The Rotary Street Fair (Great Feil Maree), 2025

What a day that was.  The 2025 Rotary Feil Maree on DIngwall High Street and in the cromartie car park.  

On what turned out to be perfect weather for a street open day we estimate that more than 1000 people broowsed the charity stalls along the length of the High Street and visited the classic cars in the car park. All the while they were entertained by terrific performances on the community stage which was kindly loaned by the Community Council. 

The efforts of the Dingwall Rotarians to collect and erect the stall was phenominal and they were extremely grateful for the help thay received from the Dingwall Lodge Freemasons.  Proof that local organisations working together can achieve miracles

The event opened at 1100 with many stalls sold out by the finish at 1500.  We do not ask the charities to provide details of their take, but a few snapshots indicate that in total the charities benefir=ted by more than £5000.

The programme of events on the stage incuded music by Feis Ross, highland dancing by the Wilson Highland Dancers, a feast of guitar music by Tickety Boo, music from the Inver -ross band and entertinment from the Feis Ross Youth Groups.  Rotary would like to thank all of the entertainers for providing a superb days entertainment.

The much valued organising skills of Gordon Macrea ensured that we had a good show of classic cars --120 in total, including lorries and tractors.  Well done to all the vehicle owners who turned out on the day to provide such a grand display. The cars were judged for rarity, looks, condition etc and the prizes were presnted by the County's Deputy Lord Lieutenant Angus Watson. Grateful thanks to Angus for giving up his time to view the event on the street and in the car park. 

The prizewinners were:                    Best of Show - Chic Henderson - Lotus Carlton.                                                                                                                                                Best Roots Restoration - Jimmy Jack - Sunbeam Talbot.                                                                                                                                est Motor Cycle - David Ross - BSA Empire Star.                                                                                                                                           Best Heavy Commercial -- Jummy Peat - Leyland Commet.                                                                                                                           Best Classic Car -Hamish Grant - Mk1 Cortina GT.                                                                                                                                         Best Tractor - Arthur Coburn - Ford 2000.                                                                                                                                                          Best Modified Car - Ian Mackenzie - Ford Escort Mk2.                                                                                                                                   Best Light Commercial - Dean Whyte - Ford P1000.                                                                                                                  Long Haul Award - Marilyn Scott.                                                                                                                                 Highly commended Awards - Charlie Wood                                                                                                                                                                 Norman Macleod                                                                                                                                                           Mike Williamson                                                                                                                                                          Owen Ross                                                                                                                      Best in Class - Jock - Mk2 Escort                                                                                 All the vehicles took part in the Grand Parade along the High Street and they were cheered through by all of the watching public..  

Wer look forward to next year when the Feil Maree will ne a major part of the Dingwall 800 celebrations.