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| Completed in the spring of 1999 at a total cost of £615k this project represents the culmination of 13 years of dedication and fundraising by the local community. It offers recreational facilities to both locals and visitors and boasts possibly the best performing space outside a dedicated theatre anywhere in the highlands. |
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| The foyer (above) provides access to all other areas of the building and the underfloor heating ensures that this, like the rest of the building, is always a pleasant place to visit. | ||
| Click here to see a floor plan | ||
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The main hall provides a perfect venue for a whole range of entertainment including local ceilidhs and dances especially during the summer months. It can comfortably accomodate 200 people and enjoys near perfect acoustics with a reverberation time of 0.92 seconds. It is also equipped for a variety of games. |
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The library is open twice daily on Wednesdays
from 10.00am to 1.00pm and 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Tea and coffee are on sale
in the lounge during morning library hours and the Coigach
Quilt is also on display here. |
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The full size table in the snooker room is charged by the hour via a coin meter. It can be booked in advance - details available locally. This room was also designed as a display area and has been used to great effect for several art exhibitions featuring local talent .
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Other facilities include a weekly doctors' surgery, visiting osteopath and remedial masseuse, and showers which are available daily if you are camping in the area. For other entertainments and summer activities why not have a look at What's on. |
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The remaining part of the site around the building is a remarkable garden area which has been created and is maintained |
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Contrary to an article by Reiner Luyken published in the Sunday Times, For another west coast community's story visit The Observer
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