Back from Nerja, Spain
Finally back from Nerja in Spain – been excited to go for a while as we were meeting up with family on holiday at the same time. The weather was great, and there’s a lot around Nerja for a first time visitor to see – the caves, the mountain villages (such as Frigliana), and of [...]
Scott May’s Daredevil Stunt Show
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 [...]
Hugh McBean’s First Class Walking Guide: Nairn
Many will probably have seen Hugh McBean’s walking video covering Nairn and Cawdor previously on the Gurn, but it’s definitely worth giving Hugh McBean’s walking video further attention: When I set up MyNairn.com I had originall envisaged taking a number of videos of Nairn and its people and setting them up on the site – [...]
Charlie Chaplin walk in Nairn?
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 [...]
OS wrongs Nairn again!
Nairn Leisure Centre has a small number of maps available at the desk, titled: “Street Map with index of Nairn, Grantown-on-Spey, Aviemore, Kingussie, Newtonmore – with compliments of Northern Constabulary” Idling a little time waiting for one of my kids from swimming lessons, I picked up a map, had a flick through – and noticed [...]
Dark Skies for Nairn?
Being a smoker, I’m constantly outside in order to enjoy my dirty habit – and as the winter nights have drawn on, I am always dazzled by the display of stars. Despite the nearby lighting, the skies are incredibly clear. When I had to drive to Inverness and back on Saturday night I was left [...]
Fort George and Urquhart Castle top tourist destinations
Interesting coverage on the BBC which shows Fort George managed to make the Top 10 of most visited properties owned by Historic Scotland, coming in at 7th place, with Urquhart Castle making 3rd. While Central Belt attractions, not least Edinburgh and Stirling Castle, make it top of the list, and Urquhart castle has its big [...]
Ordnance Survey misrepresenting Nairn?
Is Ordnance Survey misrepresenting Nairn? I’m beginning to suspect so. I’ve looked at the OS map of Nairn previously and noticed that there is no real beach marked for the town – merely “mud and sand”. However, while at a relative’s the other day and looking through their roadmap, I noticed that Nairn was not [...]
Lossiemouth spaceport under threat?
The potential development of a spaceport at Lossiemouth is an exciting prospect, and one that could only make the Scottish government treat the eastern Highlands with a bit more respect than it currently does (ie, on transport issues!). However, Will Whitehorn, president of Virgin Galactic, has warned that the UK does not have the legislation [...]
Loch Morlich wins seaside award
Nice to see Loch Morlich win a seaside award, putting it towards a par with Nairn, Findhorn, and Hopeman: Fresh water loch wins beach award A fresh water loch has become the first to be recognised as having one of the best beaches in the country. Loch Morlich, at the foot of the Cairngorms, was [...]