the Inn was the Mill and Brewhouse for the people of the area. Today, the Highlands are far more welcoming and we look forward to
meeting you! For further information please visit our other pages:
Restaurant Bar Meals. Louise Douglas Harrison Covenanters' Inn Auldearn Nairn IV12 5TG Scotland
Telephone: +44 (0)1667 452 456
Fax: +44 (0)1667 453 583 E-mail: Web site copyright © 2000 - 2008. The
Internet Guide to Scotland
www.covenanters-inn.co.uk Not to be reproduced without permission
Good food in a historic setting. Ensuite accommodation Children welcome Disabled facilities. The Covenanters' Inn is renowned for its variety of good food cooked using local produce. The Eren
Restaurant (pictured below) provides a more formal dining atmosphere, mainly used for special occasions and
parties.
Breakfast is also served here. The Kiln
Lounge Bar (recently refurbished) offers excellent food in historic surroundings (see sample menu below). It is situated in the 'mill' section of the building. During its refurbishment, the old beams were exposed and now the actual kiln and some of the original workings are open to view. After eating, why not enjoy a dram at the
bar or sit in the conservatory and watch the sunset. The conservatory (
non smoking) is the perfect
quiet setting for reading, writing your postcards or surfing the
Internet. Sample Kiln
Lounge Menu. Starters: Homemade Soup of the Day with Granary Roll Country Mushrooms sauted in Garlic Butter Eren Prawn
Cocktail Homemade Chicken Liver Pate with Scottish Oatcakes Smoked Lossie Salmon with Dill Mustard Fresh Roll Deep Fried Camembert with Wild Cherry Jelly Homemade Stilton Broccoli Soup with Granary Roll. Main Courses: Dish of the Day Mushroom Stroganoff with Rice Salad. From the Sea: Breaded Fillet o' Lossie Haddock with Lemon Covies Scampi Tartare Salmon Steak with Lemon Butter or Dill Sauce Fresh Sole with Seasoned Crumble Topping Breaded Haddock with Prawn Mushroom Sauce Moray Prawns Queenie Scallops sauted with Onion Bacon. Meat
Game: Roast Gammon with Honey Mustard Sauce or Pineapple Our own Oven Baked Lasagne Venison Steak with
Game Red Wine Sauce Covies Celebrated Steak Guinness Pie Easter Ross Lamb Cutlets with Mint Sauce Breast of Chicken in a White Wine, Mushroom Garlic Sauce Scotch Beef Steak. Lite Bites including Filled Baguettes, Baked Potatoes, Omelette. Selection of Desserts
Tea,
Coffee, Liqueur
Coffee, etc. A children's menu is also available. We look forward to
meeting you!
The Covenanters' Chalet Self Catering Accommodation near Nairn and Inverness. Situated in the grounds of. The Covenanters' Inn. The Chalet is a great option for those that want the flexibility of self catering but also the option of letting the hotel staff look after them once in a while. The chalet is located just behind the hotel but has the privacy of a large totally fenced in
garden. The chalet comprises the following: Conservatory (used as
dining room).
Living room with
TV (digital
channels), VCR, DVD player,
CD player and
radio. Fully equipped
kitchen including: double electric oven. 1 kingsize
double bedroom.
