Author: Strathdearn (Page 3 of 94)

[from Louise Ramsay, Community Woodland Coordinator]

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 whole woodland ecosystem healthy.

We’ve popped some fun fungi identification and spotter sheets from @plantfife on both the entrance signs for you to take along on your walk around Hazelbank Wood. As the woodland changes through the season, have fun spotting different shapes, colours and sizes, and learning more about these fascinating fungi.

Let us know if you spot anything exciting! We’d love to hear about your discoveries. 

[from Gemma Corbett, Community Liaison Officer, Balfour Beatty]

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 anticipate that this will take place around midnight with an “all red” phase initiated for a maximum of 10-minutes on one occasion only. 

Read the original post here:
Dates confirmed for A9 beam deliveries

[from Louise Ramsay, Community Woodland Coordinator]

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 Old Mill Road side, as you approach the first bridge and tree swings area.

The areas where work is taking place will be cordoned off with tape, with information signs placed around the work area to help keep everyone safe.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused while these works are being carried out and thank you for your understanding.

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 involved in events across the Highlands including Belladrum, Black Isle Show and Highland Games, to name a few. We have also been involved in the Cairngorm wildfires.

We have continued with our street surgeries, action days, with a focus on theft by shoplifting in our local shops.

Read the rest here:

Strathdearn Community Council
Tuesday 8^th September 2026 @ 7.00pm in The Strathdearn

This meeting will also be available on MS Teams:
Meeting ID: 352 620 470 778 360
Passcode: Kv2iP7br
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/352620470778360?p=4nXxuU6LOnpWSgoWuv

(NB: Meeting will be recorded to ensure the minutes are true and accurate)

1. Apologies
2. Declarations of interest
3. Balnespick Wind Farm presentation
4. Minutes of the last meeting (read them here)
5. Financial report
6. Law and Order
   • Community beats newsletter
7. Road Safety
8. Applications to the SCCT
   • Tomatin Flower Project
   • Shannon MacKay- Physiotherapy at Glasgow Caledonian University
   • James Macpherson- Chainsaw crosscutting course
9. Planning Matters
10. Local Place Plan Update
11. Windfarms and Community Benefit – SWIAG Update
12. Update from SCD
13. Correspondence
14. AOCB

Date of next meeting- Tuesday 13^th October 2026 at 7pm

[from Louise Ramsay, Community Woodland Coordinator]

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 and information about the heritage apple varieties planted in the orchard.

The project was funded by the Highland Council NRF grant and is based on the idea that food can bring people together. We hope these trees will provide apples for future community days, with activities ranging from juicing to chutney-making and plenty of opportunities for the whole community to get involved.

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 of soup and a sweet £5
☕ Tea or coffee with🍰Delicious home baking £2
🎟️ Raffle £1 a strip

🏆 Trophy Presentation: 2:00pm

📸 Photography Entries Welcome!
If you have any photographs you’d like to enter into the show, please email them to events@strathdearn.org

Whether you’re entering, supporting family and friends, or simply looking for a lovely community afternoon, we’d love to see you there.

🌻🌺🌹 We look forward to welcoming you

[from Andrew Dempster]

 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 achievement! 👏💙💛

[from Louise Ramsay, Community Woodland Coordinator]

Here’s a wee selection of the bird and bat boxes the afterschool club made for putting out in our community wood.

The children have done a fantastic job creating these boxes and are helping to give our birds and bats a safe place to roost and nest.

We’ll number each box and get them put out around the wood, where we can keep an eye on them and monitor what’s using them. It’ll be great to see who moves in and learn more about the wildlife right on our doorstep 🦇🐣🌳

These issues are separate to the ones posted about yesterday regarding possible delays while huge beams are transported for Dalmagarry Bridge. These ones relate to traffic management changes flagged last week. They begin tomorrow and Balfour Beatty want to remind you of this. Here’s a summary, with a link to the original post:

From 28 August 2026, traffic management on the A9 just north of the current Tomatin to Moy roadworks, south of Daviot, will be extended by around 2.5km towards Inverness for up to four weeks, with a temporary 40mph speed limit and one lane maintained in each direction. Some delays are possible, particularly during a small number of overnight works, although these are expected to be kept to a minimum.

For full details read the original post:
https://strathdearn.org/2026/08/17/a9-roadworks-temporarily-extended-in-late-august/