Happy New Year

Yes, a Happy New Year to all. And with the new year we've decided to take a new format with our Blogs. Instead of using the Clachaig web site we've opted to use Blogger as its a bit quicker, easier and allows us to display larger images too.

As ever at this time of year, we're catching a quick breath after a busy week or so over Hogmanay. Here's bar manager Jack's quick report of the frolics and festivities...

On Saturday 27^th we reopened after Christmas to start of the festive celebrations with a bang. Johnny Hill helped them along with his usual, full of energy tunes. Sunday night saw acclaimed sessionist Scott McDonald take to the Boots Bar stage and he didn’t disappoint!

One of the best bands to grace the Clachaig, The Shoes were next up on Monday night, and with the pub getting ever busier in the build up to Hogmanay they took the roof off the place as only they can! The following night saw Bonnie and Jim wow the crowd in the Boots Bar. They may be relatively new to the Clachaig but are fast gaining a great reputation amongst our followers.

So on to Hogmanay itself, with crisp clear skies and low temperatures making a nice change from the traditional wind and rain, many of the punters enjoyed great days out on the hill before coming to Clachaig to start the build up to the New Year celebrations. As the evening progressed the party got into full swing (and the staff were being ran off their feet by you thirsty hungry punters!) When Flint took to the stage at ten the reaction of the crowd made it obvious this was going to be a special night! Auld Lang Syne was sung with gusto after the bells struck twelve and the party just kept on going! Through in the Lounge bar Scott McDonald played in the bells then continued into the wee small hours for the residents of the hotel and the self catering properties.

On New Years Day it was Pure Malt’s time to entertain the masses and it was a fantastic night had by all. Pure Malt are a class act and a Clachaig favourite. Rumour has it they even be playing Hogmanay itself next year, watch this space!

No time to rest for us though as we enter the weekend, we’ve got Graeme Pearson playing on Friday night then Bonnie and Jim returning on Saturday night. Should be a good weekend!

All in all another great New Year at the Clachaig, thanks to everyone who made it such an enjoyable few days and relatively stress free for our hard working and dedicated staff! See you next year!