Posts Tagged ‘helicopter’

Helicopter Causes Excitement

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Guests arriving at Loch Melfort Hotel by helicopter always cause a stir and not just to the grass in the field in which they land. The three highland cattle mooed dramatically as it landed, thinking that a red and green monster was after them.

Helicopter landing at Loch Melfort Hotel

Helicopter landing at Loch Melfort Hotel

Hugh just wanted to climb in it and be a helicopter pilot! The hens made a quick escape back to their house as the helicopter descended, but everyone in the Bistro enjoyed watching it take off and land.

"I want my own helicopter!"

"I want my own helicopter!"

Film Crew Flies into Loch Melfort

Friday, July 24th, 2009

I dont think the Chartroom II Bistro has ever been busier. First class kids entertainment courtesy of Tiger Aspects film crew hiring in a helicopter to take shots above the Corryvreckan whirlpool, the third largest in the world, for Robson Greens new Channel 5 series Extreme Swimming.

Helicopter Landing in the Field

Helicopter Landing in the Field

When the series hits our screens we expect to see stunning footage of not only the whirlpool, but also the many tidal races that lie between the many islands in the Sound of Jura, at least one of which runs faster than the Corry. The scenery here is simply beautiful and attracts outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world for it’s rich marine and island wildlife such as whales, dolphins and eagles and it’s extreme sea kayaking.

Heading out to the Corryvreckan Whirlpool

Heading out to the Corryvreckan Whirlpool

The helicopter was in and out of the hotel field for about 4 hours, much to the disgust of the cows!

Returning from the Whirlpool

Returning from the Whirlpool

Topping the Field

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
Topping the Field

Topping the Field

The tractor was in today topping (cutting the grass) both fields in front of the hotel to prevent the spread of Dock seed into the NTS Arduaine Garden next door and in preparation for a helicopter due to land at the hotel tomorrow.