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A Gurn from Nurn (Free subscription) | 25/11/2009
Regular readers know that the Gurn has backed efforts for a single council before and that the title ‘Royal Burgh’ should be part of that title. With politicians at Holyrood level showing increasing interest in the role of community councils now surely the time has come for us to make a leap forward in restoring local democracy to the town. Suburban Community Councillor John Mackie attended...
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BBC News (Free subscription) | 25/11/2009
Broadband speeds in Inverness are the slowest of any city in Scotland according to research by a website.
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Perth FM news (Free subscription) | 24/11/2009
Drug operations lead to fall in prosecutions Operations targeting drug dealers in Tayside have led to a fall in prosecutions for possession, according to Police. Figures have been released by the Scottish Government showing convictions for drug possession, which has dropped by over 30 percent from last year. Tayside Police have been cracking down on dealers in the area and the number of those convicted...
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Smarter Travel (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009
With this eight-night escapade around the highlands and lowlands of Scotland, you just might discover the Loch Ness Monster. Visit Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Inverness, and Glasgow with a five-day car rental and hotel accommodations along the way.
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Wandering the World (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009
Wordless Wednesday Man fly-fishing in Lake Ness. Inverness, Scotland
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Wandering the World (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009
Hubby and I were in Inverness mostly because of his work. Despite his busy consulting schedule, our hosts made sure that Hubby and I kept busy and saw as much of Scotland as possible. The highlight of these excursions was the farm tour we attended during our first week. Hubby had already invited me along and understood that his city-bred wife was honoured to be included but would pass on the opportunity...
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downthetubes.net news blog (Free subscription) | 16/11/2009
Fab Scottish comics convention Hi-Ex has just secured local council funding for its next gathering in 2010. BBC News reports the Highland Council has offered funding for the outreach programme which would see artists and writers hold workshops in schools - the first time the event has secured funding from Highland Council and a great boost for all the hard work organisers Vicky Stonebridge and Richmond...
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Anaerobic Digestion News (Free subscription) | 15/11/2009
Support for access to renewables cash grows Scottish Renewables have joined the Scottish Government in calling for the UK Treasury to release up to £174 million to invest in renewable energy. The money is currently held by Ofgem under the Fossil Fuel Levy arrangements, which mean the Scottish Government is unable to access the cash without a corresponding reduction in its budget. Finance Secretary...
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A Gurn from Nurn (Free subscription) | 15/11/2009
Attention now turns to the former bookies at 44 High Street and the new planning application received by Highland Council . Nairn seems to have no shortage of taxis, in fact the recent advertisement in the Nairnshire asked readers to use local drivers in preference to others. The taxi driver's licence is a Highland wide one and thus a free market exists. Recently there were complaints in Inverness...
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Travelblog (Free subscription) | 13/11/2009
Accommodation in InvernessWe recently stayed at the Avalon Guest House whilst touring the Highlands of Scotland. We found Avalon on the Inverness Guest House Association website which had a great choice of guest houses and BBs around Inverness all with star ratings awarded by Visit Scotland and The AA ranging from 35 Stars.We chose Avalon after reading their excellent reviews on Tripadvisor
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A Gurn from Nurn (Free subscription) | 13/11/2009
The Inverness Courier leader examines the decision not to exclude Councillor Clark from the Independent group for speaking out against an unpopular council decision. The Courier seems to think there are simmering tensions below the surface: 'Peace is set to break out for now, but the issue will almost certainly raise its head again in the coming months because group leaders are facing an impossible...
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Cryptozoology Online: Daily News (Free subscription) | 13/11/2009
By Jenna MacCulloch Published: 12 November, 2009 A GROUP of overseas Nessie-hunters plan to keep their heads above water in a bid to track down the famous Loch Ness monster. The mystery of Nessie has puzzled hordes of visitors from across the globe and now one strange party of nine Italians are determined to find her. Travelling all the way from Rimini, the group - led by Cristiano Patelli and including...
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James Gunn Photography (Free subscription) | 12/11/2009
The 2010 calendar competition run jointly by Photobox, Photo Pro and DSLR User magazines is now finalised and my photo of the new extension to Eden Court Theatre in Inverness has been selected from thousands of entries. Both magazines feature the 12 selected photos in their December 2009 issues and my photo is the one for March 2010. The A3 sized calendars cost £19.99 plus P&P and can be...
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Tour Scotland (Free subscription) | 10/11/2009
Tour Scotland Park Cottage Lochcarron Wester Ross Holiday Cottage . This cosy holiday cottage enjoys a peaceful rural setting with fabulous views of some of the finest scenery in Scotland, across the waters of Lochcarron, Wester Ross , towards the majestic Attadale Mountains. Just over 2 miles from the popular village of Lochcarron with its range of pubs with frequent live music, restaurants and shops...
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A Gurn from Nurn (Free subscription) | 09/11/2009
The Spin blog has discovered why the three big red container ships are anchored offshore, it's all to do with a fantastic new shop that has opened on the High Street. More on The Spin . Brian takes a look at High Street too but perhaps the best of the day comes in a wee comment from Nairnac: 'I'm still surprised Highland Council allowed Nickel & Dime to open at all, after all, there's one in Inverness...
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