Culbokie
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![]() Culbokie area with green pasture | |
Location within the Ross and Cromarty area | |
Area | 33 sq mi (85 km2) |
Population | 1,179 |
• Density | 36/sq mi (14/km2) |
OS grid reference | NH 6033 5925 |
• Edinburgh | 122 mi (196 km) |
• London | 454 mi (731 km) |
Community council | |
District | |
Council area | |
Lieutenancy area | |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Dingwall |
Postcode district | IV7 |
Dialling code | 01349 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
Culbokie (An Cùil Bhàicidh in Gaelic, meaning 'the haunted nook') is a small village in Ross and Cromarty, Highland, Scotland.[1][2][3] It is located on the north side of the Black Isle. The village is 3 miles (5 km) south-east of Dingwall and about 9 miles (14 km) north of Inverness.
Village
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There is one school, a shop/post office, a public house (the Culbokie Inn) and Findon Hall Community Centre. Culbokie has a range of community and youth groups, including Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Badminton, Playgroup, Football and a Senior Citizens club.
It is known for its spectacular scenery and its old world ambiance including an authentic water pump from the early 19th century.
Since the mid-2000s, the village has expanded significantly and this has resulted in a mismatch of developments. It is unusual in that there is agricultural land separating the east from the west end of the village, in effect making it two entities.
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The village is a commuter location for people who work in Inverness. The new Culbokie Primary School opened at Easter 2007.
Community Trust
[edit]In 2014, The Culbokie Community Trust was formed[4] following a consultation with the villagers. The village has seen a rapid growth in population due to new housing developments. Despite this, there was no extra facilities built. A major issue that was raised was the fact that there is no health centre nearby for the village and surrounding area.
In 2015, The Trust purchased 0.5 hectares (1.2 acres)[5] of land adjacent to the current village shop and post office. The first phase of development is planned to include the building of a new community hub. The new hub intends to house a cafe, meeting rooms and a healthcare room.
Part of the land is earmarked for affordable housing and as of late-2018 plans have been submitted to the Highland Council for consideration.
Other projects begun by the Trust include; a monthly community market, which sells everything from fresh food to art, and projects in the nearby Culbokie Woods.
References
[edit]- ^ "Culbokie". The Gazetteer for Scotland. School of GeoSciences, University of Edinburgh and The Royal Scottish Geographical Society. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
- ^ Ordnance Survey: Landranger map sheet 26 Inverness & Loch Ness (Strathglass) (Map). Ordnance Survey. 2011. ISBN 9780319231128.
- ^ "Ordnance Survey: 1:50,000 Scale Gazetteer" (csv (download)). www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk. Ordnance Survey. 1 January 2016. Retrieved 18 February 2016.
- ^ "Culbokie Community Trust | About the Trust". www.culbokiect.org. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ "Culbokie Community Trust | GLASCAIRN COMMUNITY PROJECT". www.culbokiect.org. Retrieved 12 November 2018.