Royal occasion on November 14 at De Vere Cameron House

PRINCESS ANNE TO OPEN
THE CARRICK
AT LOCH LOMOND

De Vere Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce the official completion of its long-awaited 18 hole golf course, The Carrick, at De Vere Cameron House, on the banks of Loch Lomond.
The ceremony will be conducted by HRH Princess Anne on November 14.
The new course adds another outstanding golfing destination to the group’s illustrious portfolio. The championship course has breathtaking views, straddling both Highlands and Lowlands, and is destined to take its place among Scotland’s elite.
The tranquility of The Carrick provides a refreshing alternative to Scotland’s other major golf destinations – the still waters of Loch Lomond, in contrast to the busy North Sea, the oak groves instead of wind-blown dunes. The approach to The Carrick, by water taxi from Cameron House, takes golfers past the nature reserve, which forms almost a third of the 350 acre estate in Scotland’s first national park.
The Carrick on Loch Lomond is named after its award-winning archictect, Doug Carrick. However, by coincidence, the word ‘carrick’ also means ‘rocky place’ in ancient Scots – an apt description of the setting – and, if that wasn’t enough, the legendary Robert the Bruce is buried nearby, (one of his titles was The 3rd Earl of Carrick).
The official opening of The Carrick on November 14 will incorporate it into the world-renowned De Vere portfolio of prestigious golf resorts, including: The De Vere Belfry, De Vere Slaley Hall, De Vere Carden Park and De Vere Mottram Hall, all of which have a pedigree in managing golf tournaments.
De Vere Cameron House, EventScotland and partners have already submitted a joint bid to stage the 2011 Solheim Cup.
A major part of that bid is the four-year commitment to bring the Scottish Ladies Open back to the sporting calendar as a specific part of Scotland`s Major Events Strategy and to cement her reputation for delivering exceptional golf events.