Strathpeffer Community Shop
We’re looking forward to welcoming Strathpeffer Station Trading to The Old Station! We hope you’ll join us in supporting this new community initiative in whatever way …
We’re looking forward to welcoming Strathpeffer Station Trading to The Old Station! We hope you’ll join us in supporting this new community initiative in whatever way …
Welcome to The Highland Council’s fortnightly briefing for groups with an interest in local community resilience. Funding SCVO is a key source of funding information …
The community council have managed to access some graphs of traffic speeds and volume from the VASS sign at the eastern approach to the village for …
Should you fancy putting in an offer here are the details. Key features Property description Description The Property was purpose built around 1911 and is an …
The Scottish Government is proposing to introduce a new law that would allow a ‘visitor levy’ to be charged on all tourists staying overnight in accommodation? …
As an individual medical practice, Dingwall Medical practice has taken this initiative to set up a liaison group with the various community councils in which their …
Your community council in partnership with Dingwall medical centre Read More »
Welcome to The Highland Council’s fortnightly briefing for groups with an interest in local community resilience. Funding SCVO is a key source of funding information for …
A group of Strathpeffer residents seeks your views about setting up a community shop in the vacant unit at the Old Station. There is no intention …
We don’t often see a warning specifically for our part of the world from the Met Office, but one has been issued tonight from 2000 until …
There was some heavy rain earlier this morning in the Strath. I measured 27.8 mm (1.09 inches) since midnight, and 36.4 mm (1.43 inches) since 18 …
Maree Todd MSPMSP Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP; Scottish Gaelic: Ball Pà rlamaid na h-Alba, BPA; Scots: Memmer o the Scots Pairliament, MSP) is the title given to any one of …
It’s been the warmest June since at least 1884 in the north of Scotland by a massive 1.2°C😲 The mean temperature for the month was a …
Welcome to The Highland Council’s fortnightly briefing for groups with an interest in local community resilience. Funding SCVO is a key source of funding information …
The new speed limit of 20 mph has finally arrived in the village. This is part of a national strategy that’s being introduced in a shared …
I’ve just received this email from Martin who has lost his wallet. If you found it and handed it in maybe you can email him with …
Welcome to The Highland Council’s fortnightly briefing for groups with an interest in local community resilience. Funding SCVO is a key source of funding information …
The Ben Wyvis Cycle Club as a “Bike stuff Sale” at the Strathpeffer community centre on Saturday the 17th of June between 10 and 12 am.
If you like us like to buy your milk in six pint (3.4 litres) cartons, then you’ll probably have already noticed that they are no longer …
The Community council elections are coming up on Monday the 27th of November. If you are interested in serving on the Community Council yourself, please complete …
We’ve just had a glancing blow from a heavy shower that passed to the NW of Strathpeffer early this afternoon (12 June 1412-1441 BST). The monsoon …
Flash flooding again – not due to global warming but Highland council Read More »
Folks, You may be aware that a developer called E Power Ltd is proposing to build a wind farm at the eastern end of the Heights …
Period of consultation on the Abhainn Dubh Wind Farm Read More »
Hot on the heels of the Spittal-Beauly pylon proposals is news regarding the Abhainn Dubh wind farm up on the heights that will eventually plug into …
The Community Council will be holding its regular meeting on Wednesday the 7th of June 2023 at 7:30pm in the Community Centre, followed by its Annual …
The Peffery Way Association will be holding its Annual Members Meeting at Fodderty Bridge tomorrow evening, Tuesday the 6th of June at 6:30pm. All are welcome …
Leave a little longer for your journey times from Monday the 5th of June because the A834 through the village is at last to be resurfaced😃. …
I was just relaxing in the bath, as you do, and thought I’d take a look at what houses were currently up for sale in the …
Welcome to The Highland Council’s fortnightly briefing for groups with an interest in local community resilience. Funding SCVO is a key source of funding information …
I notice that McColls is undergoing some refurbishment at the moment as it transitions to become a Morrisons Daily store. More importantly the concrete ramp that …
Details May 27 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm £3 Venue Strathpeffer Pavillion, The Square Strathpeffer, Highland IV14 9DL Description Our handpicked stall holders will be presenting a wide array of fabrics, …
I received a reply to a letter that I wrote to Maree Todd earlier this month, about concerns I had about the A834 through the village. …
Here’s a reminder of the days that Castle Leod will be open to the public in 2023. By coincidence the first openings this year will be …
