Present:-

Marylin Macdonald MMD (Chair) (NLCC / NLVH)
Marie MacLachlan MML (Secretary) (NLCC / NLVH)
Elizabeth MacLellan EML (Treasurer) (NLCC)
Kathleen Cameron KC (NLCC / NLVH)
Chris Boles CB (NLCC)
Stephen Cooper, Glencoe, Police Scotland
Heather Nicoll, Glencoe, Police Scotland
(Stephen & Heather left after discussing local police matters)

 Apologies

 None.

• Minutes of Meeting 10^th February 2026 

Following discussion and subject to Item 9 (AOCB – Local Place Plan – Nether Lochaber) being amended to read as follows: -

“CB had been asked by a member of the community about a local place plan for Nether Lochaber. It was explained that the matter had been discussed at several meetings and CB undertook to pass this on and to gather more information/read previous discussions on the subject.”

The Minutes were proposed by Marylin Macdonald and seconded by Elizabeth MacLellan.

• Matters Arising from Minutes

• Posters with QR code are all up.

• Local Place Plan – CB replied to the enquiry, he followed up the person’s enquiry with a phone call. The person may pursue other avenues with other community groups.

• Police Report

Nothing major to report in NL. There have been a lot of mountain rescue operations. There was major vandalism at Glencoe Police station, the perpetrator was apprehended at the scene and has been charged.

• MaCCOLL (Marine and Coastal Conservation of Loch Linnhe)

Application for Extension of Argyll Hope Spot – The Committee had expected representatives of the above Group to be present at the meeting and following discussion it was agreed that more information was required in order to make an informed decision. It was therefore agreed to defer this item to a future meeting to allow the Committee to hear from members of the Group.

• Corran Ferry Project – Infrastructure Improvement Scheme 

MML has sent an email to Andy Bate to arrange an informal chat. There are to be liaison meetings alternatively between Ardgour and Nether Lochaber and MML will update when dates and times are set.

• Defibrillators

EML advised that 1 defibrillator and 2 cabinets had arrived and she is liaising with the British Heart Foundation representative to ascertain what happened to the second defibrillator. MMD has spoken to Mary Evans (Head Teacher at St Brides) and Ben at Roam West about the installation of the defibrillators. It was agreed that EML will now contact Ben at Roam West to hand over the defibrillator as they have an Electrician ready to install it.

• Spring Newsletter

We have a list of things to add to the newsletter and MML will make a start. Also add about the QR code. The CC AGM is on Tuesday 12^th May. MML will get a paragraph from the new Head Teacher for St Brides (and Glencoe). The Church services in the NL Church are the 1^st and 3^rd of every month.

• Office Bearers Reports 

• Treasurer 

£12 paid for hall hire

£125.20 paid to Zurich for insurance

£2,400 paid to the British Heart Foundation for 2 Defibrillators and 2 Cabinets

Balance remaining - £718.16

• Secretary 

MML advised she had spoken with David Colthart of the Glen Righ Hydro Scheme and shared with him details of the good use the NLCC has used the income from the community benefit for. Our next payment will be paid soon.

• Planning Matters 

The following two planning applications relevant to the NLCC had only now appeared on the planning lists:-

• (i) Lengarryn, North Ballachulish – nothing to note.
• (ii) Scottish Hydro Electric, overhead and underground supply to Mast Site

– nothing to note.

• Village Hall Update

• The next meeting is the NLVH AGM on 31^{st of} March at 7.30pm in the NL Church Hall.
• Soup and sandwich lunch as usual on the 3^rd Monday of the month.
• There will be a fundraising talk on 23^rd April at 7pm by David Hamilton (NL Postman) which will be held in the NL Church with tea in the Church Hall afterwards.
• NLVH are now taking on members to the 2 tier SCIO and the Committee are delighted with the uptake so far.

• AOCB 

• (i) Noted the incorrect spelling of Cllr Prosser’s emails address.
• (ii) Lochaber Action for Moss Park - noted the Care Inspectorate has given the go ahead to operate for 3 more years.
• (iii) LCA – next meeting is by Zoom on Thursday 12^th. MML and MMD will join in.
• (iv) FLS – there was an open afternoon to discuss the future routes within the area. MMD and KC both attended. MMD reported back that it was very informative and that Innis Na Birlinn could benefit by the addition of parking from a new route and MMD has passed on details to a contact from the Cemetery.
• (v) There are links to find out more about restocking in the area by searching Glenrigh Land Management Plan, Forestry Land Scotland. MMD brought up lack of signage on walking routes and responsibilities of the road, particularly the bridge and beyond including the car park.
• (vi) The Committee had received a message from a local resident who expressed concerns about the accessibility of the current defibrillator in the Village. The resident had experienced difficulty when trying to retrieve the defibrillator in an emergency. The Committee had looked into retrieving the defibrillator in the dark and noted there was good lighting in the surrounding area. The Committee are satisfied that the location is accessible by all and agreed to reiterate to the community the location of the defibrillator. The Committee then extended their thanks to Lawson Taylor for his commitment to housing and maintaining the defibrillator.
• (vii) KC will email Bear/Transport Scotland about the North Ballachulish sign.

• Date of Next Meeting

Tuesday 14^th April 2026 at 7.30pm in the NL Church Hall

Meeting ended 9.15pm