The Jim Leslie Collection part of Lochaber Rural Education Trust
The Jim Leslie Collection part of Lochaber Rural Education Trust
The Jim Leslie Collection part of Lochaber Rural Education Trust
The Jim Leslie Collection part of Lochaber Rural Education Trust
The Jim Leslie Collection part of Lochaber Rural Education Trust
The Jim Leslie Collection part of Lochaber Rural Education Trust
The Jim Leslie Collection part of Lochaber Rural Education Trust
The Jim Leslie Collection part of Lochaber Rural Education Trust

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
THE JIM LESLIE COLLECTION
"Celebrating 130 year's of Worldwide Photographic Equipment"
LOCHABER RURAL
EDUCATION TRUST
Jim Leslie Collection Museum

WHAT'S OUR MISSION
The Lochaber Rural Education Trust is a group of volunteers from the community who believe in preserving the heritage of the area through education and recreation and sharing the beautiful walks and breathtaking scenery round the Complex at the foot of Ben Nevis with locals and visitors alike.


Phase II at Lochaber Rural Complex, nestling under the stunning scenery of Aonach Mor, will provide wonderful entertainment and education for those who love country life and history. The aim of the Trust is to develop the area to provide facilities which do not exist in Lochaber at present for the benefit of people of all ages and abilities, with the whole project being accessible to all.


Major attractions will include a living agricultural museum and the Noah's Ark Animal Corner.

Another part of the project is the construction of the Rural Education Centre. This purpose-built facility will be fully operationalin June 2005 and will accommodate a fully-equipped classroom resource with a capacity for over 30 students of all age ranges.

Additionally the Centre will house exhibits for the Agricultural Museum and The Jim Leslie Collection, a truly unique international exhibition celebrating over 130 years of photographic equipment, including cameras (the oldest dating back to 1865), projectors, enlargers,photographs, manuals and memorabilia.


Lochaber Rural Complex has excellent car parking and toilet facilities which are disabled-friendly.

A new green field has already been constructed high up on the hillside on the road to the Aonach Mor Ski Centre. This field will be available for all community groups, shows, competitions and sports groups in 2004 for junior shinty, football, rugby and whatever. The field is terraced on three sides and is ideal for sports days and picnics. Bookings are necessary - email Isabel Campbell, the Project Facilitator ( info@lret.org.uk ) or telephone her on 01397 705586.

Isabel Campbell is always delighted to answer any queries and welcomes visitors to the Lochaber Rural Education Trust.

The Education Trust is a registered charity (SCO 32111) and needs more volunteers to continue the development and operation of the project. You can help in lots of different way - it's fun and easy.

Shares can still be bought in the holding company Lochaber Rural Complex Ltd., which is a community co-operative, registered under the Friendly Society Act. Contact us for details.

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Lochaber Rural Education Trust, Lochaber Rural Complex, Torlundy, Fort William, PH33 6SW
email info@lret.org.uk Tel 01397 708642 Fax 01397 708642
Web site www.lret.org.uk
Scottish Charity Number SC 032111
Site last updated 31st December 2007

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