Strathpeffer Folk

Attribution: unknown (The ruin of Free Church in Jamestown)

Kenny Ross, Heights of Brae and Germany 13 December 1941 - 30 June 2010

Kenny Ross

Attribution: unknown

Kenny Stewart

Kenny Stewart

Attribution: unknown

Dr Robert Fortescue Fox (1858-1940)

Dr Robert Fortescue Fox

Attribution: unknown

Olaf and Hester Macleod

The contribution of Olaf and Hester Macleod to the cultural life of Ross and Cromarty was brought to mind when, in August 2019, Ross and Cromarty Heritage Society received an email from Alberto Rubio Diaz, owner of a house which he now runs as an hotel in Minas de Riotinto, Andalucia, Spain.

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T Wellwood Maxwell & Some more Strathpeffer folk from long ago

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Strathpeffer » Strathpeffer History » Strathpeffer Events » Strathpeffer New School
Guests arriving
Guests arriving
Mr. Duncan Mackay and Mrs. Moira Snodgrass
Dr Paddy Newton and Mr Neil Macdonald.
Dr Paddy Newton and Mr Neil Macdonald.
Guests arriving Dr.Newton, Mr. Neil MacDonald, Mr. George Tait and Dr. Kerr Yule
Fiona Hawthorn
Fiona Hawthorn
Guests arriving P.7 children welcome Fiona Hawthorn, Community Centre manager
Viewing the school's new flag
Viewing the school's new flag
The millennium flag is raised
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23_lord_lieut.jpg
Speech by Dr Paddy Newton
Speech by Dr Paddy Newton
Dr. Newton tells of her experiences at the old Fodderty School
Mr Duncan Macdonald, former head teacher, and Mrs Jean Macdonald.
Mr Duncan Macdonald, former head teacher, and Mrs Jean Macdonald.
Guests arriving Mr. MacDonald, former head teacher of Fodderty School, with his wife
Lord Lieutenant of Ross and Cromarty
Lord Lieutenant of Ross and Cromarty
Captain Roderick Stirling, Lord Lieutenant of Ross and Cromarty. On right of photo: Mr Hugh Fraser, Assistant Director of Education, Sir Neil Macintosh, Mrs Moira Snodgrass, head teacher. Guests Arriving
Councillor Margaret Paterson with pupils.
Councillor Margaret Paterson with pupils.
Guests Arriving
School pupils entertain - On violins
School pupils entertain - On violins
Anna, Jenny and Emily are playing the violin
Guests Arriving
Guests Arriving
Guests Arriving Three locals arrive for the opening ceremony
Formal proceedings over, everyone moved outside
Formal proceedings over, everyone moved outside
?, Lord Lieutenant, Councillor J F Munro, ?, ?, ?, The Earl of Cromartie, ?, Councillor Margaret Paterson, ? The Earl of Cromartie and invited guests applaud the raising of the millennium flag.
The Cake
The Cake
The special opening day cake bearing the school badge.
Speech by Councillor Val Maciver, chairman of the Education Committee.
Speech by Councillor Val Maciver, chairman of the Education Committee.
School pupils entertain - On chanters
School pupils entertain - On chanters
The chanter group entertains
School pupils entertain - A choir
School pupils entertain - A choir
P.5 entertain the audience with 'Marie's Wedding'
School Pupils Entertain - Another choir (conductor Kirsteen Menzies)
School Pupils Entertain - Another choir (conductor Kirsteen Menzies)
Strathpeffer Primary School choir
Cake cut by Sir Neil Macintosh assisted by two pupils
Cake cut by Sir Neil Macintosh assisted by two pupils
The two youngest pupils help to cut the cake, helped by Sir Neil MacIntosh, with Mrs Moira Snodgrass standing behind.
Viewing the school's new flag
Viewing the school's new flag
Councillor Val MacIver being presented with a bouquet
Councillor Val MacIver being presented with a bouquet
Mrs Moira Snodgrass, head teacher, and Councillor Andy Anderson
Mrs Moira Snodgrass, head teacher, and Councillor Andy Anderson
Guests arriving Mrs. Snodgrass and Councillor Andrew Anderson
Rev Ivan Warwick and Councillor Douglas Briggs.
Rev Ivan Warwick and Councillor Douglas Briggs.
Guests arriving The Reverend Ivan Warwick, our School Chaplain, followed by Councillor Douglas Briggs
Councillor John Farquhar Munro and Mr Duncan Mackay
Councillor John Farquhar Munro and Mr Duncan Mackay
Guests arriving John Farquhar Munro, M.S.P., with Duncan Mackay
Mrs Moira Snodgrass and Peter Peacock
Mrs Moira Snodgrass and Peter Peacock
Peter Peacock, Deputy Minister for Finance and Local Government, Scottish Executive and Mrs Moira Snodgrass, Head Teacher Peter Peacock, MSP, and Mrs Snodgrass at the school gate
Unveiling the Plaque
Unveiling the Plaque
Mrs Moira Snodgrass and Deputy Minister Peter Peacock after he had unveiled the commemorative plaque.
School pupils entertain - A small orchestra
School pupils entertain - A small orchestra
The music group conducted by Mr. Kennedy
Peter Peacock presented with a shinty caman
Peter Peacock presented with a shinty caman
Following his speech, Peter Peacock,Depute Minister for Finance and Local Government, Scottish Executive, was presented with a shinty caman.
Presentation of a shinty caman to Deputy Minister for Finance Peter Peacock
Presentation of a shinty caman to Deputy Minister for Finance Peter Peacock
Piper Donald Armstrong with Mrs Snodgrass.
Piper Donald Armstrong with Mrs Snodgrass.
Guests Arriving Pipe Major Armstrong gets ready to pipe in the top table
The Plaque
The Plaque
The plaque reads: Strathpeffer Primary School and Strathpeffer Community Centre opened by Peter Peacock, MSP, Deputy Minister for Finance and Local Government, on 1 December 2000.
Then back for tea
Then back for tea
After unveiling the plaque The top table guests arriving for the ceremony.
Mr Huisdean Campbell, shinty coach.
Mr Huisdean Campbell, shinty coach.
Guests arriving Uisdean, our shinty coach
The Top Table
The Top Table
Top table: Dr Paddy Newton, Councillor Val Maciver, Mrs Moira Snodgrass, Sir Neil Macintosh, Mr Peter Peacock, ?, Councillor Andy Anderson.
Concert Audience
Concert Audience
The invited audience enjoying the music
Mr Hugh Fraser, assistant director of education, Mrs Moira Snodgrass and two guests.
Mr Hugh Fraser, assistant director of education, Mrs Moira Snodgrass and two guests.
Guests arriving Three generations of the Snodgrass family

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