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Things to see and do Nairn

12-13 Places to eat Nairn 14-17 Clubs & societies Nairn 12-13

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Medical & health information Nairn

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Schools information Nairn 14-17

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Churches Nairn

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Community Councils Nairn

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Useful Numbers Nairn

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Nairn is an attractive seaside town with a prime location on the Moray Firth and is one of the driest and sunniest places in Scotland. This is a popular holiday destination with pleasure boats plying the harbour, while Nairn Museum explores the town's history, recalling its time as a busy fishing port. Visitors can enjoy the sandy beaches, riverside walks, the promenade with wonderful views over the Firth, golf on two championship golf courses and plenty of good restaurants and shopping.

ACTIVITIES

Nairn Golf Club

Football

Seabank Road, Nairn, IV12 4HB. Tel:01667 453208

Nairn County F.C

Horse Riding

A senior football club who currently play in the Highland Football League.

They were founded in 1914 and play at Station Park, Nairn.

As a senior team they can play in the Scottish Cup. The team colours are yellow and black and go by the nickname of the Wee County.

Station Park, Balblair Road Nairn, Nairnshire Scotland, IV12 5LT e: info@nairncountyfc.co.uk Tel: 01667 454298

Golfing Nairn has long been famed for its two championship golf courses, Nairn Golf Club and Nairn Dunbar Golf Club and its position as a top Highland golfing centre has been further reinforced with the world renowned Curtis Cup and the European Tour coming to the area.

Nairn Dunbar Golf Club Lochloy Road, Nairn, IV12 5AE. Tel:01667 452741

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There are many beautiful horseriding routes around Moray. Explore the environment within the forests of Culbin, Roseisle, and Lossiemouth. The Dava Way is also accessible to horses. An excellent leaflet produced by the Moray Equestrian Access Group can be obtained from the Tourist Information Office in the Falconer Museum in Forres.

There are a number of organisations who offer horse riding lessons such as: Burgie Equine Centre, Equus Equestrian Centre, Moray Group Riding For The Disabled, Tomintoul Riding Centre, Garmouth Riding Centre, Rashcrook Equestrian, Logie Farm Riding Centre, and Mundole Equestrian Centre.

Mountain Bike Trails Local volunteers working with Forest Enterprise have created some fantastic mountain bike challenges through the forested hills on

the east of the River Spey.

The Moray Monster Trails provide 30km of riding at three linked locations, Whiteash, Ordiequish and Ben Aigan. Local buses take bicyles at no charge. The Moray Mountain Bike Club aims to get people out and enjoy the countryside coupled with a good social atmosphere.

Rock Climbing There are a number of places where you can do rock climbing. Covesea in Lossiemouth, Cummingston, Logie Head and inland at Huntly’s Cave are worthwhile to look at. The Moray Mountaineering Club has some members who are rock climbing enthusiasts who meet on a Wednesdat evening, usually at Cummingston sea cliffs.

Sailing Around the coasts, suitable locations for sailing include Lossiemouth, Portsoy and the Findhorn Bay. The Findhorn Royal Yacht Club and Findhorn Marina in Findhorn offer classes.

Swimming Nairn Swimming Pool Marine Rd, Nairn, IV12 4EA, Tel: 01667 453061

Walking One of the most popular walks starts from the harbour and heads west long the promenade for about 3km before turning inland to Delnies Wood and then looping back to the shore. Covering a total of 10km over fairly easy terrain, this walk includes some stunning views including an overview the town.

The harbour is also the starting point for a walk along the River Nairn to Cawdor. The beautiful stretch of riverside is home to a variety of birds and wildlife and is a restful experience surrounded by trees and the sound of the water.

At Cawdor there's a choice of five different way-marked nature trails within woods surrounding the historic castle.

Culbin Forest, Forres Walks through pine woods to Findhorn Bay. The Hill 99 Viewpoint trail is an ideal walk for first-time visitors

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Things to see and do and takes about 2-3 hours starting from the main car park at Wellhill. There are easy-reach destinations such as the Gravelpit ponds (from Wellhill) and the Minister’s Pool (from Nairn East Beach), with attractive benches to rest at when you get there. Do take care and watch out for the the tide.

Every year, there is a programme of ranger-led activites in Culbin. See the Forestry Commission in Scotland’s website: www.forestry.gov.uk

Dava Way, between Forres and Grantownon-Spey Easy route suitable for both for walkers and mountain bikers. It links Forres and Grantown-on-Spey and almost all of the route follows the old Highland Railway line. It is off road and safe from traffic. Along the way, it passes a mix of farmland, woodland, and moorland.

Dunearn River Walk, Forres Views up and down the River Findhorn. The narrow path passes close to the edge of vertical drops down to the swirling waters.

Forest paths, muddy at times with steep drops alongside to the river - care needed.

Starts from Logie Steading where there are toilets, farm shop, children's play area, heritage centre, and an excellent cafe.

Roseisle Beach Woodland walks on to an expanse of Moray Firth beach. Access the beach to see the WWII coastal defences, including concrete tank cubes and pill boxes.

Culbin Forest from the main car park at Wellhill. It’s a two mile walk to the coast and the route can be confusing so make sure you pick up one of the free maps provided by the Forestry Commission. The beach and its adjoining sandbar stretch west for some 10 miles, from near Nairn to the mouth of the River Findhorn.

Nairn Central Beach Activity Providers Outfit Moray is an award winning outdoor education charity based in Lossiemouth, Moray, northeast of Scotland. They offer activities, courses and tailored programmes for schools, adults, families, and groups.

15 Shore Street, Lossiemouth, IV31 6PB Tel: 01343 549571

Scotpeak is a specialist in guided Day Walks, Walking Holidays, Rock Climbing, Mountaineering, Abseiling, Navigation, Self Lead Walks, Winter Skills, Charity Walks and more. Let Scotpeak arrange your outdoor experience in Moray and the Highlands.

Email:john@scotpeak.co.uk

BEACHES

Randolph's Leap, Forres

Ardersier Beach, Inverness

River, walks and leafy walks with history. A popular scenic river walk to Randolph's Leap where the River Findhorn is squeezed through narrow rocks.

Good spot for wind surfing & kitesurfing.

This superb beach in the middle of Nairn is backed by low sand dunes, a promenade and an attractive well maintained links, home to the Nairn Cricket Club. Close by is a paddling pool, playground, swimming pool, tea room and café.

A wild and beautiful beach, it is reached through the

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The Warehouse Theatre - Lossiemouth Provides a first-class live venue in Moray offering a wide variety of high quality entertainment and is not afraid to try something new!

Live Music · Theatre · Comedy · Film · Children’s Shows. Open all year.

Pitgaveny Quay, Lossiemouth Tel: 01343 814004

Nairn East Beach The wilder of Nairn’s two great beaches, it is backed by large sand dunes and stretches for a mile down the coast to the RSPB reserve at Culbin.

ENTERTAINMENT The Loft Activity Centre Offers a wide range of activities ensuring that your experience is the best it can possibly be! From Quad Bikes to Archery, Grass Sledging and Laser Tag – It caters for all tastes!

East Grange, Kinloss, Moray, Scotland, IV36 2UD Tel: 01343 850111

Universal Hall Culbin Sands

concerts of all kinds: contemporary music, scottish chamber orchestra, scottish opera, dramatic performances, touring theatre companies, comedy, dance, film, children’s entertainment.

Upcoming events on www.findhorn.org Email: uhall@findhorn.org Tel: 01309 691170

Hosts a variety of events and peformances throughout the year including

FAMILY FUN Bowl 2000 (Elgin) Ten Pin Bowling & Lunar Land. Moray's only 10 pin bowling alley is popular with visitors and local people. As well as bowling, you can play pool, air hockey and games in the amusement area. Lunar Land play area is a safe, fun area for children. Bar & catering facilities.

2 Moycroft Industrial Estate, Elgin IV30 1XZ T: 01343 541444

Findhorn Foundation On the outskirts of Findhorn village is the world famous Findhorn Foundation, a thriving holistic community and eco-village which is a haven for many from the

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Things to see and do hustle and bustle of daily life. Visitors are welcome to walk around the community and see the various projects in action.

Findhorn Village Centre Provides recreational and lesirue time facilities , encourages educational groups, participation training, after-school clubs/IT resources.

For more info, contact Christine Hunt on 01309 692339.

Inverness Ice Centre The rink provides an excellent facility for enjoying Ice Sport all year round, including Curling, Ice Skating and Ice Hockey.

Bught Park, Inverness, IV3 5SR. Tel: 01463 235711

GUIDED TOURS Phoenix Boat Trips Inverness Enjoy the beauty of the Moray Firth on a one hour boat trip from Inverness Marina. View the beautiful Black Isle and possibly a visit from the bottlenosed dolphins.

Contact Skipper Eric Wardlaw on 07703 168097 or e: eric@brumblair.f9.co.uk

Moray Tours Offering quality, flexible sightseeing tours for up to six persons around Moray, North East Scotland, The Highlands, Royal Deeside and the West Coast of Scotland.

Tel: 01343 541 292 Mob: 0778 423 2904 e: info@moraytours.com

Ecoventures Rollerbowl (Inverness) Rollerbowl boasts 24 Plastic AMF lanes and wooden approaches, with a good selection of house balls for the casual bowler.

167 Culduthel Road, Inverness.

Tel: 01463 235100

Woodside Farm shop, cafe and play area eastern end of kinloss and offers a wide range of home grown vegetbles as well as free range eggs and home bred Aberdeen angus beef. open 7 days a week, it also houses a delightful coffee shop and children’s play area. Open monday Saturday 10:30am-4pm and 11:30am-4pm on a Sunday.

01309 690258

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Located at the heart of the Moray Firth Special Area of Conservation, EcoVentures offers you a truly exhilarating and memorable boat trip experience.

