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CLUBS & SOCIETIES BEFRIENDERS HIGHLAND Voluntary organisation, coordinating friendships between volunteers and people who have mental health problems and feel lonely or isolated. Contact Heather Forbes 451444 or email nairn@befriendershighland.org.uk www.befriendershighland.org.uk

COMMUNITY CENTRE NAIRN Contact Sam Morrison 453476

CAKE WALK & STORY GROUP Regular walks for all ages. For more details call Guy on 07724 992790 / www.guyandjocelyn.org

DALLACHY AERO MODELLERS Model aircrafts & helicopter flying at old Dallachy World War 2 airfield. Mainly at weekends.

Offers training on dual control. www.dallachyaeromodellers.org.uk

CAWDOR BOWLING CLUB Provides a six rink green where club and open competitions are played. Spoon competition Friday’s 7pm. Coaching for learners on a Tuesday evening.

Contact 453698 CAWDOR CURLING CLUB Call 404291 or 07831 760049 or email dave_rob@hotmail.com CAWDOR HERITAGE GROUP 3rd Wed every month excl Aug, Sept, Dec & Jan, 7.30pm. Family and local history archive facility within Nairn Museum. Cawdor Community Centre. Contact 493218 for details

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CROSSROADS Provide and develop a high quality, cost effective, domiciliary respite care service for carers within Nairn & Distict. Contact 455369

FAMILY FIRST (BADENOCH, STRATHSPEY & NAIRN) Support service via home based volunteer support and or group support for families with a child under 4. Contact Lynne 452865 FORRES & NAIRN SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Mondays 8pm - 10pm in Forres Town Hall & Thursdays 7:30pm 9:30pm in Nairn from Sept - Mar. Dancers of all abilities welcome at these RSCDS classes. For details see www.rscdsforres.org or phone 07906 306160 LEARN GAELIC IN NAIRN Weekly classes during school terms. Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30am - 11:30am. Wednesdays 7:30pm - 9:30pm. Beginners to Intermediate. Contact Lorraine McBeath on 01667 451291 for further information.

GEDDES W.R.I. Call Mrs Evelyn Cumming 404237.

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GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND New branch volunteers needed at Nairn & Moray Branch. Call 0845 372 7406 for details.

HARMONY MUSIC THERAPY SCOTLAND Individual and Group Music Therapy sessions to encourage, enable and empower all ages and abilities through interactive music experiences. Will travel to private homes, facilities and schools. Call Kristen Macleod on 07770427396.

HIGHLAND HISTORICAL SEARCH SOCIETY Inverness based metal detecting club. Free equipment loan, tuition and regular places to detect. Beginners & new members welcome. Contact Len tel: 01808 521340 anytime.

NAIRN SAILING CLUB (NSC) Friendly club offering dinghy & cruiser sailing for all levels and ages. Beginners welcome.

Regular social events at our clubhouse at Nairn Harbour. www.nairnsailingclub.co.uk nairnsailingclub@yahoo.co.uk

HIGHLAND LGBT FORUM Reg. charity with regular social events in Inverness for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. Call 07512 231904 or visit www.gay-ness.org.uk

NAIRN SCHOOL OF DANCING Wednesdays 3.30pm at the British Legion Hall. Contact Mrs Fraser 01463 729477

HIGHLAND SPIRITUAL CINEMA Last Wednesday each month at Highland Rail House, Inverness.

Film group screening uplifting & inspiring films. Members can also use our postal service to borrow films for home viewing.

For details call 01463 237452 or www.highlandspiritualcinema.net INVERNESS CHORAL SOCIETY Mondays, 7:30pm (excl. summer holidays) at Smithton Free Church, Inverness. Largest choir in the Highlands, performing two classical concerts a year at Eden Court Theatre. New members welcome in Jan & Aug. Visit www.invernesschoral.org.uk INVERNESS HOSPITAL RADIO Email requests to be played for someone in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness to: requests@invernes shospitalradio.co.uk. We are looking for ward visitors and technical team members. Email: enquiry@invernesshospitalradio .co.uk Contact Mr Atholl Menzies tel: 704500/704501 NAIRN DOMINO LEAGUE Contact 452496 NAIRN MEN’S BREAKFAST Meets third Saturday(not July or December) 9:45am at Dunbar Golf Club, Lochloy Road, Nairn.

The opportunity for men of all ages & denominations to share how there life changed through faith in Jesus. Call Campbell 01667 455149 to book a place.

