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Invergordon RBLS Pipe band

While at school in Invergordon I used to watch the band practicing in the social hall (fairly new then) attached to Legion. Although there is one picture on this site, I wondered if anybody had photographs in the late '50s? I lived next door to the legion and joined the Camerons as a boy drummer and went on to become the Drum major of the Queens Own Highlanders. Many thanks.
From ReplySent 25 April 2008
Raft Race

Hi, I was wondering if anyone could tell me when this year'a Raft Race is?
Cheers
From EmmaReplySent 17 April 2008
Old School

Hi, just wondering if anyone still up there that went to the old Academy between 1957 - 67 eg Brian Mckenzie, Irene Kaminsky, Evelyn Westfil, Stenia Lakmansky etc. (unfortunately only have their maiden names).
From ReplySent 16 April 2008
Invergordon Academy

Staff and pupils at Invergordon Academy are currently arranging a series of events to mark the 40th anniversary of the opening of the new building. They wish to invite past staff and pupils to attend an evening function on Friday the 6th June at the school from 7.30 – 11 p.m. Refreshments will be served and there will be dancing to sixties music and an opportunity to relive Christmas socials with Scottish country dancing. If you would like to attend, or know of someone else who would like to, please get in touch by emailing arthur.scott@invergordon.highland.sch.uk or by writing to Arthur Scott, Invergordon Academy, Invergordon IV18 0LD. Attendance will be by ticket only but at no cost, so please do get in touch soon with names and contact details.
or either by email myself countyfanchris100@Yahoo.co.uk
From ReplySent 15 April 2008
What happened to Oriental Dragon ?

Phoned the Oriental Dragon today, tape recording says number does not accept incoming calls....
Is the place still open? I hope so, it was the best Chinese in these Parts.
Manboobs, Tain
From ReplySent 07 March 2008
40th Anniversary Of Invergordon Academy

Invergordon Academy was founded in 1874 and occupied the site of what is now Park Primary school until1967. With the predicted influx of workers for the new smelter it was decided to build a new school for secondary pupils. Morrisons of Tain took just under three years to complete the new building at a cost of £400,000 and it was officially opened on Friday 7th June 1968 by the Very Reverend Duncan Fraser.



Staff and pupils at the Academy are currently arranging a series of events to mark the 40th anniversary of the opening of the new building. They wish to invite past staff and pupils to attend an evening function on Friday the 6th June at the school from 7.30 – 11 p.m. Refreshments will be served and there will be dancing to sixties music and an opportunity to relive Christmas socials with Scottish country dancing. If you would like to attend, or know of someone else who would like to, please get in touch by emailing arthur.scott@invergordon.highland.sch.uk or by writing to Arthur Scott, Invergordon Academy, Invergordon IV18 0LD. Attendance will be by ticket only but at no cost, so please do get in touch soon with names and contact details.
From ReplySent 06 March 2008
Christmas

The Christmas Fair: I just want to say it was great that Invergordon got Reindeer and made an effort for Christmas. I would say that the tree was a total disgrace!! It went up on the day of the Fair in a bit of a hurry, no proper decorations or lights. I would say - no tree would have been better!! Alness had a beautiful tree with lovely lights. One year Invergordon got local nursery schools to make decorations; why wasn’t this considered again? Also the Santa’s Grotto looked great, well done to Megs Bargains, but Santa didn’t speak to the children and also the photographer didn’t take much time to get a good photo - hopefully be better next time!
From Invergoron residentReplySent 29 January 2008
Accident

There was an accident down the street today. There were a few cars involved. What a shame. I know that a women from the Council was hurt but I didn't know her. Does anyone know anything else or is it a wait for the morning paper?
From christmas is overReplySent 08 January 2008
Parking

Why do so many silly prats park their vehicles jutting out of MacKay Street, between the post office complex and Albyn Housing making everyone having to walk behind or in front of vehicles to walk to the other side? It’s always this same spot they park in and its about time we had double yellow lines there. Why should disabled folks have to manoeuvre their way around making it even harder for them, as if life itself wasn't bad as it is? Is there anybody listening?
From JAMES BEATTYReplySent 04 January 2008
Happy New Year Big Bruv

