Fortrose and Rosemarkie Community Council

12/06/2026

MERCAT CROSS

As previously posted, Highland Council plans work to improve the layout of Fortrose High Street, with better pedestrian access, in September/October this year.

As part of the work, the Council plans to excavate the Mercat Cross site at the junction of Academy Street. There is a long-standing rumour that parts of the cross might be buried under the pavement! The damaged cross, including any found parts, will be examined and repaired by Historic Environment Scotland.

We asked your opinion on alternative sites for the location of the repaired cross. This is still under discussion but... it now seems likely that the cross will return to the existing location because of its “Listed” status.

FRCC will continue to work with Highland Council and Historic Environment Scotland to ensure that this local historic item is restored and returned.

10/06/2026

02/06/2026

SENIORS AFTERNOON TEA - 17th June

If you - or someone you know - would like to come, please sign yourself (or them) up for this afternoon of entertainment and refreshments.

27/05/2026

📣STALL HOLDERS WANTED FOR OUR HIGHLAND GATEHRING📣

Are you a local artist, crafter, or exhibitor? We are looking for stalls to attend our Highland Gathering on Thursday 18 June 6-8pm

All we ask for is a donation at the end of the night from your stall

Please get in touch via email to book your place
[email protected]

Come along for a great evening🎉

27/05/2026

🌟 HIGHLAND GATHERING 2026 🌟

📅 Thursday 18th June
🕕 6:00pm – 8:00pm
📍 Fortrose Academy Playing Fields

Join us for an unforgettable evening of fun, laughter, and community spirit at our World Cup-themed Highland Gathering! 🎉⚽️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Rooted in our school values of Unity, Ambition, and Respect, this event brings our community together to celebrate, connect, and support one another.

Enjoy a fantastic mix of activities for all ages, including:

🔥 Delicious BBQ treats
🍰 Home baking & sweet delights
🍦 Treat yourself at the Miele’s Ice Cream Van
🎢 Exciting inflatables & giant waterslide
🏅 Sports Day finals (finalists to be revealed in due course!)
🎈 Games, stalls, and plenty more surprises

Bring your family and friends along for a relaxed, feel-good evening and help us celebrate everything that makes our community special🏡🌈

👩‍🎨📞 Calling all stall holders

If you’d like to run a craft stall or showcase your work, we’d love to hear from you. Stalls are free — we just ask for a small donation to the school on the night. Email below to secure a stall;

📧[email protected]

🎁 We would be extremely grateful for the following donations:

📍 Bottles (e.g. sauces, juice, toiletries, any bottles) for our bottle stall
📍 Raffle prizes
📍 Books (adult & children)

🥇We have some amazing raffle prizes to up for grabs. With huge thanks to local businesses for their donations. Still time for your business to get in touch if you’d like to support us.

Information on buying raffle tickets will be sent out soon!👀

ℹ️ Donations can be handed into reception and raffle prizes can be emailed to;

📧 [email protected] or handed into reception.

Thank you for your support!

📢 Save the date and spread the word!📢

Let’s make this a night to remember🎉

25/05/2026

Fortrose High Street improvements

We're delighted to report that work to improve the layout and quality of Fortrose High Street pavements is planned by Highland Council for autumn this year.

The plan is to remove the old drop kerbs that make the footway difficult to navigate due to their sloping surface. These kerbs will be replaced with upstanding kerbs so that the surface of the footway can be made level to improve access for walkers, wheelchair users, prams, etc.

New uncontrolled crossing points will be established with new drop kerbs, tactile paving and improved sight lines for road crossing. The pavement will also be widened at the corner with Church Street.

As part of the works, the Mercat Cross site will be excavated under the supervision of Environment Officers and any materials associated with the structure removed for safe keeping and the path reinstated with new tarmac.

20/05/2026

Local resident Rosie Fea and Community Councillor Jo-Anne Pugh collected FOUR very large bags of rubbish from the Fairy Glen road verge today.

Lots of it would have been recyclable (cans, plastic bottles) and some has clearly come a bit of a distance (McDonalds packaging).

No-one wants to have to pick up after other folk. It's unpleasant and potentially hazardous.

SO PLEASE ... PUT YOUR RUBBISH IN A BIN!
And, if the bins are full, PLEASE TAKE YOUR RUBBISH HOME!

Rant over.
Thank you very much :-)

20/05/2026

ROAD CLOSURE

Part of Courthill Road, Rosemarkie, will be closed for repairs from 26 May 2026 at 08:00 until 30 May 2026 at 18:00.

An alternative route for vehicles is available via Manse Brae and High Street.

Official details here: https://roadsonline.co.uk/Highland/TTRO/RC260006

We are checking with the Roads team regarding the No Entry signs on the alternative route.

13/05/2026

Note that the Black Isle is not included in the proposed control areas.

13/05/2026

For folk who were concerned about the containers now located in the grounds of the former church in Fortrose, these are temporary. The Conservation team at Highland Council have confirmed that they are permitted during the works on the building. They will need to be removed and the ground reinstated at the end of the works.