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The 2010 "Lion Challenge" Scottish Curling and Whisky

Curling teams, groups and individuals are invited to compete in the "Lion Challenge" in PERTH. This is a team event - mixed teams welcome. This is a fun challenge, we are not looking for the next world champion! Trophy for the winning team and medals for all. Two days of curling, whisky and fun or 4 days if you also book for Edinburgh. We can assist with as many extra days as you wish to add on.

	Pre Challenge enjoyment in Edinburgh WEDNESDAY 27 OCTOBER Edinburgh - we will arrange day/night here in our capital, with suggestions where to eat, drink and visit, even transfers and guides if needed. Overnight Edinburgh Ramada Jarvis. So much to see and do here, an ideal start to a Scottish trip, allow us to assist in your trip with all accommodation pre booked, even meet up with fellow curlers coming for the Challenge! Scotland's capital is on your doorstep at the Ramada Mount Royal hotel opposite Edinburgh Waverley railway station. Curl up with a Dewar's whisky in an armchair in the Princes Bar and catch views of Edinburgh Castle.
	THURSDAY 28 OCTOBER Edinburgh - another great day of sightseeing here in Edinburgh. Shown above; Ramada Jarvis bar Edinburgh. We will also be offering a special whisky tasting experience in Edinburgh and/or sightseeing opportunities, please ask for details. Edinburgh overnight.
The Tournament will be played in a ‘Round Robin’ format which will allow every team to play in each session. The winning team will be the one which gains the most points (2 for a win), and the greatest number of shots (in the event of a tie). The Challenge Event will be managed and run by Willie Auld, Perth.	THE CHALLENGE BEGINS IN PERTH COMPETING TEAMS FRIDAY 29 OCTOBER We will all meet up in Perth at 5pm at Dewar's Centre, we start at 6pm sharp for the first day of curling. Special event this evening; courtesy of Dewar's whisky. A whisky tasting at the hotel, sample a couple of drams with the guidance of Dewar's whisky expert Peter Guthrie. Nose and savour fine whiskies! Perth; enjoy warm Highland hospitality in the heart of Scotland in a 15th century watermill, you can still watch the water trickling through the original water wheel from the garden through the lobby and Lounge Bar. Overnight Ramada Jarvis (upgraded rooms available) please enquire for details.
www.perth800.com	SATURDAY 30 OCTOBER CHALLENGE FINAL Starting with first ice at 12 noon, please be at Dewar's Centre for 10am. Once we have completed our Challenge we will all pay a visit to Dewar's World of Whisky. www.dewarswow.co.uk We will see a short movie, tour the distillery, enjoy a dram and have ample time to peruse the whisky shop. Returning to Perth for early evening when we all meet up again for the Ramada Hotel Awards Dinner; We will be welcomed by Pipers of Denny & Dunipace Pipeband for our 3 course dinner. The Awards presented after dinner in the 15th century Kinnoull Suite, cameras at the ready. Dewar's World of Whisky; have donated excellent whisky for prizes. Ramada; a Weekend for two at any Ramada Jarvis Hotel in Scotland. During the challenge we will have an official photographer taking shots of our teams and action shots. These will be available for purchase from www.highlandphoto.org.uk

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I would like to welcome all the players and supporters to Perth and the Curling Challenge. We are honoured to have been given the opportunity to provide hospitality to so many of you at the Ramada Perth Hotel, during this event we are looking forward to meeting up with you all. The Ramada Hotel is a great supporter of the sport and our association goes back many years. We hope that the tournament is played with enthusiasm and with a good competitive spirit resulting in both the fans and players having a great time. We want it to be a great success story so that you can all look back on a memorable experience. I would also like to thank the MCLEANSCOTLAND and other sponsors to acknowledge their hard work and commitment in organising this event. Finally we hope that you will all have a successful tournament & an enjoyable week here in Perth. Chris Charalambous, General Manager, Ramada Hotel, Perth.

Our thanks to Peter Guthrie, Dewar's World of Whisky

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The Kilt Company KILT HIRE while in Perth, why not consider a kilt? Many packages and ideas here ready for you to rent for as long as you wish. Take a look here and email us with your request, we do the rest. Look the part for the awards dinner!

For any curlers who do not have a team, we will pair you up with others to form a team, nae worries! Everyone welcome. Do you wish to come along but not curl? Please let us know as we also can provide hotel, transport only or, come to the Awards Dinner only! Costs available for all of these options.

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COST OF PACKAGES

FOUR NIGHT Ramada package (2 Edinburgh and 2 Perth) with transfers Edinburgh - Perth. Four breakfasts, Awards Dinner, Curling sessions, coach visit to Dewar's and Tullibardine distilleries, whisky tasting evening & Medal. £365

TWO NIGHT package 2 nights Perth Ramada hotel. 2 breakfasts, Awards Dinner. Curling, coach visit to Dewar's distillery, whisky tasting evening & Medal.£255

Curling Challenge no accommodation will include 2 curling sessions, coach visit to Dewar's world of whisky, whisky tasting evening. Awards Dinner & Medal. £80

Prices per person sharing a twin/double room, single supplements apply. We can also arrange transfers to/from Perth, approx 1 hour from Edinburgh/Glasgow airports.

Why the "Lion Challenge"? Well, in 2010, Perth celebrates 800 years as a Royal Burgh. The foundation of Perth as a Royal Burgh dates back to the King William the Lion charter of 1210. Provost Hulbert marked the 800 day countdown ( on 24th October 2007 ) with a rare appearance of the Royal Burgh Charter awarded to Perth in 1210 by King William the 1st, known as William the Lion, who ruled from 1143 to 1214. The programme of events and activities is being created for all to enjoy and participate in with the focus on a series of themes including our heritage, culture and sport.

MCLEANSCOTLAND wish to thank all the people who have assisted us. Special thanks to Gabriella Maltesics of Ramada Jarvis Hotels and to Peter Guthrie of Dewar's World of Whisky.

Scottish jokes to keep you amused

HALLOWEEN

stay longer, arrive earlier?

SUNDAY 31 OCTOBER depending on your plans and flights, either homeward travel or stay another night! Perth is lively at Halloween with many pubs working hard to give you that extra special night out! Restaurants also with many great menus and plans for Halloween. We can assist you adding on as many nights as you wish here and all over Scotland. We do have rooms held for you should you wish to stay on. Many ideas for party nights and dinners, more whisky tours, even golf if the weather is good!

PERTH 2010 800 years as a Royal Burgh. Perth time line:
1210 - Signing of Royal Burgh Charter by William the Lion
1396 - Battle of the Clans on the North Inch
1437 - Murder of James I at Blackfriars
1559 - John Knox preaching at St Johns begins Reformation in Scotland
1644 - Battle of Tippermuir on outskirts of Perth
1745 - Bonnie Prince Charlie occupies Perth, crowned King of Scotland,
1842 - Visit by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert - given keys to the city
1935 - Perth Museum and Art Gallery opened
2010 - The Lion Challenge celebrates the Royal Burgh with Curling!

Liz and Paul of MCLEANSCOTLAND with Peter of Dewar's