Linda Battison, Author at Cologin

May 17, 2022

Meet the Team @Cologin

Cologin has always been a family business and we're so proud that our eldest daughter returned home following several years working away to take up the reins as we retire. Her beautiful self-build home enjoys glorious views and her husband Andy and pets Toby the labrador and Archie the cat have all settled well and relaxed into the slower pace of life that defines country living! Katie has been managing Cologin for the last year through her own letting business - West Highland Holidays Ltd. As Jim and...

by Linda Battison

April 30, 2022

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SPRING FLING!

I can't believe it's almost May - where have the last few months gone? Katie has overseen a great many improvements over the winter months and it's lovely to have fresh eyes on Cologin so thanks to our daughter, things are looking good and many properties have been refurbished. And in other news, we are delighted that Julie and Angus have made such a great start in The Barn Bar. Feedback from the Glen locals and Cologin guests has been fabulous and we're thrilled that the pub will...

by Linda Battison

December 1, 2021

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BREAKING NEWS – THE BARN BAR WILL OPEN IN 2022

We're absolutely over the moon to share some breaking news as we complete the legal details with our new tenants this month. Yes folks, we can finally announce that not only is the Barn Bar reopening in its present well-loved format, it will be taking bookings for HOGMANAY! Julie and Angus MacNeil are opening the restaurant for a dinner/dance on the 31st December 2021 and the kitchen will also be open on the 1st January 2022 . UNFORTUNATELY FOLLOWING THE WORRYING INCREASE IN OMICRON AND THE LIKLEY RESTRICTIONS...

by Linda Battison

September 28, 2021

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Craggy Island is Back!

One of Scotland's most popular triathlons is finally taking place this October after a Covid break. The award winning Craggy Island Triathlon takes place on the incredible unspoilt Hebridean island of Kerrera, off Scotland's stunning West coast, and just a few miles from Cologin. Unique in the UK and possibly the World, the race starts on the mainland and contestants swim to the island to complete the rest of the race! Once on the island the bike and run sections of the triathlon take place and these are entirely...

by Linda Battison

August 11, 2021

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History on our Doorstep at Kilbride

Historic Kilbride is just a short pleasant stroll across the fields next to the pub. Now that Covid restrictions have lifted this ancient kirkyard is happy to welcome visitors so do take a wander and explore the Church of Saint Bride the Virgin in Lorn. We are so lucky to have a monument of national importance, which has been a site of Christian worship since at least the 6th century, on our doorstep. It was one of Argyll’s important churches from the early middle ages to the...

by Linda Battison

June 2, 2021

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Business Opportunity at Cologin

A full year of operating under Covid restrictions has led Michael to reconsider his options and sadly the Hewitt family have given notice and will move on at the end of this season. Whilst we (and our guests) will miss the team we understand the challenges that they have faced since the pandemic and we appreciate all the work they've done to keep the pub/restaurant open in uncertain times. However, we refuse to see this as a set back and believe that this presents a once in a...

by Linda Battison

May 2, 2021

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Lockdown refurbishments!

Well we've finally come out of lockdown and it's great to see customers back at the Barn Bar and our lodges fully booked for the May bank holiday weekend. We've been busy this spring and all of our one bedroom chalets have been completely stripped and refurbished from top to bottom. New floors, soft furnishings, bathrooms and kitchens and doors for numbers 1-4 and a new hallway for Cruachan. With so many more two bedroom lodges we had to select those that really needed the most TLC...

by Linda Battison

April 25, 2021

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And We’re Back!

All of Scotland will enter level 3 on 26th April when travel restrictions lift and we can welcome visitors from across the UK. Self-catering accommodation must follow the rules for indoor socialising for private dwellings so for the farmhouse we have a maximum number of 8 from 3 households even when we reach level 0 - which is planned for June. The rules for the Barn Bar don't quite align with the indoor socialising rules as the Barn is a public place so you can gather for a...

by Linda Battison

March 24, 2021

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Al Fresco Shower?

Okay - we admit it’s primarily for our furry friends but if you need to wash off your welly boots then feel free! We are blessed to have wonderful woodland walks through Cologin Forest and over the hills surrounding our farm and we want our guests to take full advantage of the great outdoors. After so many months of lockdown and being restricted it’s great to have the freedom to explore - but please don’t forget the countryside code and respect our neighbour’s fields and keep your...

by Linda Battison

March 15, 2021

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What3words Location for Cologin

Finding Cologin is now easy with the what3words location app. According to the app - using what3words is the 'simplest way to talk about location'. Finding Cologin by postcode has always been a challenge for our guests as PA344SE is not accurate enough to specify our precise location as it covers most of our glen. This makes it hard to find places and prevents people from describing exactly where help is needed in an emergency. That was the thinking behind what3words and the solution was both simple and...

by Linda Battison