Opening moment's of the testimonial match against Ross County for NCFC skipper Gregg Main

Details of the match here on the County site. 

Tribute band Noel Gallagher's High Flying Carpets at the Play House on Fridaty 27th July - Nairn County Ground Improvements Fundraiser

Here's the band performing



Tickets also available tomorrow at NCFC skipper Gregg Main's testimonial match against Ross County at Station Park tomorrow. Details here.

Fergus and Murd ramping it up at the Firhall Bridge

Fergus Ewing MSP made a visit to the Firhall Bridge today to discuss options for improving access at the crossing point of the popular riverside cirucular walk. Fergus spoke with Murd and others including reps from the Nairn Access Panel.

Parking charges for Nairn coming closer after another vote for them at Highland Council

"Car parking charges introduced across the Highlands" reads the Press and Journal in a report on events at Highland Council yesterday, more here.  

Below what Liz had to say as she spoke against parking charges yesterday.

Fergus to meet Murd at Firhall bridge this Friday (29th June) at 11 am

The Gurn understands that Fergus Ewing MSP is going to make a site visit to the Firhall Bridge to discuss accessibility issues with Murd Dunbar and other campaigners this Friday. Murd has been campaigning for several years for improved access at the Firhall Bridge. 

Last Wednesday Team Hamish, in outlining their proposals for the Links, town centre and Viewfield, included the long-term potential of an "accessible rainbow bridge" at Firhall. See the Team Hamish video and plans here on their website. 

If you would like to see improved access for all at the Firhall Bridge why not head up the river for a blether with Murd and Fergus at 11.00 am this Friday morning. 

The lack of Local Demorcracy in Nairn - what is wrong succinctly explained by the Nairnshire Telegraph

Cracking editorial in the Nairnshire these week "Out of the Bubble" which once again examines the running sore that is the democratic deficit in our community, the following paragraph hits the spot!

"The smaller numbers of councillors and officials has created a bubble effect. Don't talk to Joe Public because he's spouting poorly based opinion and it's a waste of time. Talk to a focus group or stakeholder if you must. But don't take them too seriously because, really, we're talking amongst ourselves, in our bubble where we hear the voices we know and like, talking reason we can understand."

Get yourself a copy in a newsagents near you to read the rest.

Team Hamish Vision for Nairn - Video and PDF document of potential designs

See them here on the Team Hamish website. 

Nairn River Community Council feeling rejected by Highland Council

More here.

Midsummer's Day 2018 - the day the Royal Bank of Scotland abandoned Nairn

Enthusiastic welcome for Team Hamish Vision for Nairn at packed meeting in Community and Arts Centre last night

Perhaps about 200 people backed into the ad hoc area that becomes a room behind the stage last night as Sam and Sue Hey presented their ideas for the Links, Viewfield and the town centre. A gathering that allowed many people to articulate their support for the ambitious project and to express their desire to see sensitive and positive development in Nairn and a lasting memorial and tribute to a wonderful boy. 

It was good to be in the presence of so many people that back a vision to see Nairn back on the map with a series of improvements that would roll out as time, money and permissions allowed. Nothing is set in stone and Team Hamish are looking for feedback on their plans - the presentation boards will  be available for view in the Community Centre from Saturday and at other points in the town.

It will all work within the framework of the consultation that will follow the Council's scoping exercise for the Links which will in itself give Team Hamish and any other interest groups and individuals such as the Harbour Working Group a chance for further input. 

Team Hamish see a remodelling of the town centre car park areas as a more welcoming area for people arriving in town and then trying to encourage people down to the Links via Viewfield, an area where more interesting features such as sculptures could be added. 

The putting green would be redesigned too with ampitheatre style seating on the slope that borders the road at the back of Marine Flats with the inclusion of multi-purpose Beach Hut structures that could be used for the like of Arts and Crafts activities. A new children's play area would be built in the scrubland further down towards the beach from that area with sensitive tree screening for Marine Cottages. There would be a water play feature in the area of the paddling pool that would be open all year. Dolphin viewing platforms and other features including an upgrade of many of the paths including interesting features at some of the junctions. The area for the plan is from the Swimming Pool to the Harbour.

For further details of where to see the plans and contribute your views keep an eye on the Team Hamish Facebook page here.