What recession?

Published on 26/07/2012 00:00

This week I unexpectedly arrived in Aviemore on business and needed acommodation.

I telephoned a large hotel group; £119 was the cheapest 
it could offer for bed and 
breakfast.

I tried a few guest houses who all wanted in excess of £50. 
Presumably they get it.

On accepting one, I went for dinner in a local hostelry. Not a table to be had. A wait of half an hour ensued.

I remarked on the expensive cars in the car park. We are constantly being told that ordinary people are in dire straits (can’t afford another 3p on a litre of milk) and businesses are struggling.

From what I saw, recession, what recession?

David Mollison

Burnhouse Farm

Kirknewton