Fairburn Extension – Public exhibitions
Details of the public exhibits for the Fairburn Extension WInd Farm
Get involved in Contin’s Hidden History project
Contin church was founded in the 7th century CE, and it’s thought it became part of a large settlement. In September, we will be surveying the fields around the church for below-ground structures (such as building foundations) – to see…
SSEN pylons update – 15 July 2023
Here’s an update on two of SSEN’s projects – which have also been published on the SSEN website Consultation Summary Report Our Consultation Summary Report for the Spittal – Loch Buidhe – Beauly 400kV connection provides an overview of…
Proposals for car parking charges at Rogie Falls and Contin Forest
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is undertaking a review of car parks and are looking to introduce charges at Rogie Falls and Contin Forest. FLS currently charge for parking at 48 of its sites to help maintainvisitor facilities. Blue Badge…
PYLONS PUBLIC MEETING DRAWS CROWDS TO CONTIN HALL
Early March a small shockwave went through Contin as word started to spread that preferred routes for a new 400 kV power line, from the north to Beauly, cut across the countryside around Contin, Jamestown and Strathpeffer. A few people…
SUCCESS FOR CONTIN MAIN IN LOCAL RALLY
Saturday 4 March saw 2 stages of the annual Snowman Rally take place in Tor Achilty forest (Rogie stages). As usual the event was well attended by keen spectators, blessed with good weather for their long wait for theaction to…
Contin Book Club
We’re keeping it local with our next read! The Bookseller of Inverness by local author S.G Maclean. All welcome to join us on 3rd April to chat about the book.
Help With Bills
As Contin Jamestown and Tarvie have no mains gas you should be getting a credit of £200 off your electricity bill from your supplier. Here is the link. If you have a pre payment meter you may need to make…
Pumpkins
The pumpkin seeds have germinated this year! And, so far, have avoided been eaten by mice!They can be collected from drop off points in Tor View, outside Contin Shop, Woodland Park and for walkers on the Jamestown track by the…
World Medal Coastal Rowers In Contin
It may not be generally known but the new Co-Chairpersons of the Strathpeffer & District Community Rowing Club, Hazel Inglis and Nicola Williamson, are both residents of Contin. And they are both World Medal winners when the Club towed its…