Murray Neil ComrieAO, APM (born 10 March 1947 in Ballarat, Victoria), known as Neil Comrie, is a former Australian police officer. He was Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police from 1993 to 2001.
Police career
Neil Comrie joined Victoria Police in 1967, continuing a family line of Victorian police officers including his father and grandfather. Working his way through the ranks, he succeeded in attaining several high-ranking positions in the Queensland Police Force. In 1980 Neil studied at the State College of Victoria at Coburg (which later became part of RMIT University) to complete an Associate Diploma in Criminal Justice Administration. Later he completed a Bachelor of Arts (Police Studies) degree at Deakin University. He was appointed Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police in 1993, succeeding Commissioner Kel Glare.
In May 2000, Comrie considered resigning after facing political pressure from police minister Andre Haermeyer to appoint assistant commissioner Noel Ashby to the vacant position of deputy commissioner, over Comrie's preferred candidate Peter Nancarrow. In December, Comrie announced his retirement from Victoria Police, two years before the end of his contract. Ashby and Nancarrow were considered, but a panel consisting of PremierSteve Bracks, Haermeyer and Lynne Kosky eventually unanimously selected Christine Nixon as his successor.
Comrie(/ˈkʌmri/;Gaelic: Cuimridh; Pictish: Aberlednock; Roman: Victoria) is an affluent village and parish in the southern highlands of Scotland, towards the western end of the Strathearn district of Perth and Kinross, seven miles (11km) west of Crieff. Comrie is a historic conservation village, recognised for its outstanding beauty (for which it has received many awards) and history and is also situated in a National Scenic Area around the river Earn. In addition Comrie is a thriving local community with over 50 local groups covering all ages and many interests. Situated on the Highland Boundary Fault, the village experiences more earth tremors than anywhere else in Britain. The town is twinned with Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada.
Location & Etymology
Comrie sits within the registration county of Perthshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Pheairt) and the Perth and Kinross local council area. The name Comrie is derived from the original Gaelic name con-ruith or comh-ruith (from con/comh 'together', and ruith 'to run', 'running') translating literally as 'running together', but more accurately as 'together flowing' or 'the place where rivers meet'. In modern Gaelic the name is more often transcribed as 'Comraidh', 'Cuimridh' or 'Cuimrigh'. This is an apt toponym as the village sits at the confluence of three rivers. The River Ruchill (Gaelic: An Ruadh Thuill, The Red Flood) and The River Lednock (Scots Gaelic: An Leathad Cnoc, The Wooded Knoll) are both tributaries of the Earn (Gaelic: Uisge Dubh-Èireann) at Comrie, which itself eventually feeds into the Tay (Gaelic: Uisge Tatha).
Comrie is a lunarcrater. It is located on the rugged far side of the Moon relative to the Earth, beyond the western limb. Nearby craters of note include Ohm to the south-southwest, Shternberg to the southwest, and Parenago to the northeast.
This feature forms the central member of a formation of three connected craters. A slightly smaller crater is attached to the northern end, and the two share a straight rim. This crater also lies across the northern part of a larger, heavily worn feature to the south, and little of Comrie's rim survives along its southern extent. The remaining rim is worn and eroded.
Within the crater interior, a small crater lies near the northwest rim, a smaller crater just to the southwest of the midpoint, and a still smaller crater along the surviving southwest rim. There is a low central ridge at the midpoint. The eastern half of the interior floor is somewhat irregular, but contains only a few tiny craterlets. Streaks from the ray system of Ohm lie across the interior of Comrie, particularly in the western half.
1975: COMRIE - The Village That RECYCLES | Nationwide | Science and Nature | BBC Archive
"A few schoolchildren and a donkey and cart begin a process which could put Comrie on the map."
Bernard Falk reports from Comrie - a small village in Perthshire - where the local community recycles its paper waste into paper bags for the villagers. He asks Dr Michael McDonald - the resident behind the 'War on Waste' scheme - where he got the idea, what the benefits are for the community, and if he thinks this type of scheme might one day catch on all over Scotland.
Originally broadcast 12 June, 1975.
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published: 28 Mar 2023
Comrie, Perthshire Scotland
published: 17 Jun 2021
Comrie & St Fillans, Perthshire - Discover Scotland
Battle of Monzievard fought in 1005 when the third king of Scotland - Kenneth died.
At Ochertyre, clan feud in 1511 between the Murray and Drummond's resulted in 100 men woman and children being burnt to death in the kirk.
