Month: November 2022

Glenurquhart Heritage Group Chairman Duncan MacDonald handed over a cheque for £480 to GURCA Trustee Fraser Mackenzie at Temple Pier recently. The money was raised at the “Remembering John Cobb” Exhibition held on 30th Sept and 1st Oct at Blairbeg Hall. The organisers Josie Mackenzie , Heather Johnstone and Gordon Menzies accompanied Duncan. The money… Continue reading Thank You Glenurquhart Heritage Group

Come along for a cuppa, bite to eat some fun and games and great company. We look forward to meeting more of you – its so important to connect. We promise a warm welcome at our wellbeing events at the Hall so don’t forget – Bite and Blether Lunches 12-2pm on Tuesdays, Laddies Night 7-9pm,… Continue reading Always a warm welcome.

After a long delay caused by Covid and its ongoing impact, our local Community First Responders group is, at last, able to recruit. First Responders are unpaid volunteers who are trained, and equipped, to work with the Scottish Ambulance Service and attend 999 incidents in our area. Local First Responders are usually on the scene… Continue reading First Responders – Volunteers needed.

We’d like to say a big thank you to all those who supported this year’s bonfire and fireworks. A large group of volunteers were involved and helped to ensure we had a successful event. Many thanks to John Cameron and the Shinty Club for providing the venue and to the Childcare Centre for producing a… Continue reading Thank You – Community Bonfire and Fireworks

Community Land and Assets: Public Meeting Glen Urquhart Public Hall Monday 14th November 7:00pm Opportunities for community run/owned assets include: the Old Shop Site (Balmacaan Road), Main Village Car Park, Drumnadrochit Post Office and Blairbeg Woods. Come along to the Hall to find out more, and share your views and ideas. Glen Urquhart’s Community Action plan… Continue reading Community Owned Land Consultation 14th November

RACE NIGHT – last night (Tuesday1st Nov) it was the BBs in the main Hall and the BBBs in the meeting room (Big Boy’s Brigade) aka Laddies Night. Thank you Rab for bringing along the Tiny radio controlled cars and track – great night, great craic, great Laddies. The driving did improve, honest. Our Wellbeing… Continue reading Race Night Craic!

Great Glen Distillery will be running a tasting at the Community Action Plan Launch Open Evening this Thursday 5:30pm-8:00pm, Urquhart Castle Visitor Centre. The Castle Gift Shop will be open and Great Glen Gin available to purchase from the Shop on the evening. It’s a great example of a new, local business and collaboration with… Continue reading Gin Tasting