Strathdearn Community Council is currently being kept going by the Chair, Treasurer and three recently co-opted members. The three co-opted members will be standing for proper election — but at least three more people are needed to help bring the Community Council towards full strength. New blood, new ideas and...

[from: Gemma Corbett, Community Liaison Officer | Balfour Beatty | Scotland | Civil Engineering] Construction of the new Dalmagarry bridge has been progressing well, and the next stage of the work involves the installation of beams on the new structures that will eventually carry the bridge deck. We are planning bridge...

We’re pleased to have new dog waste bins at both entrances to Hazelbank Wood.  A volunteer will kindly empty the bins, and we’re hopeful that having somewhere convenient to dispose of dog waste will help reduce the amount being left within the community woodland. Hopefully this will make Hazelbank Wood...

Road users are advised of upcoming traffic management layout changes on the A9 from 28 August 2026 just north of the current A9 Dualling: Tomatin to Moy roadworks, south of Daviot. The works are expected to last around four weeks, with a revised traffic management layout in place at this...

A9 traffic restrictions at Tomatin – Monday 17 August Drivers travelling through Tomatin on Monday should be aware of temporary traffic signals associated with the A9 Dualling works. Large bridge beams are due to be transported from a storage area near Tomatin to the new Dalmagarry side road bridge. Temporary...

The second episode of the Balnespick Wind Farm podcast is now available, providing an update on the project and an opportunity to hear the latest information. Scan the QR code below to listen on Spotify, or visit this link:https://open.spotify.com/show/033d1lfWUqhETqMQ4acT1r The project team is also inviting local residents to submit voice...

At this week’s Community Council meeting, held on Tuesday 12th August, attendees received an update from Councillor Duncan MacPherson following the appointment of Inverness’s new Chief Inspector, Craig Still. While the Community Council awaits further information to share, a new community policing email contact has been introduced: InvernessCommunityPolice@scotland.police.uk You can...

Strathdearn Community Council Tuesday 11th August 2026 @ 7.00pm in The Strathdearn This meeting will also be available on MS TeamsMeeting ID: 331 509 796 977 776 Passcode: Vs9q7pi9Link to join meeting (NB: Meeting will be recorded to ensure the minutes are true and accurate) Apologies Declarations of interest Visit from...

Thanks to funding from the Strathdearn Community Charitable Trust, residents of Strathdearn can enjoy the 2026 Moy Country Fair on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 August at a special discounted price. Adult tickets (ages 16+) have been reduced from £20 to just £12 per person. How to Buy Your Tickets...

Strathdearn Community Developments  (SCD) Appoints Helen Gerlings as New General Manager SCD is delighted to announce the appointment of Helen Gerlings as its new General Manager following a rigorous and extensive recruitment process. The recruitment campaign attracted a strong field of high-quality candidates from across the sector. Following a comprehensive and transparent...

Hello, I hope this message finds you well. My name is James, and I volunteer with the 2050 Climate Group, a youth-led charity dedicated to educating, engaging, and empowering young people to lead the transition to a just and sustainable society. We are excited to announce the launch of our...

Following last year’s Dava moor fire the SCD Board engaged (local) specialist consultants to advise and produce emergency planning advice and documentation. The main drive for this was that if the wind had been from a different direction then we would have been in the path of the fire. The...

Scottish Land & Estates, who are taking a leading role in helping fight the Cairngorms wildfire, have praised the response to their earlier appeal for equipment. Ross Ewing (Director of Moorland & Strategic Projects) said "Further to our emails earlier this evening, we have been informed that the response has been superb...

Who does what in Strathdearn?  Understanding the various roles that different community organisations play can sometimes be tricky – we are very grateful to community member Steve Cormack for creating this design to help explain how it all fits together.  We have also added the relevant contact email addresses should anyone in the...

A quiet moment in the Strathdearn Community Woods, where native wildflowers provide an important source of food for our pollinators. These busy bumblebees were captured visiting the thistle heads on a summer afternoon, a reminder of the rich biodiversity thriving on our doorstep. Every visit to the woods offers something...