Mike Danson (Chair)
Mike is an economics professor and moved back to Strathnairn in October 2020. He continues to research and advise governments on regional and community economic development, just transition, microbreweries and many other issues. He is delighted to be back home.
Megan Bee ( Secretary)
Megan has lived in Strathnairn since 2019. She is a Primary Teacher, specialising in Additional Support Needs. She has previously been involved with Farr Baby and Toddler group and the Fearnag Growers. She’s a keen hill runner and enjoys adventuring with her young family, exploring new corners and meeting new folk.
Elna Harvey
Elna has lived in Daviot since 2013 with her husband and three children. She is a primary school teacher originally from Sweden. Elna enjoys being creative, working in her garden, baking and being outside with her family.
Hilary Lacroix
Hilary Lacroix has lived in Strathnairn since 2008, along with her husband and two sons. She works in the area of disability, as a support worker and trainer. Over the years Hilary has been part of various community groups and currently helps at the café and lunch club. She enjoys walking and swimming in the Strath, as well as the SHIFT fitness classes.
Iain Campbell ( Treasurer)
Iain is an Electronics Technician in the British Army, moving away from Inverness 25 years ago. He moved to Strathnairn in March 2024 with his family, who are all loving being a part of the amazing community.
Seonaidh MacKenzie
Seonaidh MacKenzie has worked for BBC for nearly 20 years, mainly with BBC Alba, but is now working on a freelance basis for them. Before that he spent 22 years with what is now SSE, mainly as engineer for Skye & Lochalsh. He has lived in Daviot since 2017 with his wife and daughter ( who has special needs) . He enjoys shinty, clay pigeon shooting and not being indoors.
Kirstin MacDonald
Kirstin is a corporate and commercial solicitor and moved to Strathnairn from Inverness with her family in 2025. They were drawn to the area by the opportunity to raise their three young children in a more rural setting and to become part of an active community.
In her spare time, she enjoys family trips away in their caravan, baking and staying active with her cocker spaniel. She is currently training in Hyrox, having previously been a Crossfitter.
Susan Maclennan
Susan has lived in Strathnairn since 1990. She’s an advanced nurse practitioner, and has been nursing for over 40 years. She has 3 grown up children and grandchildren who are also growing up in Farr.
She loves horse riding, hill walking , skiing and travelling.