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Pioneer of modern mountain rescue honoured at Perth ceremony (University of the Highlands and Islands)
Edit Public Technologies 06 Oct 2016
(Source. University of the Highlands and Islands). A mountaineer known as the 'father of Scottish mountain rescue' was honoured by the University of the Highlands and Islands at a ceremony in Perth today (Thursday 6 October) ... Mr Vernal, who lives in Avoch, was presented with a Vice-Chancellor's Medal in recognition of his 20 years of service to the Dingwall-based college and his contribution to the wider university. Mr Vernal said ... ENDS....
Rooster International Topper World Championships: Thai visitor takes it to the Max at Ballyholme
Edit Belfast Telegraph 27 Jul 2016
Windy conditions on Belfast Lough yesterday made competition difficult for the 197 sailors from around the world taking part in the Rooster International Topper World Championships hosted by Ballyholme yacht club ... The Under 17 male final took place yesterday with the top three places going to visiting Scottish teams, Avoch from the Moray Firth, holding off Firth of Clyde and North Berwick ... Follow @BelTel_Sport ....
5 Scottish islanders who made their mark on the New World
Edit Scotsman 13 Jul 2016
From the good, to the bad and the ugly, these five men from the far reaches of Scotland all made an impact after leaving their homes for new beginnings in the 18th Century ... Statue to Dr John Rae in Stromness, Orkney ... ULVA, NEAR MULL. Lachlan Macquarie - army officer, reformer, “Father of Australia” ... Pic Wikipedia ... PIC Wikicommons ... He returned to Scotland 10 years after the voyage and retired to Avoch, near Inverness, where he died in 1820....
Highland Council winter road condition and school closure report for Friday, 29 January 2016 (Highland ...
Edit Public Technologies 29 Jan 2016
(Source. Highland Council). Road condition reports by The Highland Council's Community Services for the morning of Friday, 29 January 2016 are as follows.. Nairn. Roads wet with minor overnight issue. Route being checked for flooding trees issues form storm damage.Posted ... Reported. 09.40. South Sutherland and East Ross. Update B9176 Struie Road now open. Swordale Road now open Posted ... Closed (bad weather) Avoch Primary and Nursery 8.30 am ....
New police appeal after fatal crash on the Black Isle
Edit BBC News 13 Jan 2016
Angus Plowman, from Fortrose, was driving a black Volkswagen Golf which collided with a black Renault Megane on the A832 Avoch to Munlochy ... ....
RGU researcher highlights Fukushima disaster impact on Japanese fisheries (Robert Gordon University)
Edit Public Technologies 22 Oct 2015
(Source. Robert Gordon University) Thursday, 22 October, 2015. A Robert Gordon University (RGU) researcher has highlighted the ways in which Japanese fishing communities are still being affected after the Fukushima nuclear disaster ... Dr Mabon said ... Dr Mabon said ... Dr Mabon was inspired to conduct his research in Japan as his work focuses on environmental change and he also grew up in the fishing community of Avoch on the Black Isle. He said....
Dolphins bring a moment of pure joy to idyllic journey
Edit The Guardian 28 Jul 2015
Moray Firth, Highlands A merchant ship came powering in with dolphins riding its bow wave. @cottagegardener. We had sailed the length of the Great Glen on the Ros Crana, the largest barge in Scotland, and now, for the last half mile, could smell the sea ... Between the closely mown arms of twin embankments there is one last lock before open water ... In the wide curve of Avoch Bay, the RSPB had constructed rafts for common terns to nest ... ....
Highland crews dealing with fires at Avoch and Foyers
Edit BBC News 08 Jun 2015
8 June 2015. From the section Highlands & Islands. Firefighters have been tackling two incidents in the Highlands. Crews from Inverness and Fortrose were called to a wildfire at Ormond Hill at Avoch at 10.55. They have been using fire beaters and knapsack sprayers to bring flames under control. Appliances from Foyers and Fort Augustus have been at the scene of a holiday chalet fire at Whitebridge near Foyers since 15.05 ... SFRS ... Features....
Six men arrested after incident in Avoch on the Black Isle
Edit BBC News 09 Apr 2015
9 April 2015. From the section Highlands & Islands. Six men were arrested following reports of a disturbance in the small village of Avoch on the Black Isle on Wednesday night. Police said officers were alerted to an incident on Bridge Street at about 22.00. A spokesman for Police Scotland said. "As a result of this, police attended and six males were apprehended and are to appear at court on Thursday." ... Related Internet links ... ....
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