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Just came across the site for the first time, thanks to Alastair Chisholm.
It's strange to come across the names Venters and Holland half a century (to the very year)after I sailed with them as a (very) small boy on the good ship Silver Fox to Pait, the childhood home of my late father (also George Campbell).
Best wishes to you all.
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SALLY FALCONER
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myself and my family have been visiting cannich for many years.
my grandparents then my parents with myself, brothers, sister and friends in tow...its a beautiful part of the country and the friends we have made over the years make it extra special. My brother proposed to his girlfriend at the top of Glen Affric and my daughter was christened in the church in Cannich. So many happy memories of fantastic holidays.
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David Sadowski | david@sadowski8970.fsnet.co.uk
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Have just spent two days walking in Glenaffric and
Glenstrathfarrar,I stayed at the Cannich Caravan site. the scenery in these
two glens are second to none, it is always a delight to visit. 15 September 2007 - Keith |
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Great Site, keep up the good work, climbed all munros in this
area by bike in early 60's and nice to see them again on computer, brings
back memorys 24 May 2007 - Dingwall (Previously
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rosalie mac eachern | r.maceachern@ns.sympatico.ca
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I will be in Scotland in May and would like to visit Strathglass
as Chisholms and Frasers from there emigrated to NS around 1800. 8 January 2007 - ns, Canada |
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Jolene Chisholm | jolenechisholm@hotmail.com |
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I am looking for information on Donald Chisholm (Gobha) who was
born around 1735 and emigrated to Canada in early 1800. He was a poet and
sheep farmer from Upper Glen Affric. Any info would be greatly appreciated. 24 November 2006 - Nova Scotia |
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Karen | karendutoit@tiscali.co.uk |
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Hi everyone, 18 August 2006 - Rochester, Kent
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Ralf Scheurer | MachuPich64@techemail.com |
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Sandra Sonnenburg | klondroad@yahoo.com |
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I have been conducting research on my family. I was trying to
find "Firth of Beauty" (Black Isle) My 7th generation grandmother,
Isabelle McKenzie - Bain (husband William Bain) She was born in 1725 in
Strathglass and was buried on the Black Isle(Firth of Beauty)Dec. 25,1815.
Her son (my side) Hugh Bain was born(1764) in Glasgow and died in 1810 in
North Carolina, in the United States. I wish to communicate with someone that
could help me trace these ancestors. Thank you so much. Sandra Sonnenburg
DeSoto, Missouri, USA 26 June 2006 - United States of
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Karl & Sarah | kpys11393@blueyonder.co.uk |
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We just spent 2 weeks of our lives in the most beautiful place
on the planet.The town of cannich and glen affric was so enjoyable that we
going back next year. Two weeks of walking, hiking and mountain biking and we
didnt even scratch the surface what glen affric has to offer. A must place to
go. 25 June 2006 - West Yorkshire
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irene baird | irenebaird@btinternet.com |
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We would love to find any information regarding the standing
stone in the garden of The Stone House formerly known as Mauld Cottage The
cottage is situated just over Struy Bridge. This property was once owned by
Baroness Stackelburgh. We have always been curious about the hisory of the
stone since holidays there as a family 35yrs ago and passing by many times
since. Any information would be welcome. 7 June 2006 - Dundee Scotland
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Clare Usher | cu@auna.com
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Are the midges bad in Glen Affric in August?! We were there last
week and want to go back for a week's walking holiday but would rather not
spend our days covered in Deet! 18 April 2006 - Seville, Spain
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George | gurmston@hotmail.com |
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I now live near Seattle, but my first job on leaving Cambridge U
was with the Hydro Electric Board of Scotland. I lived in a camp in Cannich
and helped build one of the dams on Lake Benevean. It's a million years ago
but I still remember with fondness the beautiful scenery and the pretty
Hielan' Lassies. 23 February 2006 - Bellevue,
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Den | denthevirgin@aol.com |
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I now live in Manchester, UK, but in my study I have a picture
which is identical to the one on the homepage from the Frame Shop in
Inverness. I think I bought it in 1997. 15 February 2006 - UK Webmaster comments: - You are not alone Den...the picture, by
Michael Macgregor is the best selling postcard/poster of Glen Affric and
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Jose Luis Eiroa-Martinez | jeiroa@dqui.ulpg.es |
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I have visited Gleann Ath Bhreac this christmas holidays for the
first time. I thought that it is a very beautiful place, and I like very much
visit again in spring time. 26 January 2006 - Canary Islands
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Michael & Lindsay Pearce | pearcema@btinternet.com
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It's 22 years since we last visited this most wonderfull area.