Harbour Workshop, Victoria Place, Cromarty, IV11 8YE Tel: 01381 600 323

HISTORY AND HERITAGE Sueno’s Stone (Forres) One of the most impressive standing stones in Europe and the largest Pictish stones in the British Isles.

Sueno’s stone is thought to have date back to the 9th or 10th century. Carved on one side is a Pictish cross whilst on the other side is a battle scene thought to commemorste the Victory of

King Malcolm 2 over the Viking King Sweyn. The stone was uncovered in the middle of the 18th century and the glass casing that protects it today was added in the late 1990s. At Findhorn Road, Forres.

Open all year round.

Nelson's Tower (Forres) Monument with great views over to the Black Isle.

Standing high on Cluny Hill, Nelson's Tower looks down, with some presence, over Forres. Erected by public subscription, the tower was built as a memorial to Admiral Lord Nelson.

Tel: 01309 672513

Brodie Castle Home to the Brodie family until the late 20th century, it is now owned by the National Trust for Scotland.

Lying off the A96, the castle dates back to the 16th century and inside you will find unusual plaster ceilings, a large art collection, porcelain and fine furniture.

In springtime, the grounds are capetted with daffodils which the castle has become well-known for.

There is also a shop,tearoom, picnic area, plant sales and an advernture playground.

The grounds are open all year. For Castle opening times, please check their website: www.nts.org.ukor tel: 0844 493 2156.

Clava Cairns, Culloden, Inverness The three chambered cairns, each surrounded by a ring of standing stones,

form one of the most impressive prehistoric sites in Scotland. Several of the stones have carved cup-marks.

Fort George, Ardersier The most outstanding artillery fortification in Europe, Fort George was built following the 1745 Jacobite rebellion as a base for the army of George II. Ardesier, Inverness, IV17 7TD Tel: 01667460232

Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition (Drumnadrochit) Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition Experience, 5 star Visit Scotland attraction. Explore the myths and environment of Loch Ness.

Chanonry Lighthouse Completed in 1846 it marks the narrows between Chanonry Point and Fort George on the approaches to Inverness Harbour and the Caledonian Canal. The shore beside the lighthouse is the best place in Scotland from which to see bottlenose dolphins.

Culloden Moor Battlefield Scene of the last major battle fought on mainland Britain. The final Jacobite uprising ended here on 16 April, 1746, when the army of Prince Charles Edward Stuart was crushed by Government forces, led by the Duke of Cumberland.

The Highland Family History Centre Bught Road, Inverness, IV3 5SS. Tel: 01463 256433.

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Things to see and do Urquhart Castle

Pluscarden Abbey

One of the largest castles in Scotland, Urquhart sits on a rocky promontory on the shores of Loch Ness.

A tranquil place, founded in the thirteenth century and still inhabited by a community of monks. Information boards tell its turbulent story. Visit the small abbey shop which sells honey and produce from the gardens.

West of Elgin, signposted from the A96

Findhorn Heritage Exploring Findhorn’s past from prehistoric times to the present day, here you can learn about Findhorn’s role as the sea port of Forres as well as the area’s natural history. In the Icehouse, you can explore the amazing underground chambers, typicak of the area, built more than 150 years ago. originally used for storing ice for packing salmon on its way to London, the building is now used to explain the salmon fishing industry in the area.

Open: May and Sept Sat and Sun 2pm-5pm. june-Aug Daily 2pm-5pm. www.findhornheritage.co.uk

Kinloss Abbey, Forres It was the largest Cistercian Monastery in the North.

Kinloss Abbey is approximately 3 miles east of the town of Forres in the county of Moray in North Scotland.

Macbeth's Hillock, Brodie This is the location where Macbeth is reputed to have met the witches.

Duffus Castle Located just outside Elgin, Duffus Casle is a fine example of a motte and bailey castle. The original seat of the Moray family.

Strong footwear is recommended and parking is available.

Glasgow firm Wright and Greig’s popular ‘Roderick Dhu’ blend.

From Inverness train station, take Scotrail train (Aberdeen) to Forres (25 mins). Walk 15 mins to the Distillery.

MUSEUMS & GALLERIES

regiments: the Seaforth Highlanders, the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders and the Lovat Scouts.

General Enquiries: 0131 3108702

Hung Gallery 5 Lombard Street, Inverness Tel: 01463 221926

Inchmore Gallery

WHISKY DISTILLERIES

43 Castle Street, Inverness, IV2 3DU. 01463 729512

Inchmore, Inverness, IV5 7PX. Tel: 05602 625740

Benromach Distillery, (Forres)

Forres Museum

Kilmorack Gallery

The Castle Gallery

From a small and almost lost distillery emerged a single malt with distinctive qualities reflecting its hand made credentials as well as encapsulating the selfreliance, sophistication and modern values of Scotland today.

Invererne Road, Forres, IV36 3EB Tel: 01309 675968

Newly refurbished but retaining Victorian ambiance. Many events for crafts and history take place here for children and for adults.

April - Oct Mon-Sat: 10am - 5pm Jul-Aug Mon-Sat: 10am - 5pm Sun: 1pm-4pm Nov-Mar Tues-Sat: 10am-2pm Tolbooth Street, Forres.

Tel: 01309 696261

Pictish centre, local historic photos, oral history material and projects. High Street, Rosemarkie, IV10 8UF.

Highlanders Museum

Moray Art Centre

Housed in the Lieutenant Governor’s quarters at Fort George – one of Britain’s greatest military buildings – the museum tells the story of three famous Scottish

Riverside Gallery

Grantown Museum

Share with us the story of Cardhu Distillery, the only malt distillery pioneered by a women. The malt whisky produced at the Cardhu Distillery has a warmth and cleanliness of taste which experts describe as "silky" and is used in some of the award winning Johnnie Walker scotch whiskies.

Knockando, AB38 7RY. Tel: 01479 874635

Groam House Museum

The picturesque distillery of Dallas Dhu was built in 1898 to produce malt whisky for

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Logie Steading Logie Estate is in the beautiful Findhorn Valley near the town of Forres. Like many estates, Logie Estate is a multi-faceted business involving farming, forestry, housing, commercial premises, tourism and recreation.

Logie Estate offers opportunities for salmon fishing on the River Findhorn or enjoy a walk by the river or a stroll through Logie House Gardens.

There is something for everyone at our Scottish Tourist Board 4 Star Logie Steading Visitor Centre.

Logie Steading is open every day from 1st March until Christmas, 10.30am 5pm - if the weather is bad please check the website or ring 01309 611733

Cardhu Distillery, (Knockando)

Dallas Dhu Distillery, (Forres)

By Beauly, Inverness-shire, IV4 7AL. Tel: 01463 783280

Grantown Museum tells the story of the town’s beginnings and is a source of great pride to the people of Grantown.

Tel: 01479872478

The Park, Findhorn, Forres, IV36 3TA. Tel: 01309 692426

11 Bank Street, Inverness, IV1 7AL. Tel: 01463 224781

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The Whisky Line Keith & Dufftown Railway Open every weekend Easter to September Plus Fridays in June, July & August Licensed Restaurant at Dufftown Special & evening events - see website Group bookings & Charters welcome Disabled access & facilities Car & coach parking - coaches by appointment

Wild things is a Scottish Environmental Education Charity based on the magnificent Moray Firth.

Offers a variety of inspiring wilderness and nature experiences for all ages and abilities regardless of learning challenges or physical and financial difficulties... … or even a fear of spiders!

Tel: 01309 690450 Email: enquiries@wild things.org. uk

RAILWAYS The Keith & Dufftown Railway

www.keith-dufftown-railway.co.uk Tel: 01343 870429

UK’s most northerly heritage railway for the past 12 years, running for 11 miles from Keith Town, Keith to Dufftown via Drummuir.

Dufftown Station, Dufftown, Keith, Banffshire, AB55 4BA 01340 821181

VISITOR ATTRACTIONS NATURE Glenlivet Wildlife, Wildlife watching in Cairngorm National Park.

Glenlivet Wildlife, Easter Corrie, Tomnavoulin, Glenlivet, AB37 9JB Tel: 01807 590241

Roseisle Woods Another Forestry Commission Forest area lying to the east of Kinloss on the coastline. There is a children’s play park here as well as a public WC, barbeque area and walks as well as access to the beautiful long, sandy beach.

Evenets are hed here by Forestry Commission

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rangers throughtout the year. Check with their website for details.

WDCS Scottish Dolphin Centre, (Spey Bay) A must-visit destination for everyone coming to Scotland. Located in beautiful Spey Bay on the Moray Firth, see the largest bottlenose dolphins in the world feeding at the mouth of the River Spey.

Spey Bay, Fochabers, IV32 7PJ. Tel: 01343 820339 Visitors Centre open 10.30am - 5.00pm, 7 days a week, April to October

Ardclach- Bell Tower Ardclach Bell Tower is an architectural oddity. It is very small – about 4.3m2 overall – and has only two storeys.

The ground floor may well have been a prison, judging by its small door and lack of windows. The floor above, reached by a narrow stone stair, has a fireplace in the north wall, with a square pistol hole on each side.

There is another pistol hole in the south wall and the west wall has a small square window. A small belfry is on top of the south gable.

Standing on its own on a hill overlooking a hidden part of

the Findhorn Valley.

9m South of Nairn.

Signposted off the A939 to Grantown on Spey.

01667 460453

Cawdor Castle A superb fairy-tale Castle, and just what every visitor is looking for ... Scottish history that you can touch and see and sense for yourself. Cawdor Castle is not another cold monument, but a splendid house and the home of the Cawdor family to this day. The Castle is closed during the winter.

We open 1st May to 6th October 2013.

