The Community Council has received an email from Highland Councillor Ken Gowans regarding the future of Highland Council's in-house Bus Service 300. Councillor Gowans has advised that there is an intention to cease the 14:06 service from Tomatin and the 14:43 service from Inverness on Fridays. The proposed change is...

We’ve popped up the new bat and bird boxes around Hazelbank Wood!The after-school club did a fantastic job making and decorating the boxes, and we hope the kids enjoy spotting which one they made when they’re out enjoying the wood.Fingers crossed the boxes get plenty of use from our local...

Do you know a Highland Council employee, team or project that deserves recognition for making a difference in our communities? The Highland Council is inviting nominations from members of the public, community groups and partners for its 2026 Staff Recognition Awards. (Highland Council) There are four award categories: • Working...

Following the application for Highland Wind Farm, Supplementary Environmental Information (SEI) has now been submitted. The project team is holding public drop-in sessions to give local people the opportunity to find out more about the additional development work covered by the SEI and to ask questions of the project team....

The Highland Council are launching a public consultation on draft guidance aimed at reducing light pollution across Highland thereby supporting environmental protection, public wellbeing and the tourism economy potential of internationally recognised dark skies.   The document contains draft planning guidance aimed at limiting the use of outdoor artificial lighting only to that...

Representatives from Fred Olsen Renewables attended our recent Community Council meeting to talk us through the latest changes to their proposals for Balnespick Wind Farm. Their redesign, along with changes to their Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), shows that the representations made by the community to the Energy Consents Unit (ECU)...

‘ The Strathdearn Community is looking to award a contract for local snow clearing over the winter months. This is for the car park & paths around the Strathdearn Hub, pavements throughout the village and also for households requiring access for carers.  A specification is available detailing the work required...

As the seasons change and autumn arrives, our woodlands become a fantastic place to spot all kinds of fungi. Did you know fungi are a really important part of our woodland? They help break down fallen leaves and dead wood, putting nutrients back into the soil and helping keep the...

Beams will be installed on the Dalmagarry structure overnight on 12 September and thus temporary traffic signals will stop both northbound and southbound traffic at the Dalmagarry realignment to allow for the first beam to be installed safely as it is in close proximity to the existing A9 carriageway. We...

Tree works will be taking place from 21st September and are expected to take a few days. We recently had a Tree Safety Inspection carried out within Hazelbank Community Woodland, which identified that some tree works are required. The works will take place as you enter the woodland from the...

Summer is always a busy time for the Beats and City Centre Police Teams. The warmer weather (sometimes) and longer days bring an increase in tourists, outdoor activities and festivals but unfortunately a higher chance of antisocial behaviour also. The teams have been busy attending local community events and were...

Strathdearn Community CouncilTuesday 8th September 2026 @ 7.00pm in The Strathdearn This meeting will also be available on MS Teams:Meeting ID: 352 620 470 778 360 Passcode: Kv2iP7brJoin: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/352620470778360?p=4nXxuU6LOnpWSgoWuv (NB: Meeting will be recorded to ensure the minutes are true and accurate) Apologies Declarations of interest Balnespick Wind Farm presentation Minutes of...

Our new Community Orchard sign is now up in Hazelbank Wood, sharing information about the planting of heritage apple trees with the local school children and volunteers as part of our Food from the Wood theme. The sign also celebrates the beautiful artwork created by the children, alongside the names...

Just a reminder that our Strathdearn Flower Show takes place on Saturday 5th September at Strathdearn Primary School and everyone is welcome to come along! 🌼 Entries accepted: 9:30am – 11:00am🏵️ Judging: 11:30am🚪 Open to the public: 12:30pm Why not come along, admire the wonderful displays and enjoy:🥣 A bowl...

 Strathdearn Cup Success! 🏆 Congratulations to Strathdearn brothers Torrin and Fionn Dempster, who helped Kingussie II lift the Strathdearn Cup on Saturday following a convincing 3-0 victory over local rivals Newtonmore II in the final at The Dell, Kingussie. We're delighted to see two local lads bringing the trophy home to Strathdearn.  Well done Torrin and Fionn on a fantastic...