People Reflecting Waves in The Four Seasons Hotel Beach Garden Loch Earn

Have you driven past The Four Seasons Hotel and lodges in St Fillans lately thinking that you have seen ghostly men and women in the water?  

Standing Figure by Rob Mulholland at The Four Seasons Hotel in St Fillans

The Four Seasons by Rob Mulholland

Residents and guests will know that  they are sculptures standing in the water in front of the hotel's garden and jetty on Loch Earn.  

You could stare at them for hours.

The mirrored figures reflect Loch Earn whether calm or with waves.  All you see is the  outline of a standing figure. 

The sculptures are called "The Four Seasons" by Rob Mulholland, an installation artist who graduated from Edinburgh College of Art in 1986 and is now acclaimed internationally. 

"This installation 'The Four Seasons', particularly with the pier, suggests a mood of anticipation, as if the figures are awaiting the return of others sent on a distant passage. It refers to a sense of homecoming, returning and re-connecting to our ancestral roots. The title also refers to the passing of time and natural cycle of the seasons, which are physically and metaphorically reflected in the figures."

See more of his impressive pieces and commissions here Rob Mulholland  or drive along the picturesque A85 at the east end of Loch Earn to see these examples for yourself. Stay at The Four Seasons Hotel and you can take a much closer look,  relax by the water, watch the sun set, fish from the jetty or launch a small boat and kayak 

Themed Short Breaks in a Country Hotel with views over Loch Earn

The Four Seasons Hotel, St Fillans on Loch Earn

 

 

Planning to get away for a well earned rest or do you prefer to be stimulated by themed activities on holiday.  Whatever your idea of a holiday break is, you dont have to travel out of the UK to try out these stimulating themed holiday breaks in Perthshire,  Scotland.  The Four Seasons, a luxury Hotel in St Fillans, Scotland, is offering something for everyone.  The country hotel sits in a picturesque village amongst mountains looking over Loch Earn.  Choose the hotel or its self catering accommodation and enjoy a short break with themes that include The  Beatles, whisky, valentines weekend, The Ryder Cup 2014,  a microlight experience and more.  Contact the Four Seasons Hotel St Fillans for prices and more information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Special Breaks ,  Four Seasons Hotel,  St Fillans  2013

 

• As Time Goes By : Ruby wedding anniversary break.  DBB in Four Poster, 40 Red Roses, bottle of personalised Glenturret for arrival. Champagne Breakfast in your room and late check out.
• Beatles Break: Three  nights DDB staying a one of the two chalets the beatles stayed in in 1964 while playing in Dundee plus a copy of  ‘The Beatles in Scotland’ Book 
• Capture/Cook/Eat it:  Two night BB plus 1 nt Dinner with Venison main course  plus full day photography tuition, lunch on the  shooting day and all equipment
• Easter Break: 2 nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast including Fizz on arrival 
• Gardens Break , three nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast including Garden Pass (11 gardens)
• Golf Breaks :9 Hole Ticket  Three Day DBB plus 3 day Perthshire Golf Ticket   OR Six Day DBB plus 5 day Perthshire Golf Ticket  18 Hole Ticket  Three Day DBB plus Three Round Green Card  6 Day DBB plus Five Round Green Card  
• Pet Butler  :Doggy Menu, Walking Service, Pet Sitting, Pooches Parlour.  Tailor- made to suit the pampered pet All year (or borrow Sham or Pagne). Pre booking required.
• Photography Break:  Four Days DBB, light packed lunch plus all tuition
• Romantic Break: Three nights DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST plus Champagne) All year       
• Ultimate Girlie: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast (chalet), plus clay pigeon shooting, Minimum 5 pax, boat ride and getaway & chocolate tasting.(Mini Bus hire £100 )
• Stag “do” :As Girlie Getaway, but max 8 pax, and Whisky tasting instead
• Walk on Wild Side: 1 night DBB plus White Water Rafting or Canyoning on/near Loch Tay. Adrenalin Break Can also have canoeing/kayaking in killin
• Walking Breaks : A three day break with hill walkers packed lunch, and D,B&B. 
• Warming Whisky:Two nights B&B, 1 night Dinner, comp dram digestif, Famous Grouse Tour Break – All year   
• Wine Tasting  1& 2 : Friday 8th March – and 15^th November 5 Course Dinner-  wines matched to each course Included.  
• Wine Tasting 3 :  Friday 29^th & Saturday 30^th November St Andrews Nights Whisky and Wine Gourmet
• Seize the day Breaks :  Gravity assisted downhill cycle trip - includes cycle hire and 17 mile cycle from Lawers Dam 1nt DBB, 1 nt BB   through Glen Lyon to Fortingall. 
• Micro light flying : includes 60 mins flying from Balado airfield, Kinross. 
• Gliding: includes a  beginners mini course introduction to gliding from Scotlandwell, Kinross -No Experience required
• Off Road Driving or Quads: includes an hour on each
• Ryder Cup Break 2014:   Four Day Break  to include 2 night DBB and 2 night BB 26^th Sept 2014         

 

 If an overnight stay with accommodation is simply not enough for you then contact The Four Seasons Hotel St Fillans 01764 685333 for more details of themed breaks and find out whats on in Perthshire and The Trossachs .

The Broch Project at Strathyre

Brochs are only found in Scotland. Dating back to The Iron Age; they are Drystone hollow walled structures.

