MHG66516 - Village Hall - Cannich
Summary
The Cannich Village Hall, formerly part of the former Hydro workers camp.
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Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The Cannich Village Hall, formerly part of a former Hydro workers camp (see MHG35416).
Cannich Village Hall was originally built as part of the Hydro workers camp and provided entertainment for the workers and the local community and served as a concert hall, cinema, and dance hall. It was built as part of the infrastructure created for the Mullardoch-Fasnakyle-Affric Hydro-Electric Scheme. After work on the scheme ended, the hall was gifted by the Hydro Board to the village and retained its importance as a venue for the local people. After a period in the ownership of Highland Council, the hall was acquired for the community in 2009 by the newly formed Strathglass and Affric Community Company Limited (SACC). Due to lack of investment, the fabric of the building had deteriorated considerably over the years – on construction it had a projected lifespan of ten years. The hall was fully refurbished in 2013. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 3427 3149 (36m by 29m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH33SW |
| Civil Parish | KILMORACK |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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External Links (1)
- https://www.strathglass-heritage-trail.co.uk/hydro-scheme/ (View history of the building on the Strathglass Heritage Trail website)
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