NAIRN SYNCHRO SWIMMING CLUB Nairn synchro has international and national swimmers. Email wyn.mcfadyen@tesco.net or call 01667 454223 NAIRNSHIRE FARMING SOCIETY Contact 01667 452760 or email secretary@nairnshow.org.uk NAIRN THUNDERBOLTS Mini Rugby Club for P4 - 7.

Sundays 10.30am - 12pm @ Viewfield, behind Nairn Museum.

Call 01667 454963 or visit www. pitchero.com/clubs/nairnminirugby club/ NAIRN YOUTH CLUB Contact 453476 NAIRN WINE CIRCLE Home wine making. Meetings held through the year. New members welcome. Contact Rosemary on 454019 or Chris on 452000. Website: nairnwinewinecircle.org.uk PLEASE NOTE: Details of Clubs & Societies are published on a rotational basis.

If you would like details of your club or society included in this section, please let us know. All club listings are free. Not all clubs will be listed in every issue.

NAIRN ROAD RUNNERS Thursdays, 7.30pm club night at the Maggot. Small, friendly club catering for all running abilities.

Call Louise Scott on 451835 info@nairnroadrunners.co.uk www.nairnroadrunners.co.uk

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The Editor

By now we shall know the fate of the Referendum Vote, Scotland will either be moving towards becoming an independent country or will be staying within the “Union”.

Either way - grass will still grow, songs will still be sung, and tears will be shed.

Albert Camus said this: “Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow.

Just walk beside me and be my friend.”

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Words by the Wayside “The Lord Jesus Christ says, Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

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PASTORAL LETTER & CHURCH MEETINGS Do not worry Nine million people in the United Kingdom are facing serious problems over debt. Imagine the stress that causes! Personal stress is now reckoned to be at record heights and we are reliably informed that these closing weeks of the year can be highly stressful for many. Is there a reassuring solution anywhere which deals with stress? Yes, there is, and it would be difficult to find a better remedy. The top causes of stress appear to be those associated with work, money, health, relationships, media overload and lack of sleep! We are given classic stress management guidelines. This is not the advice of a man, but of Almighty God. We read that if we do these things, we will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will keep your thoughts quiet and your heart at rest, as you trust in Jesus Christ.

Is it not highly significant that among the first words Jesus Christ spoke

after He rose from the dead were, “Peace be with you!” We have these much needed words, three times in John Chapter 20. Do read them.

It is possible to be experiencing upheaval and turmoil all around and yet know the peace of God. It just happens to be miraculously true. You can be in total chaos and total meltdown, where everything appears to be going wrong, all at the one time and somehow you sense the peace of God in your heart and mind.

When Paul wrote about this real possibility, he was in prison for his faith in Jesus Christ, as are many in our cruel persecuting world today.

Paul knew what he was talking about.

If you do these things, you can experience the peace of God. But what things? God is saying to us, that He wants us to worry about nothing, to pray about everything, to thank God in all things, to keep our mind on good things, and to be content. You will find that written in Philippians Chapter 4, and again I encourage you to reach for a Bible, and read it. In that

Ardersier with Petty Parish Church, Church of Scotland Sundays 10.15am. Petty Sundays 12 noon.Tel: 01667 462224.

Auldearn and Dalmore Parish Church Sundays 12noon.

Contact Fraser Turner (interim moderator) on 01463 794004 Cawdor Parish Church Sunday 10.15am. Contact Rev. JS Mathieson: 01667 493217.

Nairn Baptist Church Nairn Community Centre. Sundays 11am. Contact the Pastor: 01667 452764 or Secretary 01667 452351 or visit www.nairnbaptistchurch.org.uk Nairn Christian Fellowship Sundays 10.30am. Wednesday 7.30pm: praise and Bible study. Contact Sandy Shaw: 01667 456492.

Nairn Free Church Sundays 11am with Sunday school and crèche (Gordon St). Evening 6pm (Gordon St). Youth club for S1 up on Wednesday at 6.30pm (Rosebank Hall). Prayer and Bible study Thursday 11am or 7:30pm onalternate weeks (Gordon Street). Contact Minister Murdo MacLeod: 01667 459131.

Nairn Old Parish Church 10.30am: holiday worship and crèche. Contact Rev. Alistair S. Younger on 01463 242873

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same Chapter a secret is revealed.

How to be content!