Please ensure it is kept for future generations as we found it. North Wales
is wonderfull but the peace and tranquility of Glen Affric was as near to
heaven on earth as one will ever experence. 19 December 2005 - North Wales
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Kevin Stuart | Kevinstuart&@hotmail.com |
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How could anyone in their right mind come up with such a
proposal. The beauty of the valley will be forever spoiled. One of the main
reasons people come to this part of the world is for the beauty. "Bury
the Pylon scheme" now. 15 December 2005 - UK |
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Jim | webmaster@glenaffric.org |
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Please help the 'Bury the Pylons' Campaign. Help save
Strathglass & Glen Affric. 25 November 2005 - Cannich |
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Bernie & Joan Park | bernap41@optusnet.com.au |
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Ours was a chance visit travelling by car from Fort William to
Inverness. Saw Glen Affric mentioned in a brochure and dropped by. The most
special scenery we saw on an eight week trip from Australia. The short walk
from the carpark is sensational. 12 September 2005 - Melbourne
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cate bradley | cate.bradley@ntlworld.com |
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I have just visited Glen Affric last week for the first time. 10 September 2005 - Glasgow /
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Kathryn Chisholm | kchisholm@tds.net |
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I just wanted to let you know that I am enjoying the Strathglass
Heritage newsletter. Keep up the good work! 11 August 2005 - Antrim, NH USA
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Rik Jaspers | rikjaspers@planet.nl |
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I had a great hike through Glen Affric in 1986. One of the most
beautiful places I've ever been. It's about time I came back for a visit! 3 July 2005 - Netherlands |
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Louise Mcgrath |
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Iam coming to the area with my family in July and have enjoyed
looking at this website. 21 June 2005 - Kamloops B.C.
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Kevin Stuart | kevinstuart7@hotmail.com |
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I have visited the glen now on 2 occassions once in 1995 and
2004. I plan to visit Inverness in Aug 2005. My interest in the area is as a
result of being a distant relative of the Boa family who used to live at
Benula Lodge cannich and Lungard before that. I have met Iain Mackay in
Inverness in 1995 and had a great conversation with him. I have lost his
phone number and address. Indeed we used to exchange xmas cards, I know he
lives in Beauly and would like to get in contact with him again. If any
members of the Boa family would like to get in contact with me then please
do. If anyone knows Iain Mackays address then would they please forward it to
me. Cheers Kevin 14 June 2005 - Carlisle England
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Susan Osborne | suepete45@hotmail.com |
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We are coming to the area on holiday in June and have really
enjoyed looking around your web site. I hope we enjoy our holidays as much. 8 June 2005 - England |
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shaun macdonald | banosmacdonald@freenet.co.uk
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As a infrequent but regular visitor to Strathglass, it was a
real pleasure to view from afar the beauty of the glen in the pictures and to
read all the detailed activities. I hope to use some of the services provided
and view the sky/mountain/water combinations next week whilst on holiday,
weather permitting! 26 May 2005 - surrey |
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Roy Turnbull | roy_turnbull@yahoo.com |
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Thanks for getting back to me regarding the chalet on the north
bank of Loch Mullardoch. 8 April 2005 - Edinburgh Webmaster comments: - Call Karl on 01456 415347. |
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Kevin Williams | kevin.williams@saulfairholm.co.uk
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Each year for the last 10 years I have walked the trail round
Loch Affric. It is a relatively easy walk but the scenery never fails to
astound me. It is a walk that I would recommend to everyone. The route from
the Keepers Lodge rightt through to Dornie I recommend should also be made at
some stage. You will not be disappointed. This April I intend to walk the
climb up to the summit of Sgurr Na Lapaich and Mam Sodhail. Having explored
most of the Glen these two mountains I am looking forward to exploring and
will be the culmination of many pleasing hours spent in the most favourite of
my Scottish Glens. If you enjoy Scottish scenery and have never visited this
Glen then you have missed a true pleasure. 6 April 2005 - Lincoln |
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Jim | webmaster@glenafric.org |
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Entries are now closed for the 2005 Glen Affric
Duathlon....congratulations to Matt Jones for superb organisation! Look
forward to seeing you all again (plus many more) in 2006. 30 March 2005 - Cannich |
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Melissa Findlay | melfin63@yahoo.com.au |
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I love this website! Having formerly worked in Cannich at the
YHA hostel, now some years ago (summer of 98), it is fabulous to revisit this
way. Very interested to see the guided walks on offer. Well done Margaret
Wilson! 18 March 2005 - Hobart,
Tasmania, Australia Webmaster comments: - The reference regarding guided walks
refers of course to our resident archaeologist Marjorie Wilson. Strathglass
Heritage is actively involved in a number of projects including guided walks
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stuart waller | wallerhq@ntlworld.com |
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as a child i spent many familiy holidays with my (great) aunt
Jean Macleod at Mid Crohail. I'm looking forward to a week at the end of May
with my family at Cannich, & show my kids where we used to go 13 February 2005 - Nottingham |
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Alastair Chisholm | a.chisholm@dial.pipex.com |
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I enjoyed your website and of course its a beautiful and
enchanting place - I don't get there often enough! 2 February 2005 - New Forest,
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Roy | roy_turnbull@yahoo.com |
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What ever happened to the cottage 2/3 of the way along the north
shore of Loch Mullardoch. I stayed there 16 years ago and cannot find
anything on the internet. 28 January 2005 - Edinburgh Webmaster comments: - Sorry Roy, following a change of
ownership of the land on the north side of Loch Mullardoch the cottage is no
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wayne | wayne_wells@mail-room.com |
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Great site! 24 January 2005 - usa |
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Just returned home yesterday after a amazing week in Glen
Cottage across from The Slaters Arms in Cannich. Fantastic scenery, great
walking, couldn't have asked for more... i'll be back! 23 January 2005 - Kirkcaldy, Fife,
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Shannon King | mysticsilverstar@yahoo.com |
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I have heard much of Glen Affric, and I am hoping to visit soon.