Find out more about Brochs and The Strathyre Broch project from John Hemingways blog here http://glenvarlochs.blogspot.co.uk .

Also have a look at Glenvarloch self catering  accommodation in Strathyre between Perthshire and The Trossachs.

LETI:  John Hemingway joined LETI at the beginning of 2012. He offers self catering holidays in Strathyre for 6 people in an architect designed open plan house not far from the Strathyre Broch. The holiday home is open in all seasons, conveniently situated adjacent to Sustrans National Cycle route 7 and The Rob Roy Way which is part of Scotlands GORE-TEX national trail.

Christmas, Hogmanay & New Year Breaks, Holiday accommodation and entertainment Perthshire

Jetty at sunrise on Loch Earn, Lochearnhead

Fancy a festive break in Scotland this Christmas or New year? Consider the neighbouring villages of Strathyre, Balquhidder, Lochearnhead and St Fillans in Scotland. Whether you are single, a couple, friends or family, there are plenty of places to stay with entertainment on the doorstep.  All four villages are at the gateway to the Highlands where Stirling and the Trossachs meet Perthshire.  This area of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park is naturally beautiful because of the ancient forests, towering mountains, lochs, deer, Highland cattle and other wildlife. This is an excellent all year round location both for outdoor activities and for total relaxation. There are plenty of forest walks and Munro's to climb. Part of national cycle route 7 connects the villages. St Fillans golf course is open to play all year round.  Glencoe is less than an hour away for walking and skiing enthusiasts. There are plenty of pubs, restaurants and hotels to choose from within a 15 mile radius offering quality food and drink, glowing fires and occasionally live music. The Loch Earn Tourism Initiative members are private owners of Perthshire Bed and Breakfasts, self catering cottages, log cabins, guest houses, Inn's, restaurants with rooms, hotels and caravan sites.  Check out a range of  festive packages including Christmas Day and New Year breaks offered by LETI members.

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Visit the Balquhidder Hall Christmas Market in Balquhidder on 5th December.  Sing around the tree with the locals in St Fillans with mulled wine and a sweet mince pie in hand on 20th December.  If you are planning to spend New Year in Lochearnhead pick up tickets for the Lochearnhead Hogmanay party in the village hall 9pm-2am, available from local shops. Tickets include a live band and stovies at midnight for just £7.50. Raffle prizes include a Scottish Food hamper, a round of golf for two at St Fillans Golf Club and a meal for two at the Four Seasons Hotel in St Fillans.  For more information on Christmas and New Year breaks, accommodation and events in Perthshire,  visit http://www.robroycountry.com/ with links to members websites and promotions.

Cooper Cottages Prides Itself in Finding Suitable Accommodation to Meet Individual Requirements.

We work closely with accommodation providers in the Breadalbane area of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, where the owners are looking forward to offering you a warm welcome. All of our properties are inspected regularly to ensure that you have the highest standards of accommodation. Just contact us with your requirements and we will do the searching for you.

For the Holiday Maker ... Cooper Cottages brings together a selection of properties providing excellent self-catering accommodation in beautiful locations. Our properties sleep 2 to 8 people comfortably. Each property is personally inspected to ensure that cleanliness and good service are ensured by each property owner. Visitor information with suggestions of places to visit will be available in your accommodation.

For the Cottage Owner ... The collection of holiday cottages featured are brought together by one owner with 10 years experience of running a self-catering business in Scotland. All personally visited prior to acceptance. No allocation is required which means that owners can continue to take their own booking at any time. If you require more information, please contact us, Tel: 01877 384331.

LETI: Christine Cooper is a member of The Loch Earn Tourism Initiative and the owner of Cooper Cottages - a holiday cottage management and letting service.

Holiday Cottage in Scotland with Wild Otters and Famous Grouse Experience

Just back from our holiday cottage in Balquhidder, where we had a wonderful sojourn even managing to see a pair of wild otters enjoying a frolic in the burn. We entertained a friend from South Africa, packing in a visit to the Famous Grouse Experience, night walks to watch the deer coming down off the hills, swimming in Loch Voil (surprisingly warm) and haggis, neeps and tatties for dinner, complete with a wee dram! Although we are green with envy for people renting our self catering cottage Tigh na Croit over the coming weeks, our southern friends have been surprised to see our healthy, sun-kissed complexions.

LETI: Gail is a member of the Loch Earn Tourism Initiative. Her 400 year old stone built self catering holiday cottage, Tigh Na Croit, is available throughout the year offering 1 twin and 2 double bedrooms in the stunningly beautiful setting of Balquhidder Glen; a tranquil spot within the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park of Scotland.

Holiday Accommodation in Rob Roy Country, Scotland

Searching for holiday accommodation in Scotland? The Loch Earn Tourism Initiative website is updated by holiday accommodation providers who live and work in Balquhidder, Lochearnhead, Strathyre and St Fillans. LETI offers a wide selection of self catering accommodation, bed and breakfasts, guest houses, hotels, Inns, caravan sites, lodges, and cottages, in this stunning region of Perthshire. Each village is set in beautiful countryside, steeped in ancient history, with towering mountains, lochs and forests. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy numerous golf courses, Munro's, cycle paths, walks, lochs for fishing and a watersports and activities centre. Enjoy an abundance of wildlife, birds, flora and fauna, a superb selection of places to eat and drink from cafes to award winning restaurants and some spectacular events and activities.