Comrie is known as the earthquake centre of Scotland and one of the first seismic recorders was set up in 1800's.
St Fillan a saint who died in 649 and was prior of Pittenweem, whose arm bone was carried in a silver shrine at the battle of Bannockburn by Robert the Bruce for divine fortune.
published: 04 Feb 2017
Comrie from the Air
Comrie is a historic conservation town in a national scenic area along the river Earn.
Its position on the Highland Boundary Fault explains why it has more earth tremors than anywhere else in Britain.
published: 17 Jul 2024
Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland
Welcome, to our beautiful village of Comrie in Perthshire, Scotland, which lies on the banks of the River Earn nestled on the edge of the Scottish Highlands.
Comrie is in the heart of the scenic West Strathearn area of Perthshire, situated at the meeting of Glens Lednock and Artney, with the Scottish Highlands rising to the north.
The village has a wide range of local businesses, places to eat, places to stay, visitor attractions and dozens of active organisations.
http://www.comrie.org.uk/
published: 25 Mar 2012
Old Photographs Comrie Perthshire Scotland
Tour Scotland wee video of old photographs of Comrie village in Perthshire, Scotland. Comrie's early prosperity derived from weaving. This was mostly done as piecework in people's own cottages and houses. Comrie was also important as a droving town. Highland Cattle destined for the markets of the Scottish Lowlands and ultimately England would be driven south from their grazing areas in the Highlands. River crossings, such as at Comrie, were important staging posts on the way south. Much of the land around Comrie was owned by the Drummond family, Earls of Perth, latterly Earls of Ancaster, whose main seat was Drummond Castle, south of Crieff. Another branch of the Drummonds owned Drummondernoch, to the west of the town. Aberuchill Castle, however, just outside Comrie was originally a Campbe...
published: 15 Feb 2017
Asset Properties - Two bedroom mid terrace house for sale in Comrie
published: 28 Nov 2023
Seileachan, 23 Cowden Way, Comrie, Three-bedroom bungalow FOR SALE
Seileachan is a beautifully presented, three-bedroom, detached bungalow with conservatory, garden room, double garage and carport. Located in a sought-after location in the charming Perthshire village of Comrie it offers spectacular views of the surrounding hills and is within easy reach of the local amenities.
published: 18 Apr 2023
Exploring the ‘Devil’s Cauldron’ - Comrie in Perthshire, Scotland + Painting A Bracken Leaf
Hello and welcome back! Thank you for joining me for another Scottish adventure.
This week we explore the area around the picturesque village of Comrie in Perthshire & Kinross - walking through the woodland to find the Deil's Caldron, climbing Dun More hill to the Melville Monument & striding through a sea of bracken to find inspiration.
Materials used:
Windsor & Newton watercolour pad - 300 gsm, cold pressed paper
Royal & Langnickel 'H' pencil
Dyffle Watercolour Pens
Windsor & Newton 'Cotman' round watercolour brushes - size 0 & 00
You can find me on Instagram for more walking and painting updates - @SheWalksShePaints
https://www.instagram.com/shewalksshepaints/
Check out my Etsy store for original paintings, fine art prints & commission requests! Link below:
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published: 13 Feb 2022
Kids Demo Bikes at Comrie Croft
Comrie Croft Bikes video explaining the ins and outs of kids demo bikes at the Croft
"A few schoolchildren and a donkey and cart begin a process which could put Comrie on the map."
Bernard Falk reports from Comrie - a small village in Perthshir...
"A few schoolchildren and a donkey and cart begin a process which could put Comrie on the map."
Bernard Falk reports from Comrie - a small village in Perthshire - where the local community recycles its paper waste into paper bags for the villagers. He asks Dr Michael McDonald - the resident behind the 'War on Waste' scheme - where he got the idea, what the benefits are for the community, and if he thinks this type of scheme might one day catch on all over Scotland.
Originally broadcast 12 June, 1975.
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"A few schoolchildren and a donkey and cart begin a process which could put Comrie on the map."
Bernard Falk reports from Comrie - a small village in Perthshire - where the local community recycles its paper waste into paper bags for the villagers. He asks Dr Michael McDonald - the resident behind the 'War on Waste' scheme - where he got the idea, what the benefits are for the community, and if he thinks this type of scheme might one day catch on all over Scotland.
Originally broadcast 12 June, 1975.
You have now entered the BBC Archive, a time machine that will transport you back to the golden age of TV to educate, entertain and enlighten you with classic clips from the BBC vaults.
