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We're so excited to be re-opening for guests. The last few months have given us time to make some improvements to The Lucken and keep on...
The Lucken - Dramatic Clifftop Retreat At Auchmithie
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Cheryl Margiotta
- Jan 3
- 1 min
Happy New Year!
As we bid a glad farewell to 2020 we're hoping, like everyone, for a much brighter 2021. We're very much looking forward to welcoming...
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Cheryl Margiotta
- Oct 14, 2020
- 2 min
Montrose Ramblings
We recently took advantage of the beautiful Autumn weather to put some miles on our walking boots. We decided to take a ramble around...
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Cheryl Margiotta
- Jun 30, 2020
- 1 min
Up, Up, and Away!
At long last we can get ready to welcome back guests at The Lucken. It's been a long haul but we're so happy to see visitors coming to...
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Cheryl Margiotta
- Jun 10, 2020
- 1 min
Waiting
Just like these cute Highland cows we're waiting. We're very much looking forward to welcoming guests back to The Lucken once the...
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Cheryl Margiotta
- Jan 9, 2020
- 1 min
Happy New Decade!
As the new decade dawns it looks like being an exciting year for Angus. Twenty twenty marks the 700th anniversary of the Declaration of...
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Cheryl Margiotta
- Nov 20, 2019
- 1 min
Cosy Up!
Phew, it's been a hectic year, the busiest so far at The Lucken. We've been excited to welcome guests from far and wide and our visitor...
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Cheryl Margiotta
- Jul 25, 2019
- 2 min
Willkommen
It's been a truly international summer so far at The Lucken. We've had more overseas visitors than ever before and have welcomed four...
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Cheryl Margiotta
- Apr 21, 2019
- 2 min
Springtime Spruce Up!
We've been inspired by the beautiful spring weather to get busy with the paint and brushes to give The Lucken its annual spruce up. When...
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Cheryl Margiotta
- Jan 7, 2019
- 1 min
Making a Splash!
Happy New Year! It's been a busy old festive season at The Lucken. The dolphins put on a hogmanay show for our guests who chose to herald...
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Cheryl Margiotta
- Oct 8, 2018
- 2 min
Cool vibes!
As our tans start to fade it's great to look back on the fantastic summer when Mother Nature pulled out all the stops with wall to wall...
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Cheryl Margiotta
- Jul 17, 2018
- 1 min
Hot, Hot, Hot
In a country not known for it's tropical climate the last few weeks have been amazing. With soaring temperatures and rain clouds a rarity...
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Cheryl Margiotta
- Apr 22, 2018
- 1 min
Milling Around!
Who knew the term milling around came from the days when the local mill was the beating heart of rural communities? That was just one of...
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Cheryl Margiotta
- Feb 26, 2018
- 1 min
Batten Down the Hatches!
Daffodils may be in the shops but Mother Nature has a way of telling us she's not done with winter just yet. As we battened down the...
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Cheryl Margiotta
- Feb 26, 2018
- 1 min
Out with the Old!
Happy New Year to one and all! It's been a great start to 2018 at The Lucken. We've been fully booked for January. Guests from Edinburgh...
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Cheryl Margiotta
- Dec 31, 2017
- 1 min
Busy, busy, busy!
It's been a jam packed summer at The Lucken. We've welcomed old friends and met new ones from around the world. And what very talented...
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Cheryl Margiotta
- Jun 4, 2017
- 2 min
So many glens, so little time...
I've made it my mission this year to explore all of the Angus glens, and even if I say so myself, I'm off to a flying start. Armed with...
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Cheryl Margiotta
- Apr 10, 2017
- 1 min
As Seen on Screen
Stunning Dunnottar Castle must be one of Scotland's most filmed visitor attractions. Locals have almost become nonchalant as movie stars...
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Cheryl Margiotta
- Jan 6, 2017
- 1 min
New Year, New Guests!
Happy New Year to guests past and future. With the dawn of a brand new year we find ourselves preparing for our third season welcoming...
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Cheryl Margiotta
- Nov 2, 2016
- 2 min
Mists of Time..
There is a keen interest in our village in keeping local traditions and heritage alive. This year's Haar Festival was a great success...
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