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Greg Murray
28th April 2008
I Love this village i often stop by for walk when my family are on holiday in aviemore, hopefully one day i can live there so if anyone has any jobs available please contact me :-) many regards
gregmurray10@gmail.com
Maria T.Mesalles
19th April 2008
I lived and was a student at Aultmore House, from Costa Rica. I'm trying to contact Mrs.Dawn Mackay (Dawn Hargreaves) I haven't heard from her in twenty years. Someone help me to find her!!! Thank you.
mesalles@ice.co.cr
mary macdonald
5th February 2008
hello,I am trying to trace my macdonald family who came from nethy . john married catherine mcfarlane and lived at balnagown they had several children one was a william who married margaret grant and lived at heatherbrae,margarets niece was margaret mcdonald grant and was a teacher at the school for many years and lived at balnagown .my ggrandfather was duncan mcdonald who married a jessie mckenzie in lynstock they had sevarel children , one was catherine who is my grandmother if any one knows anything about the mcdonalds or the mckenzies I would love to hear from you.take care mary.
mary.parker10@btinternet.com
ian kirk
31st January 2008
I see no similar entry on the Nethy website, yet on the Greater Speyside, I find: Country Dancing Nethy Bridge, Monday 4th February Learn all the steps to Scotland's famous country dances. 7.30PM at the Nethy Bridge Community Centre, £2.00 per adult entry. Contact: Mrs Trish Davies on 01479 821 920 Most peculiar. Happy jigging folks. Wanganui's classes start the same night. Ian Kirk 4 West Way, Wanganui,New Zealand
auchendean@btinternet.com
Shaun and Sarah Barr, Bodmin, Cornwall
26th January 2008
We can't wait to get back to Nethybridge for our holiday, we have been visiting for years and love the village, the walks - the whole place has such an air of peacefulness - WE LOVE IT
sarahabarr@tiscali.co.uk
Peter Symington
30th December 2007
Origionally from Edinburgh and from a large family, my parents took us several summers to Nethybridge. We stayed at the home of a very charming lady by the name of Mrs.McCook, I believe on Dell Road. We always looked forward to coming to this charming village via steam train from Edinburgh and changing at Boat of Garten. We got of the train at Broomhill and a taxi took us all into Nethybridge. I shall always treasure those happy days and the kindness of the local people.
duddingston@rogers.com
LAS of Scotland Lassie
23rd December 2007
we all know christmas is coming up so my pressie to the staff at Abernethy trust is thanks and i miss all of you even scott(the evil one)ali if you read this yes iam lisa simpson :)the one who all ways had a cap l.s 4 ever
aaronlover@blueyonder.co.uk
Keith Bateman, Sydney
10th December 2007
Happy Christmas and successful New Year to all my friends in Nethy Bridge.
New system started today
4th December 2007
The old Guestbook was replaced today - hence the following messages all say 'Before 3rd December 2007' - they were manually transferred from the old Guestbook system.
webmaster@nethybridge.com
Lisa and Gavin
Before 3rd December 2007
Hi, we love with this place and we want to spend new year here, but what of a Ceilidh? Can anyone tell me if there is one happening on new years eve and if so where? It is also my 20th birthday and we really want dance the night away to welcome in 2008! Thanks, love the website! Lisa and Gavin xXx
lisajanegreenwood@hotmail.co.uk
Mick
Before 3rd December 2007
I really enjoyed looking at your Website. I especially love this area and have fond memories of watching the Ospreys at Loch Garten. I am a member of an online travel community which has lots of photos and other related travel information of this region which you might be interested in. Why not take a look and let me know what you think. Mick
mickspicerspicer01@btinternet.com
www.trivago.co.uk/highland-41763
Mike smith
Before 3rd December 2007
Hello, recently i visit Nethy Bridge on a University fieldtrip to the Cairngorms. A group of around 30 of us stayed in Nethy house. We had an amazing time and thoroughly enjoyed the scenery and hospitality. I did a research project on the River Nethy during my stay (thank you very much to the owner of the house on the corner in Nethy Bridge for letting us borrow his garden for the day) and would be graetful of any information anybody has in general on the River itself. I am trying desperately to write an assignment on the history of the river. Any help would be recieved with thanks Michael Smith University Of Worcester
mikesmith1236@hotmail.com
Tony Weekes
Before 3rd December 2007
are there any relatives of Marjorie Taylor in Nethy Bridge or nearby,or buried in Nethy Bridge,seeking information for Peter Archer
navwrac@internode.on.net
Before 3rd December 2007
my school went to this abernethy trust place when we did canoeing the headteacher fell in the pond and was stuck between two canoes
noname@blueyonder.co.uk
Helen George (nee Christie)
Before 3rd December 2007
My husband and I recently stayed at Tigh na Fraoch. We couldn't have asked for better hospitality. The last time I stayed at Nethy was in the mid 1960's and it hadn't lost any of it's charm for me. I enjoyed reading your newsletter. I noticed the Jane Macauley had written an obituary about a lady. Is this the same Jane who lived at Lettoch Farm? If so I used to play with her as a child, also Pauline Johnston, the policeman's daughter. All a long time ago but great holidays. Thank you Nethy.
