Community Led Affordable Housing

The construction phase of the community-led housing project is progressing well. Some groundworks are still to be completed, after which work on the house structures will begin. We expect this next phase to start in late June or early July.

To help you plan travel in and around the area, please see some key dates regarding traffic management. Some of these may be subject to change and are outwith our control.

  • Suspension of Housing Project Traffic Lights
    The 2-way traffic lights related to the housing project will be suspended from Monday, 2nd June. We will provide an update as soon as we know when they are due to be reinstated.
  • Openreach Sub-Contractor Traffic Lights
    We have been notified that a separate set of traffic lights—not connected to the housing project and outside our control—will be in place from 16th to 21st June.
    These works are being carried out by a sub-contractor of Openreach. While we do not have the exact location, we understand the lights will likely be near the BT Exchange.

Hazelbank Woods

Community Ownership Celebration – Saturday 21st June

Join us at The Strathdearn from 10:00 AM on Saturday, 21st June as we celebrate Community Ownership!

Check the Events section for full details — we would love to see you there to help cut the ribbon and mark this exciting milestone!

Welcome to Our New Community Woodland Co-ordinator

Following a competitive external recruitment process, we are delighted to welcome Louise Ramsay as our new Community Woodland Co-ordinator.

Louise will officially begin her role on 1st July 2025, and we look forward to the valuable contribution she will bring to the community.

Solar Panel Savings – One Year On

We are delighted to report that from April 2024 to April 2025, the Strathdearn Hub has saved an impressive £23,918.71 on energy bills thanks to our solar panels and battery storage.

As the shop and café were privately leased until May 2024 and we are unable to directly calculate the financial savings from energy bills, however meter readings show a reduction of 22,415 kWh over the year—equating to a 34% decrease in electricity usage.

Although the system was officially active and live from May 2024, the benefits have already been substantial. The total investment cost to SCD was £11,250, made possible through generous funding from the Scottish Government CARES scheme and additional support from SSEN. This initiative has played a key role in future-proofing the building and reducing our environmental impact. We look forward to continuing to reap the benefits of this investment in the years to come.

Youth, Health & Wellbeing

Youth, Health & Wellbeing Funding

Following our recent application to renew partial funding from the Strathdearn Community Charitable Trust (SCCT)—which was presented at the last Community Council meeting and approved—we have now moved on to the next stage of approval with SCCT. We look forward to collaborating closely to continue delivering a wide range of activities for the residents of Strathdearn.

Strathdearn Summer Camp 2025

Looking for local Summer Holiday Activities for Kids?

Highlife Highland is offering summer holiday activities for children in P1–P7 at The Strathdearn Hub!

🗓️ Dates: 21st – 25th July
🕘 Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
📍 Location: The Strathdearn

🌳 Special Event – 23rd July: We are thrilled to welcome the Highlife Countryside Rangers, who will be leading outdoor nature activities in Hazelbank Woods—an adventure not to be missed!

💰 Subsidised Pricing for Strathdearn Families:
SCD are delighted to support local families with a subsidy of 50%

  • £9.60/day for Highlife members (discounted from £19.20)
  • £19.20/day for non-members (discounted from £38.40)

🗓️ Book a single day or the full week!

📧 To book or find out more, contact:
matthew.allan@highlifehighland.com

High Life Highland School’s out! Full Summer Programme

☀️ School’s Out – Let the Fun Begin! ☀️

High Life Highland’s full summer holiday programme is now live — start planning and saving favourite activities today!

🔗 View and save activities: hlh.scot/43t3Jfm

🗓️ Bookings open Monday, 2nd June

  • ⏰ 12:00 PM – Early access for All Inclusive & Budget Members
  • ⏰ 3:00 PM – Access for Pay As You Go High Life card holders

Do not miss out — spots fill fast!

Kidz Club Update – New Location from 4th June

Starting from Tuesday 4th June, Kidz Club will be moving to the school to make the most of the outdoor sports pitch during the warmer weather!

This change also means there is no longer a need for walking transport to the Hub.

Pick-up will be from the school at 6pm.

Thanks for your support, and we are looking forward to some fun, active sessions ahead!

Snug paused for summer

As with last summer, we will be pausing The Snug throughout July and August due to a significant drop in attendance during these months.

We will look forward to welcoming everyone back in September!

Bookbug at Toddler Group

Bringing the magic of songs, rhymes, puppets, and stories, Bookbug is a fantastic scheme funded by the Scottish Book Trust and promotes sharing stories to help nurture children’s language, social skills, and overall development.

Upcoming Bookbug date:

  • June 19th 10.30am – 11am

Kidz Club

We continue to offer the after-school club free to all Strathdearn primary school children! The club runs every Wednesday 3.15pm – 6pm (term-time). Children are free to join in as long as they (or parents) wish!

The club includes various activities:

  • Games
  • Sports
  • Crafts
  • Lego
  • Homework sessions

If not already enlisted – sign up and join in the fun by emailing: matthew.allan@highlifehigland.com

Teens Social Club

These sessions are free and run Friday evenings 7.30pm – 10pm (term-time).

