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SDC has begun a policy of publishing answers to questions asked by members of the community at SNCC monthly meetings on its website so that SDC can be certain the answers are available to those with queries. The following questions were asked by members of the community at the monthly meeting of the SNCC heldContinue reading “Questions Asked At SNCC Monthly Meeting Held In August 2025”

The expertise and knowledge of SDC has been recognised across the Highlands and Islands with requests from various places for help and advice with regard to wind farm developments, conversion of churches into heritage centres, affordable housing, etc. This has been acknowledged with our Chair being elected by the 350 Development Trusts in Scotland toContinue reading “SDC Chair Elected To DTAS Board”

We are delighted to welcome three new trustees to the Board of Strathnairn Development Company appointed after the call for expressions of interest earlier in the summer. Each of the new trustees: Iain Campbell, Hilary Lacroix, Seonaidh Mackenzie, brings experiences of life in Strathnairn and of the wider world that undoubtedly enriches our collective skillsContinue reading “Newly Appointed Trustees”

Feasgar math, After running Gaelic Beginners’ classes last year, we are asking if there is interest in doing this again, and in having Intermediate or Conversation classes. So if you might be interested in attending any such course, could you please complete this simple form? Any problems, please let us know. Tapadh leibh

A shout-out to the Farr Gala Committee who are putting on this year’s Gala. The Farr Gala is happening on the 20th September 2025, from 12–5pm on the Farr Hall playing fields. Please check their Facebook Page for further details. SDC will also be there with a stall. Please come and talk to us.

SDC has been asked to pass on a message regarding a test of the UK Government’s Emergency Alert System this coming weekend. Below is the text of the message we have received. SDC recommends that all readers check that their family and friends are aware.

Posters and other media have gone up around the community as SDC seeks to recruitment more trustees. A copy of the poster is available from this website.

SDC has published its monthly report for April 2025 that was shared with the SNCC at its last meeting. If you have any comments please email us.

Some SDC members have requested copies of the monthly reports prepared by our CDO, Jessica Boughey. The reports covered the work she carried out while employed by SDC. They were posted to our website some time ago. They have now been re-issued as PDF files and can be downloaded from our documents webpage. The reportsContinue reading “Community Development Officer Reports”

For the last two years, community groups in Strathnairn have run a limited Farr Gala in June. This gala was organised by a few community groups with help from SDC. Both galas were well-attended, with a third of the community attending, despite the rain and wind last year. It is the intention of SDC toContinue reading “Farr Gala 2025?”