Strathdearn News
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
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 Meet‑Up
🌿 Hazelbank Community Wood Meet‑Up 🌿 Everyone is warmly invited to come along and hear what’s been happening in Hazelbank Community Wood, what’s coming up next, and how you can get involved. We’d also love to hear any ideas you’d like to share. 31st January 7:00pm Findhorn Room, Strathdearn Hub It’s...
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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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The past and future of Dalarossie Church
The following letter has been received from Simon and Hilda West Many will know that the Church of Scotland placed Dalarossie on the open market last year, inviting bids and statements of intent for the building. We were successful in that process and are now the custodians of the church....
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A9 Dualling – Programme for 2035 Completion
14 January 2026 A9 Dualling Programme As you may be aware, on the 14 January the Cabinet Secretary for Transport set out to Parliament an update regarding our delivery plan for completing dualling works between Perth and Inverness by the end of 2035. As announced, a capital-funded approach will be...
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Planned Overnight Works on the A9 and B9154
Overnight temporary traffic signals and a short 300m lane closure will be initiated the A9 from tonight until Thursday 15 January (between the hours of 19:00 to 06:00). From 19:00 on 15 January till 06:00 on the 16 January, these temporary traffic signals will be on the B9154 Moy south...
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£100 Reward!
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT’S COUNCIL TAX REFORM PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOPS OVERVIEWDeciding Matters is inviting you to register your interest in being one of around 150 people selected to take part in workshops across Scotland to discuss options for council tax reform with the Scottish Government. ONLINE: Thursday 15th January, ZoomINVERNESS: Saturday 24...
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Best Wishes from Balfour Beatty
Balfour Beatty and the A9 Dualling: Tomatin to Moy project would like to take the opportunity to wish you all a Happy Holiday season. Gemma Corbett Community Liaison Officer | Balfour Beatty | UK Construction Services - Scotland T: +44 (0) 7885643844 | E: gemma.corbett@balfourbeatty.com www.balfourbeatty.com | @balfourbeatty | LinkedIn
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SCD monthly update – November 2025
What's Been Going On? From updates on the Community Housing Project to the latest offers from Tastes of Tomatin Shop & Café, along with a host of exciting upcoming festive events — there’s lots happening in Strathdearn. Read on to discover more! Community Affordable Housing Update We’re excited to share...
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A New Story to Enjoy This December
A New Story to Enjoy This December As December unfolds, we’re delighted to share our Story of the Month by the talented Claire Hewitt. Each tale is woven during the month it’s linked to in folklore, celebrating the deep connection between trees and time. This month’s story is available in...
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First glimpse inside Affordable Homes
The Strathdearn Community affordable homes project continues to make excellent progress as we approach the end of 2025. If the weather remains favourable, we anticipate completing construction by spring 2026, with tenants expected to move in from mid to late April. Please note that this remains an indicative timeline. Our...
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A9 lane realignment from 12th December
This is a gentle reminder that both lanes of the A9 will be realigned at Tomatin from tomorrow (Friday 12 December). This will remain in place until late 2026. Tomatin residents can continue to use the existing junction to access the A9. The new access junction will be implemented from...
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Share your views on how HC should spend our money
Dear Community Council/ Community Group, The Council has launched its budget engagement exercise as part of the 2026-2029 budget setting process and we are seeking involvement from members of the public, including businesses, community groups, parents, and young people. Feedback from our communities will help councillors understand what matters most...
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Christmas Service at Dalarossie
All are welcome to attend a traditional Christmas service at Dalarossie Church on 21st December at 4pm. There will be lessons and carols followed by tea, coffee and mince pies.
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