If someone comes across my big bruvva, Wullie Smail, and my mum, Susie Smail, tonite, please wish them a happy new year from their favourite bruv/son David - I tried to get thru on the mobile but the netowrk was down. Wullie moved to Invergordon last year so the locals should all know him by now!!!!!!!! The stories I could tell!!!!!!
From ReplySent 31 December 2007
Christmas Tree/lights

Many people are trying very hard to make improvements to Invergordon. I must congratulate them on a good job.
Our Christmas lights are looking fantastic. The Christmas tree is beautiful - pity it has no lights. Also, why has no one picked up the branches that have been trimmed off the tree - they have been lying there for over a week!
From Christmas fairyReplySent 22 December 2007
Christmas Lights

Just to say how lovely the Christmas Lights are this year. They are a credit to Invergordon.
From ReplySent 14 December 2007
WW2 war dead

Does anyone have any information paper clipping etc on the following man from Coventry Sub-Lieutenant Frank Lawrence Hesford, 1016, HMLCT 1016 (His Majesty's, Landing Craft Troops) RNVR died aged 23 on 15th March 1944. Frank was the son of Lawrence and Muriel Annie Hesford of Coventry . The 'Roll Of Honour' reveals he attended Bablake from 1930 to 1937 and was killed at Invergordon, Cromarty Firth Northshire.
From ReplySent 20 November 2007
Community Showcase

I have just spent the evening at the community showcase and I had a great time. It was fantastic to see so much talent that is in Invergordon and to see the arts centre full once again. Well done to all those who took part, you were all brilliant and a ‘well done’ to those who organised such a great event. Let’s hope we can see much more of this - is there going to be another one?
From anonReplySent 18 November 2007
Looking for ex Invergordon Academy Students

I am looking for any old Invergordon Academy students from the time the Academy first opened right up in ‘til now so if you’re an ex-student or ex-teacher, or you know someone who used to teach or learn at the Academy, leave a comment here or I will contact you.
From ReplySent 25 September 2007
Looking Good

Hi there, i was up visiting mum and Robin (Nairn) and we took a tour of the murals. The are looking brilliant! I do think though that you are under selling the museum. No permanent sign or mural to attract you from the high street side.

Well done!
Jude
From ReplySent 01 September 2007
Personal

I am trying to trace my cousin. His name is Robert Sloan and I think he was a Minister in Invergordon at one stage. I wonder if anyone knows where he is now.
Many thanks
H W Geddis
From ReplySent 01 September 2007
The high street

As an incomer to Invergordon 35 years ago I was impressed with the layout of the high street from end to end and it worked well with ample parking for everyone and sensible crossing points for pedestrians. However, for reasons best known to town planners the high street has now been changed into a user unfriendly place for both motorist and pedestrian as there are no clear cut areas for one another. It was not broken so why did some department try to fix it. Invergordon will never return to the old days until a serious effort by all parties is put into place. If all of the locals and incomers could bury the hatchet and work together and put Inverg back in its rightful place it would benefit everyone. Forget about liners, they only park here to tour the surrounding area as happens worldwide, concentrate on local economy and home grown visitors who will only return if there is a friendly environment with all of the usual services like rest rooms and restaurants. Bring back all of the old fashioned values of decency and common courtesy to everyone and weed out the minority of scallywags who are spoiling the town and surrounding areas. More power to all of the volunteers who work tirelessly without payment to try and create a quality of life that is missing in many large cities and towns throughout Scotland and the rest of the UK.
From ReplySent 17 August 2007
THE NEW PARK

The new park at Ness Gardens is lovely and I have to say whoever put in all the work to get it did a great job and it was really good of them. I have to say the one thing letting it down is the location - could it not have been put in the town centre where not only the whole of Invergordon but visitors could also have enjoyed it? I live near the park so its not that I can’t take my children to it but its a shame it’s only a benefit to the people who live in South Lodge and not the whole of Invergordon. Also it’s well known that parks in housing schemes get wrecked because more parents let their children go on their own and not supervised so it’s more likely to get graffiti etc. However nothing can be done about the location now and it’s a super little park. I wonder if their are any plans to have a town centre park?
From CReplySent 24 July 2007
EMERGENCY: LOOKING FOR PETER SWANSON

