“Is there a Hettie?”, Hettie's Tearoom Pitlochry

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“Is there a Hettie?”


 


This is our most frequently asked question.  Other than “do you sell normal tea” or “do you have a bathroom?”  And… the answer is…. yes it’s me!   I am THE Hettie or if we’re going posh my name is actually Henrietta.  Many of our lovely guests think my Mum, Clare is Hettie.   If you are one of those inquisitive people who have asked the question, my mum probably smartly answered back saying "No I'm Hettie's slave and she's living it up away at university".

-This is my pal Billy from Riders of the Storm Equestrian Academy -







Unfortunately, I can't take much of the credit for the success of  Hettie's over the past 14 years, apart from being a fabulously supportive daughter and of course the favourite child (aka the only child!). 
Growing up it was just Mum and I, she is a true inspiration to me; building her happiness empire one cup of Hettie’s tea at a time.  Much of her success can be attributed to her completely selfless attitude toward everything.






Anyway back to me.... Mum opened Hettie's when I was 5. I. was. HORRIFIED!!

I thought it was THE MOST EMBARRASSING thing ever (cue: totally spoiled brat!) But as I've grown up, l've come to realise how cool it is to have such a fabulous, internationally known place named after me, and I'm very VERY proud of it!





At the moment I am away studying marketing at university in Glasgow.  I spent all of this summer working in Hettie's and do make the occasional trip home at the weekends to help our lovely team when I need some crazy tea and cake fun!   







You may have seen on the Hettie's socials in the past that I do an interesting (and slightly bonkers) sport called equestrian vaulting which simply speaking is gymnastics  and dance on a cantering horse. 



I've been fortunate enough to represent Great Britain at both the World and European championships, and those experiences have been incredible! I'm so thankful for my mum's support throughout it all (no she didn't make me say that)!!





Anyway, that was a really quick introduction to me THE Hettie! You'll hear from me again soon! 


Sending you lots of happiness.


Hettie x





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  1. Willa BlairOctober 29, 2024 at 12:51 PM

    Love Hettie’s! I visit every chance I get to come to the area. Not often enough, but that also makes each visit special.

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