Available for all 11 – 19 years olds in Strathdearn.

Activities include:

  • Pool table
  • Badminton
  • Table Tennis
  • Bluetooth speaker
  • Netflix / YouTube
  • Snacks & Refreshments – enjoy hot and cold drinks, plus tasty snacks, all included!

Strathdearn Baby & Toddler Group

Our community Baby & Toddler Group is on Thursday mornings from 9.30am to 11.30am (term-time) at the Hub. Drop in with the little ones at any time to enjoy a free, fun-filled session featuring toys, books, playdough, crafts, and more!

Tea, coffee, and biscuits available.

Additionally, we have set up a library account for the group. Books that have been finished can be brought in and swapped for new ones. If there is a specific book that is not available in the library, it can be reserved online and be sent from other libraries across the Highlands.

The SCD Snug at The Strathdearn Hub

Pop into The Snug for a cuppa and a catch-up with friends and neighbours! Enjoy tea, coffee, biscuits, and a browse through the day’s newspapers in a relaxed and friendly space.

🕙 Open every Tuesday and Friday, 10am – 3.45pm
📍 The Strathdearn Hub

If you – or someone you know – would like to come along but need help with transport, please get in touch at enquiries@strathdearn.org and we will do our best to assist.

Pilates at The Strathdearn

Pilates with Marina continues to be a hit! Come along to build core strength, improve flexibility, and enhance overall body conditioning – suitable for all ages and abilities.

📅 Every Monday
🕚 11.15am – 12.15pm
📍 The Strathdearn Hub

SCD Gym & Health Club Subsidy

High Life Highland Memberships

Strathdearn Community Developments continues our collaboration with Highlife Highland and be part of the charity’s Wellbeing membership scheme, highlife.

As a Wellbeing member, High Life Highland provides a 10% discount off the standard membership price as they support and contribute to Strathdearn residents’ health and wellness.

Further to this, Strathdearn Community Developments have committed to fund 50% of the cost of the membership for all residents residing in the postcode area of IV13.

This reduces the price of a family membership to £19.35 per month and £13.05 for an individual membership per month. The highlife membership offers you and your family access to range of health and fitness opportunities in 25 leisure centres throughout the Highlands. The membership includes the following access/use:

  • Swimming pools
  • Leisure waters
  • Fitness suites
  • Strength and conditioning areas
  • Fitness room/Strength and Conditioning area Inductions
  • Term time swimming lessons for adults and children
  • Extensive range of group fitness classes for all abilities and interests
  • Running track
  • Climbing walls
  • Saunas, spa pools and steam rooms
  • Dynamic wellbeing activities and classes in partnershipwith NHS Highland
  • Children’s activities
  • Single court activities – badminton, squash, table tennis etc
  • Discounts on personal training, private swimming lessons and small group fitness
  • Early entry to our popular School’s Out Activity programme
  • 7-day advance booking for all our activities and classes

Membership Prices:

  • Family Membership: £19.35 /month (discounted from £42.99)
  • Individual Membership: £13.05 /month (discounted from £28.99)

To sign up or for more information, please email projects@strathdearn.org or call 07703 328333.

Please Note: All membership addresses must be verified as IV13 postcodes (e.g., using a driving licence or recent mail with your name and address) to benefit from the SCD subsidy.

Bannatyne Health Club membership subsidy

IV13 residents can enjoy over 50% off for Bannatyne Health Club all-inclusive membership!

An all-inclusive membership with Bannatyne provides the opportunity for you to take advantage of their extensive health club facilities including swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and jacuzzi. There are several personalised services, including access to expert personal trainers and complimentary fitness evaluations when you join.

Further discounts include:

• 10% discount in the spa (Spa Days, Products, and Treatments)

• 10% discount in the café

• 10% discount on retail products

• 50% off the first spa treatment

Price: £20 / month (discounted from £46.99 / month + no joining fee)

For more information on all that Bannatyne can offer, visit the website: https://www.bannatyne.co.uk/health-club/inverness

To sign up or for more information, email projects@strathdearn.org or call 07703 328333.

Please note: All membership addresses will need to be verified as IV13 postcodes (i.e., with driving licence, recent mail with name and address) to benefit from SCD subsidy.

Free eBike hire for residents of IV13 for up to 2 weeks

Make the most of this fantastic spring weather and explore the area on one of the community’s eBikes – for free!

Thanks to our partnership with The Strathdearn, SCD is continuing to fund a 2-week free trial for all local residents. Just pop into the Hub and take an eBike out for a spin!

Already used up your free trial days? No problem – locals can still enjoy discounted rates at just £15 per day.

We now have handy route cards available, showcasing some of the best local day trips – perfect for a bit of adventure.

And for families, we have got Kids Ride Shotgun attachments (suitable for ages 2–5), so your little ones can come along for the ride too!