Nairn, Scotland, IV12 5RD Tel: (01667) 404401 e: info@cawdorcastle.com

Kilravock Castle Just to the west of Cawdor is Kilravock Castle, a lovely 15th-century stately home which is closed to the public, but can be visited by prior appointment. The castle (pronounced 'Kilrawk') is still the seat of the Rose Family, who now run it as a guesthouse on strictly Christian principles.

For info call 01667 493258.

Castle Gardens are open to the public Mon-Sat 10:00 16:00. This is free and worth visiting.

Nairn Community & Arts Centre The centre provides a wide range of activities for all ages, including regular activities, concerts & films.King St, Nairn, IV12 4BQ. 01667 453 476

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Nairn Museum and Nairn Fishertown Museum

Situated in one of Scotland's most glorious locations, nestled between the sand dunes of Nairn East Beach, the marina and a championship golf course.

There is a great choice of facilities to keep the whole family entertained, whatever the weather. You can choose from a wide range of caravan holiday homes or make use of the touring and camping facilities.

The museum tells the story of Nairnshire and the families who had lived and worked in burgh or county.

Family history enquiries welcome.

Viewfield Drive, Nairn 01667 456791

Hoseasons 08448 471356 Parkdean 08443 353450

Baxters Rait Castle Located 2.5 miles south of Nairn. Over the centuries, the building was owned by several different families.

Around 1404 or 1405 Sir Alexander Gervaise de Rait is said to have killed the 4th Thane of Cawdor whose son was subsequently given

Baxters offers a wide range of food products, speciality foods, clothing, cookware and gifts. There is also a restaurant serving meals.

Mosstodloch Industrial Estate, Mosstodloch, Fochabers IV32 7LD Tel: 01343 820393

Black Isle Wildlife & Country Park The Park consists of 50 Acres which is home to a wide range of animals. Such as Ducks, Emu, Lemur, Zebra and everyones favorite the meerkat. This is just a small selection of the animals that can be viewed at the park. North Kessock, IV1 3XF. Tel: 01463 731656

Bow Fiddle Rocks Along this section of the Moray Firth the sea has carved prominent caves, arches and sea stacks in the steeply folded Cullen quartzite rocks. This is the same rock, which forms the hill of the Bin of Cullen to the south of Portknockie.

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It is well worth a visit since, although now in ruins, it is generally in good condition and an excellent example of a 13th century hall-house.

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Things to see and do Brodie Countryfare Situated in a tranquil part of the north-east of Scotland, Brodie Countryfare offers a pleasant shopping experience. There is also an award-winning family restaurant which provides an ideal location for a chat with friends and for families to have lunch.

Califer Viewpoint, Forres Califer Hill Viewpoint is a picnic site and superb viewpoint with extensive breathtaking views across the Moray Firth, Findhorn and beyond. Access to the viewpoint at Califer Hill is suitable for all age groups and wheelchair users.

Christies of Fochabers One of the largest garden centres in Scotland with a restaurant containing a seating capacity of 150.

The Nurseries, Fochabers Moray IV32 7PF Tel: 01343 820362

Culloden Battlefield On 16 April 1746, it was at the Culloden Battlefield that the Jacobite army fought to reclaim the throne of Britain from the Hanoverians for a Stuart king.

For more information, there is a visitor centre with an interactive exhibition, battle immersion film, roof-top viewing and a battle table and much more.

Culloden Moor, Inverness, IV2 5EU Tel: 0844 4932159

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The Duck Pond and Rose Garden, Forres At the western end of the High Street thisis another pleasant area of parkland where you can enjoy a stroll and a picnic.

Findhorn Bay Hide Between Kinloss and Findhorn is a bird hide offering shelter and open views across Findhorn Bay, the outlet of the River Findhorn. The bay is now a nature reserve where you can see many birds including oystercatchers, turnstone, curlews and osprey.

Fort George Fort George, is a large 18th century fortress near Ardersier, to the north-east of Inverness. IV1 7TD 01667 460232.

Grant Park Forres House and its grounds were gifted to the town in 1926 by Sir Alexander Grant, a wealthy bemefactor of the town. In the park, there are picnic areas, a bowling club the cricket pitch, woodlands walks, a children’s play area, public comveniences as well as the floral sculptures that Forres has become so famous for through the Scotland and Britain in Bloom competitions. It is also home to the Forres Highland Games in July and the incredible Forres Fireworks in November.

Grant Park, Victoria Road, Forres. Open all year round.

Hopeman Sandstone,

Mackenzie & Cruickshank

Stunning rock formations and dinosaur footprints

Considered one of the top 10 independent garden centres in Scotland, there is a wide range of items for your home and garden.

Additionally, there is The Potting Shed Coffee Shop which accomodates 150 and is home to fine and fresh food.

Tel: 01309 696940 Website: mackenzie-cruickshank.com

Inverness Floral Hall and Visitor Centre Enjoy a tranquil break amidst beautiful floral displays. Walk along winding paths through subtropical greenhouses past sparkling watercourses, fountains and ponds alive with tropical fish.

Bught Lane, Inverness, IV3 5SS. Tel: 01463 713555 Cafe 01463 717186

Speyside Centre

Also known as Johnstons Cashmere, Johnstons of Elgin creates cashmere cloth, knitwear and accessories from its mills in Elgin and Hawick. There is a restaurant and cafe serving hot and cold food.

Newmill, Elgin, IV30 4AF Tel: 01343 554000

Located in the Cairngorms National Park, this is a definite attraction to every visitor to the Highlands.

There are wildlife viewing stations, a gift shop and boutique, art gallery, The Clootie Dumpling Restaurant and much more.

Skye of Curr, Dulnain Bridge, Inverness-shire PH26 3PA Tel: 01479 851359

Logie Steading

Walkers of Aberlour

Johnstons of Elgin

Logie Steading is a converted farm building now home to a variety of businesses. Located in the River Findhorn Valley approximately 6 miles south of Forres, you will find antique furniture, an art gallery, a second hand bookshop, cafe and a farm and garden shop selling Logie Longhorn beef amongst other things.

There is also a walled garden and playground as well as the River Findhorn Heritage Centre.

Visit www.logie.co.uk Tel: 01309 611378

Founded by Joseph Walker in 1898, the Walker family have been producing shortbread for over a hundred years. There is a shop where biscuits, rotary tins, oatcakes and cakes can be bought.

Charlestown of Aberlour, Banffshire, AB38 9PD Tel: 01340 871555

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Places to eat Pubs & Hotels The Albert Inn 2 Albert Street, Nairn, IV12 4HP Tel: 01667 454474 The Aurora Hotel & Italian Restaurant 2 Academy Street, Nairn, IV12 4Rj Tel: 01667 453551 Boath House Restaurant Auldearn, Nairn, IV12 5TE Tel: 01667454896 Bandstand Sea View Restaurant at Braeval Hotel Cresent Road, Nairn, IV12 4NB Tel: 01667 452341 Brackla Hotel Harbour Street, Nairn, IV12 4NU 01667 452198 The Caledonian 46A High Street, Nairn, IV12 4AU 01667 455526 Cawdor Tavern Cawdor, Nairn, IV12 5XP Tel: 01667 404777 The Claymore House Hotel Seabank Road, Nairn, IV12 4EY 01667 453731 The Clubhouse 45 Seabank Road, Nairn, IV12 4EY Tel: 01667 453321

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Dragon Pearl 72 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4AU Tel: 01667 454158 Eight Acres Hotel Morriston Road, Elgin, IV30 6UL 01343 543077 The Golf View Hotel The Seafront, 63 Seabank Road, Nairn, IV12 4HD Tel: 01667 452301 Jacko’s Bar & Diner 44 Harbour Street, Nairn, IV12 4NU Tel: 01667 455422 The Newton Hotel Inverness Road, Nairn, IV12 4RX Tel: 0843 1787133 Ramnee Hotel Victoria Road, Forres, IV36 3BN 01309 672410

The Royal Hotel E L G I N A warm welcome awaits you at Elgin’s newest eatery.

Our menus, showcasing seasonal and local ingredients, give a modern approach to dining Monday - Saturday /XQFK SP ª'LQQHU SP SP Sunday Roasts 12 - 2pm & 5 - 7pm Follow us on Facebook www.theroyalhotelelgin.co.uk

For reservations telephone 01343 542320

Station Rd, Elgin IV30 1QW Cafes, Coffee Shops & Takeaways

Royal Hotel Elgin Station Road, Elgin, IV30 1QW 01343 542320

Ashers Bakery & Cafe 40 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4AU Tel: 01667 453062

Uncle Bob's Bar 1 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4AG 01667 453064

Basil Harbour Cafe 134 Harbour Street, Nairn, IV12 4PH Tel: 01667 454774

VIctoria Hotel 57 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4BW Tel: 01667 452161 The Windsor Hotel Albert Street, Nairn, IV12 4HP

Brodie Countryfare Ltd Forres, IV36 2TD 01309 641555 Broadley Garden Centre Coffee Shop Cawdor Road, Nairn, IV12 5QU Tel: 01667 452955

Cafe Nairn 117 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4DB Tel: 01667 456 456 The Coffee Station Platform One Nairn Railway Station, IV12 4QS 01667 454773 Costa Coffee Nairn Road, Forres, IV36 2EY 01309 674710 Dolphin Fish & Chip Shop 69 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4BW Tel: 01667 455534

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Places to eat Havelock House and Henry’s Coffee Shop & Bistro Crescent Road, Nairn, IV12 4NB Tel: 01667 455500

The Olive Tree Cafe at Logie Steading Logie Steading, Dunphail Forres, IV36 2QN 01309 611733

Kist 10 High Street, Nairn, Iv12 4BJ Tel: 01667 459412

Mosh’s 91 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4DB Tel: 01667 459994

Lilly’s Tea Room 8 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4AA 01667 456610

Mr Tan, Chinese Takeaway 76 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4AU 01667 453884

Links Tearoom Marine Road, Nairn, IV12 4EA 01667 455131

Thai Cottage 77a High Street, Nairn, IV12 4BW 01667 454633

M&C MACKENZIE & CRUICKSHANK

Village Green Estate Office Road, Nairn, IV12 5RB Tel: 01667 404455

The Links Brasserie 63 Seabank Road, Nairn Tel: 01667 452301

The Whyte House 42 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4AU Tel: 01667 451661

The Nairn Tandoori Restaurant 61 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4BW Tel: 01667 456293

Restaurants

Al-Raj Restaurant 25-27 Harbour Street, Nairn, 1V12 4NX Tel: 01667 455370 The Dining Room at The Nairn Golf Club Seabank Road, Nairn, IV12 4HB Tel: 01667 453208

Is still OPEN for business!