hvj51@hotmail.com
jamie smith
Before 3rd December 2007
dear flavia, I am originally from Nethy and very glad that you enjy the beautie of the Scotish countryside as much as I do. I also work in a contrucvtion business based in Glasgow, we have two projects coming up in the area boat of jeten ; if you would like to get in touch with me we could possibly come to some sort of arrangement for your friend. jamie.smith@gawab.com
jamie.smith@gawab.com
Flaviu
Before 3rd December 2007
Hello Nethybridge! I am a wine waiter at Nethybridge Hotel. I'm from Romania and I have a goog friend in my country. I try to find him a job, any kind of job, near Nethybridge, Aviemore in the following conditions: - free accommodation; - 100-150£/week He have previous experience in constructions, farms&animals, cleaning&maintenance, security (night shift guard) but his level of english is not so good. No driving license. If you know someone who need a hard working person, dedicated and honest, please contact me on my mobile phone: 07511289007 between 12pm and 17pm. Thank you very much! _________ Reagrding Nethybridge and the park, wooow! wonderful place! I have enjoyed walking on the riversade walk and lettok walk... I have seen the roy castle and the forest path, and also I have visted the Brumilha railway station. ;) keep in touch! Best regards to the community center from Nethybridge and I am eager to see again Stan and to talk again with him about eartquaqes! Bye bye! Flaviu
hyp1_ro@yahoo.com
J.G.P.S
Before 3rd December 2007
my class are now in p.7 and every year the p.7 go to abernethy(nethy bridge inverness) we will be taking part in lots of sports and out door games on the last night we will have a bbq yum yum!i am sure i will enjoy it and wont stop thanking the people you arranged it for us. it will be the first time away from my mum and dad but its only for 5 days
info@nethy.org
Simon Priestman
Before 3rd December 2007
I wonder if any body can help me find the relatives of John Ross who was Minister of the U.F. Church in the late 20's In particular I am interested in his daughter Ruth Ross twin sister of Kathleen Ross They lived at the Manse in Nethy Bridge Ruth married Henry Edwards in the Church in 1927 Many thanks for your help
simonpriestman@gmail.com
Susan Spence
Before 3rd December 2007
Can anyone tell me if they are related to Jean Stuart (Born 1885), married James Mearns in 1904 in Nethy Bridge and lived at Woodside Cottage. James Mearns died on 3rd August 1911, Jean had a son in 1924 called William Mearns out of Wedlock. We are trying to trace any relatives or any other information regarding this , as we are the Grand Children of Jean Mearns.
sokar123@blueyonder.co.uk
paula strandell
Before 3rd December 2007
hello nethybridge, we were 11 Italians who visited Abernethy Games this year,2007. We all agree, this was the most wonderful day in our tour through Scotland. Watching the sports games ; seeing the young girls dancing ,as light as angels;talking to the representatives of the Grant family ,a special thanks to sir Archibald Grant for his gentle answers to our curious questions about kilts (and what is underneath);eating the delicious lunch, and the almond cakes made by the local ladies ;listening to the bands and ,above all pipers !!! It will remain one of the SUNNIEST days in my whole life((55 so far) I am sure I will be back in Scotland next year,just to see the Abernethy Games!
alice101@alice.it
patricia eccles
Before 3rd December 2007
It may have been Series 3 and Episode 4 When Golly reveals that Jessica is his daughter. Golly's partner Alison had left the Highlands years ago, taking their daughter, Jessica, with her. Jessica is naturally horrified to discover the truth and takes her anger out on Golly. They later make friends and decide to stay in touch. I am not 100% sure but i think it may have been when Jessica and Golly went to a funeral, may have been a relative of Jessica's - the funeral was held in Nethy Bridge.
patricia.eccles@nethybridge.com
Lindsay Robertson
Before 3rd December 2007
Can any kind person tell me which Series and Episode of the BBC's Monarch of the Glen", shows scenes of the Old Kirkyard of Nethybridge (with Castle Roy in the background?) My ancestors are buroed there, and I would like to get the relevant CD. Many Thanks
linrobx@dsl.pipex.com
Geo. A.Taylor
Before 3rd December 2007
I visited Nethybridge in summer 2006,I was charmed by the place which is a complete contrast to where I live in Norfolk. My mission then was to locate 2 addresses & buildings, I asked several residents and made enquiries at the community centre but had no luck. The places in question are The Residence of the Poor, Seafield Place. Rosebank Cottage Abernethy as it was in 1922. I would appreciate any information anyone can give. The highlight of my visit was sighting a Red Squirrel outside Mustard`s Butchers.
