Interviewees
These pictures show our audio interviewees. Their photographs were taken over the summer and autumn of 2010 and show both local permanent or part-time residents plus summer visitors to Dalwhinnie, as travellers have always played a big part in the life and economy of the village. Children are not identified.
Ron Mercer Rescuing stranded motorists during winter snowstorms
Ian Cunningham Fishing holidays, Dalwhinnie hospitality, and Terry Wogan's forest
Janet Dunkin A strong case for a welcome/information centre in the village
Sheena Slimon Country dancing in the Grampian Hotel and happy days at the clippings
Patrick Thompson Patrick talks about his work as manager of the Ben Alder Estate
Christine Crighton Halloween nights in the village and the special landscape of Dalwhinnie
Ewan Mackintosh Cycling to work at Dalwhinnie distillery along the old A9 from Newtonmore
Jamie Akel Dalwhinnie in an Eagles' song and what makes it a popular location for midgies
Ian Watt How Dalwhinnie's changed over the past 40 years
Carol Jackson Walks on the Fara and why grouse depend on sheep on the hills
Moira Webster Dalwhinnie primary teacher talks about the school's links with the community
Roger Clegg A love of Munros and a memorable summit of Ben Alder
A wartime visit Dougie Abercrombie talks about General Montgomery's 4 days in Dalwhinnie in 1944
Fiona Grant Hear why so many visitors to Dalwhinnie have reason to be grateful to Fiona.
Laura Couper The joys of owning a holiday home in Dalwhinnie
Jules Akel Dalwhinnie as a home after life in the south - a lyrical and moving description
Dougie Abercrombie A bracing bath in Loch Ericht, memories of Charlie MacLaggan - and fishing! If you have other memor...
Andy Sheppard Dalwhinnie as sanctuary from a stressful life as a Head Teacher
The Bennie family The relief (!) of a nice, clean, free toilet... if you enjoy this recording, don't forget you can si...
Basil Proctor The simple pleasures of feeling at home in Dalwhinnie