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			<title>5 star luxury in The Highlands of Scotland</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Let us recommend some 5 star places to stay when you visit our beautiful area.<br /><br />Grantown-on-Spey you must stay at The <a href="http://www.thedulaig.com" target="_blank" >Dulaig</a> then up the A9 to stay with us at  <a href="http://www.traffordbank.co.uk" target="_blank" >Trafford Bank</a> and then on to the fabulous Isle of Skye to stay at The  <a href="http://www.thespoonsonskye.com" target="_blank" >Spoons</a> .<br />All round you will have a special experience staying at these wonderful establishments..]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:05:01 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Thinking of Travelling Far North? (Of New Zealand that is!)</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[If you are looking for a beautiful place to stay in the North Island of New Zealand , then look no further! Check out Tony and Anette&#039;s stunning property  <a href="http://www.millbayhaven.co.nz" target="_blank" >Millbay Haven</a> . It truely is a haven away from it all!<br />Koshal and I hope to visit there one day when we are in Goa, India.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:49:31 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Perfectly Vintage!</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[One of the pleasures of running <a href="http://www.traffordbank.co.uk" target="_blank" >Trafford Bank</a> is that you meet such lovely people with interesting vocations. Catherine Benson owns  <a href="http://www.perfectlyvintage.co.uk" target="_blank" >Prefectly Vintage</a> a online shop where you can buy stunning vintage bags and jewellery.<br />Have a look?<br />I am already considering purchasing my first piece of her jewellery to wear at my 50th birthday party.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:27:49 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>WOW Scotland</title>
			<link>http://www.traffordbankguesthouse.co.uk/blog/index.php?entry=entry100812-084039</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Get off the beaten track and discover some of the finest scenery that the Highlands has to offer with a guided hiking tour from  <a href="http://www.wow-scotland.co.uk" target="_blank" >WOW Scotland</a>  Their day trips venture deep into the Scottish wilderness, enabling you to explore windswept summits, remote glens and picture postcard mountain lochs. No experience is necessary as the trips are suitable for all abilities. <br />Koshal and Lorraine highly recommend this new venture now ranked number one rated attraction on Tripadvisor.<br />If you are staying with us you can get 10% discount by typing &quot;Trafford&quot; when booking online.<br />Have a WOW esperience by staying at <a href="http://www.traffordbank.co.uk" target="_blank" >Trafford Bank</a> and hiking with Gordon!]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 07:40:39 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Luxurious Inverness City Apartment</title>
			<link>http://www.traffordbankguesthouse.co.uk/blog/index.php?entry=entry100623-095704</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ <img src="images/falt_kitchen_new.jpg" width="484" height="322" border="0" alt="" />  <img src="images/flat_bedroom_new.jpg" width="484" height="322" border="0" alt="" />  <img src="images/flat_lounge.jpg" width="484" height="322" border="0" alt="" />  <img src="images/flat_outside.jpg" width="484" height="332" border="0" alt="" /> <br />  The Trafford Bank concept is continued at <a href="http://www.traffordbank-selfcatering.co.uk" target="_blank" >Huntly Terrace</a>  where Lorraine has once more used her interior design skills to furnish this self-catering apartment to the highest possible standard for guests comfort.The one bed room apartment is situated very centrally at the River Ness and is an ideal base for tourists and business clients. <br />]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:57:04 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Edinbane Pottery</title>
			<link>http://www.traffordbankguesthouse.co.uk/blog/index.php?entry=entry100527-142929</link>
			<description><![CDATA[After completing our Thistle room we commissioned Stuart at Edinbane  <a href="http://edinbane-pottery.co.uk" target="_blank" >Pottery</a> to make some coasters for us for the room and also our breakfast tables. We already have a number of Stuarts pottery pieces at Trafford <a href="http://www.traffordbank.co.uk" target="_blank" >Bank</a> . We are so pleased with the coasters and they compliment the fabric featured in our new room. Already guests have been commenting on how nice they are .. Take a look! <img src="images/Thistle_coasters.jpg" width="484" height="447" border="0" alt="" /> ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 13:29:29 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Trafford Bank opens new Thistle room</title>