Welcome to The Highland Council’s fortnightly briefing for groups with an interest in local community resilience. Covid, Colds, and Flu related information Funding SCVO is …
KNIT IN PUBLIC DAY Saturday June 10th 10.30 – 3.00 at Strathpeffer Station This is a world wide eventBring along your knitting or crochet for the …
On Thursday 18 May 2023, a public meeting was held in the Pavilion in Strathpeffer with SSENSSEN Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks is a trading name …
Another item on the power line route on BBC News this morning that might be of interest, don’t forget the big meeting tonight at 7 pm …
SSE looking at alternatives to Spittal-Beauly power line route Read More »
Here’s an intersting piece of news have copied from this morning’s BBC news that you mind find of interest. Scotland’s councils have “gone beyond the point” …
Scotland’s councils need radical change, says spending watchdog Read More »
I’m sure the roads in Strathpeffer are not unique in having so many blocked drains, but it does seem to me, that one-out-of-three are clogged up …
A LOVE LETTER TO THE BIG YIN From the people of Scotland There’s a guy. You know him. You know…big hair, wee beard, glasses, talks like …
I thought I would add a number of images of panoramas that I’ve generated on the German Make Panoramas website of views from Knockfarrel. Obviously the …
Welcome to The Highland Council’s fortnightly briefing for groups with an interest in local community resilience. Covid, Colds, and Flu related information Funding SCVO is a …
Here are the latest attractions that are coming to the Strathpeffer Pavillion in the spring and summer of 2023. I’ve copied the new events from their …
Come and celebrate the King’s coronation at the Ben Wyvis Hotel in Strathpeffer.On Saturday (6th May) at 10 AM there will be a live widescreen showing …
Well, all the royal people seem to be a bit busy over the May bank holiday weekend…But we’ve got the next best thing – Paddington! Join …
Highland Cares has partnered with the Skills Network to offer you the opportunity to explore new skills and learning opportunities no matter where you live in …
Discover a wide range of digital technologies that can benefit everyone, helping them to live safely, happily, healthily and independently at home.The event is open to …
Join us for the exciting Spring Tech Event happening this Thursday, April 27th! Read More »
Welcome to The Highland Council’s fortnightly briefing for groups with an interest in local community resilience. Covid, Colds, and Flu related information Funding SCVO is …
Community Resilience Briefing – 21 April 2023 Read More »
Hopefully the new ramp into McColl’s in the Square in Strathpeffer is just a temporary fix awaiting a much more attractive solution, but at the moment …
I noticed a local farmer had recently posted on Facebook that he was closing the gates up at the top of Ardival because he was furious …
Some good news for a change from NHS Highland courtesy of the BBC. It’s a shame that the design of the new facility is a little …
New national treatment centre opens in Inverness Read More »
If you are interested in knowing more about your garden and gardening. here’s news of a new series of eight gardening sessions to be held down …
Well you can but hope✌. But there is a growing chance of seeing the northern lights over the coming few nights, especially Thursday night. Aurora may …
A lovely sunset, followed by an aurora and the Lyrid meteor shower Read More »
Welcome to The Highland Council’s fortnightly briefing for groups with an interest in local community resilience. Covid, Colds, and Flu related information Funding SCVO is …
Community Resilience Briefing – 11 April 2023 Read More »
A special meeting has been arranged with SSENSSEN Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks is a trading name of Scottish and Southern Energy Power Distribution Limited Registered …
Pylon latest: Special meeting on the 18th of May Read More »
I was drawn to read the letters in the Herald that were commenting on an editorial “There’s no time for another fight over power lines” after …
I’ve never come across the UK hillwalking [UKH] website before, but they have written quite a detailed article about what they think of the new power …
Interesting article on new pylon line from UK Hillwalking Read More »
News of the deadline to apply for funding from the EDF Renewables Corriemoillie Education and Training Fund and the bursary awards made in March 2023 from …
EDF Renewables Corriemoillie Education and Training Fund Deadlines Read More »
More news about the power line proposal this time from the BBC. The ‘Strathpeffer and Contin Better Cable Route Group’ are certainly pulling out all the …
A project to help restore the River Peffery and help reduce flood risk to the town of Dingwall has been awarded funding from the Scottish Government’s …
River Peffery catchment project shares in £7.6m boost to transform Scotland’s nature Read More »
Croquet has been called snooker on grass. It was very popular in Victorian times – nearly every hotel in Strathpeffer had a croquet lawn. It has …
