'Stone of the Dropping Cave'
I am an amateur historian who researches traditional Scottish Stones of Strength and have many travels all over Scotalnd trying to search out these stones.

I am aware through the many references that are available, that Hugh Miller reputedly lifted "The Great Lifting Stone of the Dropping Cave". From map references etc I have a good idea of how to visit the cave but my question is, does the lifting stone still exist?

You may not be aware that there is a great interest in Scottish Lifting Stones from all over the world, especially the USA and every Summer, a number of "tourists" visit to test their mettle on the more well known stones. My late father wrote a book in 1996 called "Of Stones and Strength" which in esssence was the beginings of this appreciation for Scottish strength worldwide. If the lifting stone still exists, the fact that Hugh Miller lifted it would make it certainly a stone that others would enjoy testing their mettle with. Stone lifting is a minority interest activity but if the stone is extant I am sure that local accomodation would benefit to some degree as the nearest traditional stones to Cromarty at present are at Newtonmore and at Strathmore of Durness.

Should you have any information on this stone, historical, traditional or otherwise I would be most grateful if you could share this with myself.

Posted on 5 January 2012 by Peter Martin
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Gaelic and folk music instruction required
I'm a local — at 62 Church Street. I'm seeking someone in the village or nearby who can teach me some Gaelic as well as some traditional folk music. Is there anyone with both skills about?

Posted on 4 January 2012 by Melanie Challenger (01381 6003940)
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Contact
I am a Chelsea Pensioner, at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London. I was born at the Big Vennel, Cromarty, in 1935 (77). I would be very interested in making contact with any resident of Cromarty, who would consider sending me news of the town, and if possible any photographs, especially of the Big Vennel area.

Cromarty is great
Just wanted to say how much we enjoyed our holiday on the Black Isle. We stayed at Jemimaville and visited Cromarty several times. The museums were really interesting. A really beautiful town and friendly people. We got to the Cromarty Queen launch and can see how important the ferry is to the town.

Past resident of Cromarty
Looking for people i used to know before i left cromarty with my parents to come to canada in 1957 lived in cromarty until i was 10 years old

Potential hazard on walk to South Sutor
We followed this walk a week or so ago. Just before the final set of steps, the path also continues straight ahead before petering out close to the cliff edge. We missed the steps before retracing our route. A sign to the steps would perhaps assist and reduce the risk of a potential hazard.
Otherwise the walk was lovely.

Posted by David Thomas on 6 July 2010

Cromarty News
I just wanted to say that we appreciate the efforts of the editor in keeping the Cromarty site fresh. I particularly like the news section, which we will keep an eye on and will rely on keeping us informed of what goes on in Cromarty. Thanks Kristina!

Posted by Marcel Gommers [92.41.90.163] on 20 June 2010

Ancestory
Hi I am trying to trace my grand mothers family tree I have been able to get as far as her great grand father Duncan Smith who came over to Canada in the 1800's from Cromarty. I would greatly appreciate any assistance you could give me, as well as any contact info for local archives. Thank you Regards Tracy

Posted by Tracy Mattie on 29 March 2010

Cromarty
How happy I am with the Cromarty websites it brings home to me its 50 years since I left Jemimaville to join the RAF but I spent a lot of time in Cromarty every chance I got I'd jump on my bike and off to Cromarty I remember Singh's shop where we used to hang out also the Fishertown Halcyon days never forgotten

New Year celebrations
We do hope the weather does not hinder or dampen the torchlight procession. May your torches burn brightly! I hear the Red Hot Chilly Pipers are at a loose end...

Homecoming video
We LOVE Kier's video. It made us laugh and cry. Thank you! x

Posted by Janie and Menno Verburg on 1 November 2009

Cromarty visit
My wife & I paid a visit to Cromarty late September whilst staying at Dingwall in our motor home. We fell in love with it immediatelty and regreted it was the penultimate day of our visit to Scotland. Unfortunately Hugh Millars cottage was closed but it was a glorious day and we spent some happy hours just walking around & sitting on the foreshore. We are in our mid 70's but hope to see more of it next year and maybe stay @ Rosemarkie. On the day of our visit the Google maps cameravan was cruising the area.
Thank you for a very pleasant & relaxing day.
Malcolm & June Harris. South Wales.

Gordons Mills 1997
In the summer of 97, I visited Cromarty and the surrounding area while touring the UK, I've never forgotten your community, or my time there. God willing, perhaps one day I can return to revisit, and remember the journeys of my youth.

Chad, Calgary, Alberta Canada
Posted by Chad P on 13 August 2009
 

Request for nails
Hello - I am searching for a bunch of big rusty old nails of the kind which are past using. Please can you help me put out a call to see if anybody has the kind of horde of stuff just like my dad used to have? I am here for a wee while as artist in residence at the Stables. I am intent on making a reliquary for the emigrants from these shores to Canada. Amongst the items they took were plenty of nails and hence my interest. I'm spending time looking at the ground searching for them. If I can get any soon then I can be looking at the views instead! Many thanks.

Posted by Lynn Baxter on 7 August 2009
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Website
Having been away from Cromarty since 2006, I found myself on your website and found it just excellent.

I especially enjoyed the "News" part interesting.

I spent a long time on the Image Library and was thrilled to see so many old friends in photos.

Cromarty and its folk are still wonderful.
Posted by Alex Davidson on 15 July 2009

Congratulations on new website
Well done on the new Cromarty Live website. This is an excellent facility for locals and visitors alike. Thanks.

Interested?
Anyone interested in setting up a flyball and dog agility group ?

If so, contact Hamish
Telephone No: 600264
Email Address: jimmiestan@gmail.com

Posted on 16 May 2009 

From Plexus
Just wanted to say well done on the website. It looks very, very good and is a great advertisement and information system for the town.

Cromarty Drama Group
hi
does any one know what tis is about The Cromarty Drama Group presents 'The Cabaret of Blood, Guts and Misery?
many thanks

There is a new display about the production in Jean McBeath's 'shop' window, if that's any help. The poster says "a macabre comedy mix of music, singing, drama and dance with a little magic thrown in .... takes you back to the days of cabaret and vaudeville."
 

Hugh Miller Museum
I went to the Hugh Miller Museum with my sister in the Easter holidays. I learnt quite alot and it was very child-friendly. My favourite part of the exhibit was the room with the fossils Hugh Miller found, but the whole museum was very good and we all enjoyed it.

Heather (age 10) from Hertfordshire
17 April 2009

We have just had a lovely holiday in Scotland. Cromarty is beatiful but the state of the public toilets was disgusting.

Posted by on 21 October 2011