Not many realise that the Bible deals with such vital relevant contemporary everyday issues. In a few sentences in Matthew Chapter 6, Jesus says, five times, “Do not worry”. Worry is unreasonable, illogical and irrational and is the cause of much stress.

Worry is so unhelpful. There can be a real battle going on in our thought life. What we concentrate on has serious consequences.

If I were hearing, or reading, all this for the first time, I would be queuing up, wondering if there was more, and there is.

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St Ninians Church Sunday services and Sunday school: 10.15am. Contact Fraser Turner (interim moderator) on 01463 794004 St Columba’s Scottish Episcopal Family Eucharist on Sundays at 10.30am. Holy Communion on Wednesdays at 10.30am. conatct Rev.Canon Alison J Simpson 01667 452458 St Mary’s Catholic Church IV12 4RJ. Saturday Vigil 6pm.

Sunday Mass 10am. Tel: 01667 453323.

United Reformed Church Sunday services and Sunday School with crèche 11am. Contact Rev. Steven Manders: 01667 451443.

The Pentecostal Church of God Nairn Sundays 10.30am.

Contact Minister JD Grant on 01667 456088 or visit www.churchofgodnairn.org Nairn Joint Service at Nairn St Ninian's Church of Scotland.

First Sunday each month at 6:30pm.

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Useful Contacts Nairn Community Centre ..............................01667 453476 Police Station ..................................................................101 Stagecoach Inverness ...................................01463 239292 Citizens Advice Bureau .................................01667 456677 Nairn Museum................................................01667 456791 Dalcross Airport ...............................01667 464000/462280 Inverness Job Centre........................01463 888100/888200 Highland Council ..........................................01667 458500 Victim Support................................................01463 710806 Samaritans ....................................................01463 713456 Gas - Emergency ............................................0800 111999 Water - Emergency ........................................08456 008855 British Red Cross Inverness ..........................01463 231620 Crossroads ....................................................01667 455369 National Rail Enquiries ..................................08457 484950 Railway Mission..............................................078419 85768 DENTISTS Jones Jones & Behrendt ..............................01667 453189 RM Donald & Associates ..............................01667 454603 Dental Unit at Nairn Hospital ........................01667 422722 page 8 - October 2014

PHARMACIES Lloyds Pharmacy ..........................................01667 453100 Boots The Chemist ........................................01667 453169 VETS Moray Coast ..................................................01667 453161 Inshes Veterinary Clinic Inverness ................01463 711777 SCHOOLS Auldearn Primary School ..............................01667 452118 Cawdor Primary School ................................01667 402460 Millbank Primary School ................................01667 452240 Rosebank Primary School ............................01667 454090 Nairn Academy ..............................................01667 453700 Moray College Nairn Learning ......................01667 456759 DOCTORS Nairn Hospital A&E .......................................01667 452101 Nairn Healthcare Group ................................01667 452096 Nairn Sports Medicine Clinic ........................01667 454523 If you would like to add a contact or if there are any amendments to be made to existing details, email tamsyn@spotlighton.co.uk

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PARLIAMENT BLOG & TIDE TIMES This summer I had the chance to visit the goings on at the RSPB’s Abernethy Forest Lodge. The site and adjoining tree nursery are now a hive of activity. And it was a thrill to see the work that the volunteers and staff at Forest Lodge are doing to help protect our natural habitat in the Highlands. Whether you’re a supporter of the project, or not, there is no question their enthusiasm and love for our area is driving the endeavour forward. By planting up to 100,000 trees over the next 10 years, as part of a 200 year project, this lifetime of work and achievement will stand for centuries to come. And a recent grant from ‘Awards for All’ will help them stay on track.

When it’s finished, they hope that the forest will help support our wildlife and be returned to its original state, dating back thousands of years to the time of the great Caledonian Forest.

Forecasting the future is not a science, and so, writing this blog just over a fortnight before the independence referendum, no one can be certain of the result. This edition of "Spotlight� will be published only after the vote, and therefore perhaps I can make the following two points: First it is clear that all must accept the result, and that the victors should, be magnanimous and the vanquished should accept the outcome with good grace. That, after all, is the purpose of democracy. When we look at the events in Ukraine, Syria and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, it is clear that by being able to settle our differences at the ballot box, we are very fortunate. The second point is that all of us - on both sides - must put our differences aside, and if YES secure the best results for Scotland in independence negotiations, this will take around 18 months. If NO, then of course we must get on with the job - including swift delivery of all of those new powers promised for Scotland.

