New Chairman of the Council at Glenalmond College

By Kenny Smith | January 18, 2022

Niall Booker has announced that he will stand down as Chairman of the Council at Glenalmond College at the end of the current academic year.  Niall has been a member of Council (the school’s Board of Governors) for 10 years, five of which as chair, which oversees the financial and administrative aspects of the College.…

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Rare chance to explore the depths of Caledonian Canal

By Kenny Smith | March 6, 2019

Visitors are being offered the chance to learn about the engineering, history and wildlife of the historic Caledonian Canal and catch a glimpse of the waterway as they’ve never seen it before – without water. As part of its wide-ranging programme of winter maintenance, Scottish Canals have reduced the water level of over seven kilometres…

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Remains of pre-16th century friary uncovered by works

By Kenny Smith | December 7, 2018

Archaeologists believe they may have found remains believed to be associated with a pre-16th century Carmelite friary. Highland Council was consulted by Scottish Water in advance of some proposed works along Mill Road in Kingussie. The council’s Historic Environment Team recommended that Scottish Water contract an archaeologist to monitor the works as they lie beside…

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