News from St Anne’s Episcopal Church in Strathpeffer for services in the Holy Week. For details of all our events and service see our website – …
Here’s a letter from Martin Godwin the Community Liaison Manager at SSENSSEN Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks is a trading name of Scottish and Southern Energy …
Our first maintenance morning of 2023 is on Saturday 1 April (no joke 🤣). Meet Dingwall end by the willow planting (pink dot on the map) …
I’ve just came across a project to map all the footpaths in Scotland. It’s being run by the Ramblers Association and here’s what their website says …
I’ve been knocking out stories for this blog for four years now (358 including this one), and all I have to show for it is a …
It’s your village website – why not subscribe and support it? Read More »
When we spoke to the SSENSSEN Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks is a trading name of Scottish and Southern Energy Power Distribution Limited Registered in Scotland …
Cheerful, friendly Ukrainians living in Strathpeffer are available to help spring clean your house or tidy your garden.They can carry out tasks such as housekeeping, cleaning, …
DO YOU NEED HELP WITH ODD JOBS AROUND THE HOUSE AND GARDEN? Read More »
Courtesy of the Contin Post In early March a small shockwave went through Contin as word started to spread that preferred routes for a new 400 …
PYLONS PUBLIC MEETING DRAWS CROWDS TO CONTIN HALL Read More »
The ‘Scottish Government and Scottish Green Party Shared Policy Programme’ published on 1 September 2021 includes the commitment that all appropriate roads in built up areas …
It’s not impossible to change the plans of SSENSSEN Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks is a trading name of Scottish and Southern Energy Power Distribution Limited …
Power line to be buried to avoid spoiling Cuillin views Read More »
It’s nice to see that the Highland Council has got its priorities right when it comes to green issues and reducing its carbon footprint. I bet …
Highland Council to trial electric cargo bikes to cut emissions Read More »
No news about all the new things that the 4% increase will allow them to do for us all, like fix the roads, only that the …
Welcome to The Highland Council’s fortnightly briefing for groups with an interest in local community resilience. Kings Coronation Covid, Colds, and Flu related information Funding …
Community Resilience Briefing – 10 March 2023 Read More »
This is an interactive map of the proposed power line route options D1 (Kinellan), D2 (Cats Back), D3 (Blackwater & Alladale) that may prove very useful …
There will be an important public meeting to discuss proposed Pylon line through the Strath, Contin and Jamestown communities Date: Friday 17 March Time: 7.30 – …
The next monthly Strathpeffer Community Council meeting will take place this Wednesday the 8th of March at 7:30PM. It will be by means of a Zoom …
The Community Council have asked SSENSSEN Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks is a trading name of Scottish and Southern Energy Power Distribution Limited Registered in Scotland …
The spring is here, even if it’s only the meteorological one, and the Strathpeffer and District Pipe Band have made their plans for the 2023 summer …
Strathpeffer & District Pipe Band plans for 2023 Read More »
Just back from the Legion Hall in Dingwall after looking around the Public Consultation event today about the new power line that’s being planned to run …
Welcome to The Highland Council’s fortnightly briefing for groups with an interest in local community resilience. Covid, Colds, and Flu related information Funding SCVO is …
Community Resilience Briefing – 24 February 2023 Read More »
The Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks [SSENSSEN Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks is a trading name of Scottish and Southern Energy Power Distribution Limited Registered in …
Good luck to Mr Chen and his team in opening their new takeaway in the Red Poppy building in Strathpeffer. Delicious Chinese food and home delivery …
BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, are proposing to carry out essential trunk road surfacing maintenance to the A9 Cromarty Bridge.It is vital to …
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSENSSEN Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks is a trading name of Scottish and Southern Energy Power Distribution Limited Registered in Scotland) …
I have this rather mad idea of starting a chess club in the village. A bit like Kevin Costner, I’ve heard a voice urging me “to …
Welcome to The Highland Council’s fortnightly briefing for groups with an interest in local community resilience. Covid, Colds, and Flu related information Funding SCVO is …
Community Resilience Briefing – 10 February 2023 Read More »
Hi my name is Emily, I am 21 and live in Dingwall.On Saturday 18th February, 1pm, at Strathpeffer Gazebo on the square I am shaving my …
Don’t forget about the Food Craft Fair at the Strathpeffer Pavilion this Saturday the 11th of February. It starts at 11am and goes onto 3pm so …