Forest Policy Group (FPG), a volunteer-led independent think tank dedicated to making Scotland’s forestry more diverse, community-focused, and ecologically resilient.
We want to ensure that local voices are heard in national policy discussions and have launched a short survey to gather views on how forestry is experienced and valued across the country.
Why your perspective matters
You do not need to be a forestry specialist to take part. Whether your residents live near a woodland, volunteer in local green spaces, or simply care about the Scottish environment, their views are essential. We are looking for honest feedback on:
Local connections to forestry.
The benefits and challenges of forestry in your area.
Community involvement in land-use decision-making.
Priorities for public funding and the environment.
How to take part
The survey is entirely anonymous and takes only 5 to 7 minutes to complete. You can access it here:
The findings from this research will be used to advocate for better, more democratic forestry policies that benefit people, nature, and local economies.
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There will be several Stakeholder meetings and future Public Consultation meetings. NICE will be looking at the proposed draft plans and the future sustainability of the toilet building. The final decision to go ahead with the project, although many months away, will consider things like ownership, financing, security as well as ensuring adequate support from organisations like the Council, Government bodies and local businesses to ensure its continuous viability.
A stakeholder workshop regarding the proposed redevelopment of the public toilet facilities at Nairn Link has been arranged for Wednesday 18 March 2026. Nairn Improvements Community Enterprise (NICE) Nairns Enterprise Company have engaged Colin Armstrong Architects to draw up plans for the new toilet facility. Nairn River Community Council (NRCC) will be attending as stakeholders on the project. Follow this link to see the first draft of the design brief. Please email info.nrivercc@gmail.comwith any comments or suggestions and they will be passed on to the NICE team and to the architects.
Nairn Common Good Fund set up for benefit of former Burgh of Nairn.
Financial information about this fund is contained within the Annual Accounts and Area Committee monitoring reports which are available on the Highland Council website.
Monuments and Other Assets
Market Cross
The Toorie
Poet’s Well
3rd Division Infantry Stone
Dr Grigor statue
Provost Chains of Office
Portrait – Viscount Finlay
Painting of Nairn from the River (from Jubilee Bridge)
Painting of D Sub Section Inverness Battery RHA Palestine (1914-1918)
Monday 5 January had a crystal clear blue sky, the day was cold and bright as the sun was shining, there is no doubt as to what was washed ashore. What is shown in the photographs below is brown, foul smelling sewage mulch. It was at least 5/6 inches deep in places and occurred over most of the Nairn East beach right up to access point 9 and beyond. NRCC wrote to SEPA and Public Health Highland to register our concerns.
Nairn River Community Council (NRCC) has major concerns about sewage discharges and public health concerns at Nairn East beach.
Nairn has once again experienced the troubling issue of raw sewage being washed ashore onto its beach. This recurring problem has caused concern among local residents and visitors, drawing attention to the ongoing challenges with sewage management in the area.
The affected location is situated in the vicinity of the sewage pipe that runs from the Nairn Wastewater Treatment Works to the designated discharge point. It is evident that raw sewage has likely washed ashore, a direct consequence of the sewerage pipe being broken in multiple places.
This situation is not only disgraceful but represents an extremely serious public health concern. Scottish Water holds the responsibility for ensuring that such incidents do not occur; however, these events have been repeated on several occasions. The links provided below illustrate that problems with this outfall pipe have persisted for a considerable period.
There is a clear necessity for Public Health Highland and SEPA to conduct investigations into this significant spill. Repair work on the outfall commenced on Monday, 19 May 2025, but further damage was discovered in subsequent months across other sections of the outfall pipe. Consequently, the repair efforts have been halted, with no indication as to when they will resume or be completed.
Given its responsibility for addressing potential environmental hazards to health, Public Health Highland must investigate this major spill as a matter of urgency.
NRCC asserts that Scottish Water has breached its license (NGR NH 8930 5830) by delaying and failing to complete the necessary repairs properly. NRCC also believes SEPA should conduct an independent investigation into these shortcomings by Scottish Water.
NRCC understands that both Public Health Highland and SEPA work closely with Scottish Water.
Nairn River Community Council 