Please, I really need to contact Peter Swanson, son of Louis and Edith Swanson, from Invergordon.
This is very important. I will really appreciate your help.
From ReplySent 03 July 2007
RAF at Invergordon

I spent two wonderful years at Invergordon as crew on the RAF air sea rescue launches from 1955 to 1957 and am still in touch with two old friends of those days. The town appears to have changed very much - I must return to try and recall those happy times. I remember many of the names of local friends (all ladies of course): Ann and Christine, Sheena and Kathryn all such lovely people, in fact the local folk were all very kind to us. Love to hear from anyone who remembers the RAF in the fifties. Thank you Invergordon! Peter
From ReplySent 25 June 2007
Invergordon

I lived in Invergordon with my girl friend for 14 months and I think the whole town is a great place to be - could do with some more shops but that will come.
Ex girl-friend’s shop is the best flowers shop in the Highlands if not the UK. Keep it up Ali babe - all the best - was fun babe!
And that leaves me one word to say - lighthouse lol
xx
From ReplySent 20 June 2007
cruise liners

Is there a list of liners to be in the Firth this year? Last years' was very good. I have visitors coming in the summer and they would like to see some of the liners when they are here.
From ReplySent 12 May 2007
Looking for a person

Good evening, I am looking for anyone who deals with Invergordon Football club or anyone who knows about the pitch because I am trying to arrange a charity game so if you can help please leave a message or email me back a.s.a.p Chris
From ReplySent 05 May 2007
Dunskaith castle

Been up to see the site of Dunskaith Castle. Problem is, was the castle situated at the bottom or the top of North Sutor? Looked around, but cannot see any traces. Can anyone help with an exact grid reference?
From ReplySent 08 April 2007
IS THERE GOING TO BE LIGHT?

RE: Black path that runs beetween the railway and Gordon Terrace. This is a very popular shortcut for everyone but my concern is that at night-time there is no lighting what-so-ever! Lots of kids use this at night and I'm scared something untoward is going to happen as there are no lights. I am a 32 year old female with a very big Alsatian dog and I won't even walk up there at night just in case. Could you please look into possibly getting some lighting for that area and my mind and possibly others will be put at rest walking up there at night? Thank you.
From MotherReplySent 04 April 2007
Looking for old school pal

I am organising a school reunion for Inverkeithing Junior Secondary in Fife. I am looking for a family who moved to Invergordon late 1950s early 1960s from Hillend Village. I am trying to contact in particular Heather Brodie. She is on one of the school photos we have. She had 2 sisters Evelyn, Sandra and a brother Gavin. Many thanks Jess Allan.
From ReplySent 06 March 2007
Family Macrae

Hi, I am looking for my grandfather Murdo Macrae's sister Jess Macrae's grandchildren. Jess Macrae's parents Duncan and Sarah Macrae married in Rosemarkie 1870. Both died in Tain 1924/1936.
Dan
From ReplySent 22 January 2007
Ladbrokes

Ladbrokes Invergordon is responsible for enticing younger generation boys off the street to play their gaming machines. These lads are aged 16 to 20 and are spending every spare hour and every spare penny they have in there. If they aren’t playing they are watching others till the place closes.
These machines are f.o.b.t fixed odds betting terminals and have been researched by people posting views on the internet and no proof of a percentage payout or if they are fair has ever been answered by Ladbrokes.
This needs to be looked at by the local authorities before it snowballs out of control.
From ReplySent 18 January 2007
Legion Discos

We used to come through to inverG to the discos on a Monday from Alness, late 70s early 80s. It was good crack and always got a good laugh at JOHN . T . the funky disco dancer. I wonder if anyone else remembers him?
From ReplySent 10 January 2007
Girls Football

Is there a football team for 11 year old girls? Ross County only have development classes, not teams.
From ReplySent 06 January 2007
Netball

Does anyone know if there is a netball club in the area for age 11?
From ReplySent 06 January 2007
Hogmanay!