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Battle of Monzievard fought in 1005 when the third king of Scotland - Kenneth died.
At Ochertyre, clan feud in 1511 between the Murray and Drummond's resulted ...
Battle of Monzievard fought in 1005 when the third king of Scotland - Kenneth died.
At Ochertyre, clan feud in 1511 between the Murray and Drummond's resulted in 100 men woman and children being burnt to death in the kirk.
Comrie is known as the earthquake centre of Scotland and one of the first seismic recorders was set up in 1800's.
St Fillan a saint who died in 649 and was prior of Pittenweem, whose arm bone was carried in a silver shrine at the battle of Bannockburn by Robert the Bruce for divine fortune.
Battle of Monzievard fought in 1005 when the third king of Scotland - Kenneth died.
At Ochertyre, clan feud in 1511 between the Murray and Drummond's resulted in 100 men woman and children being burnt to death in the kirk.
Comrie is known as the earthquake centre of Scotland and one of the first seismic recorders was set up in 1800's.
St Fillan a saint who died in 649 and was prior of Pittenweem, whose arm bone was carried in a silver shrine at the battle of Bannockburn by Robert the Bruce for divine fortune.
Comrie is a historic conservation town in a national scenic area along the river Earn.
Its position on the Highland Boundary Fault explains why it has more ea...
Comrie is a historic conservation town in a national scenic area along the river Earn.
Its position on the Highland Boundary Fault explains why it has more earth tremors than anywhere else in Britain.
Comrie is a historic conservation town in a national scenic area along the river Earn.
Its position on the Highland Boundary Fault explains why it has more earth tremors than anywhere else in Britain.
Welcome, to our beautiful village of Comrie in Perthshire, Scotland, which lies on the banks of the River Earn nestled on the edge of the Scottish Highlands.
...
Welcome, to our beautiful village of Comrie in Perthshire, Scotland, which lies on the banks of the River Earn nestled on the edge of the Scottish Highlands.
Comrie is in the heart of the scenic West Strathearn area of Perthshire, situated at the meeting of Glens Lednock and Artney, with the Scottish Highlands rising to the north.
The village has a wide range of local businesses, places to eat, places to stay, visitor attractions and dozens of active organisations.
http://www.comrie.org.uk/
Welcome, to our beautiful village of Comrie in Perthshire, Scotland, which lies on the banks of the River Earn nestled on the edge of the Scottish Highlands.
Comrie is in the heart of the scenic West Strathearn area of Perthshire, situated at the meeting of Glens Lednock and Artney, with the Scottish Highlands rising to the north.
The village has a wide range of local businesses, places to eat, places to stay, visitor attractions and dozens of active organisations.
http://www.comrie.org.uk/
Tour Scotland wee video of old photographs of Comrie village in Perthshire, Scotland. Comrie's early prosperity derived from weaving. This was mostly done as pi...
Tour Scotland wee video of old photographs of Comrie village in Perthshire, Scotland. Comrie's early prosperity derived from weaving. This was mostly done as piecework in people's own cottages and houses. Comrie was also important as a droving town. Highland Cattle destined for the markets of the Scottish Lowlands and ultimately England would be driven south from their grazing areas in the Highlands. River crossings, such as at Comrie, were important staging posts on the way south. Much of the land around Comrie was owned by the Drummond family, Earls of Perth, latterly Earls of Ancaster, whose main seat was Drummond Castle, south of Crieff. Another branch of the Drummonds owned Drummondernoch, to the west of the town. Aberuchill Castle, however, just outside Comrie was originally a Campbell seat. Comrie underwent something of a renaissance in the early 19th century and Victorian periods as an attractive location for wealthy residents and visitors. Robert the Bruce, king of Scotland, the outlaw Rob Roy McGregor and Scotland's internationally renowned national poet Robert Burns all mentioned their stays in the village Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day.
Tour Scotland wee video of old photographs of Comrie village in Perthshire, Scotland. Comrie's early prosperity derived from weaving. This was mostly done as piecework in people's own cottages and houses. Comrie was also important as a droving town. Highland Cattle destined for the markets of the Scottish Lowlands and ultimately England would be driven south from their grazing areas in the Highlands. River crossings, such as at Comrie, were important staging posts on the way south. Much of the land around Comrie was owned by the Drummond family, Earls of Perth, latterly Earls of Ancaster, whose main seat was Drummond Castle, south of Crieff. Another branch of the Drummonds owned Drummondernoch, to the west of the town. Aberuchill Castle, however, just outside Comrie was originally a Campbell seat. Comrie underwent something of a renaissance in the early 19th century and Victorian periods as an attractive location for wealthy residents and visitors. Robert the Bruce, king of Scotland, the outlaw Rob Roy McGregor and Scotland's internationally renowned national poet Robert Burns all mentioned their stays in the village Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day.
