Strathspey and Badenoch Herald

Armistice Day honour for hero

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

A FORMER Strathspey war hero has been honoured in a pop song by his grandson's award-winning band, which will be performed in Trafalgar Square next Wednesday.

Joel Pott, singer with the rock band Athlete, has written 'Black Swan Song' in memory of Major John Pott of Tigh Ban, Tulloch, a legendary figure from the Battle of Arnhem in the Second World War, who died aged 85 in 2005.

Tartan Army musters the faithful again

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

THE Tartan Army is inviting football fans from all over the world to make their third World Cup gathering in Aviemore next year bigger and better than ever.

Jags' hope renewed

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

FOR the first time in their debut season, Strathspey Thistle manager Donly McLeod felt his players were better than their opponents in Saturday's clash against Brora.

Police officers 'only doing their duty'

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

A FORMER Kingussie-based policeman has won an award from the Royal Humane Society for prompt actions which saved the life of a woman in the town.

The Side centre stage at Vault in Aviemore

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

A HIGHLAND band highly rated by veteran DJ Janice Long will be playing at The Vault in Aviemore this Friday evening.

Airborne hazard to our countryside

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

WE are surrounded by mountains and moorland here in Strathspey. Vast empty tracts of wilderness.

Hard-hitting film drives safety message home

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

THE event started harmlessly enough. The audience was mostly school pupils of about 14 to 16-years-old.

Health of Munros worth monitoring

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

WHAT kind of conditions are our Munros in? Many will suggest that they are being loved to death, while others will complain of muddy footpaths, erosion and the high price of footpath maintenance.

Legislation requires clear pavements

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Sir, � For many years the euphemistically named "street furniture" has been an absolute hazard for disabled and less mobile members of our communities.

Share your blogs with us � and the world

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

HAVE you a blog you think deserves a wider audience? This is your opportunity to get it known. We don't mind what you write about as long as it keeps us interested or entertained and the subject or the author is from our area.

Preparing Aviemore for the friendliest of invasions

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

THE news that the Tartan Army will be gathering once again in Aviemore to party during the quarters-finals and semi-finals of the World Cup next summer is good news for the business community.

Get your music on the web with the Strathy

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT

CALLING all local musicians: the Strathy wants you � and your music - on our website.

Enjoy some online reading

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT