Welcome to Abalone Bed and Breakfast Accommodation
Abalone and Culbokie Airfield at Croft Feach are situated not far from Inverness on the Black Isle just outside Culbokie at Duncanston in the beautiful Highlands of Scotland. The location is ideal for those wishing to spend some quality time in a peaceful location while having access to Inverness, Dingwall, Invergordon and Strathpeffer for sightseeing and shopping.
Our visitors can visit the North, South, East and West Highlands either by car or with your own air craft from our own Airfield know as Culbokie Airfield, which suitable for Microlights and Paragliders.
We offer our guests superb five star bed and breakfast / guest house accommodation in luxurious surroundings, all are welcome including children and pets.
In the local area there are many attractions such as Black Isle Brewery, The Black Isle Wild Life park, Black Isle Agriculture Show held annually in early August, Inverness and Dingwall for shopping, The World Highland Games Heavy Championships at Bught Park Arena Inverness, European Pipe Bank Championships at Bught Park Arena Inverness, Culloden Battlefield, Aviemore Ski Centre, Lock Ness, Glenmorangie Whiskey Distillery, Glen Ord Distillery, Tomatin Distillery, Horse Riding at Kessock and Fortrose, Quad Biking, Paint Ball centre, Cromarty Court House, Cycling Tracks to Fortrose and on to Cromarty and around the Black Isle, Forest Walks in and around Culbokie, Fyrish Hill Monument Easter Ross, Golfing at Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club, Alness Golf Club, Invergordon Golf Club, Muir of Ord Golf Club, Strathpeffer Golf Club, Tain Golf Club, Fairways Driving Range and Inverness Golf Club.
These are but a few of the many attraction which can be accessed from Abalone at Croft Feach.
We want our guests to come and enjoy the beauty of the Highlands, to feel at home in our home and to enjoy the surrounding area. To rest and relax, enjoy gourmet food prepared by our in house Chef, to chill out and remember your visit to us with fondness.
For the children we want them to play to their hearts content while enjoying the freedom and beauty of our large play area and to go home wanting to return for their next vacation.
Come and experience a friendly atmosphere of five star quality where good food and hospitality awaits the intrepid traveler.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Highland Games 2010
Highland games have their origins in the Scottish Clan system and date back for over three hundred years. The Clan Chief would encourage his men to participate in feats of strength, skill and endurance to prove themselves skilled in battle. While the competitive elements of the games are still an integral part of the proceedings, the spectacle of Highland dancers and pipers, combined with the colour and grandeur of the Scottish scenery, make Highland games and gatherings a highlight for every visitor to Scotland.
Highland games generally include the following events: throwing the hammer, tossing the caber, putting the shot, tug o’ war, (collectively know as heavy events), athletics/track and field events (collectively known as light events), and dancing and piping competitions. There are usually side shows along with trade and refreshment stands. Highland games take place throughout Scotland between May and September.
14 August
ABERNETHY HIGHLAND GAMES AND INTERNATIONAL CLAN GRANT GATHERING
Games field, Nethybridge, Inverness-shire
10.30-17.30
Friendly, traditional Highland games, featuring massed pipe bands, solo piping & drumming, Highland dancing, athletics & heavy events, RSPB 10 mile race and a morning programme of children’s fun events. Full catering service, amusements, craft and trade stands.
Adult £6, Child £4
Tel: 01479 821042
Email: highland.games@nethybridge.com
www.nethybridge.com
ATHOLL AND BREADALBANE HIGHLAND GATHERING
Wade’s Park, Aberfeldy
09.00-17.00
Highland games and agricultural show with cattle, horse and sheep show.
Adult £7, Child £2, Concessions £3
Tel: 01796 482376
Email: jrlogierait@btinternet.com
www.aberfeldyshowandgames.co.uk
15 August
CAITHNESS HIGHLAND GAMES
John O’ Groats Hotel Field, Caithness
Traditional Highland games with piping, Highland dancing light and heavy events.
Tel: 01847 841268
Email: pbain@live.co.uk
21 August
HELMSDALE HIGHLAND GAMES
Coupar Park, Helmsdale
10.00-17.00
Traditional Highland games.
Adult £5, Child/Concessions £2.50, Parking £2
Tel: 01431 821489
Email: sincy@sky.com
www.helmsdalehighlandgames.org
22 August
GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY HIGHLAND GAMES
Heathfield Park, Grantown-on-Spey
Traditional Highland games including Highland dancing, solo piping, heavy weights, running and cycling.
Tel: 01479 873237
28 August
GLENURQUHART HIGHLAND GATHERING AND GAMES
Blairbeg Park, Drumnadrochit
10.30-17.00
Highland games with pipe band, piping competitions, heavy events, field and track events, cycling, tug o’ war, stalls and shows.
Adult £5, Child/Concessions £2
Tel: 01456 476367
Email: info@glenurquhart-highland-gathering.co.uk
www.glenurquhart-highland-gathering.co.uk
INVERGORDON HIGHLAND GATHERING
Academy Playing Fields, Invergordon
10.30-17.00
Highland dancing, solo piping, light field and running events.
Tel: 01862 893952
Email: alison.stewart19@btinternet.com
5 September
BLAIRGOWRIE AND RATTRAY HIGHLAND GAMES
Bogles Field, Blairgowrie
Traditional Highland game events including heavyweights, running, Highland dancing, piping and cycling.
01738 827064
Email: secretary@blairgowriehighlandgames.co.uk
www.blairgowriehighlandgames.co.uk
18 September
INVERCHARRON HIGHLAND GAMES
Balblair Farm, Bonar Bridge
Traditional Highland games including heavy events, piping competitions, Highland dancing, track, hill and children’s races, tug o’ war and cycling all feature in this fun-packed day, with a variety of stalls and amusements to tempt young and old.
Adult £5, Child £1, Parking £1
Tel: 01863 766521
www.invercharrongames.co.uk