COMMUNITY MAGAZINE FOR THE ROYAL BURGH OF TAIN AND ITS SURROUNDING AREAS
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TAIN ROYAL ACADEMY: CREATIVE WRITING
THE BURNS AND BRIDGES OF TAIN
A selection of excellent short stories and poetry from Tain Royal Academy students. p14
Margaret Urquhart brings us Part 1 of a detailed look at the burns and bridges of Tain. p16
TAIN IN 1842 Tain & District Museum share an account from their archives, explaining what life was like for Tain residents back in 1842. p6
Autumn bracken catching warm evening sunlight (Mark Janes)
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IN THIS ISSUE Community council minutes Local news and notes Tain in 1842 Hallowe’en Pop-Up Bookshop Award for Tain Youth Cafe Chair Tain & District Museum Through the Lens with Mark Janes Tain Royal Academy: Creative Writing The Burns & Bridges of Tain Patrick Vickery writes News from Edderton Football News Nostalgia with Alex Graham
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TDDT are looking for volunteers to help shift heavy items and furniture from the Picture House to the Old health centre from about 10am on Saturday 6 November. The old seating, projectors and lights that need to be moved are very heavy, so will require volunteers with physical strength and a good level of fitness to move them. Moving these items will allow essential work to be carried out on the flooring. Please contact Dave on 07925478582.
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COMMUNITY COUNCIL MINUTES Minutes of the virtual Community Council of the Royal Burgh of Tain meeting held on 27th September 2021 at 7.30 pm. ATTENDEES Mr G Amos (Chair) Mr A Mohan (Vice-Chair) Mr G Holdsworth Mr N Akeroyd Mr Louden/Mr Rhind – Highland Councillors APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Ms Smith, Mr Macrae, Ms Houliston. It was noted that Ms Webber thought she was not co-opted onto the CC. POLICE REPORT Noted Police representatives are unable to take part in Zoom meeting due to the equipment they have. However, a report was received from the Police from 26/8/21- 26/9/22 for the Tain area, which Mr Amos read out. It was agreed to attach the Police reports to the minutes going out each month. A discussion took place on the Zebra crossing – it was agreed that Mr Akeroyd would email the Sgt Powell with pictures of inappropriately parked vehicles. MATTERS ARISING Queen’s Green Canopy – tree planting It was noted that there was lots of red tape to go through to possibly get 3 free trees. It was suggested that this item could be passed to Tain Task Force.
HIGHLAND COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS Mr Rhind reported that the Service Point may be opening in the future. Scaffolding is up due to painting. Noted that public do not always understand the zebra crossing as stand near it speaking. The Rose Garden works are complete. Disappointing that the public toilets are not open. The hanging baskets are being taken down. Mr Rhind paid tribute to all the volunteers involved in the flower baskets. Questions – requests for white lines to be done again at the bottom of Geanies Street, and at Knockbreck and Craighill Primary Schools - Mr Rhind to progress. Mr Louden reported that there are still ongoing discussions on where the TDDT will re-locate to as their lease is up soon. HC Executive Chief Officer Mark Rogers is responsible for the Ross-shire area, and the Councillor’s have raised local issues with him including the state of the older building. Noted there has been some improvements in the state of the roads. Mr Louden thanked Gary Urquhart for good communications during the repairs of the Tower Street area. The repairs to the Old Picture House are ongoing – there is a problem with water in the basement which
will have to be attended too. Noted that Made in Tain shop is now open and the building has been refurbished. He has seen the 1st quarter financial results – lots of changes – Universal Credit, furlough scheme ends, fuel prices raised. Mr Louden gave a report on the Mussel survey and it will be published soon. UNEXHAUSTED REMITS Beinn Tharsuinn Community Company - Mr Amos attending a meeting in October. Social Media/Facebook – Mr Amos still to do any introduction on Facebook. Trees and Green Environment – no report. 3-18 Campus – another stakeholders meeting soon. The Architects continuing to refine the drawings. Once finalised the drawings will go in for Planning permission. Still to find funding for the swimming pool. Senior Citizen’s Party/ Christmas Lights – agreed to do one application for the Senior Citizen’s Party and Christmas Lights to the Ward Discretionary Grant fund Mr Amos to speak to Paula to book the Duthac Centre. Agree Senior Citizen’s Party on 8 January in the afternoon. Mr Louden to pass previous application to Mrs Mackay to put in.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS Well Chemists – Mr Rhind reported that there has been lots of complaints about these Chemists. Reps from Well Chemist met with reps from NHS Highland about shopping the shops frequently, lack of pharmacist. They are accepting the problems in Tain. There will be a meeting in the near future. Noted Ms Webber will no longer continue with the CC due to be work commitments. It was agreed to look for another co-opted person. Dornoch Lifeboat – work commenced on new boat shed. Mr Akeroyd expressed the gratitude for the CC continuing support. Present – discussion of a present to a past Chair was discussed. Mr Louden volunteered to contact Mr Macdonald with a view to him getting in touch with Tain Pottery. Subs for Website – payment for the website has to be forthcoming. After discussion Mr Holdsworth to forward information to Mr Macrae so a cheque can be sent. The Meeting ended At 2105. The date of the next Meeting was set for Monday 25th October 2021.