ataylor-yekepa@tiscali.co.uk
Iain Robertson
Before 3rd December 2007
I was at Nethy primary school betweem 1945-50 until my parents moved to Glasgow in 1950 My father was manager of the local grocery store (I think it was called Coopers) I am intending to come to the Highland games this year, Would be interested in meeting any one from the old school
iain.robertson17@btnternet.com
Steffen Baumgärtner
Before 3rd December 2007
Hello everybody, i had stayed in nethy bridge a few days ago with my school and it was very great. We would all like to come again as soon as possible. Nice greetings to Richard from the Nethy House from everybody. See you yours Steffen
Lumberja3k@web.de
jenni
Before 3rd December 2007
i holidayed in nethybridge with a friend many years ago and would love if anyone knew or knows craig nicholson. we kept in touch till i moved to london and would love to get back in contact. beautiful village.
jjvanderzanden@aol.com
gillian macleod
Before 3rd December 2007
I am looking for any old photos of PETER MACLEOD you might have went to school with him and his brother Donald, they lived in Mondhuie and Peter sadly died in 1972, I am his neice and visited NETHY BRIDGE on 14th april , got lots of stories from people who knew peter and donald, I was very pleased to have met some lovely people , and will be back in july, I would appreciate anything you might think would be of interest! many thanks gillian macleod
gillian_macleod@hotmail.com
Martin Bisland
Before 3rd December 2007
Thanks for answering my post. Found the sign thing quite weird at first to be honest but it was a query that has been long kicking about in my family after a walk so am happy you were able to clear things up. Am heading back up to Nethybridge in July for two weeks and can't wait to get back. Many Thanks Martin
martin_bisland@hotmail.com
William A. Smith
Before 3rd December 2007
Last year we visited Nethybridge and enjoyed the area so much that we are coming back to stay at the Abernethy Centre for a holiday. Your Virtual tour map and Strathspey maps are first class as is the "Things to do" list. The butchers shop in the village is second to none, do people realise what a treasure they have, it was the topic of coversation the other day among some retired men in the Southside of Glasgow, we were singing its praises, it is well worthy of a mention in the village guide.
Smith aitken@aol.com
Eric Hart
Before 3rd December 2007
Hello Martin, You raise an interesting question below about footpaths. Explore Abernethy - see more at http://www.nethybridge.com/html/thingstodo/explore.php organise these and I copy below what they say about the footpath closure ... This was a condition of Explore Abernethy using this particular section of path / land. The landowner was concerned that it might become a Right of Way, so we had to erect this sign to deter access on 29 Feb every 4 yrs Things have moved on since then, with the new access legislation which allows freedom of access within Scotland provided people behave responsibly. Hope that explains Martin's query - we do get a few folk asking about it, thinking it's some kind of joke! best wishes ELspeth
eric.hart@btinternet.com
Shella
Before 3rd December 2007
I found your site searching the internet for history on Turakina Games. I'm from Texas, USA
a_texas_belle@yahoo.com
Martin Bisland
Before 3rd December 2007
The information you gave me was fantastic. But a have one more question that has been puzzling me for some time. Not far from Castle Roy/Abernethy Kirk there is a small path that is just off the main road. There is a sign which says on it, No Access on the 29th of Feb and I know this is only once very four years. I first thought it was a by-law. But could you please let me know and a will send you picture of sign if you don't know what one a mean. Thanks Martin
martin_bisland@hotmail.com
Keith Bateman
Before 3rd December 2007
Hi Martin Try the History section and search for 'forest'. These are some of the pages you'll find ... * www.nethybridge.com/html/history/searchfiles/forest_lodge.php * www.nethybridge.com/html/history/searchfiles/forest_lodge_saw_mill.php
webmaster@nethybridge.com
Martin Bisland
Before 3rd December 2007
Hello Everyone, I was wondering if someone could tell me a little bit about the bridge which goes over the river nethy at the top of the river. Its near the forrest lodge and i had passed it in the summer and a was wondring if someone could give me a little bit more info on that and also the forrest lodge itself. Thanks Martin Bisland
martin_bisland@hotmail.com
Rachel Hunter
Before 3rd December 2007
I am a third year Geography student at Newcastle University currently writing my dissertation on second home ownership in Nethybridge. I have spent much time in Nethy as my grandparents (Lindsay and Janet Henderson) have lived there for over 20 years and it has always seemed to be a fascinating and controversial topic! If you have any thoughts on the subject, particularly involving positive and negative impacts of second homes (as opposed to rented holiday homes), in Nethy then I would be interested to hear from you! Thank you so much to everyone that has already been so helpful with my research. Many thanks.
rachel.hunter@ncl.ac.uk
Keith Bateman
Before 3rd December 2007
To all my friends in and around Nethy Bridge - Have a great Christmas and a happy and healthy 2007 and I hope to see some of you during the year. Sonas is sìth dhuibh uile ann an 2007.
webmaster@nethybridge.com