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The Royal Bengal 89 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4DB Tel: 01667 454442 The Sunny Brae Hotel and Restaurant Marine Road, Nairn, IV12 4EA Tel: 01667 452309

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Plants Garden Goods Gifts Pet & Wild Bird Care Toys & Christmas Award winning Coffee Shop Mackenzie & Cruickshank 1 Greshop Estate, Forres, IV36 2GW Tel: 01309 696940

www.mackenzie-cruickshank.com

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Clubs & Societies AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Free, confidential help & support to the relatives & friends of problem drinkers.

Local weekly groups in Highland area. Call 020 7403 0888 for a local contact number for your area or visit www.alanonuk.org.uk ARENA96 BUSINESS NETWORK GROUP Meets on the last Thursday of every month. The next meeting is on 25 April at 7pm-9pm. Friendly networking group for business people along the A96 corridor. No ongoing commitment or membership fees. £15 includes a meal & opportunity to meet other business owners and customers. Book at www.arena96.com BEFRIENDERS HIGHLAND Voluntary organisation, coordinating friendships between volunteers and people who have mental health problems and feel lonely or isolated. Contact Heather Forbes 451444 or email nairn@befriendershighland.org.uk www.befriendershighland. org.uk BOYS BRIGADE Contact 452950

CAWDOR CURLING CLUB Call 404291 or 07831 760049 or email dave_rob@hotmail.com CAWDOR HERITAGE GROUP 3rd Wed every month excl Aug, Sept, Dec & Jan, 7.30pm. Family and local history archive facility within Nairn Museum. Cawdor Community Centre. Contact 493218 for details CAWDOR SWRI Last Wednesday of each month, 7:30pm, Sept April, Community Room at Cawdor Community Centre, (not December when we go out for our Christmas Meal).

Call Brenda on 493361 or email gbshone@btinternet.com CEROC DANCING IN ELGIN Meets at Eight Acres Hotel, Elgin, Sherwood Suite every Monday, 7:30pm-10:30pm.

Ceroc resembles the dance styles of Jive, Ballroom, Tango and Salsa and for complete beginners, there will be a 45 minute class where 3 or 4 of the easier moves will be learnt. After which there will be two or three records (freestyle) where the routines can be practised. No need to bring a partner as you will get the chance to dance with everybody! www.cerocscotland.com

CAWDOR BOWLING CLUB Provides a six rink green where club and open competitions are played. Spoon competition Friday’s 7pm.

Coaching for learners on a Tuesday evening.

Contact 453698

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CROSSROADS Provide and develop a high quality, cost effective, domiciliary respite care service for carers within Nairn & Distict.

Contact 455369

CULBIN SINGERS Regular Thursday evening practice sessions take place in St Laurence Church, Forres. New members welcome.

Email: alasdair@manachie. eclipse. co.uk

race/social league for all ages. Races from May to September. To be the next Wiggins or Hoy, contact club secretary Alan White on 01309 674698 or alan.white.245@btinternet.com www.forrescyclingclub.co.uk

CVS NAIRN Umbrella group for voluntary organisations in Nairn. Provides advice & information regarding funding and establishing new groups. Contact 455234 or email ed@cvsnairn.org.uk

FORUM FOR MEN Meets every Wednesday.

Social group for gay & bi. e: morgan@tramstop.org or text/call 07745 930383 for info.

DALLACHY AERO MODELLERS Holds model aircrafts and helicopter flying at old Dallachy World War 2 airfield. Mainly at weekends.

Offers training on dual control. www.dallachyaeromodellers.or g.uk FAMILY FIRST (BADENOCH, STRATHSPEY & NAIRN) Support service via home based volunteer support and or group support for families with a child under 4.

Contact Lynne 452865 FÈIS INBHIR NARAINN Reg. Charity No. SC038460.

Weekly traditional music classes in guitar, fiddle, whistle, chanter, accordion, keyboard & bodhran. Any ability from age 8. Instrument hire available. Tel: 462681 or visit www.spanglefish.com/ inbhirnarainn FORRES CYCLING CLUB Weekly runs leave the Clubhouse in Cumming Street, Forres at 9:30am every Sunday. Midweek training most mornings.

Summer Tuesday evening

FREE SOCIAL GROUP Last Thursday every month 7pm Muckle Cross, Elgin.

For over 21s in Moray Walking group, weekends away, attending music, theatre & cinema events.

New members welcome.

GAGHLIG SAN (GAELIC IN THE HOME) Wed 9.30am - 11.30am & 8pm - 10pm for intermediates. Thurs 9.30am 11.30am (within school terms). Learn Gaelic by repetition & conversation. All abilities welcome. Call Ann Grant on 01667 451002 or 07780 948527 GEDDES W.R.I. Call Mrs Evelyn Cumming 404237.

GIRLGUIDING NAIRN Contact District Commissioner Jane Burns tel: 07962 190557 nairnshiregirlguiding@gmail. com GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND New branch volunteers needed at Nairn & Moray Branch. Call Anna Temple or Anna Roberts tel: 01309 694866

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Clubs & Societies HARMONY MUSIC THERAPY SCOTLAND Individual and Group Music Therapy sessions to encourage, enable and empower all ages and abilities through interactive music experiences. Will travel to private homes, facilities and schools. Call Kristen Macleod on 07770427396.

HIGHLAND HISTORICAL SEARCH SOCIETY Inverness based metal detecting club. Free equipment loan, tuition and regular places to detect.

Beginners & new members welcome. Contact Len tel: 01808 521340 anytime HIGHLAND LGBT FORUM Reg. charity with regular social events in Inverness for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

Call 07512 231904 or visit www.gay-ness.org.uk HIGHLAND QUILTERS 3rd Tuesday Sept- June (December meeting 2nd Tuesday). Meet in Smithton Free Church Hall at 7.30pm.

New members and visitors welcolme. Contact Alice (234076) for more details.

HIGHLAND RUSSIA CONNECTION Russian language lessons, art and craft workshops, Russian dancing, educational talks, displays and exhibitions. Call Elena Reid 456245 or e-mail elena.k.reid@homecall.co.uk www.highlandrussia.org.uk HIGHLAND SPIRITUAL CINEMA Inverness-based film group with monthly screenings of uplifting and inspiring films

that educate, entertain and enlighten, with the opportunity to participate in postfilm discussion. Tel: 01463 237452. www.highlandspiritualcinema.net INVERNESS CANOE CLUB Inland, sea and surf kayaks, open canoe SCA affiliated club. SCA Coaches provide in club training and courses.

Pool lessons throughout the year. Contact Emma Garden pinkpaddler@yahoo.co.uk www.invernesscc.org.uk INVERNESS HOSPITAL RADIO Email requests to be played for someone in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness to: requests@invernes shospitalradio.co.uk. We are looking for ward visitors and technical team members.

Email: enquiry@invernesshospitalradio .co.uk Contact Mr Atholl Menzies tel: 704500/704501 INVERNESS RACING PIGEON CLUB Seeking new members young and old. Races held from Inverness to as far away as France with the North East Federation. All ages welcome. Call 01463 243038.

LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF NAIRN HOSPITAL Our charity raises funds to provide extra comforts for staff and patients at Nairn Town County Hospital and also provide equipment for the hospital. Contact 452243 LGBT 5K RUNNING GROUP Meets every Wednesday.

Email:

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jampa40@yahoo.co.uk or text/call 07941 553620 for info.

LYNX NETBALL CLUB OF NAIRN All abilities welcome. S1 and up. Contact Kim Neill tel: 455486 MEN’S CHOIR Alternate Tuesdays 7.30pm9.30pm at St. John’s Church, Forres. All kinds of music. No experience necessary. Contact Bill 01309 672951 for more details MORAY & NAIRN FLORAL ART CLUB Come and watch talented flower demonstrators at work.

Contact 01309 673431 or 673552.

NAIRN & DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB Meets on the second Thursday of the month from 14 March to December at 7.30pm at Nairn Community & Arts Centre.

Annual Show 31 August, details of Schedule on website. New members always welcome.

Contacts: email: nairndgc@yahoo.co.uk www.spanglefish.com/nairnanddistrictgardeningclub or contact 01667 453136.

NAIRN & DISTRICT PIPE BAND We aim to keep Traditional Scottish Music alive and entertain the many visitors during the summer months at Highland Games, Galas & Street Performances etc.

Call 454645

MORAY & NAIRN PONY CLUB Contact 01309 641483 or email willandjudith@btopenworld.com

NAIRN ANGLING ASSOCIATION Contact 459250 or email nairnangling@tiscali.co.uk

MORAY ADVANCE MOTORISTS & MOTORCYCLISTS Reg. Scottish Charity SC 033561 visit www.morayiam.org.uk or call 01309 673954

NAIRN ARTS SOCIETY We meet in the Laing Hall, Fishertown. Regular demonstrations, exhibitions & sales of art works. Groups meet daily at various times.