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LOCAL NEWS & HEALTH NOTES INFORMATION REGARDING COVID BOOSTERS – TAIN & FEARN TAIN & DISTRICT MEDICAL PRACTICES With the introduction of the new GP Contract in 2018 the provision of vaccination to practice patients became the responsibility of NHS Highland rather than the individual practices. For the last two years both practices in Tain have “opted-in” to helping the Health Board to provide the annual Flu vaccinations and latterly the Covid vaccinations. With the winter season coming up both practices have had to think about whether we can continue to provide these vaccinations due to the increase in patients needing to be seen with the usual winter ailments. Whilst we have agreed to “opt-in” to helping with the annual Flu vaccine programme both practices feel that we are unable to help this time with the Covid Booster vaccinations. The reasons leading to this difficult decision are as follows – • The Covid booster to be given is the Pfizer vaccine. This is different to the Astra Zeneca vaccine that was given to patients aged over 40 and means that everyone who receives the vaccine then has to remain in the practice for 15 minutes for observation before they can leave which was unlike the Astra Zeneca vaccine. • This would mean having to block of at least 1-2 surgery rooms for patients to wait in and would reduce the amount of space for GPs, Practice Nurses and other Health Care Professionals
to see patients face to face where needed. The amount of appointments that would be needed to give all the Flu vaccinations and Covid boosters would severely reduce the amount of clinical time available to provide care to patients. We are still awaiting information from NHS Highland as to how they will provide the Covid boosters for our patients and as soon as we hear will share this information on our Facebook pages and websites. Patients can also phone the Vaccination Enquiry Hub on 01463 705531 or email them on nhsh.covidvaccine@nhs. scot or by visiting the NHS Highland website. Please do not contact the practices regarding the Covid boosters as we have no further information available to us at this time and this will only tie up the phone lines preventing other patients from getting through with other medical matters. Thank you for your patience, understanding and kindness at this time. TDDT PREMISES MOVE In November, Tain & District Development Trust will start a move out of their premises on Stafford Street into their new location at 8 Tower Street, Tain. Please be aware there may be some disruption to their services during this move but they hope to keep this to a minimum. TDDT are currently unable to offer a printing or photocopying service at Stafford Street hub. After the 4th of November the office phone number will be changing but they
can still be reached by email at info@tainddtrust. com. GIRLS FOOTBALL Ross County Girls & Women FC are returning to Tain for football training. This is held at the Astro at TRACC every Tuesday from 6pm-7.30pm. This is open to girls in P5-S6 at the moment. Training is open to all girls of any ability and new players are very welcome. Girls train in age appropriate groups. Queries can be made via Facebook. WALKING FOOTBALL GROUP IN TAIN Walking football is coming to Tain - thanks to the formation of a new group aiming to meet for regular training sessions and small games. Walking football has become increasingly popular over the past few years, and it’s exactly what it sounds like – a standard game of football where players walk instead of run. It’s designed to help people get fit or maintain an active lifestyle no matter their age, gender or fitness level, as well as supporting people getting back into football if they
have given it up due to age or injury. Older men and women in particular have seen many benefits: lower heart rate and blood pressure, less fat and more muscle, and better mobility. And it’s not just health benefits - walking football also offers social benefits. Participants can meet new people, avoid becoming isolated, and interact with individuals and small groups - especially in the age we live in now. Days/times and venue are still be confirmed - but anyone who is interested in joining is encouraged to get in touch with Patrick on 07821 477202 or via email at pvickery59@gmail.com. TAIN CAT PROTECTION CALENDAR TO GO ON SALE The brand new Tain Cats Protection calendar is due to go on sale next month. It will be on sale from November and on our stall at the Tain Christmas Fair, on 20 November in the Duthac Centre. We hope owners will spot their own cat from the photos enclosed. - Jean, Tain & District Cats Protection
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IN MEMORY ARNEIL (TAIN) Peacefully in The County Hospital, Invergordon on Monday 25 October 2021, William “Willie” “Billy” Mackay Arneil, 92 Mansfield Estate, Tain beloved Son of The Late Smithy and Chrisie Arneil, Loving partner of the late Ella Pieraccini, dear step-father of Jackie, much loved Nephew to Ella and Rena and loved by all the extended family and friends. MACDONALD (TAIN) Very suddenly in his home, 22 St. Vincent Road, Tain on Thursday 21 October 2021, Ian Macdonald, aged 66 years, loving husband of the late Karen, (nee Fraser), dearly loved father of Molly, Conor, Shelly, Iona and Karen, beloved son of the late John and Jean Macdonald, (Newtonmore), loving brother of Maureen and Anne and loved by all the extended family and friends. BRUNO (TAIN) Peacefully in the Loving Care of all at Innis Mhor Care Home, Tain on Saturday 23 October 2021, Luisa Costella, R.I.P., 6 Queen Street, Tain, beloved wife of the late Salvadore Bruno, dearly loved mother of Tony and much loved by all her extended family, friends and Church family. PATERSON (CLASHMORE/HILTON) Peacefully in his home “Sunnyside”, Clashmore, Dornoch, on Friday 15 October 2021, following a short illness, Ian Wilson Paterson, (formerly of Tain and Hilton), Loving husband of Rosemary, dearly loved father of Anne-Marie, Ian, David and the late Cumming, dear father-in-law of Peter, Ruth and Anita, adored granda of
Andrew, Rory, Brodie, Aiden, Jessica and Jack and a much respected friend to many. MACKENZIE (TAIN) Very suddenly in Innis Mhor Care Home, Tain on Friday 8 October 2021, Andrewina “ Rena” Ross, Aged 90 Years, 13 Glebe Crescent, Tain Beloved wife of the late Heckie, devoted mother to Anthony, a much loved Aunt of David, Michael, Gordon, Alan, Suzanne, Elaine, Jacqui, Richard, Shirley and Donald, a loving great aunt, great great aunt and loved by all the extended family and friends. MORRISON (KILDARY) Peacefully, at home with his loving family, on Monday, 11th October, 2021, John (Jockie) of Eriskay, Logie Hill, sadly passed away. Beloved husband to the late Janette, loving father, grandfather and brother, dear family member and friend to many, who will be missed by all. MACKENZIE (TAIN) Peacefully at home, with his family by his side, Christopher (Christie), late of Balintore, aged 90 years. Beloved husband of Nanette, much loved dad of Mabel, Irene and the late Donald and also a loving grandad and greatgrandad. DUNCAN (OF TAIN) Peacefully, at his home in Bridlington, East Yorkshire, with family, Terry Duncan, aged 80 years. Passed after a long battle with illness, with his devoted wife Rena by his side. Much loved dad to Kirsti, Craig and Cameron, grandad to Katie, Lucy, Alexander and Isla, brother to the late Rodney and Jean and Rhona. Son of Ronnie and the late Florrie.