I am a college student very interested in folklore and very much in love with
nature. The pictures are beautiful. I cannot wait to get there! 10 January 2005 - Vale, Oregon USA
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Entries are now welcome for the 2nd Glen Affric Duathlon that
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Wendy Thomas | wend1234@bigpond.net.au |
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An excellant site. Your photos just blew me away. Certainly
hoper to visit one day. 17 November 2004 - Townsville,
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Returned from my three day visit - WOW - a must see in Autumn!
Stayed (again) at Kerrow House on the River Glass by Tomich but this time in
one of the 'chalets' (the word doesn't do it justice). Met the neighbours
(sheep!) and the pet peacock that eats from your hand. The falls are amazing. 10 November 2004 - Moray Coast,
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John Hamilton | sulaco57@btopenworld.com |
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I've visited this lovely place in summer, autumn and winter, and
the beauty is as enchanting as ever. I look forward to returning in August
2005 after two visits in 2004 9 November 2004 - Leeds,
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Margaret | hikinggrandma@mountaincable.net |
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I got as far as Cannich in 2003, hoped to get to Glen Affric in
2004, did not make it, and am aiming for 2005. Love your country. 31 October 2004 - Canada |
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Matty Coverley | mattymail@tiscali.co.uk |
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I am due to visit for three days in two weeks time. Glen Affric
has to be among the most fantastic places in Scotland. I first found it by
accident when a friend and I got 'lost'. This was five years ago and I have
been back two or three times. I live in another wonderful part of Scotland -
Moray Coast in Buckie, a small fishing community. When I think of Glen Affric
the word 'awesome' does it for me! The village with it's Victorian lights is
so pretty. I know I shall enjoy this 'awesome' place when I come again. 19 October 2004 - Moray Coast,
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ralph reid | bobbing_about @msn.com |
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my father and uncle both worked at the hydro scheme in glen
affric .is there a site, or info on the mining done in the glen 9 October 2004 - perth scotland
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Ann Gourlay + Irene Baird | s.gourlay@geze.co.uk |
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We've just spent 4 days at the Priory Appts.in Beauly. We spent
our holiday's in Struy,Cannich area as a family 35yrs ago, the area is still
as beautiful as ever. Hope to be back soon 28 August 2004 - Dundee |
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Iain Wallace | iain.wallace6@btinternet.com |
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Having this minute finished reading Isolation Shepherd by Iain R
Thomson I feel compelled to visit this area to get the true fealing of the
place. I would love to know what happened to Iain Thomson after leaving
Strathmore and thank him for the escapism I fealt when reading his shepherds
life. I've walked all through the outer hebrides but this is one place I must
visit, hopefull before its not too late for my 6 month old son Finlay to
appreciate too. 25 August 2004 - Lancashire,
England Webmaster comments: - Iain Thompson, now an organic farmer,
still lives in Strathglass. He has published a second excellent book, The
Long Horizon (see publications page for details or visit
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I am married to Martin (Tiny) Venters who was the last Married
shepherd at PAIT prior to Lock Monar being flooded in about 1962/63. Being
only 21 at that time and not a good cook I remember well cooking for the
following Shepherds at the clipping (shearing) Lanbing in the 60's I only
hope those shepherds will forgive me for the quality of my soup which I used
to cook for the meals. My main supporter who used to say do not worry where
on earth are we going to go anyway was "Willie John Macrae" my dear
and educational friend who used to teach me the local history. So the guys
Were My husband Tiny and his brother John, Willie john Macrae, Jimmy Jack,
Kenny McColl, Bruce Cameron, David Holland, Ian Mackay, Sandy Thompson and
his Father I use to call Mr Thompson of "Fairburn" (The farm
Manager), Alan Flemming, Hector Jack and Niel who I cannot remember his
surname. The boy that used to stay with Tiny and I Johnny Petigrew. Some
times they were all sitting down to eat and I would really panic. Best wishes
to all who remember me. 8 August 2004 - Birmingham |
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I was the last Married Shepherd at Pait My Wife Pat and I move
to Pait taking over from the Mackays in February 1960.. we left with our son
Malcolm before the Lock was flooded in 1962. Ian Thompson was Shepherd at