Contact Secretary Hazel Cullen tel: 456159 or visit www.nairnarts.co.uk

MUSIC NAIRN Charitable organisation to promote about seasonal events. Classical and chamber music of the highest quality chamber opera, poetry. Contact Nairn Community Centre 453476

NAIRN BAPTIST CHURCH KRAFT CLUB Meets alternate Thursdays form 2-4pm at Blossoms Cafe on the Brae. Contact number 01667 453289

NAIRN & DISTRICT BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION New beekeepers or visitors welcome at our monthly meetings. Call 454887 or e:jandjburns@hotmail.com

NAIRN BOWLING CLUB Monday & Wednesday 2pm, Friday 7pm, AprilSept, Juniors Sunday.

Contact Mary Pellow 455515. New members welcome

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Clubs & Societies NAIRN CAMERA CLUB New season is now underway - competitions, tuition, guest speakers. We aim to promote the art of photography. New members very welcome.

Every Tuesday evening 7.30pm in the Nairn Community Centre. Tel: 01667 451895. Email: Morton@clyde31.fsnet.co.uk NAIRN CARDIACTIVE GROUP Mondays, 7pm - 8pm, Nairn Community Centre. Physiotherapist led exercise group.

Intended mainly to help people recovering from heart & stroke problems, but all welcome. Call 01667 456397.

NAIRN COMMUNITY CENTRE Contact Sam Morrison 453476 NAIRN COMMUNITY TRANSPORT Call 01667 459337 or email nairncommunitytransport@googlemail.com

NAIRN COUNTY CRICKET CLUB Friendly & eager to involve all ages in cricket. Games on Saturdays. Practice night Tuesday at Nairn Links NAIRN COUNTY FOOTBALL CLUB LTD Contact 453286

NAIRN DRAMA CLUB Mondays from 7:30pm, The Little Theatre in Nairn.

Amateur drama club open to everyone, whatever your interest in theatre. Visit www.nairndrama.org.uk, email enquiries@nairndrama.org.uk or phone Helen Wright tel: 452505 NAIRN EQUESTRIAN FUN CLUB Contact 01309 641474 NAIRN GAELIC CHOIR Gaelic and other choral music, promoting the Gaelic language.

Contact 452584 or email christinagillies@hotmail.co.uk NAIRN HIGHLAND GAMES COMMITTEE Contact 452422 or email info@nairnhighlandgames. co.uk www.nairnhighlandgames. co.uk NAIRN HYDROTHERAPY POOL Monday - Saturday from 9.30am. For general health and well-being. Helps all ages & many mobility problems. Contact 455351 NAIRN LADIES CURLING CLUB Friendly club offering good fun social curling. New members welcome.

Contact 404256

NAIRN DISABLED SPORTS CLUB We cater for bowlers and athletes who have a disability. Contact 07766 952477

NAIRN LACE GROUP Self-help lace group meets Thursdays from 7.00 - 9.30 pm in Nairn Community Centre, Contact number 01667 453521

NAIRN DOMINO LEAGUE Contact 452496

NAIRN MUSEUM Local history museum with

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6 rooms of archives & memorabilia. Changing photo exhibitions. Children's Area.

Disabled Access. Mon Friday 10am - 4.30pm & Sat 10am - 1pm, Easter to Oct. Call 456791 NAIRN’S MEN’S BREAKFAST Meets third Saturday(not Jun or Dec) 9.45 at Dunbar Golf Club, Lochloy Road, Nairn. The opportunity for men of all ages & denominations to share how there life changed through faith in Jesus. Call Campbell 01667 455149 to book a place.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY (MORAY BANFF AND BADENOCH BRANCH) Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month at 11am in the Sherwood Suite at the Eight Acres Hotel, Elgin. Monthly lectures on a variety of arts related subjects are delivered by experts from across the UK. New members always welcome.

Contact Sarah Fennings-Mills: 01343 831002 or www.nadfas-inelgin.org.uk NAIRN PLAY & LEISURE SCHEME 6 week summer play scheme. Mon, Wed & Fri 09.30 - 15.30hrs for children with learning difficulties in the Nairn area 4 - 18yrs providing activities & outings with trained staff.

Call 452269 NAIRN ROAD RUNNERS Thursdays, 7.30pm club night at the Maggot. Small, friendly club catering for all running abilities. Call Louise

Scott on 451835 info@nairnroadrunners.co.uk www.nairnroadrunners.co.uk NAIRN SAILING CLUB (NSC) Friendly club offering dinghy & cruiser sailing for all levels and ages.

Beginners welcome.

Regular social events at our clubhouse at Nairn Harbour. www.nairnsailingclub.co.uk nairnsailingclub@yahoo.co.uk NAIRN SCHOOL OF DANCING Wednesdays 3.30pm at the British Legion Hall. Contact Mrs Fraser 01463 729477 NAIRN SOCCER SEVEN'S Mondays 6pm - 7.15pm, Easter to October. Qualified SFA coaches provide coaching and games. P2 P7. Contact 452930 NAIRN SPORTS CLUB Something for everyone Fitness classes, Gym, Tennis, Squash & Badminton Courts, Sauna, Non-members welcome.

Contact 454523 or email info@nairnsportsclub.co.uk NAIRN ST NINIAN BADMINTON CLUB Currently held at Nairn Academy gym hall every Thursday, September to Easter from 6pm - 7.30pm.

Age between 8 & 15 years.

Contact 454716 or email mariadicarlo46@hotmail.com NAIRN SYNCHRO SWIMMING CLUB A sport with a difference.

Nairn synchro has both international and national swimmers. Email wyn.mcfadyen@tesco.net or call 454223

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Mini Rugby Club for P4 - 7.

Train on Sundays 10.30am - Special interest groups, reading, history, scrabble, 12pm @ Viewfield, behind music and more meet on Nairn Museum. Call 01667 other days. Call 01667 454963 or visit www.pitchero.com/clubs/nai 453537 or visit WARDS VETERINARY CENTRE nairnu3a.org.uk rnminirugbyclub/ New Elgin Road, Elgin, IV30 6BA Tel: 01343 544811 NAIRN YOUTHhours: CLUB PARKINSON'S Opening Contact 453476 Mon-Fri: 9am-6:30pm SUPPORT GROUP Sat 9am-12:30pm NAIRN Consultations are by appointment.

NAIRN WINE CIRCLE Last Wednesday of the HomeMILLER wine making. month, 2pm in Nairn AND SWANN VETERINARY SURGERY Meetings held through the Hospital. For people with 123 South Street, Elgin, IV30 1JB year. New members Parkinson’s, carers & family Tel: 01343 542255 welcome. Contact members. Speakers & disRosemary on 454019 MORAY COAST or VETS, LOSSIE cussions on medical matters Lossiemouth, IV31 of general Chris 68 on Queen 452000.Street, Website: and topics 6PT nairnwinewinecircle.org.uk interest. Call 455236 Tel: 01343 815335 Opening hours: Mon: 10:30am-11:30am, 5pm-6:30pm NAIRNSHIRE FARMING PET FOSTERING Tues: 1pm-2pm SOCIETY SCOTLAND Wed: 4pm-6:30pm Contact 01667 452760 or Thurs: 5pm-6:30pm Supporting pet owners in an email Fri: 3pm-4:30pm emergency situation. Volunsecretary@nairnshow.org.uk teers care for your pet in their own homes for short NAIRN PHOTOGRAPHIC periods.

SOCIETY AND CAMERA Reg. charity SCO15672.

CLUB Volunteers needed. Tel: Tuesdays 7:30pm in Nairn 0844 811 9909 Community Centre Sept www.pfss.org.uk April. Contact Claude Hayward (President) tel: RIDING FOR THE 459921 or email DISABLED claude.hayward@btinter(FORRES NAIRN & net.com DISTRICT) Opportunities to ride and NAIRN SWIMMING CLUB give therapeutic benefit to (NDASC) disabled children in the Swimmers aged 7 & up.

Forres and Nairn area.

Trained to compete and for Call Mrs P. Christie fitness & fun.

0845 241 5301 for details. www.ndasc.co.uk

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NAIRN U3A Nairn U3A is a self help group for informal learning in a social setting for those no longer working full time.

Meets fortnightly Wednesdays at 1.45pm in Nairn Community Centre. A guest speaker may entertain us, or the afternoon might

ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION (RAFA) 2nd Tuesday of the month, 8pm, Royal British Legion, Nairn. Offering friendship & welfare support to serving & ex-serving members of the RAF and their families.

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ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Entertainment & dancing every weekend. Highland Hall function suite available for weddings & parties of all sizes. Call 453201 RSCDS (FORRES BRANCH) Nairn class. Scottish country dance class. Sep Mar. Adults: Thurs 7.30pm 9.30pm at Nairn Community Centre. Secretary: Mrs E Grant. Tel: 01309 675187.

SALTIRE SOCIETY HIGHLAND BRANCH Meets Saturday mornings in Inverness for talks on a wide range of Scottish topics. St Andrews Day celebrations, Burns lunch & summer outing. Call Alan Niven on 01667 459449 or email: alan.niven@hotmail.com SEAFORTH CLUB Private members club, welcoming guests & visitors to a warm, comfortable and friendly environment.

Weekend entertainment, incl. bingo & dancing to live music. Contact 452509 SEWING GROUP NAIRN Contact 455012 SPEAKERS CLUB Leisure pursuit encourages & develops proficiency in public speaking. Training manual is available & new speakers follow a 10 speak programme individually evaluated. Contact 453373 SSPCA INVERNESS Contact 455012 T-EXCHANGE MAKERSPACE Make things, build things and exchange ideas. Third Friday

of every month 7:30pm at Findhorn Village Centre. Details on www.t-exchange.net or contact Bill on 07925 551191.

