A huge thank you to everyone who took part in our recent call for name suggestions for the new community housing. We were blown away by your creativity and enthusiasm—and yes, there was a clear winner!
🥁 Drumroll, please…
We’re excited to share that the most popular choice was Viaduct View 🏡✨
Before we get into why, here’s a quick behind-the-scenes: To officially name a development, there are specific rules from The Highland Council we must follow. It’s vital for emergency services, postal deliveries (and let’s be honest—Amazon packages too!) that every property has a proper, recognised address. Naming also requires consultation with Community Councils and a nod to the site’s history. Fun fact—the Council generally avoids naming locations after people who are still living.
Now, about that winning name…
Viaduct View stood out not only for the number of votes it received, but for the story it carries. It beautifully honours the historic Tomatin Viaduct—a striking nine-arched masonry bridge soaring 89 ft. above the village and original main road. Built in 1897 by Murdoch Paterson, Chief Engineer of the Highland Railway, it’s an iconic part of our landscape.
One resident summed it up perfectly: 🗣 “This would be a fitting memory to all of the men who probably built this by pulleys and brute force in all weathers’
We couldn’t agree more.
#ViaductView #TomatinCommunity #NewBeginnings #LocalHistory #HighlandHeart
