This is a gentle reminder that from Friday 27 February 2026, the existing Tomatin junction on the A9 will close, and a new temporary junction will open nearby. To facilitate this, overnight temporary traffic signals will be in place on the A9 at Tomatin for one night between 19:00 and...

... to 4pm on Friday 13 March 2026. The survey deadline has been extended to allow as many people as possible to tell us their aims and wishes for Strathdearn. Thank you to those who have already submitted their response. Every response will help guide the development of the new five-year...

Complete your survey today! Visit www.strathdearn.org/local-place-plan for information and to complete your Community / Business / Landowner survey online. Paper surveys can be collected from The Strathdearn foyer and you can request a Word version of the surveys by emailing localplaceplan@strathdearn.org  Background: Strathdearn Community Council is leading the preparation of a new community-led...

There are still around 3600 tonnes sat at roadside within Glenkirk, which equates to roughly 150 lorry movements or 5 weeks of haulage.  I would like this to be cleared before we do any further haulage (April to May). A tender has gone out for this years harvesting program, in...

Introduction, followed by download link The last few months have continued to be busy for the Community Beats Team and City Centre Police Team. We have been focusing on drugs and antisocial behaviour by supporting our drug units with intelligence and warrant execution, working together with other agencies to reduce...

Due to unforeseen poor weather conditions in the Tomatin area, these works have been postponed for 1 week. Please see the updated dates of these works below. Overnight traffic signals will now be on 26 February and the junction and link road will be opened on 27th February.  From Friday 27...

Results of your feedback on Glenmarkie and Glenkirk wind farm proposals In January, Strathdearn Community Council (SCC) asked for your opinions on two new windfarms around Strathdearn - Glenmarkie and Glenkirk. The survey received 49 responses which were compiled into a report (download link at the end of this article). The report summarises...

Galileo Empower invites you to attend a drop‑in session for the proposed Lynemore Wind Farm. Galileo submitted a Section 36 application to the Scottish Government for Lynemore Wind Farm in May 2025. In January 2026, the proposals were updated to remove two turbines and revise the access route. We are...

[SCC has received the following message from Matthew Magee of Premier Woodlands. Feedback should be sent to strathdearncc@gmail.com] Good afternoon, Garbole estate is proposing to carry out a clear fell operation within the forest holding, the area has suffered significant storm damage over several years. An important part of gaining...

As most will be aware, we currently have a defibrillator situated outside the main entrance to the hall. The community council are currently looking into purchasing 4 new defibs that will be located in and around the village should they ever need to be used in an emergency. We have...

Easter Breakfast with Easter Bunny, Community Fun Run, and Spring Market - all coming to Strathdearn soon! Easter Breakfast: Easter Breakfast Invitation for All IV13 Families We’re excited to welcome all IV13 families to a fun-filled Easter Breakfast at Strathdearn, Tomatin on Saturday 4th April, from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Entry:...

SCD held its annual AGM on Monday 9th February. Members requested the slide presentation be made available. You'll likely get the info you want from the image browser below. However the text of some slides overflowed outside the image (an effect of using different software) so a link to the...

There is a Local Place Plan drop-in session at The Strathdearn from 11.30am to 1.30pm on Thursday 12 February. Come along and enjoy a coffee while viewing information about the Strathdearn Local Place Plan preparations, asking questions, and adding your comments. 

The National Cycle Network Route 7 temporary diversion from Invereen to Moy has reopened and will remain opened until Spring 2028 following the successful completion of maintenance work. The image below outlines the route for cyclists

As agreed at the Strathdearn Community Council meeting on 9 December, we have carried out further reviews in relation to the concerns raised regarding the provision of temporary lighting for the new temporary Tomatin junction.  We can advise that all temporary diversions - including the Tomatin realignment and Tomatin temporary...