More goodies on Highland Golf Course

It was a warm welcome yesterday to new arrivals at the Dragons Tooth Golf Course on the Scottish West Coast.  Yes! skipping up the drive to this renowned Highland golf course were two electric carts.  They seemed excited to be arriving at their new home, and certainly had taken some trouble to look smart, spick and span for their arrival.

After their long trip to Lochaber, Norris and Dorris appeared a little overcome by the journey - and the impressive setting of their new home at this superb Highland golf course.  The wonderful fairways stretched away in the distance, and the glistening bunkers twinkled enticingly in the sun.  But Norris and Dorris were tired, and we pictured them resting up peacefully in their new bedroom.

These two will grace this understated and relaxed golf course near Fort William - already raising eyebrows across Scotland because of the quality of the play and the facilities on offer - and further enhance the reputation of The Outdoor Capital of the UK as the place for sport and adventure of every type.

For information on meeting Norris and Dorris, please visit www.dragonstooth.co.uk

Nature Trail Quest at Dragons Tooth Golf Course

The Dragon Monkey Nature Trail Quest moved a leap forward recently, with the arrival of an impressive sign that overviews the golf course, and the beautiful parkland trail around it.  The trail is the brainchild of Margaret Boyd, who masterminds a charitable project to encourage social interaction between the generations and in particular, engage senior citizens in the life of their local community.

There are a whole range of actions underway, but one very tangible development is this nature trail. The signpost features the wonderful gentle walks in the area, and highlights some of the natural features of the locality.  Visitors are invited to enter a challenge to identify wildlife, flora and fauna in the course of the ramble. And who knows?  There may well be a sighting of that illusive Dragon Monkey.

The last recorded sighting was in early December, when a pair of the little monkies were seen scuttling across the snowy fairways in search of shelter. They normally venture onto the course looking for stray golf balls, and seem to prize these as possessions in their lairs.

But back to the Nature Trail Quest.  The walk begins at the Club House of this renowned golf course in the Highlands of Scotland. The golf course is near Glencoe, just 12 miles south of Fort William - right in the heart to the Outdoor Capital of the UK. Once you've enjoyed a remarkably good coffee in this part of Scotland, and a fresh bacon roll, it's off for a stroll.  There's a quizz sheet to accompany the trail, and lots to do and see along the way. More details at www.dragonstooth.co.uk

Oh, and watch out for the Dragon Monkey.