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There is an open invitation for anybody to have their say on how the Black Isle could become more resilient as we all react and respond to the Covid-19 pandemic.  There is no better time than now to look to the future. Jon Palmer, Chair of the Black Isle Partnership, has ...

During the lockdown many organisations are finding creative ways to engage their supporters and friends. The Mamie Martin Fund, a charity which supports girls’ education in Malawi, had planned a cycle tour in the Central Belt but that felt uncertain in recent months. So a s...

As the Black Isle begins to welcome new and returning visitors, all should notice the appearance of Banners reminding everybody of what rules to follow to protect all from the scourge of Covid-19.  The first to appear were on the two main routes into Cromarty.  

Jon Palmer, Chairman of Black Isle Partnership, which has the responsibility as a Community Anchor Organization, to oversee consistent relief across the Black Isle, has written on the guidelines to follow in daily life. In summary:    Support Local Busines...

There are a few days left to influence Scottish Government policy on priorities after the decline of the coronavirus pandemiic.  A response is needed by May 31. In official government speak: "The Scottish Government has recognised that it must be prepared to act swif...

Cromarty is leading the way in its community activity to assist those most affected by the coronavirus lockdown.  This is all detailed in the latest issue of Cromarty Live, the on-line monthly magazine of the Cromarty Community Council.  Do read what has been happening ...

Required immediately is a Fund Manager for co-ordinating the distribution of government funds to community groups in the Black Isle.  The post holder needs to be confirmed this week and paid employment would start on 20 April.  If you have the necessary skill set and ar...

Twenty three oversize sculpted bunnies are to be found across Scotland in the Highland Hospice Go Nuts Trail.  The Black Isle bunny, Hector, was painted by local artist Sarah Dunton and it sits at the site of the Rosehaugh Mansion.  It marks one point in a ten-tree trai...

On May 30 there was a half hour programme on BBC Radio Scotland in the Grow It series devoted to the gardens at Allangrange.  The programme was called 'Biodiversity, small water features and strawberries".  The programme can be heard for a month ...

The May newsletter has now been sent to subscribers.  Read about pizzas, crime, thrift shop, music, films, the Cromarty Development Trust, and a bid for improvements to ths slipway for Cromarty Harbour.  All evidence that Cromarty is thriving and is well motivated. ...