A year in advance, I would like to ask how plausible the idea of an Invergordon Hogmanay street party would be?
From ReplySent 31 December 2006
The helpful people of Invergordon

I live in Italy and am researching my family history. I traced the last of my mother's Ross relatives to Tullich, Delny and then to Invergordon. On a recent trip to Scotland I visited Invergordon and asked for information in various places - The Highland Council, The Highlands and Islands Offices, various places on the High Street and a Contractor’s office on Shore Road. I was looking for The Anchorage as my ancestor Catherine Wilson had lived the last 3 years of her life there, leaving the croft at Tullich, Delny. Her uncle Robert Ross had also lived there. Everyone was extremely helpful and went out of their way to help me trace the house - which resulted in being 57 Shore Road. I would just like to say thank you and I hope to visit your lovely town again next year.
Patricia Iezzi
From ReplySent 17 December 2006
Teenagers

I completely agree with the 15 year old. I am 16 and from Invergordon! People go on about the trouble this town is having with drugs etc these days... as a young person, seeing all this happening to people I know, I think it’s a disgrace and I believe that it’s because there is nothing else to do! The town should definitely hold more events, for example Tain often have street parties which I myself, often go to and they are very good. Also Tain and Alness have a youth cafe which is open at weekends till late. It would be great if Invergordon had one! Discos would also be good, it would maybe stop underage drinking. If something isn’t done soon, things are going to get worse for the younger ones about this town.
From ReplySent 29 November 2006
Teenagers

People continue to criticise the layout of the High Street and the lack of activities for tourists but I am a 15 year old girl living in Invergordon and I'm shocked at the lack of things for my age group to do in this area. The highlight of most Invergordon Academy pupil's week is standing on the High Street in the freezing cold every Friday night. Adults complain about us doing this but we don't really have an option if we want to socialise. Perhaps it is thought that, as we have the Joss Street Hall, we should be thankful but I disagree with this. Joss Street Hall has a very bad reputation and is not a place many teenagers would wish to be associated with. I know that the Arts Centre used to be a picture house and wonder if it would be possible to restore it for this use? Also, there used to be discos once a week - the old Dalmore Furnishings building could perhaps be used for this purpose or just as a social area for teenagers, especially during evenings and holidays. I don’t know whether anything like this would be possible but I do think this issue needs to be recognised.
From ReplySent 17 October 2006
Compulsory Purchases

Invergordon’s biggest eyesore is Kenny (cycle agent) Ross's house on High Street. This midden is what liner tourists see first when they come up onto High Street. If I was living nearby I’d be complaining about the rats and mice about the place.
How local authorities have allowed this property to descend to the state it’s in now beggars belief!
Before I go, if you want folks to shop in Invergordon, get rid of the gulls. It’s the only reason I shop in Alness.
From ReplySent 13 October 2006
Volleyball

Pleas, we are looking for some possibility in Invergordon to play volleyball with some volleyball team in our leisure time. If somebody needs us to team, pleas contact me to email adress.
2)Do you know,if some school,or somebody needs trainer or teacher of swimming or volleybal? We are able to teach you.
3)We need room-mate/s to our new flat 2+1 in Invergordon,cause is verz expensive to us,if we pay only.
Than you.B+V
From ReplySent 27 September 2006
Invergordon NEEDS public Toilets!?!

