Hello Folks,
Sorry, first chance to reply. Yea, I'm in Culloden but as per PM SJG001 we are in the same area and probably only 400m apart at work.
I / we know there's more folk into this round here -the number of boats Sports and Model Shop have had in for "electrical work" over the last 10 years confirms. They've also said a few times apparently modellers are not welcome at the Dingwall pond. I used to sail in Duthie park, Aberdeen when I lived there but wasn't a club member. I may be proven wrong but there's no permission needed for dunking a model in the Caledonian canal -but it's a BIG bit of water, anywhere on it, bit different if there's a rescue boat LoL. I grew up in Linlithgow and volunteered for LUCS for years -the basin there with the slip is almost perfect on a calm day but that's a bit far now unless I'm visiting family.
Cooper Park should be a good one, it re-kindled my interest since it was filled. There's been father with cheap Chinese RTR boats with their kids whenever I've been down since.
I know Peterhead well but from offshore (home port) not modelling!!! It's a bit far. It would be interesting if we can spark some interest between the likes of Aviemore, Elgin, Dingwall and Invergordon. I think Whinn Park, Cooper Park and Nairn pool are the best options, even if we can arrange a meet at one to dunk a couple of models one time.
Cheers,
Rich