TAIN IN 1842 A report on the state of sanitation in Tain in 1842 by James Cameron, Esq., Surgeon, Tain “The town of Tain has been lately lighted with gas, which has also been introduced into almost all the respectable houses. The town is but indifferently supplied with water, from draw-wells and a few springs. That procured from the springs, which are rare, is of excellent quality; but that from the draw-wells is inferior. There are two or three covered sewers, but these are not sufficient for keeping the town clear of impurities. There is a piece of drain here and there, but very inefficient; and it frequently happens, during a heavy fall of rain, that the streets and roads are covered, and many of the houses inundated. There are three courses of water that run through the town. In summer they are scantily supplied, but in winter they are sometimes converted into torrents. They are in a great measure undefended, and in some places overflow their banks after heavy rain. The courses are not kept clear, and, in consequence, filth proceeding both from animal and vegetable matter is allowed to remain in them. By proper management these courses would prove very beneficial to the town; and at a moderate expense might be made to assume a different aspect, tending to beautify the town. The streets and lanes are very irregularly placed; and, with the exception of a portion of the main street, they are all unpaved. In front of the houses of the poorer classes, the channels of the streets and roads are not kept open, water being allowed to remain in a stagnant state,
and all sorts of refuse being thrown into these channels, and collected therein heaps, in order to form dunghills. There are numerous houses in a decayed and useless state, which are converted into reservoirs for all sorts of filth. There are various causes which render the collecting of manure profitable to the inhabitants: their food principally consisting of potatoes, of which vegetable they raise large quantities, it requires all their ingenuity throughout the year to collect a sufficient supply towards a succeeding crop; and the farmers in the neighbourhood are in the habit of purchasing cart-loads from them, for which they pay from 1s. 6 –to - 2s 6d. per load. Thus the greatest pains are taken by the inhabitants to procure and collect impurities of all descriptions; such as ashes, dirty water, decayed and decomposed matter, &c.: and this mass is husbanded with the greatest care and attention, and lies at their doors during most part of the year. There are in many instances stagnant pools about the houses, into which the refuse is thrown to keep it in a moist state. These collections of water proceed from various sources, viz. from dirty water and other impurities thrown from the houses, from rainwater, which has no means of being carried off, and in some places from water trickling through the soil. They render the houses damp and emit the most offensive and unwholesome effluvia The practice of keeping pigs is very common in Tain, particularly among the poor and working classes. From the limited accommodation possessed by this class, the
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pigsties must of necessity be near the houses; in general, they are placed behind them; in many cases, they are attached to them, and in the immediate vicinity of the back doors and windows. Others, again, are placed immediately in front. During the last three years the town has increased in size, and on the main street and other parts a number of elegant dwelling- houses and places of business have been erected, which have imparted to the town an aspect superior to that of most burghs of its size and population. The County-house was unfortunately consumed by fire some years ago when three persons were burnt to death. The present gaol is narrow in its accommodation and anything but a wholesome place. A new gaol is, I understand, about to be erected. The principal street and a few others are wide and airy, but the back streets and lanes are narrow and ill-kept. There are in Tain several families in good circumstances; and, indeed, a considerable proportion of the population consists of respectable individuals in the middle rank of life. No landed proprietor lives in the town. There are no regular policemen; the only persons acting as such are the town officers, two in number. There is only one scavenger, or street cleaner, for the whole town, and this individual is an old and infirm man, wholly incapable of performing the duties of the situation. There is in the town an excellent academy, and three wellconducted schools. The inhabitants seem very desirous of giving their children all the education their means will admit: from the moderate fees required, they are enabled to give their children a good plain education, and even the rudiments of a classical one. The houses of the labouring classes are thatched with straw and are seldom watertight. They generally consist
of two apartments: namely, two rooms on the ground floor, or one room on the ground floor and an attic. Those of the poorest class consist only of one apartment. Almost all these houses have floors composed of clay, or of a mixture of earth and clay, and are damp, among other causes, from the very defective drainage, and the heaps of refuse with which they are almost always surrounded. Though there is generally a sufficient declivity to carry away the filth and water, little or no advantage is taken of this circumstance. A conspicuous want of cleanliness prevails among the poor, and even among those who are in general somewhat above that rank. The houses are not well constructed with respect to ventilation. In instances, not a few, the chimneys being ill framed, the houses are subject to smoke and are consequently filthy. In order to obtain a desirable degree of warmth, every opening by which the external air might be admitted is carefully closed up. From the want of a proper provision for that purpose, the streets are very often dirty, the mud and filth being in many places ankle-deep. With very few exceptions, the gutters or channels run close to the houses. If the streets were sufficiently repaired and paved, and proper sewers constructed, the services of scavengers would be less required, in consequence of the natural declivities of the locality, of which at present little or no advantage is taken. Of late considerable improvements have been effected by the authorities, perhaps as many as could be expected from the low state of the burgh finances. There are three lodginghouses in Tain, which are chiefly occupied by beggars and hawkers. These places are kept in the filthiest condition imaginable; I have been credibly informed that, the
bedclothes used in one of these houses have not been washed for the last, five years. Summer being the season when these people are generally abroad, these low lodgings are then often crowded to excess. During the week-days the beggars and hawkers perambulate the country, returning on Saturday night. They frequently, especially when collected in large numbers, drink to excess; and their conduct on such occasions is riotous and disgusting in the extreme. The general charge for such lodgings is two-pence per head for the night, with an ample allowance of whiskey to the landlords, by way of perquisite. These individuals are, unfortunately, the means of introducing infectious diseases, such as fever, small-pox, measles, &c. Measures have recently been adopted by the authorities in the neighbouring counties for repressing this grievous nuisance ; and I sincerely trust that the authorities in this quarter will in the same way endeavour to rid the country of diseased and debauched vagrants. Some time ago a teetotal society was instituted in the town, which, at its commencement, consisted of 140 individuals, principally of the lower class. The membership has since been reduced to about 20.
