Help Save Rufus!

Some of you may remember that back in September we stayed at Rufflets Hotel in St. Andrews for a wedding. One of the hotels nicer touches was Rufus Bear. Not only was Rufus a welcome companion but he would also guard your door to make sure you were not disturbed.

Apparently an evil nasty PR company has told the hotel that Rufus is outdated and that guests won't like him. How could they! Fortunately, rather than listen to the PR company the hotel is asking guests to vote to save Rufus. I've already voted to save him but if you think he is a great idea then you could help to save him as well by visiting his website and voting.

St. Andrews: A Blood Thirsty Town

I never realised quite how much history had taken place in St Andrews (golf doesn't count) or quite how blood thirsty a place it has been until we visited it back in September.

First by the castle we find

At the University Chapel we find

Unfortunately I couldn't find the initials anywhere.

Finally out at the main bay we find

St. Andrews Bay

This is the view of St. Andrews Bay from the Martyrs' Monument. According to the tourist information board St. Andrews Bay stretches from the broad sands of Tentsmuir Point to rugged cliffs of Kinkell Ness. Wherever you go there are sea birds; beneath sand and swell, there is a wealth of marine life. Stop, look, listen -- and wait; you might catch sight of seals. There's so much to see, if you're patient -- and quiet.

Rufus Bear

Rufus Bear is part of our ongoing customer care programme and he is provided for your comfort and companionship during your stay. Housekeeping carryout a turndown service between 7.30pm and 9.00pm. If you would prefer not to be disturbed then, or at any other time, please leave Rufus outside your door. Should you wish to take one of his twins home, they can be purchased from Reception at a cost of £16.00.

Rufflets Hotel

Whilst I've been to Scotland a number of times before I've never really visited the east coast. That all changed this weekend when we stayed at Rufflets Hotel just outside St. Andrews for a a friends wedding.

We travelled up on Friday and the Wedding wasn't until 4pm on Saturday which meant that we had all of Saturday morning to explore St. Andrews. So expect a few more blog postings over the next few days as I slowly sort through the photographs.