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Last week, Neil Hooper of Fortingall Roots and the Breadalbane Heritage Society, led a walk round the ruined village of Old Lawers, a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The walk proved popular with both locals and visitors and so it was a … Continue reading →

Any lingering doubts that the weather (rain) or competing events (the Women’s Final at Wimbledon) might affect the turnout at our Strawberry TeaZ last Saturday were quickly dispelled. It was a hugely successful event, with over 50 people coming to … Continue reading →

The June Coffee Morning was a well-attended, warm and friendly event, with some familiar faces, some new faces and some visitors who were staying in the village. We had our first canine attendees: Frankie the golden retriever, Hamish the border … Continue reading →

In the spring last year, we featured an article on the Fearnan Air Crash which told the story of the Russian Airmen who were based at Errol on a top-secret mission, arranged in conjunction with the British Air Ministry. Three … Continue reading →

This week, we start with a little tale of some recent detective work. It involved a painting and was a bit like an amateur version of the BBC’s Fake or Fortune programme – except we knew all along exactly who … Continue reading →

Last Saturday we celebrated the 10th anniversary of the FVA, and 10 years of social events and of providing a collective voice for the village. The birthday party was a very warm and friendly occasion – and a chance to … Continue reading →

Spring seems to have arrived in Fearnan – the daffodils are dancing in the breeze, lambs are gambolling in the fields, the days are getting longer and we’ve even enjoyed some warm and sunny days. Spring means the end of … Continue reading →

The Village Hall hosted a Games and Curry Night at the beginning of March, and judging by the smiles in the photos below, it was much enjoyed by the participants.  Most of us were trying not to count the years … Continue reading →

To the casual observer, Fearnan might appear to be a relatively recent settlement. There are a few older croft properties, but most of the houses in the present-day village were built within the last 50 years. However, closer examination reveals … Continue reading →

Last Saturday, the annual Fearnan Winter Pudding Night arrived, bringing with it a wonderful smell of baking and a feast of deliciousness for FVA members and their guests. Whether your preference is for warm ‘comfort’ puddings like Treacle Sponge, Rice … Continue reading →