LETTERS: Avoch golfer tees up U.S. flit; Dingwall Academy’s tree-mendous gift and brakes slammed on Snowman Rally
Avoch teenager, Jack Mann (18), is preparing to move to Chicago to attend DePaul University where he will play golf on the prestigious US college golf circuit.
Our readers took to the Ross-shire Journal Facebook page to share their thoughts.
Kate Quate said: “Congratulations Jack! Best of luck for your future academic and golfing career.”
Garth Wilson stated: “A very dedicated young man, a credit to his family and soon to fly the flag in the USA. Well done Jack.”
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Margaret Reid Mackenzie commented: “You’re a natural Jack — keep in touch as we all want to follow your journey!”
A former Dingwall Academy geography teacher had gifted a monumentally-tall Christmas tree to the school, which he grew in his own front garden.
Ross-shire Journal readers took to social media to share their thoughts.
Jake Campbell said: “Not only was he a teacher but if my memory serves me correctly, he later became the director of education for Ross-shire. He never passes without speaking.”
Kellie Macdonald stated: “Best tree ever!”
Alison Smith commented: “So kind of Mr Macnab, who taught in the school many moons ago.”
April Costigane said: “A beautiful tree indeed — lots of festive pictures taken in front of it.”
Strathallan House Care Home hosted a special Christmas bash for five care homes at the Strathpeffer Pavilion earlier this month.
Our readers took to the Ross-shire Journal Facebook page to share their thoughts.
Gary Macdonald said: “Well done to everyone involved, looks like everyone enjoyed it! For all who arrange it and help out, treat yourself to well earned drink over the festive break, you lot are always going above and beyond. And a what lovely photo of the two Murray sisters on last week’s front page!”
News came on December 20 that the biggest motor racing event in the Highlands, the Snowman Rally, will not take place in 2025.
Ross-shire Journal readers took to social media to share their thoughts.
David Moodie said: “About time we, the tax payers, who fund Forestry and Land Scotland start to make them deliver, so the thousands of tax payers who want a rally are listened to.”
Alex Strang shared a gloomy assessment: “The Highlands are getting worse with stuff stopping, soon it will have nothing — joke of a place.”
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