Geddes, Highland

Geddes is a small coastal village in the Nairn committee area of Highland, Scotland. The village is located in a traditionally agricultural area surrounded by farming land. This however may change as Nairn and Inverness expand possibly consuming the area with infill from the two towns.

Wildlife

"The area's woods and open fields are home to many types of birds, including less common birds such as Buzzards and Eagles. One of the reasons the population is so high may be because the Forestry Commission and local farmers own most of the land and, unlike Estates, have no interest in poisoning the local bird populations.The area also supports Deer, Fox, Badger and Mole populations. Some of the forested land is used for shooting and Pheasant breeding by private owners but is open to the public when not in use.

Employment

Most people of working age here commute elsewhere to work but the Geddes Fishery employs a small amount of local people. A high percentage of the people in the area are not of working age and are either retired or semi-retired.

Map

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