Nairn on Bing Maps

August 9, 2010 · Filed Under Nairn 

I’ve been waiting for ages for Google Maps to finally update Nairn’s satellite images to high resolution – unfortunately, we’re still lagging behind Foress and Inverness on that front.
However, I noticed tonight Bing Maps (the Microsoft equivalant) has a pretty recent hi-res satellite image of the town – you can see the new Maggot flats [...]

Rosebank School deputy dies in horse fall

August 4, 2010 · Filed Under Nairn 

Very sad news reported from the BBC, about the deputy head at Rosebank Primary School having died in a riding accident, while out with her family:
Nairn teacher dies in horseriding accident

Tributes have been paid to a teacher who died after being thrown from a horse in a riding accident.
Caroline Johnston, 46, was depute head at [...]

Harbour boats burned

July 30, 2010 · Filed Under Crime, Nairn 

The Gurn covers the story of two boats burned out at the harbour, with original coverage and then a follow-up as they are removed.
Normally The Nairnshire Telegraph’s “Cop This” section would be filled with small crimes stories – a broken window, a shoplifted bottle, or similar minor crimes.
Someone the potential inclusion of the burned [...]

New flats to replace Lodgehill Clinic?

July 28, 2010 · Filed Under Development, Nairn 

Nairn Matters raises the news of an application to build 11 flats over 3 storeys, through demolition of the Lodgehill Clinic now the facilities have moved to the expanded town and county hospital.
My thoughts are:
1. Why does the HC insist on demolishing buildings to build flats?
2. When did the site come up for sale? Certainly [...]

Idiot boys attack Joe Telfer

July 26, 2010 · Filed Under Nairn, Nature 

Looks like JT had a lucky escape after being pushed off the river wall on Saturday evening, while caring the swans.
It sounds like the sort of stupid act that can initially seem like a funny thing to do – after all, what’s more brave than a couple of young men pushing a much older man [...]

No news from Co-op?

July 26, 2010 · Filed Under Development, Nairn 

I seem to recall the Inverness Courier stating the Co-op would be announcing it’s plans for NAirn back in April – but as yet I’ve not come across any further development on the topic.
Is it the case that I’ve simply missed news on the issue, or are the Co-op still dragging their feet, and the [...]

More Zippo’s circus images

July 24, 2010 · Filed Under Nairn, Tourist 

More images from the afternoon’s performance at Zippo’s Circus on the Farmer’s Showfield in Nairn below:

Also, just a note on animal cruelty – I’m quite aware that the circus industry in general has had a bad reputation for animal cruelty, and if Zippo’s had advertised any exotic animals, I would not have considered going.
However, the [...]

Pen on the mend

July 23, 2010 · Filed Under Nairn, Nature 

Just catching up with the local blogs, and was horrified to read JT’s coverage of the dog attack on the mother swan in our resident swan family.
Luckily, she appears to have been healing nicely over the past week.
However, the whole issue is a stark reminder that irresponsible dog owners can be a serious problem – [...]

Scott May’s Daredevil Stunt Show

July 4, 2010 · Filed Under Nairn, Tourist 

This weekend Scott May’s Daredevil Stunt Show came to Nairn, set up on the farmer’s showfield for their motor cycle, car and monster truck stunt show.
We went this afternoon as the time’s worked out better for the children, and they weren’t disappointed. The inclusion of regular clown character made it more like a circus with [...]

Nairn Property on Google Maps

June 17, 2010 · Filed Under Nairn, Property 

This week Google pushed on delivering property search on Google Maps, bringing together a number of vendors – see for yourself: Nairn Property on Google Maps

It looks as though Google has been remarkably thorough in bringing together many different sources – however, they don’t have the inventory from HSPC which is probably the most representative [...]

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