What has happened to the public toilets? As a resident of Invergordon I am concerned that a town of our size does not have any loos.!!! It maybe trivial to some but in the summer months I am sick of being asked by the visitors who get caught short where the loos are. It is embarrassing having to tell them we don't have any public toilets. Come on! Get to reality! The paintings on the walls are beautiful but what about the loos! In this day and age Invergordon loos are permantley out of order. Basic!
From ReplySent 26 September 2006
High Street Restoration

On a recent visit to relatives both my partner and I were shocked to see the ridiculous dangerous street layout still extant - the street may have looked nice as a virtually pedestrianised thoroughfare in an artists impression, but as a street it is a disaster, and a dangerous one at that; in the space of 1 hour we witnessed two near "misses" involving folk trying to cross the street, and we understand quite a number of drivers have scraped their vehicles, particularly on the "planters" which seem strategically placed to be invisible. These same obstacles are roughly the same height as young children or pushchairs, wheelchairs etc...if things are left as they are it’s a matter of time before someone gets injured. A zebra crossing might help too, but as Crawford said, a white elephant might be more likely!
Rather than berating interested folk who dare to comment on civic matters with calls to help water plants, paint murals etc we respectfully suggest that some of the town's shortcomings are as much the result of inappropriate action by well-meaning but inexperienced self appointed community "leaders" rather than a lack of action on the public's part!
Check the superb community photo archive - a restoration to the lovely high street layout of the 70s is a sensible, attractive and feasible project.
No need for one way systems, etc in one of the widest high streets in Scotland. Does anyone agree?
From ReplySent 21 September 2006
Disabled Parking

Could anyone tell mewhere to find a disabled parking place in Invergordon high street? It seems wherever we park, an open door is a dangerous hazard to us, right into the main road! And it takes time to alight. There were places when the new parking came into place, but now they have been turned around they seem to have been overlooked. Thank you.
From ReplySent 20 September 2006
Caley Bar

Hi, my family owned the Caley Bar between 1976 and 1982 approx. Does anyone have any pictures of the bar or King Street?
From ReplySent 17 September 2006
Cruise Liners

Hi, I just wondered if anything can be done for Invergordon to try and keep more of the cruise liner passengers that disembark in Invergordon actually in Invergordon. It seems that they are just taken away in Coaches. Last week there were three boats in and the town was very quiet but today only 'Costa Atlantica' was in and the town was 10 times busier....is there anything we can do? Who organises the coaches?
B
From BroganReplySent 23 August 2006
Trying to find the Brodie family

I am trying to locate the Brodie family who moved to Invergordon from Hillend in Fife around 1959-60. There were five children, Gavin, Heather and three other girls whose names escape me at the moment. I do not know when they moved to Hillend, but, they stayed in the house that I used to live in on Main Street. The children attended Hillend Primary School and were taught under the infamous Miss Mackie. We arranged a Primary school reunion back in May this year which was attended by around 35 ex pupils ranging in age from 40 to 70 years old. The brodie family was mentioned on numerous occasions by attendees who reckon that they moved away to Invergordon. I would appreciate any information regarding this family or their whereabouts now. It will be difficult to trace four girls as their names have probably changed now, but, hopefully Gavin is still around. After such a successful reunion, we are planning another in a few years time and hopefully members of the Brodie family will be in attendance.
From ReplySent 21 August 2006
Smelter closure

Just wondering if anyone knows the name of or has a copy of the documentary that channel 4 made in the 80s just after the smelter was shut?
My dad featured in the documentary as well as numerous other locals. I know that the Academy had a copy at the time but not sure now. Any assistance would be appreciated.
Rob
From ReplySent 19 August 2006
Community Wardens

When are we going to get Community Wardens in the Inverbreakie and Blackpark Ord Terrace areas?
There are far too many kids roaming around these areas when they ought to be inside and in bed. We’ve seen kids under 10 years old roaming around so late at night. Where are their parents (or parent in the singular as in so many cases)? We see too many kids out late at night making noise on the swings/play area at Blackpark and Ord Terrace.
Also we have noticed under-age drinking at this play area. Cops don’t seem to give a frig! Always arrive too late, so we need Community Wardens here.
Also, the parents of the kids out so late at night to 12 midnight need parenting skills, need to be sent to such classes by law. Where are the Social Workers in this issue?
The Cops ought to take these kids into care and then see who reports them missing and then see how long it takes for the parents to report them missing too. Then the parents should be fined to get them back again.
This is the way to go.
Who out there agrees?
Not very many I suppose, the Scots are so apathetic these days! I am even ashamed to call myself a Scot anymore.
From ReplySent 16 August 2006
Invergordon boxing club

