'Highland council spent more than £8,000 on a six-day “mediation” course for its human resources staff at the four-star Tulloch Castle in Dingwall.'
Sunday Times journalists have obviously been using the Freedom of Information act to trawl around for a few headline grabbing facts and figures. Here's their article on councils spending money on 'play days'.
I imagine Sandy will be just as annoyed with that titbit of information as many hard-working residents of the Highlands that fork out their cash each month to finance Highland Council.
'In days of old, only the Laird or the Chief of the Clan could enjoy a relaxing stay in a Scottish highland castle. Nowadays, times have changed. At Tulloch Castle Hotel, you'll be made as welcome as the Laird himself, to sample the splendid hospitality, comfortable surroundings and superb food.'