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Let Us Know ‘What’s On’ In Your Area

NAIRN COMMUNITY CENTRE

*Deadline for the November Issue: Friday, 3rd October*

SATURDAY ART WORKSHOPS WITH ARTIST BRIONY YOUNG TEL: 07758 013193

Email: tamsyn@spotlighton.co.uk Telephone: 01309 690063 Inclusion of events in What’s On is free.

We do not accept submissions for classes, courses or workshops.

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Rolling Event until 30 September bruntlands bungalow - garden open for scotland's garden scheme in aid of macmillan nurses. by arrangement only. £3 entry for adults only. please phone for further details 01343 850285

www.artnairn.com u3a : financing the third age; money management for oldies - a talk by ken taylor, financial adviser 1:45pm, nairn community centre. followed by tea and biscuits. all welcome. more info from pauline on 01667 453537 or secretary@nairnu3a.org.uk

2 thursday feis rois ceilidh band - john the prof matheson presents ceilidh supported by nairn gaelic choir and artistes 8.00pm in royal british legion nairn. entrance £5.

until 31october highland homecoming 2014 various events across the area to celebrate contemporary highland culture. visit www.invernesshighlandgames.com for info.

until 6 october ‘youth @ findhorn’ 10am - 4pm tue-fri, 12pm - 5pm sat & sun at moray art centre, the park, findhorn. a series of large photo-portraits with interviews with youngsters in historical and newer places in the area of findhorn by findhorn based artist adriana sjan bijman. enquiries 01309 692426

NAIRN Nairn Community & Arts Centre Your local venue for films, shows,

concerts, and parties. Wide range of activities for all ages.

1 wednesday - 31 friday the moray feelgood festival 2014 exhibitions, theatre, literature, film, events promoting mental health & wellbeing throughout moray. for info and venues email info@morayfeelgoodfestival.co.uk and see facebook and twitter @morayfeelgood and visit www.morayfeelgoodfestival.org.uk

OCTOBER 2014 1 wednesday finds at the fort : a talk by eric soane about his metal-detected archaeological finds around fort george 7pm. £5 per person. light refreshments included. booking essential call 0131 310 8703 or email lynsey@thehighlandersmuseum.com admin@spotlighton.co.uk

FESTIVE OPTIONS IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO START PLANNING FOR CHRISTMAS! Sat 6th Dec - WILDNIGHT COMEDY Why not have an alternative Christmas night out?

Take a group of friends to one of our participating restaurants/bars in Nairn and then on to our Comedy Show.

Sat 20th Dec - CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT Have a great party night with a four course meal and dancing to live band “Ezra”, DM Catering & Uncle Bob’s Bar Wed 31st Dec - HOGMANAY PARTY with live band “Impact” Stovies & Licensed Bar. Families Welcome!

For further details, telephone 01667 453476, e-mail info@nairncc.co.uk or check out our website at www.nairncommunitycentre.co.uk

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u3a : the invergordon aluminium smelter 1971-1981 - a talk on its development and demise by norman newton 1:45pm, nairn community centre. followed by tea and biscuits. for more information call pauline on 01667 453537 or secretary@nairnu3a.org.uk

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‘a year foraging around nairn’ : an illustrated talk with dan puplett 7:30pm at nairn community & arts centre, nairn & district gardening club meeting, www.spanglefish.com/nairnanddistrictgardeningclub

3 friday hello again : a tribute to neil diamond @ ironworks 7pm. 0871 7894173 • www.ironworksvenue.com

4 saturday charity christmas card fair 10am - 12:30pm at cawdor community hall. free entry. tea and coffee for a donation. on behalf of cawdor, croy & dalcross parish churches.

21st annual golden spurtle™ world porridge making championship 10am - 5pm, carrbridge village hall. for more information visit www.goldenspurtle.com pleasure presents : rebecca vasmant & kakatsitsi master drummers from ghana live @ ironworks 11pm. 0871 7894173 • www.ironworksvenue.com

6 monday cinema nairn: ‘wee geordie’ 2pm at nairn community & arts centre. visit cinemanairn.blogspot.co.uk

music nairn presents : the barbican piano trio 7:30pm at nairn community and arts centre. a very appealing programme of beethoven, ravel and schubert. tickets at door, call 01667 455701 or visit www.musicnairn.org.uk nairn men’s breakfast 9.45am for 10am at the dunbar golf club, nairn. testimony by david dunn, share food and fellowship and hear what god is doing in other people’s lives. call campbell on 01667 455149 by 6.30pm fri 17th to book your place. wool and textile fair @ eden court 10am - 4pm. over 30 crafters from across the highlands will be selling their crafts and goods all connected to wool and textiles. £2 entry. supporting alzheimer's scotland. df concerts presents: fatherson + model aeroplanes @ ironworks 7pm. for info call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

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music from the heart - an evening of enchantment with lama tenzin 7pm the universal hall, findhorn. part of a worldwide tour. tickets £10 at the box office & door.