Strathmore when we arrived but left a couple of months later. My Brother John
was Shepherd at Braulin Strathfarrar in the same period. David Holland was
assistant game keeper at Monar under Alan Fleming then as well. Willie John
was Shepherd at Dannie and one of my dogs was from Jimmy Jack could that guy
train dogs. 7 August 2004 - Birmingham UK
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anja and uwe | anjasco@gmx.de |
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it is a wonderful glen, and it is not from this wolrd. it is so
great. we have never seen such a special and beatiful glen. thanks that we
have been there. 4 August 2004 - germany |
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Carol Chan | Carol.chan@rhul.ac.uk |
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Glen Affric certainly lives up to its reputation as Scotland's
loveliest glen. The scenery is breathtaking, the air pure and the colours
simply amazing. Repeat visits are definitely on the cards! 9 July 2004 - Surrey |
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Anne Richardson | skyeben@cogeco.ca |
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I was born and raised in Inverness and Strathglass. Most of my
family are in Struy and Cannich. The Frasers, MacLennans and Bains. Myself
and my family come home quite often. Will be back again in May (3 generations
of us)! Looking forward to having a wee dram or two at The Cnoc and The
Slaters Arms. I love Canada, but Scotland is God's Country. Cheers for now. 18 March 2004 - Kingston,
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Gaffer | roger.gaff@zoom.co.uk |
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My first time on the Glen Affric hills since new year 32 years
back. 23 February 2004 - Badenoch |
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anthony bishop | anthony@bishop708.freeserve.co.uk
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i walked glen affric with paula and poppy, in the pouring rain,
brilliant day out, tony ,maidstone kent . 29 January 2004 |
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anthony bishop | anthony@bishop708.freeserve.co.uk
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i walked glen affric with paula and poppy, in the pouring rain,
brilliant day out, 29 January 2004 |
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Margaret Willis | flintous@bigpond.com |
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The scenery is the most uplifting I have seen for a long time. I
chanced by accident on Glen Affric a few years ago as my maiden name was
Chisholm, and it made a wonderful impression on me. A lovely website. Thank
you. 14 January 2004 - Australia |
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Terry Stirling | davesmithusa@yahoo.com |
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I was fostered out to a wonderful loving family as a young boy
who has a country-side to match.I have very fond memories and feelings from
the area and all its friendly people.(Mr&Mrs Rothe)Tomich.Hope to visit
soon. 4 January 2004 |
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Jim Chisholm | Jch220193@aol.com |
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My wife and I visited the Strathglass area in early October this
year, it was so beautiful, just as I remember, I left Inverness in 1953 and
have lived and worked in many countries, Scotland is in a world of it's own.
Thats why it's called Gods Country. 13 December 2003 - USA. |
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Steve |
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Plan to bring my son back home to Scotland Mountain Biking. 9 December 2003 |
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Peter | serailroadcont@aol.com |
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Breathtaking views. 24 November 2003 - usa |
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Margaret | grandma@mountaincable.net |
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I visited Cannich in 2003 and hope to get to Glen Affric in
2004. Beautiful country and friendly people. 15 November 2003 - Canada |
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peter de bever | peterbaja@hotmail.com |
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great site!last year I visited beauly and this year I am coming
back to stay at kerrow house near cannich.anybody already stayed there?any
information is welcome.love the country...I am coming back every year of my
life from now on.my compliments for this fantastic site!! 8 October 2003 - the netherlands
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R BAIRD | RBAIRD692882753@AOL.COM |
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COMING BACK IN JULY LOVELY VIEWS AND PEOPLE,GREAT FISHING AND
GOOD PUB 19 June 2003 - DRONGAN |
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webmaster | webmaster@glenaffric.org |
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Guest book now back in operation. Unfortunately we could not
retain previously submitted messages - so even if you have left a message in
the past please do so again. Thank you. 1 June 2003 - Cannich |