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Many of those who have joined themselves as members of this society have done so from no other motive than that of inducing dissipated persons to follow their example. Cases of intoxication are now, happily, uncommon, except at fairs and on occasions of special festivity. The morals of the lower classes are superior to those of the same rank in most other places. Crime and the grosser immoralities are uncommon, and the forms and decencies of religion are in general well observed. Tain is abundantly supplied with fish of various kinds and of the best quality, by the numerous fishing villages along the shores of the Friths. This source of subsistence is much resorted to, and renders living in Tain comparatively cheap. The food of the working people generally consists of fish and potatoes. Butchermeat sells from 4d. to 6d. per lb. In former years it rarely exceeded 4d. per lb.; but of late, since steam communication with London has been established, the graziers of the district ship cattle largely, and it is this, in connexion with the recently introduced system of high feeding, that has chiefly occasioned the increased price of provisions in the Tain market.”
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MESSAGE FROM CLLR. DEREK LOUDEN
Please feel free to contact me at any time on: 01862892734 07876774412 Or via email at LoudenDW@aol. com Happy to help any local resident with any problem at any time. Anyone can phone at any time with any request.
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HALLOWEEN THEME FOR POP-UP BOOKSHOP Following the success of the first St Duthac Book and Arts Festival, fundraising has begun for the next Festival to be held in September 2022. With a Halloween theme the Pop Up Bookshop popped up for a two day event on Tain High Street. The shop was very busy with customers picking up bargains of new and preloved books, while enjoying the music of Archie and Ann and teas and home baking. Two local authors, Victoria Macdonald and Laura Kirk were welcome guests in the shop selling and signing their children’s books. The shop and shop windows were beautifully decorated and a giant spider provided the shop centrepiece. A competition in the shop revealed that the spiders name was Liam, and the lucky winner of the £20 prize was Jim Harkiss, who very generously donated the prize money to the St Duthac Book and Arts Festival funds. Thanks go to Jenny Martin from Georgeson’s Estate Agents and Sheila Munro, lately retired from Tain Museum, for choosing the winning column and row on the competition sheet. During this years Festival a children’s competition around the shop windows of Tain resulted in 3 winners being chosen, each receiving a £10 Book Token. The lucky winners came to the Pop Up Bookshop to receive their prizes and
the children are pictured left to right Lottie Muir, Archie Wilson and Teyla Christian together with Festival Group Members and Volunteers. Thanks to everyone who entered and to Chris Williams for donating the Book
tokens. The Pop Up Bookshop will be popping up again at the Christmas Market and the St Duthac Book and Arts Festival Organisers and Volunteers hope to see you all there.
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AWARD FOR YOUTH CAFE CHAIR Last month, Mr Peter Berry from Tain was awarded the highest award by YMCA Scotland for over 20 years of service to the youth charity. The YMCA is now the world’s largest and oldest youth charity and operates in over 120 countries with 58 million members. However each YMCA is autonomous so it can meet the needs of the community it serves. The Sir George Williams Medal was given to Peter for his dedication to face to face work with young people and assisting with the Governance of the local Association. Graham Nutt the Senior Youth and Community worker said’ that Peter has been a keen supporter of the Tain & District Youth Café YMCA since its conception to now acting as the Chairperson of the YMCA. He was and still is a hands on volunteer and has taken on many roles over the last few years. This includes, but in no order: • Chairperson • Line Manager of the Senior staff • First Aider • Health and Safety officer including assisting in Risk assessments and health and safety reviews when required. • PAT Tester • Volunteer for drop-in sessions • Fundraiser overseeing Tain Gala Tea Tent for many years (raising over £1,000 each year for Tain & District Youth Café YMCA) and also the tent at the Vintage Car Rally. More recently Pete assisted with the running
of the stalls alongside our Youth Committee at our local Food Festivals. Pete and Chris Bousfield also walked part of the Great Wall of China to raise funds for Tain YMCA. Peter chaired the task group overseeing the events of our 25th Anniversary year were resulted in the opening of the Elizabeth Hood Training suite in the YMCA. Graham added that Peter represented the Tain Youth Café YMCA at several Scottish YMCA National Assemblies and attended Special ABM’s when required in Edinburgh and more recently to ensure that the Scottish Government guidelines for Covid were met this included
building PPE screens for our coffee bar which was a major feat as our coffee bar is several meters long. Peter also met with staff every two weeks checking in on how they
were during the Covid pandemic. Peter was nominated by young people as our Volunteer of the Year and he won and he was nominated and received the Scottish YMCA Volunteer of the Year Award a few years ago. Peter has directly impacted many young people’s lives through his dedication and passion to them and has seen first-hand how the YMCA can change lives through the work the YMCA undertakes. He has offered encouragement and support to young people, practical support through careers and life advice, assisted in the fundraising for young people attending the three Prague festivals and the London 175 event. Leading by example at fundraising events where young people have assisted us. This support and encouragement also extends to the Volunteers and staff as well.
