Joe gets things done!

March 12, 2010 · Filed Under Nairn, Nature · 1 Comment 

The photo exhibition of Joe’s photos on the swans is still available to view outside of the library – didn’t actually get to stop and enjoy it until yesterday, and certainly worth a look before it finishes on Monday.
In the meantime, though, he’s been keeping busy – by getting the HC to be busy – [...]

How many empty buildings does the HC have?

March 12, 2010 · Filed Under Business · Comment 

I’ve spoken to the HC previously about the availability of office space in Nairn, and it was stated then that as health workers are moved to the new extended hospital complex, office space was being vacated in the West End of Nairn.
Today I happened across Iain Fairweather in the high street after viewing a flat [...]

UHI to apply for university status

March 11, 2010 · Filed Under Inverness · Comment 

The BBC reports that the UHI is applying for university status again this June:
UHI in fresh bid for university status

The prospective University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is to apply for full university status in June.
The UHI Millennium Institute said it would make the application to the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA).
The agency would assess [...]

Doctor Who comes to Inverness!

March 9, 2010 · Filed Under Inverness · Comment 

According to the Highland News, Doctor Who will be visiting Inverness as part of a BBC roadshow:
New Dr Who’s big city date!

THE eleventh Dr Who is embarking on his maiden voyage and Inverness is on the list of places he will visit.
The Highland capital is the hometown of Karen Gillan, the doctor’s new companion.
The whistle-stop [...]

Researching Property Prices in Nairn

March 9, 2010 · Filed Under Business, Development, Nairn · Comment 

I’ve been doing some research into property prices in Nairn over the past week, after finding Net House Prices actually provides sale price information on property without having to sign up.
What I found interesting is that there are a couple of properties on Osprey Crescent on the Lochloy development that have been sold four time [...]

Fake blog comments

March 9, 2010 · Filed Under Nairn · Comment 

Noticed lasted night that someone has been posting fake comments at the Gurn pretending to be me.
I normally sign comments with a:
- Brian
at the end.
However, someone else has been doing so, usually to post something intended to read as unpopular.
It’s pretty sad, really, that in the world we live and all the problems that [...]

Sandown enquiry starts today

March 2, 2010 · Filed Under Development, Nairn · 2 Comments 

The appeal by Deveron against refusal by the Highland Council to approve their Sandown development gets under way today.
The BBC covers the story very briefly, but more details are found in the P&J story.
Interesting to see a South Community Councillor has a blog and has commented on the issue.
Perhaps more interesting, though, is a story [...]

Councillors delay Sainsburys – incompetence?

February 27, 2010 · Filed Under Development, Politics · Comment 

The Highland Council is reportedly delaying the development of the new Sainsburys, first through not serving legal documents on time, and then trying to decide how to use the £250k regeneration money that comes with the successful application.
More at the P&J: Sainsbury’s payout holds up work
If the Highland Council were a private company, those responsible [...]

Charlie Chaplin walk in Nairn?

February 26, 2010 · Filed Under Nairn, Tourist · Comment 

The fact that Charlie Chaplin used to holiday regularly in Nairn is not well known outside of the town, but I know some people have been pushing hard to get something done.
Now Ardersier author John Oliver is pushing to get a walk instated – though with a projected “couple of statues” with a cost of [...]

Lochloy traffic lights out – again!

February 26, 2010 · Filed Under Nairn, Roads · Comment 

Traffic lights at Lochloy Road are out again.
Looks like we had a power cut last night, but all the other traffic lights seem to be working fine.
Not sure what the excuse will be this time? Too cold for signals?
UPDATE: As of 1pm they are working again. For the time being.

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