Comments on: Nairn’s Regal Embarrassment

By: Robert & Ann

Robert & Ann — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 13:55:13 +0000

Posted 3rd Jan 2011. I am involved in the film industry. Having just seen in the New Year in Nairn we booked a room facing the old Regal Cinema that made our visit extra special as we like to see the Regal Cinema remain and connected to cinema it has memories for us.
Action
First the face (front) Regal needs painted NOW, we suggest use to promote Nairn and the history of Nairn in cinema style on the front and inside, include Charlie Chaplin that will be the big tourist pull. A small area inside should be retained to screen films using portable equipment so film clubs etc can hire screening area (Charlie Chaplin screening area).
We like to be involved in helping and will return to Nairn for another FAB New Year hopefully by then the Regal Cinema will still be the Regal and look better than it does now?
We support actress Tilda Swinton and Nairn community and businesses in cleaning up the face of Nairn and keeping film connected to Nairn.
All the best for 2011.

By: Rosemary young

Rosemary young — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:40:18 +0000

I have been overwhelmed with support for the article in the Nairnshire. Dont give up on this project town – we need you – whilst we apply pressure we make a difference. Remember you can only shop at co-op – Morning Noon and Night (co-op) Co-op High street (co-op) Somerfields (Co-op) Garage Somerfields (co-op) and Tradespark (co-op). How dare they procrastinate with making the place look clean and tidy. It is fairly obvious that whatever they do, the Regal and the Cinema with have to come down so why not clear the site, make friends with the town and make a nice sitting area with a few benches and flowers until the important decisions about the supermarket are made. Come on co-op dont let us down!!!!

By: admin

admin — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:22:56 +0000

Something we’d all love to do. But if we don’t get permission we’re in trouble!! It’s something worth pursuing.

By: macky

macky — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:10:01 +0000

The regal bar or the building above it is that not art deco if so would that not look good painted in the right style? surely a coat of paint wouldn’t cost too much,

By: Laila's Dad

Laila's Dad — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:43:28 +0000

I’ve been an occasional visitor to Nairn since 1991. We were just there earlier this month and I was very sad to see the Regal boarded up like a derelict building that you would see in a Hollywood movie. It was not always the busiest pub in town, but I always felt comfortable in there. The general concensus of the Nairnites I know though, is that Nairn IS indeed a dying town. It’s certainly less lively than when I first started coming around.

By: Layla

Layla — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:04:16 +0000

I feel totally embarrassed as my auntie used to own that pub when it was up and running and my mother worked as a bar maid in there as well. She is very embarrassed as well.

By: william f milne

william f milne — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:11:45 +0000

just put a post on this at gurn from nurn and yes something should be done about this. all of these buildings have been left like this for far to long its time something was done about them. its time to speak up and push for change our town could be a lot better that it is we should take pride in it.

By: blogs

blogs — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:08:10 +0000

Surely the RAF could drop a couple of bombs and cause a couple of million pounds worth of improvements?