Month: March 2023

The 5 year Draft Plans (2023-2028) for Urquhart Bay Woods and Balmacaan Woods (managed by the Woodland Trust Scotland) are out for Public Consultation. This will run until the 21st April 2023. Draft Plans (Click on Links below) Balmacaan Woods Draft Plan 2023-28 Urquhart Bay Woods (The Cover) Draft Plan 2023-28 If you would like… Continue reading Woodland Trust – Consultation

The popular Etape Loch Ness Cycling Event returns this April, Sunday 23rd with Drumnadrochit 15 miles into the circuit. Times to be confirmed but expect some road closures earlyish Sunday Morning. There’s usually a few folk out and about cheering the riders along. More info https://www.etapelochness.com/

Huge thank you to the Shedders, Glenurquhart Men’s Shed have been busy with lots of jobs around the place: these new Shelves at Blairbeg Hall will make life a lot easier for various groups and users of this Community Asset. Very grateful for the Shedders Help and Ingenuity – The Shed meet at Glen Urquhart… Continue reading Thank You to the Men’s Shed

Thank you to everybody who came along to our open meeting last night (20th March). Just a reminder the next Open Meeting will tale place with our AGM on 3rd July 2023 at the Hall starting at 7:00pm.

We are really delighted to have been awarded £8,000 from the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund 2023/24 (Scottish Gov. Fund – managed by HTSI). This will allow us to continue to run our popular weekly Bite and Blethers, Laddies Night, Hall of Games and More! Thank you to all of you that help out… Continue reading £8,000 Funding for our Wellbeing Activities.

Huge thank you to all of the Market on the Green team – can’t wait to see you back on the Green. Come along to this fantastic craft market that is loved by locals and visitors, showcases local caft folk and raises funds for our Community – here’s to a great 2023.

Our Friends at Soirbheas and the Heritage group have been working hard on this: Strathglass and Glenurquhart Heritage Walking Festival We are delighted to announce that we will be piloting a Heritage Walking Weekend within Strathglass and GlenurquhartThe aim is to encourage local people and visitors to walk more and connect with the history and… Continue reading Walking Festival

Starting again soon in Drumnadrochit – First one is set for Friday 21st April – meeting at 4:00pm at Blairbeg Park Car park. Dates for 2023 are as follows all on a Friday at 4:00pm-5:00pm. 21st April, 19th May, 23rd June, 21st July, 18th August 22nd September and 27th October. These made a huge difference… Continue reading 2023 Litter Picks

FREE Cycling event that is aimed to show you just how wonderful active travel can be, and a closer look at what’s on our doorstep. We have a great day planned for everyone to enjoy. https://www.visitinvernesslochness.com/pedal-power This event has been supported through the Community Cycling Fund and our sponsors EventScotland (part of VisitScotland) and Paths for all, celebrating the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships taking… Continue reading Pedal Power 15th April