THE ACCIDENTALS Nairn’s Community Choir.

Practices every Wed, 7.30 9.30pm, St Columba’s church hall, Queen Street.

Sing a cappella in four-part harmony. New members welcome. Call 453838 or just come along.

TREES FOR LIFE GREEN DAYS OUT For people in Moray & Inverness-shire. Spend a day carrying out conservation tasks. Transport, tools and training free of charge. Pick ups available. Volunteers over 18 with a reasonable level of fitness. Every Wed & last Sun of the month.

Booking essential. Call Mick on 01309 691292 or email mick@treesforlife.org.uk VOLUNTEERING HIGHLAND Volunteer Centre in Nairn Welcomes anyone who would like to volunteer in the local area. Contact Fiona Barnes 453055 or nairn@volunteeringhighland.org

WESTERN FRONT ASSOCIATION We hold 9 meetings per year on Saturday afternoons in Elgin Library. Open to anyone with an interest in WW1.

Contact Derek Bird on 01343 870562 or email chairman.wfasnb@virgin.net www.wfascotlandnorth.org.uk

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Telephone: 01479 821184 or 01479 861256

Additional Inscriptions Regilding Raised Lead Lettering Cleaning of Headstones Re-fixing done in any cemetery

Phone: 01309 671982 Mobile: 07740 950580

Mobile: 07855 909314

Kinloss HIVE and Glenmore Lodge, Aviemore www.kirstywrightmassage.com

42 Randolph Lane, Forres

Member of SMA (Level 4)

MOBILITY DEALS Wheelchairs

Scooters Walking Aids Powered Wheelchairs

we hire as well as sell Please ask for details

01309 676677 Hours of Business MON - FRI 9am - 5pm Easy Parking & Disabled Toilet Facilities

21 West Road, Greshop Industrial Estate, Forres IV36 2GW (Behind Lidl)

sales@wheelchaircare.co.uk

Medical & Health ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT

POOL AND FITNESS

BUTTERFLY OSTEOPATHY 61 Park Street, Nairn, IV12 Tel: 01667 451083

NAIRN SWIMMING POOL Marine Road, Nairn, IV12 4EA Tel: 01667 453061

KIRSTY WRIGHT - SPORTS & REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPIST 3 Craigmore Crescent, Nethybridge, PH23 3RA 01479 821184

DOCTORS NAIRN HOSPITAL A&E Cawdor Road, Nairn, IV12 5EE Tel: 01667 452101 NAIRN HEALTHCARE GROUP Lodgehill Road, Nairn, IV12 4RF Tel: 01667 452096 ARDERSIER MEDICAL PRACTICE 2 Albermarie Place, Douglas Street, Nairn, IV12 4DL Tel: 01667 462240 NAIRN SPORTS MEDICINE CLINIC Nairn Sports Club, Viewfield, Nairn, IV12 4HW Tel: 01667 454523

MORAY HYDROTHERAPY POOL Burdsyard Road, Forres, IV36 1AB 01343 547237

VETS MORAY COAST VETERINARY GROUP St. Ninian Road, Nairn, IV12 4EQ Tel: 01309 453161 INSHES VETERINARY CLINIC INVERNESS (01463) 711777

DENTISTS JONES JONES & BEHRENDT 4a Albert Street, Nairn, IV12 4HP Tel: 01667 453189 WINDSOR HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY 7 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4AG Tel: 01667 454603 TOWN & COUNTY DENTAL CLINIC Cawdor Road, Nairn, IV12 5EE Tel: 01667 422722

OPTICIANS DUNCAN AND TODD 109 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4DB Tel: 01667 453426

HYDROTHERAPY COULD BENEFIT YOU Approved treatment for a wide range of conditions – arthritis to surgery recovery Book a session today – individually or as a group Assessments and follow-up sessions by fully qualified physiotherapists Trained lifeguards in attendance

No GP referral necessary

C MCLEAN OPTICIANS 8A Leopold Street, Nairn, IV12 4BE Tel: 01667 456487

PHARMACIES BOOTS 35 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4AG Tel: 01667 453169 LLOYDS PHARMACY High Street, Nairn, IV12 4AG Tel: 01667 453100

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WHY NOT GIVE IT A TRY? Call Forres Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre

Tel: 01309 672984 www.morayhydrotherapypool.co.uk

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Trades List Builders Merchants A-Mac & Harris Ltd Unit 5-6, Balmakeith Industrial Estate, Nairn, IV12 5QW Tel: 01667 453727 Gallagher Groundworks 13 Alton Bank, Nairn, IV12 5PJ Tel: 01667 453780 Highland Polytunnels Unit 8B2, Balmakeith Business Park, Nairn, IV12 5QR Tel: 01667 454875 Hugh Long 119 Beech Avenue, Nairn, IV12 4ST Tel: 01667 456312 Innes Pipes Ltd Unit 2, Grigorhill Industrial Estate, Nairn, IV12 5HY Tel: 01667 459460

Building Maintenance & Repairs H Long 119 Beech Avenue, Nairn, IV12 4ST Tel: 01667 456312 H & M Builders Queens Park, 24 John Street, Nairn, IV12 5DR Tel: 01667 306228 Re-Build 75 Culloden Road, Inverness, IV2 7HH Tel: 01463 790761 Team Q Maintenance Ltd 26 Trenchard Crescent, Forres, IV36 3UP Tel: 01309 691333 Tupelo Property Maintenance Bennew, Inverness, IV12 5EF Tel: 07704 316866

Carpenter Ksb Builders 53 Merryton Crescent, Nairn, IV12 5AQ Tel: 01667 451106 Kingsteps Construction Kingsteps House, Lochloy Road, Nairn, IV12 5LF Tel: 01667 454575 Kudos Moss Side Road, Nairn, IV12 5NQ Tel: 01667 455604 Project Solution Ecosse Properties Ltd Balmakeith Industrial Estate, Nairn, IV12 5QW Tel: 01667 453727 Reid Plumbing Build Contract 9 Glebe Road, Nairn, IV12 4ED Tel: 01667 456561

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Alain Main Joinery & Double Glazing Tyninghame, Albert Street, Nairn, IV12 4HQ Tel: 01667 454397 Alexander Joinery 4 Sutors Park, Nairn, IV12 5BQ Tel: 01667 459276 DWJ Joinery 3 Burnett Place, Nairn, IV12 4QX Tel: 01667 306500 Doug Ellion Joiners 57 Househill Terrace, Nairn, IV12 5AS Tel: 07709 429880 Ian Smith Dixie Lodge, Easter Galcantray, Nairn, IV12 5XS Tel: 01667 493310

Lewis Stirling Joinery Specialists Unit 2, The Old Smithy, Nairn, IV12 5XP Tel: 07593 806569 Lindsay Cameron Joiner & Builder 8 Moss Side Drive Nairn, IV12 5PN Tel: 01667 453968 Mervyn Grant Joiner 2a Wyvis Drive, Nairn, IV12 4SU Tel: 01667 452619

Developers

Ewan Harris & Co The West Deanery, Castle Street, Dornoch, IV25 3SN Tel: 01862 810686 Macleod & MacCullum 28 Queensgate, Inverness, IV1 1YN Tel: 01463 239393 Springfield Properties PLC Alexander Flemming House 8 Southfield Drive, Elgin IV30 6GR 01343 552550 The Highland Housing Aliiance Fairways Business Park, Castle Heather, Inverness, IV2 6AA Tel: 01463 251133

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Electrical Contrators Barton Electrical Services 9 Wyvis Road, Nairn, IV12 5NR. Tel: 01667 456412 E J Electrics 92 Wyvis Drive, Nairn, IV12 4TP. Tel: 01667 306139 Electrical Services Nairn 41 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4AG. Tel: 01667 453038 JF Schiller Lightning 25 Culbin Crescent, Nairn, IV12 5RT. Tel: 01463 811048 J.M.C. Electrical 16 Caledonian Street, Nairn, IV12 4PA. Tel: 01667 451668 JP Electrical 144 Harbour Street, Nairn, IV12 4PH. Tel: 07970 217791 Jason McCruden Electrical Services Park Farm Cottages, Nairn, IV12 5RZ. Tel: 01667 456902 John F Wilson 6 Forbes Drive, Nairn, IV12 4QY. Tel: 01667 452264 S Smith Electrical 1 Hawthorn Gardens, Nairn, IV12 4TN Tel: 01667 453011 Tom Laing Electrical Contractors Balloan Farm, Nairn, IV12 5QY. Tel: 01667 404733

Fencing Dennis Smith Mid Urchany, Nairn, IV12 5SF Tel: 01667 404644 E Paton Fencing Ltd Windy Knoll, Darklass Road, Forres, IV36 2LP Tel: 01309 641515

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Trades List Hamish Mackintosh Balnabual Cottage, Inverness, IV2 7JJ Tel: 01667 493449 Ken Watson Home & Garden Joinery Wester Balblair, Inverness, IV2 5PR. Tel: 07780 906095 M M Fencing Ltd Forres, IV36 Tel: 01309 671395

Flooring

Floor Centre Inverness, IV3 Tel: 01463 211561 Gavin MacDonald Flooring Inverness, IV1 Tel: 01463 233698

George A Hall 7 Forbes Road, Forres, IV36 1HP. Tel: 01309 673469 Househill Floors Ltd Househill Farms Steadings, Nairn, IV12 5RY Tel: 01667 454370 MRD Flooring 48 Bogton Road, Forres, IV36 1BJ. Tel: 07775 837074 Sharon Leon Inverness IV1 Tel: 01463 234079

Gardening

Auldearn Fencing & Gardening 10 Garlic Hill Court, Nairn, IV12 5TD. Tel: 01667 455803