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THE STRANGE TALE OF JANETTA MUNRO A strange story of Murder and Reincarnation from the late Rosemary Mackenzie, founder of Tain & District Museum, published in a Clan Ross United States Newsletter. "A girl wrote from Sweden to ask me to find information on a Janetta Munro who had been murdered. She was born in Tain and would I find a photograph of a large house with a courtyard and well. Later she visited the museum with an older lady. I produced a photograph of Foulis Castle and suggested that Janetta Munro might have been employed there and they could ring and make an appointment to visit there and see if Captain Munro could help. This they did and they telephoned to ask me to lunch the next day. The older lady whose name was Luce said, “It is time we told you what this is all about.” She said she was a research Psychologist and pointing to the Swedish girl, she said- That is Janetta Munro. The girl was not a neurotic type
but said she was born and worked in Stockholm, had no Scottish connections but for years she knew she was this Janetta Munro, who was a maid in a large house with a yard and a well. Her father had been in charge of the horses. She had been raped, murdered and buried in a pit. When they went o Foulis, she said, "This is not the front door. I know it with an avenue of trees leading to a courtyard. Captain Munro was surprised as the original entrance was round the back of the Castle. The girl had strong feelings about being born in Tain and wanted to look at it from the shore as that was how she remembered it. She said there was a large building but it was not square. The original Tolbooth had fallen down in the 18th century and the present steeple was finished in 1733. The girlwhose name I cannot pronounce- was going down to Edinburgh to look up records at the Crown Office to see if they could find any trace of the murder." There is, unfortunately, no record of any follow up to this visit.
FRIDAY 5TH NOVEMBER Fireworks Display & Bonfire 7pm Tain Links (Football Pitch End) Sparklers, Hot Drinks, Food Vans SATURDAY 27TH NOVEMBER Christmas Lights Switch On Christmas Market 2 – 6pm Rose Gardens, Tain High Street Featuring Santa & His Reindeer!!
ARTIE’S SINGING KETTLE Christmas Party In The St Duthus Bowling Club Sunday 5th December 3PM £7/£25 for a Family of 4 Tickets on sale – Forbes Jewellers
Wear Your Christmas Hat!!
Tain & District Branch Cats Protection Telephone: (0345) 371 2737 Email: taincats@aol.com www.tain.cats.org.uk
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AUTUMN COLOUR
To a casual photographer, Summer might seem the obvious time to take photographs. After all, that’s when we tend to be out and about on holidays or day-trips. But ask any serious landscape photographer, and Autumn and Winter are the times you’ll find them drawn to. So, in this month’s column I’ll be giving a few tips on Autumn photography and how to make the best of those Autumn colours.
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CHOICE OF SUBJECT I guess everyone thinks of trees when they think of Autumn colour but, actually, the Autumn colour palette shows itself in a whole range of subjects. Think about; nuts and berries, log fires, leaves on the lawn, autumn clothing. They all have that lovely combination of warm, earthy tones, including browns, yellows and oranges. So, if you want to create a photograph that screams “Autumn”, why not think about combining some of those subjects into one photo? Perhaps you have a willing model (child, partner, friend, relative) who you can photograph in their warm outdoor gear against a backdrop of autumn leaves and trees? What about a wooden bowl of chestnuts or conkers, with the wood-burner out of focus in the background? Out in the landscape, woodlands, waterfalls and lochans all make good Autumn subjects, especially if you can find a day when the water is still
and you can achieve some mirror-like reflections! FILTERS For those shooting with a DSLR or mirrorless camera, there are a couple of filters that will really bring life to your Autumn photographs, and make the best of the colour: • A polarising filter adds depth and saturation to colours and cuts out glare and reflections off water. It’s perfect for capturing waterfalls and fallen autumn leaves in water, and it’s one of the few filters that’s difficult to replicate in editing software. • Less common is a red
intensifier. This selectively increases the depth and saturation of reds in the picture. A good quality one is made by Hoya. Both the intensifier and the polariser are screw-in filters that attach to the front of your lens, so you need to make sure you pick the right filter diameter when you order. WEATHER AND TIME OF DAY Almost any weather can make for good Autumn photography. You may be drawn to a bright, sunny days when the clear blue sky contrasts beautifully with the sun-drenched, rich autumn colours of the foliage in the trees.
However, a showery day when you can capture the sunlit colours against a receding dark, forbidding sky can also work really well. As with a lot of landscape photography, shooting early or later in the day will add a warmth a richness to the colours in your photos, as well as bringing out texture in rocks, etc, due to the low angle of the sun. And, unlike in summer, you don’t have to get up at an uncivilised hour to catch that golden light of early morning! EDITING Autumn is one subject when saturated colours are
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almost expected, so don’t be afraid to increase the saturation of your photos and, maybe, increase the warmth as well. Experiment with some of the pre-sets in apps such as Instagram. They can really help to bring out that Autumn vibe! So, to sum up, Autumn is all about warm tones, texture, cosiness and “Coorie”. Build those into your photos and you’ll certainly be creating a good Autumn look! Did you like this article? Why not email me and let me know what you’d like to see covered in future issues. If you’ve got any questions about the settings on your camera, email me those too and we’ll see if we can put them together into a “Q&A” section. If you’re a Facebook user, why not join our online photoclub? (Tain and District Online Photo Club) we’d love to see your pictures there. markjanesphotographer@ gmail.com.
