South Loch Ness Heritage Group
Purpose
The Group was set up in 2003 with the following objectives :-
- To research, promote and safeguard the heritage of the South Loch Ness Area.
- In particular, to create an archive of the Area, and to collate material for publication, exhibition and education.
These objectives have never been more important, or, with the technology now available, so attainable. Our area is rich with a history and natural history second to none within Scotland. To some degree, both are under threat.
Announcements
- HERITAGE GROUP MEETING
The speaker will be Andrew Ross of British Waterways who will give a talk entitled "The Caledonian Canal, Past, Present and Future." The meeting will be held on the 27th March 2008 at 7.30pm in the Dores Parish Hall, Dores. Use the link below to see further details.
Area Covered
There are similar Groups in Strathnairn and in Fort Augustus. We hope to fill in the gap by covering Stratherrick, Strath Dores and the south side of Loch Ness, extending through Dores to Scaniport and Cullaird.
Intentions
It is early days yet, but the following ideas have met with general approval, and may be taken forward where possible.
Create “rolling” mini-exhibitions in public places, such as schools, pubs and halls, to stimulate interest and discussion. These can be as simple as two or three photographs or artefacts, but can be changed regularly.
Organise the usual meetings, with speakers and/or themes according to demand. (A couple of these have already been held.)
We are interested in making contact with people whose families have emigrated from this region over the last 250 years.
Interests
One of the Group's main interests is the archiving of old pictures.
We are able to enhance faded or damaged pictures such as the example shown and provide copies for the owners.
Website
The South Loch Ness Heritage Group has it's own website.
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