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Strathdearn Community Defibrillators update

Strathdearn Community Defibrillators update

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...
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New events for 2026

New events for 2026

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 Weโ€™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:...
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SCD — Slides from AGM

SCD — Slides from AGM

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...
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Local Place Plan drop-in : 12 Feb, 11.30 -1.30

Local Place Plan drop-in : 12 Feb, 11.30 -1.30

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.ย 
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A9 cycle route restored

A9 cycle route restored

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
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Balfour Beatty statement on community request for lighting at the temporary Tomatin junction

Balfour Beatty statement on community request for lighting at the temporary Tomatin junction

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...
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Strathdearn Local Place Plan – surveys now live!

Strathdearn Local Place Plan – surveys now live!

Strathdearn Community Council is pleased to announce the start of its 1st stage preparations for the Strathdearn Local Place Plan. During this stage, the Community Council is gathering information for preparing the Plan, including importantly, seeking the Strathdearn communityโ€™s aims and wishes for its local area. The surveys for our...
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Agenda for SCC meeting โ€“ 10 February 2026

Agenda for SCC meeting โ€“ 10 February 2026

Strathdearn Community Council, Tuesday 10th February @ 7.00pm in The Strathdearn This meeting will also be available on MS TeamsLINK: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/34241642663621?p=OpW1jX7ZFjiQZFe9ZeMEETING ID: 342 416 426 636 21PASSCODE: C9Xz2dZe PLEASE NOTE these additions to the agenda below: Balfour Beatty will be attending the Community Council meeting to update the community on progress and...
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We’re keen to hear your views. Very keen.

We’re keen to hear your views. Very keen.

โ€œOh dear,โ€ you say, โ€œnot another survey!โ€ Yes, itโ€™s another survey and hereโ€™s why itโ€™s important you fill it in: In 2025 Strathdearn Community Council (SCC) gathered residentsโ€™ views on six proposed wind farms in Strathdearn at that time โ€” Balnespick, Clune, Lynemore, Highland, Kyllachy, and Carn na Saobhaidh โ€”...
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Lynmore wind farm have submitted additional information about their proposal

Lynmore wind farm have submitted additional information about their proposal

Lynemore Windfarm (Galileo) have now submitted an โ€œadditional informationโ€ submission to the Energy Consents Unit on which the community is entitled to make additional comments. This information can be found on the https://lynemorewindfarm.co.uk/ website and details all the changes they are proposing. The community can make representations directly to the ECU (detailed...
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SCD AGM – come early to beat the crowds

SCD AGM – come early to beat the crowds

Strathdearn Community Developments (SCD) AGM -- Monday 9th Feb, 2026ย | 7.30pm | The Strathdearnย  Come along and hear SCD's plans for Hazelbank Woods and Community Housing, then tell them your better plans! What other community projects would you like to see in the future? It's your development board, tell them...
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Community Housing Announcement

Community Housing Announcement

... from Strathdearn Community Developments Co. The Community Housing Trust, our appointed letting agent for the upcoming housing project, is now welcoming expressions of interest! To register your interest, please visit: https://www.chtrust.co.uk/tomatin-scd.html See posters below for further details:
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Please share your opinions on two new wind farm proposals

Please share your opinions on two new wind farm proposals

This appeal is being re-posted because of a poor response. Let's be clear about the purpose of the survey: Strathdearn Community Council's job is to represent the views of the community, whatever they may be. A similar survey last year about six proposed wind farms provoked a huge response -...
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Hazelbank Community Wood Meetโ€‘Up

Hazelbank Community Wood Meetโ€‘Up

๐ŸŒฟ Hazelbank Community Wood Meetโ€‘Up ๐ŸŒฟ Everyone is warmly invited to come along and hear whatโ€™s been happening in Hazelbank Community Wood, whatโ€™s coming up next, and how you can get involved. Weโ€™d also love to hear any ideas youโ€™d like to share. 31st January 7:00pm Findhorn Room, Strathdearn Hub Itโ€™s...
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New menu at Tastes of Tomatin

New menu at Tastes of Tomatin

Our new menu is here, with the return of a few favourites The mac is back, served with homemade garlic bread and the option to add a Scottish twist with either haggis or black pudding By popular demand, sandwiches and toasties are also back on the menu and keep your...
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