Broadley Garden Centre Cawdor Road, Nairn, IV12 5QU Tel: 01667 306413 Greens Nurseries New Fleenas Farm, Nairn, IV12 5QN Tel: 01667 452760 Greenthumb Lawn Treatment Service (Inverness) Pinewood Cottage, Culcharry, Nairn, IV12 5RF Tel: 01667 404774 Highland Polytunnels Unit 8b2, Balmakeith Business Park, Nairn, IV12 5QR Tel: 01667 454875

Nairnshire Gardening Services 20 Montrose Avenue, Nairn IV12 5TT Tel: 07704 570352 Wyvis Tree Services 15 Wyvis Road, Nairn, IV12 5NR Tel: 01667455873

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Trades List Handyman A Rowe Domestic Services Kinloss, IV36 Tel: 01309 692372 Duncan Stuart Handyman and Gardening Services Tel: 01667 453501

Windows, Doors & Conservatories Alain Main Joinery & Double Glazing Tyninghame, Albert Street, Nairn, IV12 4HQ Tel: 01667 454397

Alexander Joinery 4 Sutors Park, Nairn, IV12 5BQ Tel: 01667 459276 D & D Joinery Products Unit 25A, Dalcross Industrial Estate, Inverness, IV2 7XB Tel: 01667 460443 D A Nicolson Ltd Inverness, IV3 Tel: 01463 615175 Doug Elliot Joiners 57 Househill Terrace, Nairn IV12 5AS Tel: 07709 429880 DWJ Joinery 3 Burnett Place, Nairn, IV12 4QX Tel: 01667 306500

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Highland Joinery & Glazing Contracts Unit 18, Dalcross Industrial Estate, Inverness, IV2 7XB Tel: 01667 462946 G.C.F Joiners & Contractors Ltd Fort William, PH33 Tel: 01397 703547 Ian Smith Dixie Lodge, Easter Galcantray, Nairn, IV12 5XS Tel: 01667 493310 JK Building Services Lossiemouth IV31 Tel: 01343 814564 Kevin Rodgers Joiners 32 Brookfield, Inverness, IV2 5GL. Tel: 01463 794365 Lewis Stirling Joinery Specialists Unit 2, The Old Smithy, Nairn, IV12 5XP Tel: 07593 806569

Landscape Design Auldearn Fencing & Gardening 10 Garlic Hill Court, Nairn, IV12 5TD. Tel: 01667 455803 G.F. Job Grigorhill Industrial Estate, Nairn, IV12 5HY Tel: 01667 451515 Highland Landscape Design Morven, Caroline Street, Forres, IV36 1AN

Monumental Mason & Memorials Alastair Stewart Memorials Inverness, IV1 Tel: 01463 211580

Lindsay Cameron Joiner & Builder 8 Moss Side Drive, Nairn, IV12 5PN. Tel: 01667 453968

Andrew Smith Funeral Directors Ltd 5a Batchen Street, Forres, IV36 1DA 01309 275001

Mervyn Grant Joiner 2a Wyvis Drive, Nairn, IV12 4SU Tel: 01667 452619

Elgin Marble Co Elgin, IV30 Tel: 01343 635040

Murray Joinery 11 Little Cullernie Park, Inverness, IV2 7FQ Tel: 01463 615135

James K Kemp South Street, Forres, IV36 1DE Tel: 01309 672777 R McGregor Monumental Engraving 42 Randolph Lane, Forres, IV36 1HF Tel: 01309 671982

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Raven Monumental Ltd Inverness, IV1 Tel: 01463 211679

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Finesse Decoration 1 Durban Place, Nairn, IV12 4AB. Tel: 07877 506681 George Smith 8 Lochloy Avenue, Nairn, IV12 5AW Tel: 01667 453802 Ian Fraser Tel: 01309 675191

Dunlop Motor Factors (Highland) Ltd 15 Greshop Road, Forres, IV36 2GU Tel: 01309 676783

Alan Macrae Painting & Decorating 9 Kilravock Crescent, Nairn, IV12 4QZ Tel: 07412 777338 Cottie’s Decorating Service 38 Osprey Crescent, Nairn, IV12 5LH. Tel: 01667 454834

West End Garage Inverness Road, Nairn, IV12 4SG Tel: 01667 306628

D.A. McRae P.S.E. Painters Unit 5-6, Balmakeith Industrial Estate, Nairn, IV12 5QW. Tel: 01667 453727

W D Hossack 60 Wyvis Drive, Nairn, IV12 4TP. Tel: 01667 455100

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Tree Services Arboreal Tree Care Specialists Gardener’s House, Logie, Forres, IV36 2QN Tel: 01309 611339 ECD Highland Tree Services Forres, IV36 Tel: 01309 250880 H & H Brown Bunchrew, Inverness, IV3 Tel: 01463 211371 HTC Arb. Tree Services Tain, IV19 Tel: 01862 732260 Inverness Tree Services Tel: 01381 610460 KH Tree Surgery 92 Anderson Crescent, Forres, IV36 1NE Tel: 01309 671651 Wyvis Tree Services Tel: 01667 335018

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PRIMARY SCHOOLS AULDEARN PRIMARY Manse Road, Auldearn, Nairn, IV12 5SX.

Contact: Mrs Angela Cryans (head teacher): Tel: 01667 452118 .

CAWDOR PRIMARY Cawdor, Nairn, IV12 5XZ. Contact: Fiona Lewthwaite (head teacher).

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MILL BANK PRIMARY Millbank Crescent Contact: Mrs Arlene Wilson, (head teacher): 01343 890206.

ROSEBANK PRIMARY Academy Street, Nairn, IV12 4RB. Contact Mr James Brander (head teacher): 01667 454090

SECONDARY SCHOOLS (Highland Council) NAIRN ACADEMY Duncan Drive, Nairn, Iv12 4RD. Contact Ms Julie Macdonald: 01667 453700.

CAREERS ADVICE Advice, information and guidance in career options.

Nairn Community Centre, King Street, Nairn, IV12 4BQ. Tuesdays only: 9:15am12:30pm and 1:30pm-4pm.

Careers Advice, Elgin, 7 Commerce Street, Elgin, IV30 1BS. Mon, Tues, Thurs: 9am5pm. Wed: 10am-5pm. Fri: 9am-4:30pm.

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STICK & BALL GAMES No one can say precisely where or when the game of golf was born, but one thing is certain: No other form of recreation has transfixed its practitioners with such engaging appeal.

The elemental appeal of golf stems from one of man's primal instincts: the urge to strike an object with a stick. Indeed, reasonable skill in club-swinging surely was key to the survival of the caveman. It's not hard to envision homo erectus hefting a sturdy tree limb to swat at stones or bones or whatever came into his path. In this sense, the notion-or at least the motion-of golf is older than civilization itself. Fundamentally, golf was not invented but was born within us.

A stained glass window in England's Gloucester Cathedral, dating from the mid-fourteenth century, shows a figure wielding a stick in the middle of a distinctly golf-like backswing. Was this golf? Possibly. But it might also have been another stick-and-ball game, with the exotic name cambuca, which was known to be played in England at the time.

In 1604, the King of England appointed a royal clubmaker, and soon after that, a seven-hole course was laid out near London on the Black Heath by the River Thames. Nearly four hundred years later, Royal Blackheath still sits there, although it wasn't established as a club until 1766.

It was an informal, almost free-form activity back then, with no rules, few guidelines (although playing on the Sabbath was, for a time, illegal), and no tournaments or competitions except for casual matches among friends. All evidence suggests that the Scots played this disorganized brand of golf for at least three centuries.

Just as disorganized, certainly by modern standards, were the methods used to play the early game. Instead of one way to swing there were as many swings as there were villages with courses of their own. The townspeople tended to copy the technique of the local champion, who usually hit on a set-up and swing that allowed him to conquer the vagaries of his local weather.

The Scottish coast is constantly buffeted by sea breezes, so the most successful golfers learned to hit the ball on a low trajectory that kept it under the wind. To accomplish this, they learned to spread their feet far apart (as much as a yard), aim their bodies to the right of the target, position the ball well back in the stance, and bend their knees deeply.

Then they whipped the club around their bodies (rather than up and down, as we do today) on a markedly horizontal plane that further encouraged low flight. The ball flew just a few feet off the ground, traveling only about 150 yards, and would then run a long way after hitting the hard turf of the windblown links.

As the game spread, more methods and champions developed. Word of great play traveled from town to town. And, inevitably, a desire arose to determine the best golfer in the land. It was at that point that the game as we know it began to take shape.

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Sundays 10.15am.

Petty Sundays 12 noon.

Nairn Baptist Church Nairn Community Centre.

Contact: The Pastor: 01667 459672.

Website: www.nairnbaptistchurch.org.uk Sundays 11am.

Every third Sunday monthly 6pm.

Auldearn and Dalmore Parish Church Contact: Rev. Ricky Reid: 01667 451675.

Sundays 12noon.

Cawdor Parish Church Contact: Rev. JS Mathieson: 01667 493217.

Sunday 10.15am.

Nairn Free Church Contact Minister: Murdo MacLeod: 01667 459131.

Sundays 11am with Sunday school and crèche (Gordon St). Evening 6pm (Gordon St).

Youth club for S1 up on Wednesday at 6.30pm (Rosebank Hall).

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Sundays 10.30am.

Wednesday 7.30pm: praise and Bible study.

Old Parish Church Contact Rev. Alistair S Younger: 01463 242873 10.30am: holiday worship and crèche.

St Ninians Church Contact Rev. Ricky Reid: 01667 451675.

Sunday services and Sunday school: 10.15am.

Wednesday 7.30pm: prayer meeting.

St Columba’s Scottish Episcopal Contact: Rev. Canon Alison Simpson: 01667 452458.

10.30am: family worship. 6.30pm: evening prayer.

