WELCOME TO TAIGH

48 Drakies Avenue, , Scotland. IV23RP

GUIDE TO TAIGH DRAKIES

We hope the details below will help you get the most out of your stay in this holiday home, but if you have any questions, please do feel free to get in touch. We’ve listed information about everything you need to know about the house for the coming days. If you can’t find what you’re looking for on here, please get in touch using the details below:

CONTACT DETAILS : Name: Mercury Cleaning - Tel: 01463 220222 or 07720217937

Email: [email protected]

PARKING: Full parking provided on driveway beside the house

RUBBISH AND RECYCLING : Household waste: Two bins provided at property for General Waste and Mixed Recycling

HEATING: Central Heating Control panel is in the kitchen. The heating is set to come on at selected times morning and night. The heating can be boosted 1 hour at any time by pressing (+1HR) button. To put the heating on for a longer the small flap can be opened and the select button pressed until ‘MAN’ is shown on the display. Otherwise the panel should be left back in ‘AUTO’.

The Gas fire is operated by remote control. On/Off Button to start. If it is locked, hold the left button to Unlock, then Middle ‘Ok’ button. Press left Button ‘ON’ then ‘Ok’, you will hear a single beep and fire will come on. Check Remote display, to put in ‘Manual’ use middle button, there are 3 settings (Low Medium and High), press up or down to increase/ decrease.

Using ‘Auto’ will set the room temperature and control automatically. The highlighted number in small print is the desired temperature and the larger number is the actual temperature. The flame height adjusts to suit. It is possible to move between auto and manual function as required by pressing the relevant button. Please ensure that if the thermostat puts fire off for a period of time, that the unit is switched off completely when out of use.

Fireguard is detachable; we recommend this in use when children are present as the screen becomes hot.

TELEVISION: Freeview Television, Power button on the front panel of TV and the Top red button on remote will automatically bring on free view channels. The DVD player will operate when the power button is pushed on it and will automatically appear on the screen, the AV button on the TV remote can be used to move between TV and DVD outputs. There is a small selection of DVDs available.

WASHNG MACHINE: To switch on Press On/Off Button, to change type of wash move circular Wash Cycle Selector knob. There is a temperature and spin button to adjust if required. Dispenser drawer can be opened to add detergent and additives. Start/ Pause button on the right will initiate cycle once door is closed. Key lock button can be held down to prevent children adjusting settings.

DISHWASHER: Open dishwasher and hold down power button until unit beeps and lights come on. ECO mode will be selected automatically, programmes can be adjusted by pressing ‘P’ Button. Unit will start automatically when the door is shut again.

INTERNET : Free Wireless: router ID and password is on Sky Wireless box in the living room. Box may need reset by powering down and back up again if WIFI is lost at any point.

FIRE ALARM: There are Smoke detectors, a Heat detector, CO2 detector and alarms in the house. For your safety please do not tamper with this or remove the batteries.

OTHER: There are stairgates and a Travel Cot available in the property if required. There is a decking area and furniture available, the area has an anti-slip finish but please take care in wet/cold conditions.

For things to see and do:

Visit Scotland have an ‘e’ Brochure: https://www.visitscotland.com/ebrochures/en/what-to-see-and-do/inverness/ Check out: http://www.visitinvernesslochness.com/

EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS

Below are some useful contact addresses and numbers should you need them during your stay. Our details are at the top and we will endeavour to help you as soon as possible.

Emergency services (ambulance, police, fire): Emergency for all services 999. For non-emergency Police – 101

Nearest hospital : Hospital - Tel No: 01463704000 Address: Old Perth Rd, Inverness IV2 3UJ

Doctors’ surgery : Burnfield Medical Practice - Tel no: 01463220077 Address: Harris Road, Inverness IV23PF

Nearest pharmacy : Tesco Pharmacy - Tel no: 01463535120 Address: Retail Park,

Dentist : The Inverness Dental Centre Tel no: 01463255000 Address: Centre for Health Science, Old Perth Road, Inverness IV2 3JH

Vet : Inshes Veterinary Centre - Tel no: 01463711777 Address: 5 Inshes Holdings, Inshes, Inverness, IV25FF

LOCAL AMENITIES

SUPERMARKET : Tesco Extra Inshes - Tel no: 03456779376 Opening hours: 24 Hours Location: Inshes Retail Park, Milton of Leys, Inverness, IV23TW.

POST OFFICE : Tesco Extra Inshes as above Opening hours: 08:00 – 2000 Monday to Saturday 1000- 1600 Sunday

CASH POINT : Location: Tesco Extra Inshes Retail Park, Milton of Leys, Inverness, IV23TW.

BANK : All major banks are in the Inverness City Centre Bank of Scotland and The Royal Bank of Scotland have outlets on Longman South, Inverness IV11UA Opening hours: 9:30 – 17:00

TAXI SERVICES: Company: Inverness Taxis (24 hour service) - Tel no: 01463222222

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE : Visit Scotland Inverness I-centre Tel no: 01463252401 Opening hours: Open until 1700, 1500 on Sundays Location: 36 High Street, Inverness, IV11JQ

TRAIN STATION : Inverness Train Station Location: Academy Street Inverness, , IV23PY

CAR HIRE COMPANIES : Company: Enterprise Rent-A-Car – Telephone: 01463235525 Location: 4 Seafield Road IV1 1 SG

Company: Europcar Inverness Centre – Telephone: 03713842613 Location: Falcon Square Entrance, IV2 3PP

SWIMMING POOL & SPORTS CENTRE : Inverness Leisure - Tel no: 01463667500 Opening hours: until 2230 most evenings. 1700 on Saturday and Sunday Location: Lane, Inverness IV3 5SS https://www.highlifehighland.com/il/

SHOPPING CENTRES: Name: Eastgate Shopping Centre Location: 11 Eastgate, Inverness City Centre, Inverness IV2 3PP http://eastgateshopping.co.uk/

Name: Inverness Shopping and Retail Park Location: Eastfield Way, Inverness IV2 7GD https://www.invernessshoppingpark.co.uk/shops

WHEN YOU LEAVE: Please… • Switch off the lights • Make sure electrical appliances are switched off (excluding the fridge or freezer) • Make sure the Gas Fire is off • Lock all doors and windows, return the key to the key safe and close • Leave the property tidy • Check you have all your luggage • Vacate the property by 10am unless otherwise agreed prior to arrival.

Have a safe journey home and hope to see you again soon.