A serene view over a loch an at the top of Culrain Burn
OLD FILE This photograph was sent in to the Picture Post by Margaret Nic, with the following note: This photo was taken at a fancy dress dance in the Town hall about 1980, it's Mary Mcateer s and she is dressed as an Indian squaw in the front row, other people are Susan Wilcox, Sheena Urquhart, Rodney Duncan, Nina ? Irene Mackenzie, Jackie and Margaret Grant.
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TAIN ROYAL ACADEMY: CREATIVE WRITING “TRA S1 English pupils have been busy writing for the annual TRA Short Stories Competition. There were so many fantastic entries and we are delighted that Tain & District Picture Post has agreed to publish the winner. Congratulations to everyone who took part. The standard was incredibly high. I hope you enjoy the winning story from Alana Bejar-Arrabal. We would also like to share some of the amazing work being done by some of our other pupils. Three 280-character stories by S2 pupils, Callum Dent, Niamh Jupp and Alex Innes which were all inspired by a prompt provided by their teacher, an image of drifting ice, and a thoughtprovoking poem “Shame” by S6 pupil, Angelika Lindstroem.
We hope to be able to make this column a regular feature in the Tain & District Picture Post and we look forward to sharing more pupil work in future issues.” Suzanne Lockhart, Principal Teacher – English at Tain Royal Academy
DARKFIRE’S PURPOSE By Alana Bejar-Arrabal Darkit drank in every word of the story. Her grandmother, Viperfang, fixed her gaze on something in the distance, something only she could see. Her grandfather, Oakstripe, seemed to drift
out of reality, remembering the great battles he once fought when he was young. “Our Clan has had a great many battles,” meowed Viperfang, “but none as terrible as the one between the cats from the mountains.” Both Darkit and her brother, Pricklekit, leaned forward eager for the ancient cat to continue. Then suddenly a flash of lightning broke the sky, Darkit and her brother ran squealing and buried themselves in their grandmother’s thick ginger fur. Their mother, Ravenwing, who had been sitting in the entrance to the den, picked her kits up by the scruff. “Time you kits had some rest” she mumbled through a mouthful of dark fur. “Sleep well kits.” purred
Oakstripe. “Yes, sleep well.” echoed Viperfang. Darkit woke the next morning to a starling, sending its call echoing through the frosty pinewoods. She stretched and yawned, then, a caterwall of fear reached her ears and she bushed up her black and ginger fur. Her mother, brother, and the other cats in the den sprang up in surprise. Darkit heard hissing and growling coming from outside the den, something huge was rampaging through the camp. She turned to her mother, but then a look of horror came across Ravenwing’s face. Suddenly Darkit was jerked backwards by the tail, she tried desperately to scramble back to the den, but whatever had caught her was too strong. Her mother lunged forward to grab her scruff, but the huge creature pulled Darkit away and shook the small kit a few times, a growl rumbling in its throat. “Help!” wailed Darkit, trying to dig her claws into the pineneedle strewn earth, the creature’s teeth dug agonisingly deep in her small fuzzy tail. Stonetail, Smallwhisker, and Pebblefur ran at the huge creature, ducking and weaving to avoid the creature’s big black paws. Darkit twisted round to look what had caught her. Her eyes met two others, they were small and dark, so dark that they gave off no feeling or emotion, only stared. She had never seen a creature like it before, but from its black and white fur, and its striped face, Darkit assumed it was a
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With 665 others following me Down Down Down And into what? ICE By Niamh Jupp
badger. One of the badger’s huge paws hit Smallwhisker, sending the small white tom flying backwards, Stonetail ran to help her mate. Pebblefur remained, her chest heaving with exhaustion, but her eyes blazed with a raging fire. She sprang forward, taking the badger by surprise, and clawed its face forcing it to drop Darkit. The ginger and black kit looked down at her tail with a gasp of horror and pain. What was once her tail was now a blood covered stump. Her mother ran out of the den, her thick black tail streaming behind her. “It’s going to be ok, you’re going to be ok!” she screeched, Olivebranch, the medicine cat, followed at a steady pace, a bundle of herbs in her jaws. Darkit, feeling so overwhelmed, fainted, her blood staining the ground scarlet. This is her new beginning.
SHAME
By Angelika Lindstroem Shame is a fruit that is much too sweet It pulsates and growls as you sink your teeth its residue stains your smile and cheek and the edges of the bite begin to weep When you’re full with burning, You learn to regret You learn to repress Do not eat it again. But its vibrant colour remains and you recall its flavour How it lathered your tongue like syrup despite the pain And its vibrant taste exhilarated your nerves Like a blaze And most importantly, It wants you. What better feeling than to be wanted then you are left completely empty Spar your ribs and the pit, And the hollows of your cheeks Where you tears sit.
S2 “280 CHARACTER” STORIES 666 By Calum Dent I have 666 seconds on this 666 day of our lord in the year 666. Before the end, over the Hole I will go with 665 others all in the hole and into what? Me, D-13666 a helper of my lord. Over I will go with the last curse to the lord on my tongue and in my ears with his light over me.
As the ice floated away, our freedom went away with it. They had put cameras everywhere. I felt alone. Everyone started acting the same. You had to have permission to do anything. I sat in my room,and contemplated everything. How were we supposed to go on as a society like this? COMING HOME FROM THE FIGHT By Alex Innes The old two-seater sofa with one side dusty and the other permanently used. Memories drifting away like melting ice in the middle of a sandy desert. By the old oak door with a dirty window in the centre, muddy boots lying waiting to be cleaned. And a round tin hat with many events held up by a coat hanger.