I grew up in Invergordon during the 70s and 80s. Got married and moved away - not far away, and would like to know if the Invergordon amateur boxing club is still active and if not, what happened to it. Had a lot of mates there when I was a member and really enjoyed that part of my youth.
From anonReplySent 15 August 2006
Storm surge 1953

I wonder if anyone can remember the storm surge tide of Jan 1953 which caused fatalities down south? How was the Cromarty or Moray Firths affected?
Thanks in advance
From ReplySent 02 August 2006
Traditional Dancing

I wondered if anyone knew if there were any classes for learning traditional scottish country dances in the area? I would like to increase my repertoire!
From ReplySent 28 July 2006
Sending Postcards ..NOT!!!

Just quick comment regarding the town's efforts to improve its appearance and encourage cruise liner visitors and tourists ... ask yourself this one question ... if you could afford a trip on the QE2 would you send postcards from Invergordon ... I suspect not, unfortunatly the town looks shabby and uninviting with no nice elegant shopping or dining facilities nor even currency exchange facilities (essential)... why can other wee Highland towns manage to improve their town with a little style but not Invergordon, unfortunately!!!
From ReplySent 24 July 2006
Cromarty Weather

I have always had an interest in weather facts & figures. Having recently moved into the area, I was wondering if anybody kept or knew somone who kept weather records or observations? Also, I would be interested to hear from anyone who can relate extreme weather conditions in the area in the past. This might include severe gales, excessive rainfall, frosts & snow etc
From ReplySent 23 July 2006
Guest Book

I just wondered if 'guest book' was the correct term for this bit of the site? It may have originally been intended as a guestbook but it is being used as a Community forum. Guest books usually have short messages from folk saying what they thought of the site after visiting or just to say hello from far away. Also would it be possible to archive some of the items which haven't been replied to for some time as there are items from 05 which seemed to have run their course. I find the site really interesting and like the idea of a community forum so that people can express their views and ideas. Keep up the good work!
From ReplySent 16 July 2006
Allottments

Does anyone know if there are allotments for rent in the area? It's not something I've seen. Would anyone else be interested in this sort of thing?
From ReplySent 14 July 2006
Looking for old friends

I lived and worked in Invergordon in the 70s, at the Smelter. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. Especially looking for an old friend Dave Brown, originally from Edinburgh.
Thanks.
From ReplySent 13 July 2006
Invergordon Night Life

I am visiting Invergordon over the weekend of 15th July with some friends and wondered if anyone could suggest a place to go for nice night out, preferabley with music, which would be suitable for the over 30's?
Thanks
From ReplySent 04 July 2006
Community Council Minutes

Can anyone tell me why the minutes of the Community council haven't been updated on this site since September 2005?
From GordonReplySent 20 June 2006
Path from Invergordon to Alness

Does anyone else think it would be a good idea to have a path from Invergordon to Alness? There are a lot of cyclists and walkers who are forced to risk their lives on the busy road.

Its a lovely area and would be an attraction and possibly drive more tourists into the town.
From ReplySent 15 June 2006
Summer Fayre

As the cruise liner Aidablu is coming visiting Invergordon once a month, Invergordon could have a summer fayre, as they did with the QE2, to coincide with one of their vists. The Aidablu holds as many passengers as the QE2. If Invergordon did it for the QE2 why can't they hold it for the Aidablu?
From ReplySent 14 June 2006
Re: Public Toilets

Why does the Council not open the toilets in the Arts Centre where they can be manned. There are perfectly good ladies and gents toilets there. Also what happened to the Toilet which was situated on the High Street? Can it be re-situated in a different place e.g. Near Natal Garden or one of the many car parks. The car park at the church could be a suitable place.
From ReplySent 09 June 2006
Raft Race

Can anyone tell me who you contact to enter the raft race...don't seem to be able to find this info easily?
Many thanks.
From ReplySent 09 June 2006
Looking for relatives

