Burns Supper - Saturday 6th February 2010

Come along to celebrate and enjoy a traditional Burns Supper in this wonderful village

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The Friends of Portgordon Primary School have worked very hard to bring about an event that you will remember for a long time. Please give them your support

Robert Burns (1759 - 1796)

"Courtesy of the University of Texas Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin."

Greatest Scot

In 2009, STV ran a televison series and public vote to decide who should be named as being the Greatest Scot. On St Andrew's day, STV revealed the results of the public vote, and Robert Burns was voted as being officially the Greatest Scot of all time, narrowly beating William Wallace, Scottish Patriot and Independence campaigner, for the title.

The way it used to be - Another Old Photo

Photo courtesey of Portgordon Heritage Group

Another picture of the past.

Latest News

The Minutes of the last meeting, held on 30th November, are on the main website. Please take a look. Here's a link Latest Harbour News

Next meetng is on Monday 25th January at 7.30pm in the Lampie Hoose

The way it used to be

picture courtesy of Portgordon Heritage Group

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This is a picture I've placed on the home page of the main website. I'm trying to generate interest by adding something different and hopefully of value to those of you with an interest in the village

Not sure of the exact date but the general feeling is it's about 1920

What about 2010

This picture of the entrance to the harbour basin was taken at high tide. I should have taken a shot from the same position at low tide so that you could see the difference, although if you are a local you will know that most of the time either side of high tides the harbour is dry and boat movements are therefore not possible.

The Group wants to change that situation  and hope, in line with the business plan, to apply for funding in the near future to commence dredging

I'll give more detail when I can. In the meantime rest assured that progress is being made. I see first hand the efforts being made by individuals on behalf of the group and it reminds me why I'm part of it. I also know that the only time success comes before work is in the dictionary

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Website Visitors 2009

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If you've been following the 'Blog' you'll know the site has attracted a record number of visitors over the past year - in fact year on year has seen increased numbers. This detailed graph shows how site visits have occurred. I hope it's of interest. It's also worth noting this would not be possible without the sponsorship provided by Taylors Pharmacy in Buckie. They have given great support over the past few years. So thank you to all concerened at Taylors Pharmacy

Well that's the website viewing figures but what's happening as regards the Groups activities - watch this space....

Just a thought for those of you that have left Scotland

The Scottish Emigrant's Farewell

Fareweel, fareweel, my native hame,

Thy lanely glens and heath-clad mountains!

Fareweel thy fields o' storied fame,

Thy leafy shaws and sparkling fountains.

Nae mair I'll climb the Pentlands steep,

Nor wander by the Esk's clear river;

I seek a hame far o'er the deep-

My native land, fareweel for ever!

Thou land wi' love and freedom crowned

In ilk wee cot and lordly dwelling

May manly-hearted youth be found,

And maids in every grace excelling.

The land where Bruce and Wallace wight

For freedom fought in days o' danger,

Ne'er crouched to proud usurping might,

But foremost stood, wrong's stern avenger.

Though far frae thee, my native shore,

And tossed on life's tempestuous ocean,

My heart-aye Scottish to the core-

Shall cling to thee wi' warm devotion.

And while the waving Heather grows,

And onward rows the winding river,

The toast be "Scotland's broomy knowes,

Her mountains, rocks, and glens forever!"

Alexander Hume (1811-1859)

Happy New Year
and
Best Wishes for 2010

From

Portgordon Village
Banffshire
Scotland

Website Visitor Target for 2009 - 14,000 Did we make it?

Website Visitor Total - 2009 = 14,005

We made it but it was a close run thing. Thanks to you all wherever you are in the world for coming onto the website.

The challenge now is to do even better in 2010. I'm sure we will with more news of progress on regeneration to be reported