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MONIACK MHOR COMMUNITY GARDEN UPDATE DRYSTONE WALLING COURSE WITH GEORGE GUNN 9TH & 10TH NOVEMBER 2013   Several members of the KBCT attended a drystone walling course at Moniack Mhor Writing Centre at Abriachan last weekend. They were all keen to learn more about drystone walling techniques from DSWA Master Craftsman and International Award Winner […]

The weather treated us kindly on Saturday and we had a good turn out to help trim the willows. Many thanks to Rob Kinghorn, Tom Paterson, Mark Forbes and Lindsey Stout. By 2pm the 3 willow structures had all the new growth since the spring trim weaved into the structure and the top growth turned […]

Interested in finding out about drystone walling? This local event will give you a taste of what is involved.  More information here.

Kirkhill & Bunchrew Community Trust is holding an Autumn Volunteering Day on Saturday 26th October. We will start with a tidy-up of the Willow structures, trees and shrubs in the Playpark at 10am. Tools will be provided and many hands will make light work so come along for an hour and help to keep the […]

The Mausoleum took part in the Inverness Doors Open day on Saturday 7th September. An excellent attendance was boosted by a local re-enactment group in full historic costume led by Paul Lang from Alba History in Inverness. Paul was dressed in 15th century half-armour with helmet and weapons that his wife Julia, also in 15th […]

My daughter Laura MacNeil from Newtonhill has recently completed the Land’s End to John O’Groats cycling challenge for Marie Curie,with a friend Marion Greig. Our family had the help of Marie Curie nurses when Laura’s Granny was ill with cancer and they were a great support. To date she has raised over £1500 through her JustGiving web […]