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cinema nairn: ‘the italian job’ 7:30pm at nairn community & arts centre. for more information visit cinemanairn.blogspot.co.uk brodie castle paintings collection: 19th century english watercolours 3:30pm. tea/coffee & shortbread welcome with a slide show talk and a visit to the blue bedroom to see the paintings in situ (the blue bedroom is situated on the 2nd floor which has no disabled access) www.nts.org.uk/events or tel: 0844 493 2156 for further details. nairn literary institute illustrated talk : so foul and fair a day by dr alastair dawson 7:30pm nairn free church, gordon street, nairn. non-members £3. www.nairnliterary.org.uk

ultimate eagles @ ironworks 7pm. 0871 7894173 • www.ironworksvenue.com

10 friday nairn literary institute illustrated talk : our treasured past by natasha ferguson & stuart campbell 7:30pm nairn free church, gordon street, nairn. nonmembers £3. www.nairnliterary.org.uk

15 wednesday ranger walk : the culloden history tour 2pm - 5pm, meeting place given out on booking. adults £10, conc £5. booking essential. call john orr on 01463 255291 or email rangers.inverness@highland.gov.uk

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25 saturday nairn arts society - exhibition of local painters' work 10am - 8pm, laing hall, king st, nairn (just past mini roundabout, just past little theatre) home club - dance•music•food feelgood festival closing party 6.30pm - midnight at james milne institute, stone pier, findhorn. suggested donations at door £6/£8/£10. www.homeclubscotland.co.uk www.morayfeelgoodfestival.org.uk for details. highland branch of the saltire society of scotland : hector macdonald will give a talk on vernacular architecture 12 noon at the chieftain hotel, millburn road, inverness. all welcome.

28 tuesday highland literary salon 5th birthday party 7pm, glen mhor hotel, inverness. guests: alan bissett and laura marney.

29 wednesday u3a : work-work balance; combining councillor commitments with work at lifescan scotland; a talk by carolyn caddick, councillor and human resources manager 1:45pm, nairn community centre. followed by tea and biscuits. all welcome. call pauline on 01667 453537 or secretary@nairnu3a.org.uk

The Newton Hotel

Gala Dinner Party Nights This year the Newton Hotel are happy to present party nights full of festive cheer with 3 course Buffet and our resident DJ on the Friday nights or our Gala dinner and live band Wonderland on the Saturday nights.

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Three Course Buffet & Resident DJ only £25.00pp

Saturday 13th December Four Course Gala Dinner Half a Bottle of Wine & Live Band only £36.50pp

Friday 19th December Three Course Buffet & Resident DJ only £25.00pp

Saturday 20th December Four Course Gala Dinner Half a Bottle of Wine & Live Band only £36.50pp

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Energise Your Home?

Solar panels are a great way of cutting your electricity bills - find out whether your home is suitable.

We all want to live self-sustainably, or at least reduce the carbon footprint of our home, and solar panels make that dream possible.

What are solar panels?

Solar panels are made of photovoltaic (PV) cells, which turn sunlight into electricity. This electricity can then be fed into your home's mains electricity supply.

The technology behind solar is relatively old, despite their futuristic appeal, but while the basics are the same the efficiency of solar panels has improved greatly in recent years.

How do solar panels work?

Solar panels are an environmentally friendly way of producing electricity for your home. The electricity produced by your solar panels will be used to power any appliances currently in use within your home. Any electricity which is not used will be sent to the grid and sold at an agreed rate through the Feed-in Tariff scheme.

Is it sunny enough for solar power to be generated in the UK? Yes. While it’s true that the UK isn't exactly bathed in sunshine, solar panels, despite their name, don't need direct sunlight - they also work in cloudy or overcast weather.

Is my home suitable for solar panels?

While solar works for a large number of properties in the UK there are still some areas and types of roof that are not suitable. Remember, there are exceptions to every rule, so the best way to check if solar is right for you is to get in touch with the company in question. They'll talk you through your options and do a survey if necessary.