Seileachan is a beautifully presented, three-bedroom, detached bungalow with conservatory, garden room, double garage and carport. Located in a sought-after loc...
Seileachan is a beautifully presented, three-bedroom, detached bungalow with conservatory, garden room, double garage and carport. Located in a sought-after location in the charming Perthshire village of Comrie it offers spectacular views of the surrounding hills and is within easy reach of the local amenities.
Seileachan is a beautifully presented, three-bedroom, detached bungalow with conservatory, garden room, double garage and carport. Located in a sought-after location in the charming Perthshire village of Comrie it offers spectacular views of the surrounding hills and is within easy reach of the local amenities.
Hello and welcome back! Thank you for joining me for another Scottish adventure.
This week we explore the area around the picturesque village of Comrie in Pert...
Hello and welcome back! Thank you for joining me for another Scottish adventure.
This week we explore the area around the picturesque village of Comrie in Perthshire & Kinross - walking through the woodland to find the Deil's Caldron, climbing Dun More hill to the Melville Monument & striding through a sea of bracken to find inspiration.
Materials used:
Windsor & Newton watercolour pad - 300 gsm, cold pressed paper
Royal & Langnickel 'H' pencil
Dyffle Watercolour Pens
Windsor & Newton 'Cotman' round watercolour brushes - size 0 & 00
You can find me on Instagram for more walking and painting updates - @SheWalksShePaints
https://www.instagram.com/shewalksshepaints/
Check out my Etsy store for original paintings, fine art prints & commission requests! Link below:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SheWalksShePaints
If you like what I do and feel like contributing to my coffee & cake habit, I also have a Ko-Fi page:
https://ko-fi.com/shewalksshepaints
I am part of the team at Scottish history & treasure hunting channel - 'Dirty Secrets of Scotland' along with my partner, Willie. If you liked this video - head across and check out what we do there to :)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSK-cU4mpA6F69oV9xXg0wA
Hello and welcome back! Thank you for joining me for another Scottish adventure.
This week we explore the area around the picturesque village of Comrie in Perthshire & Kinross - walking through the woodland to find the Deil's Caldron, climbing Dun More hill to the Melville Monument & striding through a sea of bracken to find inspiration.
Materials used:
Windsor & Newton watercolour pad - 300 gsm, cold pressed paper
Royal & Langnickel 'H' pencil
Dyffle Watercolour Pens
Windsor & Newton 'Cotman' round watercolour brushes - size 0 & 00
You can find me on Instagram for more walking and painting updates - @SheWalksShePaints
https://www.instagram.com/shewalksshepaints/
Check out my Etsy store for original paintings, fine art prints & commission requests! Link below:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SheWalksShePaints
If you like what I do and feel like contributing to my coffee & cake habit, I also have a Ko-Fi page:
https://ko-fi.com/shewalksshepaints
I am part of the team at Scottish history & treasure hunting channel - 'Dirty Secrets of Scotland' along with my partner, Willie. If you liked this video - head across and check out what we do there to :)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSK-cU4mpA6F69oV9xXg0wA
"A few schoolchildren and a donkey and cart begin a process which could put Comrie on the map."
Bernard Falk reports from Comrie - a small village in Perthshire - where the local community recycles its paper waste into paper bags for the villagers. He asks Dr Michael McDonald - the resident behind the 'War on Waste' scheme - where he got the idea, what the benefits are for the community, and if he thinks this type of scheme might one day catch on all over Scotland.
Originally broadcast 12 June, 1975.
You have now entered the BBC Archive, a time machine that will transport you back to the golden age of TV to educate, entertain and enlighten you with classic clips from the BBC vaults.
Make sure you subscribe so that you never miss a single stop on our amazing journey through the BBC Archive - https://www.youtube.com/c/BBCArchive?sub_confirmation=1
Battle of Monzievard fought in 1005 when the third king of Scotland - Kenneth died.
At Ochertyre, clan feud in 1511 between the Murray and Drummond's resulted in 100 men woman and children being burnt to death in the kirk.
