A year ago, general manager of Castle Stuart Golf Club collected Golf Tourism Scotland
Then, just a few weeks ago, he put together a Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards for outstanding service for the Highlands and Islands tourism.
In between, Stuart conceded he and Castle Stuart, having a whirlwind year.
It was 12 months ago, the European tour’s first arrived at Castle Stuart, Scouting the course as a potential location for the Scottish open.
And come to the Castle Stuart, unfortunately coincided with some of the worst weather of July in living memory, resulting in a rare day when Stuart was afraid of going to work.