My recent vacation to the Highlands has rekindled my interest in getting information about my paternal grandfather, Kenneth Chisholm, who emigrated to the USA from Rose Cottage in the village of Barbaraville, north-east of Invergordon, in 1887 at the age of 15. Any information about his family or his village would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for any replies. Bob Chisholm
From ReplySent 08 June 2006
Invergordon Summer Fayre

Hi,
Are there any plans for Invergordon to hold a summer fayre? I think this would be a fantastic opportunity for Invergordon to attract visitors and if it was successful it could become part of the Invergordon's annual festivities. I am sure that there would be enough local businesses and volunteers to help with fundraising and ultimately putting on the event. Perhaps as a spin-off of this one-off event would be a Monthly Farmers market, like the one held in Dingwall.
Anybody want to comment?
From ReplySent 06 June 2006
Unemployment in Invergordon

Hi There,
I am looking for a job in Invergordon or the surrounding area but I am willing to work as far a field as Tain, Dingwall, Evanton, Alness, Maryburgh and the Black Isle. I am looking for a full time position with a minimum of 35+ hours a week. I have previously been employed as a MPV Driver and have worked for the Local Authority (Council) where I lived previously. If anyone can help, I would be grateful. I have not had much luck with the Job Centre and I am told that many jobs are advertised by word of mouth.
Please feel free to post a reply, and if you want to send me more details I can give you my e-mail address.
Thanks.
From UnemployedReplySent 06 June 2006
Finding someone from St. Joseph's Roman Catholic church

My wife and I visted your wonderful city in June of 2004.(We came by ship) Being from USA we wanted to visit the Roman Catholic church which we did. A wonderful woman and her son open the church for us. We wanted to say a prayer for our youngest daughter "Yvette" who died in a car accident that same year. I lost the email address of the woman and I would really like to find her and email a very warm thank you. Her husband and daughter showed up just as we where about to go back to the ship. I think he work on/in the Port there. A very loving family we met. Please see if you can have them Email me at Marksalvail@hotmail.com Thank you and God Bless.
From ReplySent 23 May 2006
INVERG IN 2006

Hi, I plan to visit Inverg at start of Aug. I was born and live in Aberdeen - however I spent many a happy summer holiday at good old Inverg. It just seemed so quiet and rural. My grandparents were Donald and Martha Maclean who lived at ‘Emohruo’, Clyde Street. My mother was Jennifer Maclean. I remember Rhind’s supermarket and Monica's (a sweet cum toyshop??).
I am taking my daughter (who is 9 yrs old) to see the sites. Last time I was in Inverg was 1986 (when my grandma died - I was 12 yrs). Hopefully someone can tell me what has changed since then (I imagine a lot).
Thanks.
From ReplySent 20 May 2006
Invergordon into Action

Hi, to all those seriously interested in helping the town of Invergordon go forward.
HIEEH , formerly RACE, are currently funding 3 studies ongoing in the town.
This is your opportunity to put forward your ideas , give us your insight into how we can improve the town.
Over the next few weeks you will receive a questionnaire through your letterbox. I hope you can spare 15 minutes to fill it in and put out on your doorstep the following day. The results will be collated and gathered into a community action plan which we hope will really get things moving . However, it doesn't stop there , we need more than your ideas and to add to wish lists for the town , we also need to gather our own task force to make sure that we stop talking and start creating changes.

If you can spare even 1 hour a month put it down in your return and become part of a general task force helping the town move forward.

You only need to look over your shoulder at Tain and Alness to see what a difference a small group of people can make. I know there is the will out there to transform our town.
I hope you are willing to help,

Many thanks,

Marion Rhind
From ReplySent 15 May 2006
High Street layout

I have a lovely postcard c1975-ish showing nice wide street, shops with awnings, cherry trees every 100 yds and much safe parking. Could someone not gain funding for a "restoration"? At least people would then know where the road starts and the kerb ends!
Seriously, should not whoever implemented the nonsense, formerly known as a street, be taken to account and some sense directed at what is now a danger to the public, at worst, and a major obstacle to passing trade at best?
From ReplySent 09 May 2006