To book:

SCD COMMUNITY EVENTS UPDATE – MAY 2025

events@strathdearn.org

COMMUNITY FUN RUN – Saturday 17th May 2025

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the SCD Community Fun Run at The Strathdearn! Whether you sprinted, jogged, or walked, your energy and enthusiasm made this event truly special.

Final Amount Raised: Together, we raised an incredible £1,673.32 for Gamekeepers Welfare Trust, supporting those who dedicate their lives to countryside stewardship.

A Huge Thank You to Our Local Businesses & Landowners! Our raffle and online auction wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible generosity of our local businesses and landowners. Your donations helped make this event even more special, and we are truly grateful for your support!

A massive shoutout to all the volunteers, supporters, and participants who made this event possible. You are the heart of our community!

HAZELBANK WOODLAND CELEBRATION – Saturday 21st June 2025

Come and celebrate this special milestone with us on Saturday 21st June!

📍 Meet: Strathdearn Hall car park at 10:00am 🚶‍♂️ Walk to the woods for the ribbon-cutting ceremony & photos 🦔 Children’s Hairy Haggis Hunt – with a prize for the winning group! ☕ Walk back to Strathdearn Hall at 11:30am for tea, coffee & traybakes 💬 A chance to chat with our newly appointed woodland coordinator.

Let’s mark this moment together and celebrate this occasion.

To book your space please email before 14th June 2025 events@strathdearn.org

COMEDY NIGHT WITH RUDE AND GOOD COMEDY – Saturday 28th June 2025

🎭 Get ready for a night of laughter and surprises as we bring you rude and good comedy at The Strathdearn, Tomatin! Expect bold, unapologetic humour alongside some truly top-notch comedic talent.

Tickets: Just £5 – an absolute bargain for a night of belly laughs!

Come prepared for sharp wit, hilarious stories, and comedy that doesn’t hold back. Grab your tickets now and brace yourself for an unforgettable evening

BOUNCE AT THE MUGA – Thursday 3rd July 2025

Can you hear the school bells ring for the summer holidays? That means one thing—time for some inflatable fun!

🏰 Join us on Thursday, 3rd July at The Strathdearn for an afternoon of bouncing excitement at the MUGA. Kids can enjoy a variety of inflatables from 12pm – 3pm, burning off energy and celebrating the summer in style!

🍦 McCones Ice Cream Van will also be stopping by with delicious treats to cool down in between the fun.

💰 Entry: £3 per child

Bring the family, soak up the summer vibes, and let the kids bounce to their hearts’ content. We can’t wait to see you there!

SUMMER FUN DAY – Saturday 9th August 2025

Join us on Saturday 9th August 2025, from 4:00 PM to 10:30 PM for an unforgettable day packed with fun for all ages!

FREE ENTRY!!

What’s in store? Live music from MacTa – Wedding & Function Band to keep the vibes going DJ set by Executive Entertainment (Disco Inverness) to get you dancing Inflatable fun for the kids (and the young at heart!) KJI’S Castles and Entertainment Face painting to bring out your inner artist Pam Hardwick Face Painting Reptile encounters—get up close with some amazing creatures Scottish Exotic Animal Rescue Inserting image... VR reality sessions —step into another world Laser Go – VR

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Bring your family, bring your friends—let’s make some summer memories together!

We can’t wait to see you there!

FLOWER SHOW – Saturday 6th September 2025:

It’s time to get planting, growing, and unleashing your creativity for this year’s Tomatin Flower Show! Whether you’re a budding gardener, a baking enthusiast, or a creative soul, there’s a category for everyone.

🌼 Categories: 🌺 Flowers 🍰 Baking & Produce 🥕 Vegetables 📷 Photography 🌻 Children’s Section (Grow Your Own Sunflower & Create Your Own Garden Tray)

⏰ Key Times: 📜 Entries Open: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 🚪 Open to Public: 2:30 PM 🏆 Trophy Presentation & Raffle: 3:00 PM

Join us for a celebration of gardening, creativity, and community spirit. Whether you’re entering or simply admiring, it’s a day not to be missed!

🌸 See you there! 🌸

AN EVENING WITH RHYTHMNREEL – Friday 3rd October 2025

🕢 Doors Open: 7:30 PM 🎤 Show Starts: 8:30 PM

Get ready for a night of fantastic live music as RhythmNReel bring their high-energy performance to The Strathdearn! With their signature blend of traditional Scottish folk and rock influences, this is a gig not to be missed.

🎟 Tickets:

  • £15 per adult
  • £5 per child

Tickets on sale soon – keep an eye on social media for updates!

🍽 Food & Drinks:

  • Hot filled rolls available
  • Licensed bar serving a selection of drinks

Come along for a night of great entertainment, delicious food, and lively atmosphere! Gather your friends, grab your tickets, and let’s make it a night to remember.

#RhythmNReel #LiveMusic #TomatinEvents #StrathdearnNights 🎶✨

More events to be announced soon

SCD Events Team