			<link>http://www.traffordbankguesthouse.co.uk/blog/index.php?entry=entry100329-205817</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ <img src="images/thsitle_bedroom.jpg" width="484" height="322" border="0" alt="" />  <img src="images/thistle_bathroom_2.jpg" width="484" height="727" border="0" alt="" />  <img src="images/thistle_bathroom_3.jpg" width="484" height="727" border="0" alt="" />  <img src="images/tartan_room_thistles_2.jpg" width="484" height="727" border="0" alt="" />  <img src="images/thistle_room_5.jpg" width="484" height="322" border="0" alt="" />  <img src="images/thistle_room_8.jpg" width="484" height="322" border="0" alt="" />  <img src="images/thistle_room_11.jpg" width="484" height="322" border="0" alt="" /> <br />After many weeks of designing and planning, Koshal and Lorraine are pleased  to announce the  Thistle room at <a href="http://www.traffordbank.co.uk" target="_blank" >Trafford Bank</a>  is now open for guests.<br /> <br /> Formerly the Blue room, the  main feature in the bedroom  is one wall of  Grand Thistle hand made paper from  <a href="http://www.timorousbeasties.com" target="_blank" >Timorous beasties</a>.  Curtains and the bathroom blind are also made with their fabric. Features include the latest Sony TV and dvd player, Pure dab internet radio and Ipod dock,Silent Fridge, hospitality tray, hair dryer and straightners. It also has a small seating area with new chairs designed and chosen by Lorraine and glass table and modern chevalier mirror.<br />Lorraine and Koshal have chosen orginal paintings from Katty McMurray  in the bedroom and also 8 small enamel pictures by Janine Partington. These artists feature at  <a href="http://www.castlegallery.co.uk" target="_blank" >Castle Gallery</a> <br /> <br />The ensuite has  been completely refurbished with a victorian style rool top bath with shower inside. The bathroom also has led lighting on the floor and a stunning plum coloured glass sink backsplash. The massive eye catching polished wall tiles are Italian Blue Dorato from  <a href="http://www.stone-source.co.uk" target="_blank" >Stonesource</a>  with floor tiles in the same unpolished material.<br /> <br />We hope all our guests enjoy this stunning room.<br />]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:58:17 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>The Story Telling Apartment in Edinburgh</title>
			<link>http://www.traffordbankguesthouse.co.uk/blog/index.php?entry=entry100224-183418</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Koshal and I can throughly recommend the  bijou Storytelling  <a href="http://www.scottish-holiday-retreats.com" target="_blank" >Apartment</a>. It is &quot;distinctly Scottish&quot; in nature and is situated right in the centre of things on Edinburgh&#039;s Royal Mile. The location of this self catering apartment in Edinburgh is unbeatable! Simply walk out the front door and you&#039;re within walking distance of great bars and restaurants and main attractions such as the Castle (10 minutes up the Mile) and Holyrood Palace (10 minutes down). Furnished and decorated to the highest standard with all the luxury you require<br />Call Fiona on 07879 225051]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:34:18 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Luxurious Self Catering in Caithness</title>
			<link>http://www.traffordbankguesthouse.co.uk/blog/index.php?entry=entry100208-174946</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Koshal and I can recommend  <a href="http://www.caithness-self-catering.co.uk" target="_blank" >The Croft</a> in Caithness.Escape to the unspoiled Scottish countryside in this discreetly luxurious self-catering accommodation in Caithness, the North Highlands of Scotland. Offering modern comfort coupled with old world charm and character.<br />Contact Imogen on 01847 851 889.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:49:46 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Loch Ness Marathon 2010</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The 2010  <a href="http://www.lochnessmarathon.com" target="_blank" >Loch Ness Marathon</a> takes place on Sunday 3rd October. We are already fully booked at Trafford Bank but can highly recommend any of our colleagues  <a href="http://www.invernessguesthouseassociation.co.uk" target="_blank" >of the Inverness Guest House Assoc</a>. An Association with only the top guest house and bed and breakfasts in Inverness, all committed to give the best highland hospitality to our visitors.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 15:30:03 GMT</pubDate>
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