Year 3, Week 15

Nairn Games, Assault in Church Street, Road works at War Memorial ...

Nairn Games

We had big crowds for Saturday’s Games and it was a real pleasure to see people enjoying themselves, both from the local area and beyond.

I was in the march and dressed appropriately so didn’t have my proper camera with me hence you’ll have to make do with this phone camera image I grabbed of us preparing to march from Viewfield to the Links lead by the mass bands.

However there are some cracking photos being posted on online. Some that particularly caught my eye were by Alexander Williamson who posted them on Facebook … and should be visible to you even if you’re not a Facebook user if you click on that link, once you’ve ignored their attempts to get you to sign up.

SNP Nairnshire branch had our usual tombola stall where we sold every ticket, so thank you if you supported us there and I hope you won a prize: we had 200 bottles to give away including some fine whiskies.

Assault in Church Street

I’m sad to have to report that the police are appealing for information following an assault that occurred at about 01:00 hrs on 18/08/2024 at The Playhouse, Church Street, Nairn.

The victim, a 20-year-old man, was taken to Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, for treatment to his injuries.

The suspect is described as a man, approximately 6 feet tall, in his late 30s, with a stocky build. He was wearing a grey/white jumper, dark-coloured jeans, and white trainers.

The suspect is believed to have left The Playhouse and proceeded onto Nairn High Street, before making his way onto King Street.

PS Craig McGhee said, “This incident has caused considerable alarm to the victim. We are following a positive line of enquiry; however, I am keen to speak to anyone who was in The Playhouse or Nairn town centre area around this time and may be able to assist in our enquiries.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101, quoting incident number PS-20240818-0229.

Road works at War Memorial

The previously mentioned works at the Cawdor Street/Cawdor Road junction in front of the war memorial to improve the pavements and make it easier to cross the roads are expected to start on Thursday, 22nd August and will last for approximately three weeks.

Planning applications

The following new applications were logged since I last posted:

• 24/03314/FUL - Chattan Lodge, Lodgehill Road, Nairn, IV12 4QW - Erection of extension

To find details search on the reference number on the planning portal where you can also find details on how to comment.