Starring role

Following the visitscotland appraisal we are once again a one star small hotel. Previously we were "awaiting inspection" and before we took over, the hotel was deleted from the visitscotland database due to the fact that the inspector couldn't get in (and other reasons that he hinted darkly at but didn't give details of).

His report was very fair. There was nothing highlighted as a problem that we didn't already know needed attention. The only unsatisfactory areas were the public toilets (agreed - there aren't enough and they're old) and carpeting in the bedrooms (particularly 9) which is due for replacement.

Full again last night, with our latest check in yet - 11.15pm for a German gentleman complete with teenage son and daughter. They'd driven from Edinburgh trying to find a place for the night and we were the only hotel they could find with room albeit only a double. The teenage boy ended up sleeping on the floor and we charged for his breakfast only. Nearly full tonight - just a twin left.