Author: Stephen

  • Queensferry Crossing

    The Queensferry crossing, all lit up with Saltires. Very Bonnie https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSKFScotLAD%2Fposts%2F1946536262295065&width=500

  • WDC Shorewatch Weekend

  • Nairn Games 2017

    A really good turnout for the Nairn games this year a few light showers but they didn’t last, overall another great event. Below are some photos by Paul Oldham hosted on his Flicker Account and further below in the gallery are photos of the SNP stall held at the event. Good to catch up with…

  • End of term update

    Having no previous experience or knowledge of working in local government the last two years has been a huge learning curve but during that time I have learnt so much and have built a good working relationship with many groups in Nairn.

  • Budget 2017 – Independent Group Misrepresent Budget Position

    **press release from the Highland Council SNP group** As time passes and the Highland Council approach the eleventh hour with regard to the setting of the budget the SNP Group are pleased to acknowledge that the proposed cuts will be nowhere near what was originally proposed by the Independent Group. Talking about this, Cllr. Maxine…

  • November Foodbank Stall 2016

    Every day there are people in our area who face financial difficulty and struggle to put food on the table. These people have no choice but to turn to foodbanks for help, it is an issue present in our own town, although many do not hear or see of it, the fact is the problem…

  • Public Question and Answer Forums for Highland Council

    **press release from the Highland Council SNP group** Councillors today rejected an SNP proposal intended to enable the public to ask questions of Council leaders in their communities. Today the Lib Dem Group proposed that members of the public should be allowed to ask a 1 minute question at Full Councils, with the whole session…

  • Nairn Games Day 2016

    This year’s Games day saw another great turn out and the weather was perfect for it too. The Nairn Games is probably the most anticipated event in our annual calendar and remains free for everyone to enjoy. This year we had a special guest as Carol Vorderman paid us a visit and oversaw the days…

  • The Value of Play

    Children’s play is one of those things we take for granted; the importance of it is often overlooked. Play is an invaluable part of a child’s development, and fresh air and exercise an essential part of a child’s physical and emotional growth. Outdoor play areas provide open spaces to fulfill basic childhood needs such as…

  • Food Bank Stall

    Our local branch will be holding a food bank stall in Nairn High Street to both raise awareness and support for the local food banks. See poster for full details. Foodbank use has increased by 13% since last year. The Trussell Trust issued more than 130,000 supplies of nutritionally-balanced food in 2015/16, up from 117,689…