St Mary’s Catholic Church IV12 4RJ. Tel: 01667 453323.

Saturday Vigil 6pm.

Sunday Mass 11.30am.

United Reformed Church Contact Rev. Steven Manders: 01667 451443.

Sunday services and Sunday School with crèche 11am.

The Pentecostal Church of God Nairn Services in Rosebank Hall, Academy Street, Nairn Contact Minister JD Grant: 01667 456088.

Website: www.churchofgodnairn.org Sundays 10.30am.

Nairn Joint Service St Ninians Church, Queen Street, IV12 4AA First Sunday monthly 6.30pm.

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Secretary: David Brownless

East Nairnshire Community Council Chairperson: Debbie McBean

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Nairn River Community Council

Stagecoach Inverness...................(01463) 239292

Chairperson: Tommy Hogg Secretary: Stephanie Whittaker Venue: Nairn Community & Arts Centre Frequency: Monthly - Date/Time: 7:30pm Areas covered: Lochloy • Merryton • Boath Park • River Park • Broadhill • Fishertown • The High Street area • Mill Road/Church Street • Cawdor Road • Queenspark • Firhall

Citizens Advice Bureau .................(01667) 456677

Nairn SuburbanCommunity Council Chair: Richard Youngson, Secretary: John Mackie

Nairn West Community Council

Nairn Museum ................................(01667) 456791 Dalcross Airport ...............(01667) 464000/462280 Inverness Job Centre ......(01463) 888100/888200 Highland Council ..........................(01667) 458500 Victim Support................................(01463) 710806 Samaritans......................................(01463) 713456 Gas - Emergency ................................0800 111999

Chairperson: Rosemary Young Secretary: George Mackay

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To find more information and to view minutes of meetings, visit the Community Councils section of the Highland Council website.

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What’s On During the year, there are many events happening within the Moray area. There are numerous exhilirating and exciting sporting races and challenges occuring in the summer months such as the Glenlivet 10k Road Race and the Corrieyairack Challenge Run/Cycle. Not only these, but also musical events such as the Folk Festival in Lossiemouth and the European Pipe Band Championships also take place, too. For something closer to home, take a look at the various events taking place during World Whisky Day with events taking place in various venues around Speyside. There’s plenty for everyone to take part in, it’s just a case of deciding what you want to do!

MAY 2 Thursday - 6 Monday Spirit of Speyside Festival 9am Tastings, distillery visits, music etc.

Phone: 07789 671635 Email: admin@spiritofspeyside.co.uk Website: www.spiritofspeyside.com

12 Sunday The Etape Caledonia Cycle Challenge 81 mile trek in stunning scenery of Highland Perthshire.

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12 Sunday - 17 Friday Aviemore Walking Festival 10am Enjoy the best of British countryside.

Email: walking@f2s.com Website: www.nbremner.f2s.com

JUNE 2 Saturday Elgin Rotary Marafun Website: www.elginrotary.co.uk 14 Friday - 16 Sunday Rockness Now in its eighth year, the three-day long Rock Ness offers an eclectic selection of bands in a beautiful location on the banks of Loch Ness near Inverness, in Scotland.

Website: www.rockness.co.uk 16 Sunday Bike Balmoral Bike Challenge Aboyne, Balmoral The 21st annual bikeathon from Kingussie through Cairngorms National Park, The Spey Valley, Ruthven Barracks, and back to Kingussie.

Website: www.kingussie.co.uk/whats-on.html

18 Saturday World Whisky Day 2013 Taking place in various venues around Speyside, Dufftown.

Phone: 01340 881616.

19 Sunday Gordon Castle Highland Games and Country Fair 11am-5pm Gordon Castle, Fochabers, IV32 7PQ. Athletics programme, dog show, piping competition, and lots more.

Phone: 01343 820244.

25 Saturday Laggan 10k Road Race Course From Laggan Village Hall with spectacular scenery along the road to beautiful corrieyairack pass.

Contact Laggan Village Hall: 07772 583499.

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20 Thursday- 24 Monday Moray Walking Festival 2013 www.moraywalkingfestival.co.uk/index.php 22 Saturday - 23 Sunday Scottish Traditional Boat Festival in Portsoy- 10am Phone: 01261 842951 www.scottishtraditionalboatfestival.co.uk 29 Saturday European Pipe Band Championships The Market town of Forres will host the European Pipe Band Championships in 2013, 2014 and 2015 after winning their bid to host this prestigious event.

The event sponsors are Forres' own Benromach Whisky and the RSPBA (Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association). Over 100 pipe bands from all

over Europe will compete in the natural amphitheatre of Grant Park.

To keep up to date with this event, visit the news section of the Benromach . www.benromach.com/benromach/news

JULY 5 Friday- 7 Sunday Burgie International Horse Trials 9am-5pm Burgie House, by Forres. Phone: 01343 850128 Email: secretary@burgie.org Website: www.burgie.org 6 Saturday Forres Highland Games 12pm-5.30pm Grant Park, Victoria Road, Forres.

Phone: 01309 673289.

Website: www.forreshighlandgames.fsnet.co.uk 6 Saturday Corrieyairack Challenge Run/Cycle 11am Scotland's toughest mountain duathlon followed by the Kincraig Ceilidh.

Website: www.corrieyairack.org 11 Thursday - 14 Sunday Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open Golf Tournament Castle Stuart near Inverness www.aamscottishopen.com 20 Saturday Inverness Highland Games 2013 10am-6pm Northern Meeting Park, Inverness Website: www.invernesshighlandgames.com

The Annual Nairn and District Area Guide 2013

What’s On Tomintoul Highland Games 11am-5.30pm In the public park at Tomintoul Highland dancing, piping, hill race, pibroch competitions & heavy events.

Phone: 01807 580407 Email: tomintoulhighlandgames@hotmail.co.uk 27 Saturday Dufftown Highland Games 11am For the family. Spectacular massed bands, afternoon teas, and a beer tent.

Phone: 01340 820342.

Website: www.dufftownhighlandgames.org 27 Saturday Nairn Show 10am Kinnudie Farm, Auldearn.

Phone: 01309 641121 Website: www.nairnshow.org.uk 28 Sunday - 3 August Scottish 6 Day Orienteering Week Each day’s event located in stunning locations in Moray and Forres.

Website: www.scottish6days.com/2013

AUGUST 1 Thursday Black Isle Show 8am – 7pm Mannsfield Showground, Muir of Ord, Ross-Shire, IV6 7RS Website: www.blackisleshow.info 2 Friday - 3 Saturday Highland Field Sports Fair 10am Moy, Inverness-shire.

Phone: 01463 793333 Website: www.moyfieldsportsfair.co.uk 2 Friday - 3 Saturday Glengarry Highland Games Glengarry Shinty Field, Invergarry, Inverness-shire.

Website: www.glengarryhighlandgames.com 2 Friday – 3 Saturday Belladrum Festival 1pm.

Belladrum Estate, Beauly.

Family events. Over 90 acts across 5 stages. Phone: 01463 741366 Website: www.tartanheartfestival.co.uk

3 Saturday Aberlour Strathspey Highland Games The Alice Littler Memorial Park, Aberlour.

Email: julie@jacomins.com 3 Saturday Newtonmore Highland Games 10.30am-5pm The Elian, Newtonmore Phone: 01540 673348.

8 Thursday Grantown Show 8am - 5pm. Heathfield Park, Grantown-on-Spey, ph26 3hx. Agricultural show. www.grantownshow.co.uk Ballater Highland Games Monaltrie ParK, ballater, ab35 5RZ. Adults £7.

Children £2. Parking £2.

10 Saturday Abernethy Highland Games nethybridge, Inverness-shire, ph25 3eq.

01479 821042. www.nethybridge.com/highlandgames 10 Saturday Strathpeffer Highland Gathering 1pm - 5.30pm. castle leod, ross-shire.

01997 423340.

11 Sunday - TBC Raft Race – East Beach, Lossiemouth 11 Sunday - 12 Monday Keith Show 9am. seafield park, Keith.

01542 882978. info@keithshow.org.uk 17 Saturday Nairn Highland Games 11.30am 5pm. the links, marine road, iv12.

01667 452422. www.nairnhighlandgames.co.uk 31 Saturday Carve Carrbridge – Scottish open chainsaw carving competition.

Includes a highly popular day of family activates in the village playing fields.

The event included woodland crafts, live music, The Badenoch and Strathspey Pipe Band, craft and food stalls, refreshments, a beer tent as well and numerous side shows and family activities. Vintage buses run a shuttle service between the event and the parking sites.

Website: www.carvecarrbridge.com

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SEPTEMBER 7 Saturday – 15 Sunday Blas Festival - Traditional music and ceilidhs (traditional Gaelic social gathering) celebrating highland music.

Blas has programme of more than 80 events taking place so you can get your bag pipe fix. It is a cornerstone of Scotland’s events calendar which promotes and celebrates Scotland’s music, heritage, hospitality, lifestyle and more.

21 Saturday Wilderness Challenge 8am. 50km mountain bike. 3km open canoe. 8km hill climb. glenmore lodge, aviemore.

0131 6256635. jrich@sailors-society.org

NOVEMBER 2 Saturday or 9 Saturday Bonfire & Fireworks at Cooper Park and Forres

DECEMBER 26 Thursday Burghead Boxing Day Swim at Burghead Harbour

JANUARY 11 Saturday Burning of the Clavie – Burghead.

Every Jan. 11, throngs of people come to celebrate the beginning of a new year in this city by the sea. The Clavie is a handmade barrel filled with timber and tar. It is lit on fire and paraded through the streets for all those gathered to see. Pieces of charred wood are handed out by the Clavie King and his crew, who are all men from Burghead itself. The Burning of the Clavie is a local, ancient 1,600year custom worth seeing.

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