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THE BURNS AND BRIDGES OF TAIN
THE BURNS AND BRIDGES OF TAIN – PART 1
Although no longer visible, burns were very much a feature of Medieval Tain and some stretches remained uncovered well into the 19th Century. There were two main burns which flowed through the main part of Tain and a third through Little Tain (the area W of the old Academy). These burns are now entirely covered over and form the main sewage/drainage lines into which all other street drains flow and thence to the sea. The process of providing a drainage system for the town beginning in the late 18th Century was initially piecemeal but was largely completed and made into a properly integrated system in the second half of the 19th Century and are a testimony to 19th Century engineering. The accompanying photo was taken inside one of the covered over burns by NOSWA during works on Tain sewers. There are many
references to burns in MacGill’s “Old Ross-shire and Scotland” but it is difficult to distinguish between them as the old charters and other documents referred to them all as Matach or Aldmatach. [Matach meant dirty, indicating that they were used as receptacles for all manner of things; auld, ault, ald, alt (all versions used) meant burn or stream from the Gaelic “Allt”.] From careful reading of all references currently available to me I have identified the 3 main burns as follows plus one or two tributaries – a Western Auldmatach; a Middle Auldmatach with its tributary the Little Burn; an Eastern Auldmatach with possibly a tributary burn the Polcalk Burn. These are shown on the extract from the map of Tain dated 1832. The Western Auldmatach ran through Little Tain and seemingly joined the Eastern Auldmatach just
before entering the sea. Middle Auldmatach ran down part of Scotsburn Road then through what is now a car park; to the left (west) of the Masons’ Lodge and the Town Hall; across Tower Street and swung behind the Collegiate church; along the line of Chapel Road merging with the Eastern Auldmatach just about where St Duthus Villa now stands. Its tributary, the Little Burn, ran roughly down the line of Quarry Lane, then
to the right (east) of the Bank of Scotland/Albyn House site to join up with the Middle Aultmatach. The Eastern Auldmatach ran through what is now “The Triangle” at Cadboll Place; to the right (east) of Gladstone Buildings (“Shafi’s”) through the King Street car park; under what was known for a while as “Maitlands“ Building, currently, 2021, the Fish and Chip shop and Top Tain Curry Restaurant; down the east side of the Rose Garden crossing the Kirksheaf Road at the foot of Crammond Brae and reaching Chapel road near the site of St Duthus Villa. Although not marked on any map there must have been a burn that ran roughly down the line of Geanies Street. Contour lines (lines joining places of equal height) always have a V-shape where a water course exists or existed. The 30m contour line on the contour map in the Historic Scotland’s Burgh Survey has this form where it crosses Geanies Street. Even although they were largely seasonal –
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sometimes referred to as “winter burns” - as they crossed the edge of the raised beach, the burns would have cut notches of varying depth so bridges would have been prominent features from early times. The earliest bridges would no doubt have been wooden structures, later replaced by more substantial stone structures. The main high ways of Tain are aligned W-E (or more precisely NW-SE) along the line of the raised beach, thus much levelling has been involved to produce the landscape we see today. The Eastern Altmatach in particular required quite a substantial bridge (the Rose Garden Bridge) with 2 smaller bridges lower down, one at the foot of Crammond Brae and one carrying the road to the Chapel. Another relatively substantial structure was required at the foot of Geanies Street which gave access to the late 18th and early 19th Century “New Town”. Other bridges were required to take the continuation of the High Street (now known as Tower Street) across the Little Burn, a bridge at Little Tain to cross the Western Altmatach and lower down a bridge carrying the road that led to the shore. At some point, certainly after 1832 and before 1870, a bridge was built creating a more direct link between Queen Street & Stafford Street and forming the triangle at Cadboll Place. The main filling in and levelling would obviously take place at and around these bridging points. Margaret Urquhart
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“ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN” PATRICK VICKERY
A few years ago I shared a vol-a-vent with an ex First-Minister of Scotland and a few other extremely pleasant folk at a meal in Ayr where I discussed important matters of the moment such as ‘do you want that last tatty?’ or ‘are we getting any pudding?’ The day prior to this I was cleaning drains at one of the local garages in Tain during which I chatted raggedly to random folk about gardening, football and goats. It’s good to chat, irrespective of who you eat tasty vol-a-vents with or encounter haphazardly beside drainage culverts, although undoubtedly the most important conversations are with family and friends. Moving on from vola-vents and drains to the all-important issue of mouth-watering puddings, I was clearing a pond of clotted weed and paused for a moment to chew on one of those delicious prepacked plaque-inducing processed flapjacks when I came across an embedded tooth in my tasty mouthful. What’s the world coming to, I surmised indignantly, when you find an embedded tooth in your flavorsome mouthful? Then it dawned on me that this was my own tooth that had fallen out during the chewing process and nothing whatsoever to do with a lapse in supermarket quality control. Not only was this sufficient to deter me from chewing
flapjacks for an extended period of time, but also an indicator that I was falling apart. Every day brings new challenges, not least the occasional malfunction as you glide towards seniority, the chimes of time tapping maliciously at your shoulder. The fifth decade is when the rot sets in, heralding arthritic potential, flatulent splutterings and the faint haze of dawning cataracts, or so I was gleefully informed by a local doctor and bagpipe virtuoso at a Summer Gala in the town who cheerfully revealed that the sixth decade is worse before departing to the Events Arena to blow his pipes and squeeze his bag. We are all immortal until one day we are not, a revelation best discussed amongst similar crumblies with diminishing presence while consuming copious amounts of home-made
alcohol, mini-pizzas and dry roasted peanuts, our blazing cauldrons long since ebbed to a simmering glow. What is certain, however, is that none of us journey easily into old age. Despite this, life continues to provide unexpected pleasures no matter what decade of selfdoubt and decrepitude we happen to inhabit, so I shall stride forward optimistically to meet the uncalled for challenges that befall me, blissfully ignorant of what might deteriorate, splutter or drop off next. Simple pleasures become important - a snooze by the fire, hanging onto your teeth, acquiring a good pair of reading glasses, conserving your dwindling assets and being more dog. That’s plenty to be going on with just now. Anything can happen. Anything does happen.