Comrie is known as the earthquake centre of Scotland and one of the first seismic recorders was set up in 1800's.
St Fillan a saint who died in 649 and was prior of Pittenweem, whose arm bone was carried in a silver shrine at the battle of Bannockburn by Robert the Bruce for divine fortune.
Comrie is a historic conservation town in a national scenic area along the river Earn.
Its position on the Highland Boundary Fault explains why it has more earth tremors than anywhere else in Britain.
Welcome, to our beautiful village of Comrie in Perthshire, Scotland, which lies on the banks of the River Earn nestled on the edge of the Scottish Highlands.
Comrie is in the heart of the scenic West Strathearn area of Perthshire, situated at the meeting of Glens Lednock and Artney, with the Scottish Highlands rising to the north.
The village has a wide range of local businesses, places to eat, places to stay, visitor attractions and dozens of active organisations.
http://www.comrie.org.uk/
Tour Scotland wee video of old photographs of Comrie village in Perthshire, Scotland. Comrie's early prosperity derived from weaving. This was mostly done as piecework in people's own cottages and houses. Comrie was also important as a droving town. Highland Cattle destined for the markets of the Scottish Lowlands and ultimately England would be driven south from their grazing areas in the Highlands. River crossings, such as at Comrie, were important staging posts on the way south. Much of the land around Comrie was owned by the Drummond family, Earls of Perth, latterly Earls of Ancaster, whose main seat was Drummond Castle, south of Crieff. Another branch of the Drummonds owned Drummondernoch, to the west of the town. Aberuchill Castle, however, just outside Comrie was originally a Campbell seat. Comrie underwent something of a renaissance in the early 19th century and Victorian periods as an attractive location for wealthy residents and visitors. Robert the Bruce, king of Scotland, the outlaw Rob Roy McGregor and Scotland's internationally renowned national poet Robert Burns all mentioned their stays in the village Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day.
Seileachan is a beautifully presented, three-bedroom, detached bungalow with conservatory, garden room, double garage and carport. Located in a sought-after location in the charming Perthshire village of Comrie it offers spectacular views of the surrounding hills and is within easy reach of the local amenities.
Hello and welcome back! Thank you for joining me for another Scottish adventure.
This week we explore the area around the picturesque village of Comrie in Perthshire & Kinross - walking through the woodland to find the Deil's Caldron, climbing Dun More hill to the Melville Monument & striding through a sea of bracken to find inspiration.
Materials used:
Windsor & Newton watercolour pad - 300 gsm, cold pressed paper
Royal & Langnickel 'H' pencil
Dyffle Watercolour Pens
Windsor & Newton 'Cotman' round watercolour brushes - size 0 & 00
You can find me on Instagram for more walking and painting updates - @SheWalksShePaints
https://www.instagram.com/shewalksshepaints/
Check out my Etsy store for original paintings, fine art prints & commission requests! Link below:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SheWalksShePaints
If you like what I do and feel like contributing to my coffee & cake habit, I also have a Ko-Fi page:
https://ko-fi.com/shewalksshepaints
I am part of the team at Scottish history & treasure hunting channel - 'Dirty Secrets of Scotland' along with my partner, Willie. If you liked this video - head across and check out what we do there to :)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSK-cU4mpA6F69oV9xXg0wA
Murray Neil ComrieAO, APM (born 10 March 1947 in Ballarat, Victoria), known as Neil Comrie, is a former Australian police officer. He was Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police from 1993 to 2001.
Police career
Neil Comrie joined Victoria Police in 1967, continuing a family line of Victorian police officers including his father and grandfather. Working his way through the ranks, he succeeded in attaining several high-ranking positions in the Queensland Police Force. In 1980 Neil studied at the State College of Victoria at Coburg (which later became part of RMIT University) to complete an Associate Diploma in Criminal Justice Administration. Later he completed a Bachelor of Arts (Police Studies) degree at Deakin University. He was appointed Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police in 1993, succeeding Commissioner Kel Glare.
In May 2000, Comrie considered resigning after facing political pressure from police minister Andre Haermeyer to appoint assistant commissioner Noel Ashby to the vacant position of deputy commissioner, over Comrie's preferred candidate Peter Nancarrow. In December, Comrie announced his retirement from Victoria Police, two years before the end of his contract. Ashby and Nancarrow were considered, but a panel consisting of PremierSteve Bracks, Haermeyer and Lynne Kosky eventually unanimously selected Christine Nixon as his successor.