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Many of you will know that Ian McGregor has been researching the history of Fearnan.  We’re delighted to be able to tell you that his book, “Fearnan: the story of a village of northern Perthshire” has now been published. Ian … Continue reading →

Last week’s Coffee Morning was a lively affair, with nearly 30 people coming to enjoy a chat and to make serious in-roads into the delicious spread of freshly baked cakes, biscuits and savouries. Chocolate and courgette cake, apple cake, cherry … Continue reading →

In June last year, Hazel and Keith helped ring and satellite tag a golden eagle chick from Glen Lyon, and named him ‘Fearnan’. At the time, he was about eight weeks old and a single chick in a nest in a … Continue reading →

This year, we weren’t able to have our summer BBQ night in August as the village hall was being renovated, but we made up for it last Saturday with an autumn dinner that was free to FVA members. Julia, Laurie … Continue reading →

This year, the FVA is publishing its own exclusive Christmas card! This beautiful card is unique to Fearnan as the original has been designed, painted – and very kindly donated – by Keith Brockie. The cards are printed on high-quality … Continue reading →

Fearnan’s War Memorial was erected, along with many thousands of others throughout the country, to commemorate the casualties of World War 1.  The huge number of memorials created in the years following the war was a response to the unprecedented … Continue reading →

Two members of the NHS outreach staff attended last week’s FVA coffee morning for a chat about helping older people (50+) cope better at home, and to give tips on staying healthier and maintaining independence.  They also gave away free … Continue reading →

Consultation 1: Culdees Eco-village A Community Consultation regarding the Culdees Eco-village took place on Sat 4th Aug in the barn at Boreland farm. The aim was “to gain input from the village” before making an application, at some future date, for planning … Continue reading →

As you probably know, the McLean Hall is currently being upgraded. The work is being supported by Lottery Funding and it involves significant improvements to the hall’s insulation, a new heating system, the provision of disabled access and, last but not … Continue reading →

Kirstyn’s memories of Fearnan in the 1950’s (sent from Germany where she now lives) have produced the following response from Alistair, in Canada. Hello Fearnan: I’d just like to add a link here to a story about wartime Fearnan where … Continue reading →