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NEWS FROM EDDERTON Ruairidh Gollan Edderton has seen a few changes in recent months including, as we are seeing in many other areas, the sad closure of the Church of Scotland building in the village, which holds many memories for both current residents and those who have moved away. However, as one part of the community comes to the end of an era, another is usually just around the corner. Recently, we have seen the exciting addition of Meikle Ferry Station opening nearby. This is a café I heartily recommend: a welcoming atmosphere serving delicious homemade meals, cakes and coffees. In Edderton, I have also spotted two egg sheds pop up at opposite ends of the village, setup by local young people with one ingeniously named, ‘Ardmore Cluck and Collect.’ It is great to see new ventures happening in the area and I wish them all the success they deserve. The hall has been open most weekdays over the course of the pandemic as a place for residents to pick up everyday supplies free of charge, kindly donated through funds and food suppliers. The community are grateful for all the volunteers and suppliers who have helped throughout these testing times. Although it closed its doors at the end of October, it has been asked if a community hub would be helpful on a more permanent basis. The hall has always played an essential role in Edderton, with local clubs and groups using it regularly which we hope to see happening again soon. I had the pleasure of playing music at several events for the 1st St Duthac Book & Arts Festival in September. It was great to see events not just in Tain, but the surrounding communities as well. It truly was a delight to be part of something that had the core values of the area at the forefront and I hope to see the festival running again next year. A few houses have recently come up for sale in Edderton and with the potential prospect of new houses being built, the community welcomes new residents to the village and encourages them to play a role in shaping the future of our area.
LOCAL NEWS
WINNERS OF TAIN GOLF CLUB TOFFS SCRAMBLE
ST. DUTHUS F.C. TRIBUTE TO LATE ALAN ROSS
It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Alan Ross. Alan was not only a former player and committee man with Tain St. Duthus, but a man who gave so much to the cause of the club, even at its lowest ebb. Alan was the life and soul in all
The annual Texas scramble for the Tain over Fifty Five (TOFFS) was held at Tain Golf Club on 18th October, the winners pictured are Charlie Finlayson, Graham Davey, Iain Thomson and Tom Robertson. Sadly Mr Ian Paterson who first presented the magnificent Claret Jug to the club in 2004 passed away last month. We all remember his great capacity for fun, on and off the links. He was indeed a stalwart of the TOFFS and will be sorely missed by the TOFFS and everyone else at the Tain Golf Club. - Dorothy Melville, Tain Golf Club that he did. A true character with time for everyone and he shall always be a massive part of our history. Our thoughts are with his family, close friends and all who knew him. He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed.
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ST. DUTHUS FOOTBALL CLUB
WINNING START FOR NEW SAINTS MANAGER
Newly appointed team manager of St. Duthus Football Club, Alan Geegan, got his tenure off to the best of starts in October with a draw against league leaders Invergordon, and back to back wins against Alness and Inverness. Having made a stuttering start to the 2021-22 season, St. Duthus have picked up significantly in recent weeks - and that is thanks in no small part to the response of the team following the permanent appointment of Geegan, just two weeks after he took temporary charge. Speaking in October, the new manager admits he wasn’t expecting the appointment so soon.”Although the job opportunity came sooner than expected, it was a chance I couldn’t turn down. Given the squad and relationship I have with the players and the club, I didn’t have to think twice about the interim role and I am delighted that the appointment has now been made permanent. The reaction from the players has been brilliant, and the hard work continues from here. It will be business as usual with the standards and attitudes they have shown me last two weeks. I’m all about hard work, as hard work
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brings results.” He has appointed Justin Rogers as his assistant, and has added a very familiar face to the set up in a coaching capacity, with former Tain St. Duthus player and former Tain Thistle manager Robert Ross coming aboard. Ross joins the club’s backroom team having spent six seasons as a coach with rivals Invergordon. Geegan’s side his the ground running following his permanent appointment with an impressive win away to Inverness Athletic on October 23rd. St Duthus took a quick lead after five minutes and it came from a moment of opportunism as Ben Bruce closed down the last man and dispossessed him before rounding the keeper and slotting home. It was 2-0 after 14 minutes after Gary Millard sent a beautiful cross into the box for Jake Lockett to head home his sixth goal of the season. Just before the half hour, it was Lockett again who applied a first time finish to a neat passing move, ending with Finn As-Chainey squaring the ball to Saints no. 14. Saints should have had the game out of sight come half time, but Inverness pulled a goal back on
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35 minutes thanks to a long throw which was met by Luke Mackay, the striker turning quickly inside the box to find the bottom corner of the net. Victory was eventually sealed on 86 minutes when Bruce broke clear and laid the ball to recent new signing Daniel Christie who made no mistake with a brilliant finish to score his third goal in as many appearances.
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NOSTALGIA WITH ALEX GRAHAM
NOSTALGIA WITH ALEX GRAHAM
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