1 triple bedroom (1 cabin bed and 2 single beds). There is a
bathroom with both
bath and
shower and a small cloakroom with a further
toilet and basin. Louise Douglas Harrison. Auldearn Nairn IV12 5TG Scotland
Telephone: +44 (0)1667 452 456
Fax: +44 (0)1667 453 583 E-mail: Prices from 350 - 900 per week All electricity and gas costs are included in the rental costs. Bed linen and towels are also provided. 25% deposit required at the time of booking Credit cards accepted. Availability Calendar to check the dates you want. Click here for prices
Ideal base in the Scottish Highlands For touring Castles Distilleries
Golf, Fishing, Walking More. The Covenanters' Inn is an for a variety of days out to suit all ages and interests. Just ask Douglas when you get here and he'll be happy to point you in the right direction! Historic Places to Visit Nearby. Culloden Battlefield - site of Bonnie Prince Charlie's final defeat. Fort George - garrison for the army of George II, now containing a military museum. Bronze Age chambered cairns and standing stones. legendary connections with Shakepeare's Macbeth. Sueno's Stone in Forres - over 23 feet tall and 1000 years old. Elgin Cathedral - burned by the infamous Wolf of Badenoch in 1390. delightful grounds and sumptuous interior. For a more detailed list, visit the web sites by the. National Trust for Scotland. And if that is too dry for your taste then take the Malt Whisky Trail! In this area of Scotland there are over 50 distilleries, many with visitor
centres offering guided
tours and free drams! A new distillery being built at Roseisle, between Elgin and Kinloss. Kinloss is home to the. Urquhart Castle, Loch Ness. For the Children (and big kids!) You don't have to look far for ideas to keep the kids occupied: Landmark
Centre at Carrbridge, excellent for a day out. Along the coastline from Nairn there are long stretches of sandy beach. Lots of walks and cycle paths in the nearby Culbin Forest Nature Reserve. Boat
trips into the Moray Firth to see the famous dolphins.
Steam train rides between Boat of Garten and Aviemore. Cairngorm Reindeer Herd and Highland Wildlife Park near Aviemore. Nessie hunting on Loch Ness! Take a cruise from Inverness, Drumnadrochit or Fort Augustus, visit the Nessie
centres and explore. Check out the world famous producers of Baxters of Speyside, Walkers of Aberlour and Johnstones of Elgin. More clambering about on ruins - is just a short drive away. Lots of opportunities throughout the area including: 20
golf courses all within a short drive (
Golf Breaks available). Sailing and other watersports at Nairn and Findhorn. Shooting and fishing can be arranged, including expert help from. Nairn Angling Association. Guided walks with the rangers on the Cawdor Estate. Cycling and mountain biking. Birdwatching - see the ospreys at the RSPB Reserve at Loch Garten. Ardclach on the River Findhorn. Within a 2-3 hour drive you can see a whole range of different landscapes: Cairngorm Mountain Range with chairlift to the summit - spectacular views. Aberdeenshire - full of castles, distilleries and standing stones. Royal Deeside - Braemar and the Queen's summer residence Balmoral Castle. Eilean Donan Castle and the Isle of Skye. Ulla
pool on the west coast and Inverewe
Gardens. The Far North: Dunrobin Castle and John O'Groats. We could go on and on! There is so much to see and do in our area that we are sure you will want to return!
Located in Scotland Between Nairn Forres Convenient for Inverness
Airport. The Covenanters' Inn is very conveniently located and is an ideal base for throughout the Highlands, Moray, Speyside and Royal Deeside. We are just 25 minutes drive from Inverness and Elgin. Flights British Airways (Edinburgh, Glasgow and Scottish islands), Easyjet (London Gatwick, London Luton, Bristol and Belfast), Flybe (London Gatwick, Southhampton, Exeter, Birmingham), Ryanair (East Midlands) and Eastern Airways (Birmingham Manchester) all operate regular flights to Inverness
Airport. Aer Arran operates flights between Inverness and Dublin. Aberdeen
Airport is serviced by British Airways, Ryanair, British Midland, KLM and many other airlines. Train There are regular daily trains from London and Glasgow/Edinburgh to Inverness and to Aberdeen. Nairn railway station is on the main line between Inverness and Aberdeen. It is just a short
taxi or bus ride from there to the Inn. Coach We are on the main bus route between Inverness and Aberdeen. Buses run every 20 minutes during the day and there is a bus stop outside the Inn. Coach connections are available to Edinburgh and Glasgow via Inverness.
Car Rental Vehicles can be hired at Inverness and Aberdeen (from the railway stations,
airports or city
centre). It is advisable to book in advance.