Will the quality of my electricity suffer?

No. You won't notice any difference. If the panels aren't producing much electricity, you'll just use electricity from the Grid instead.

Do I need planning permission for solar panels?

You generally don't need planning consent for solar panels. However, if you live in a conservation area or a listed building you should check first. It's best to check with your local council planning officer if you're not sure.

How can I be sure I'm using the free electricity?

You won't notice the difference between using your free electricity and using electricity from the Grid.

Can I still switch my gas and electricity supplier?

Yes, you can still switch your gas and electricity supplier if you have solar panels.

You will continue to receive your Feed-in Tariff rate from the same supplier.

How can I make the most of the free electricity from my solar panels?

To make sure you use as much of the free electricity from your solar panels as possible you need to try and use more electricity during the day, when your panels are producing electricity.

You could try: s 0UTTING THE WASHING MACHINE TUMBLE DRYER and dishwasher. s #HARGING mobile phones, laptops & gadgets during the day & using their battery power at night. s 5SING AN electric slow cooker to cook during the day.

Alternatively you may be able to store some of the energy produced by your panels with a little help from your installer. Having an immersion heater connected to your panels for example is a good way to store your energy for when you need it.

Source: U Switch. September 2014

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Studios, Workshops, Shops, and Live-work units for Sale We are creating a number of residential, studio and workshop units in and around a traditional courtyard. Perfect for individuals or groups seeking a new venture and who are are prepared to fit out their own unit, or for those who fancy living in a mixed-use urban courtyard. Some units are ideal as shops, having frontage to the main road. A cafe or coffee house/restaurant is a priority.

Units will be sold on as “shells”, and the purchaser can design and create their own layout and interior. Our consultants “1 Architects Ltd” will be happy to help with designs, planning consents etc, but there are many other Architects available in the area.

All services available, and dedicated parking spaces are adjacent. Prices from £30k. Will also consider a sale of the whole courtyard.

Plots for Sale We still have 4 large plots remaining, set in mature woodland and just under 0.4 acre with all services immediately adjacent. Prices from 65k.

Grand Design House Townhouse Shells In the mansion house and orangery we have 3 large townhouse shells waiting for your “Grand Designs” refurbishment. Each house has large private gardens and views over Findhorn Bay. Prices from 100k.You can email us on ian@seapark-estate.com

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The Golf View Hotel & Spa, Nairn “...lives up to 4 star rating...”

When it was suggested that we have dinner at the Golf View Hotel, we were delighted as we have had many people tell us how wonderful their dining experience was. Expecting a perfect evening, we weren't disappointed.

On arrival, my girlfriend, Natalie and I were seated in the hotel’s spacious conservatory where we were met with the most spectacular views of the Moray Firth. Much to our delight, Thursday night is Steak Night - and boy was it fantastic! It certainly lived up to its 4 Star rating, as it was probably one of the best steak nights we've ever attended.

For starters I decided to be adventurous and the Pan Fried Scottish Scallops with Summer Pea Purée, Crispy Pancetta and a Salad of Pea Shoots looked too delicious to miss out on. Blissfully, it lived up to the waiter’s recommendations. Natalie couldn’t resist the Wild Mushrooms, Toast, Poached Duck Egg and Hollandaise Sauce – another winning combination!

For our main courses I had the Sirloin Steak and Natalie had Fillet Steak. Both were cooked to our individual requirements and served with Chunky Chips, Mushrooms, Onion Rings and Salad all washed down with a complimentary bottle of red wine. (On Thursday nights every steak main course comes with a free half bottle of wine). On Sauces were available on request. The portions were hearty and the flavours matched the scenery, absolutely amazing!

Our only dilemma of the evening was to decide if we were going to indulge in the delightful selection of sweets on offer. “We only live once”, was Natalie’s response to the choice in front of us! I had Lemon Cheesecake drizzled with Raspberry Coulis - light, delicious and perfect for an already expanding waistline. Natalie surrendered to the Sticky Toffee Pudding with Warm Toffee Sauce - why wouldn’t she?

In all honesty, there was nothing I could fault - from the setting, to the food, to the service, everything was amazing. I would suggest you’ve not experienced a steak night until you’re tried the Golf View Hotel on a Thursday night! Overall it was PERFECT! To dine in the Fairways Restaurant, e-mail golfview@crerarhotels.com or call 01667 452 301. Visit www.crerarhotels.com.

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