Thursday, 12 November 2026

Maire Brown 

With family connection to the area on both sides, growing up here, and with long-term plans to continue living here, I'm invested in our community and its development. 

I understand the handling of sensitive information from my work.  From being raised here I also appreciate local traditions, heritage and livelihoods, as well as having experience with local services and organisations. 

After my engagement with the community action plan in 2021/22, my interest in standing as a director was asked for with consideration for my perspective as a young adult. 

Hopefully I have lived up to this trust and expectation.  I would appreciate the opportunity to stand for another year, for those who asked for me to stand, as well as my own interest in SFCT projects and plans.  Thank you. 

Davie Macpherson 

I am delighted to put forward my nomination for Director of Stratherrick and Foyers Community Trust. 

Having been brought up and educated locally, I have a genuine passion for the community and a strong interest in its future. Having personally benefited from the Trust’s grants, I would welcome the opportunity to give back and create similar opportunities for others. 

Through working with local businesses, including the Whitebridge Hotel and AMC Whitebridge, alongside being involved in the running of my family farm in Whitebridge, I have local knowledge and practical experience. Travelling in Australia and living in a rural community in New Zealand have also given me an appreciation of the importance of community spirit and the positive impact it can have. 

Being 23 years old, I could bring a fresh perspective and a younger voice to the board. Through volunteering at trust events such as the Highland Gathering and Dell Farm Barn Dance, I have seen the value of community involvement. I would bring a local perspective to funding decisions, helping ensure resources are invested in projects that reflect and represent residents’ priorities, I would also be proud to help shape the Trust’s future the delivery of its action plan. 

Tracy McWilliam 

I live and work in the local area and have done for almost six years.  I have two young children who will attend primary school in Stratherrick and I am currently an active member of the Wildside Baby and Toddler Group.  I am keen to represent the parents of young children in the area, and as per the community action plan, ensure the provision of childcare is a priority for SFCT. 

My job in a local hotel gives me a unique insight into community aspirations, and given the opportunity, I can bring a fresh perspective the SFCT Board on important local issues.  

If elected as a director, I hope I can do my part in building on the work already achieved to help improve facilities for all in the local area, and that will encourage families to remain.  Thank you for taking the time to read my statement. 

Eileen Martin 

My interest in joining SFCT stems from the fact that I was born and raised here, and except for a hiatus for training and career purposes, my family and I have been resident in the Strath again since 1997.  During this time, I have been involved with the local PTA, Community Council and am currently a Trustee with ‘The Knockie Fund’.  This has given me an insight into the challenges and complexities of living in a rural area.  My career as a Staff Nurse within the NHS, spanned over 35 years working in both the adult and Paediatric sector, Social Work and Drug & Alcohol Services, this experience has helped me to better understand the impact of socio-economic factors.  I have also spent a lot of time on fund raising and charity committees.  All these roles combined require good inter-personal skills and the ability to work with others for the benefit of our community. 

Transport, education & resilience planning are all issues which require a collective response.  Maintaining our ‘Care in the Community’ service is a cause I am passionate about.  My aim, if I am elected to SFCT, is to continue to focus on improved communications, and for all organisations to work towards a cohesive and comprehensive approach to future projects and decision making.  I have spent some time on the board of SFCT over the last few months and would like to continue to work transparently with others for the benefit of this community and its residents.    

George Brown 

I have recently returned to the area after 62 years away.  My family have been active in community organisations for many years, and they suggested that I should propose myself as a director. 

I am a chartered engineer with varied experience across many industries.  My current position is designing low energy affordable housing.  My broad practical knowledge of rural life, engineering, international business and managing diverse teams of people should allow me to make a valuable contribution to the success of the Trust.  

Richard Mainon 

Dear Members of the Board and residents of Stratherrick, Foyers and surrounding areas. 

Please accept this letter and the accompanying summary of my professional background as a formal expression of my enthusiastic interest in joining the Board of Directors of the  

Stratherrick and Foyers Community Trust. Having chosen to make my home in this glorious part of the world, I view the Trust as the fundamental centrepiece of our community's vitality. I am deeply motivated to offer my lifelong professional skills to fortify its strategic vision and protect its long-term future. 

While a personal battle with cancer may limit the ultimate length of time I can serve, it has profoundly sharpened my focus on what matters most. My objective is to dedicate my remaining energy to making an immediate, deep, and lasting impact. I want to build robust frameworks that ensure sustainability, foster community resilience, and explicitly safeguard our local resources for future generations. 

I offer the Trust a rare blend of elite financial mastery, commercial boardroom experience, and public sector infrastructure governance: 

• Fiduciary & Investment Oversight: Across a 27-year career as an Independent Financial Adviser, I achieved the highest tiers of professional distinction as a Chartered Fellow of the PFS and a Chartered Wealth Manager with the CISI. I am structurally equipped to step immediately into any audit, finance, investment, or grant-allocation committee, ensuring the Trust's substantial capital assets are managed with absolute rigor and transparency. 

• Commercial Governance Discipline: For the last decade, I have served as a NonExecutive Director at Hydes Brewery. This long-term commercial boardroom tenure means I require zero training on risk registers, corporate compliance, or maintaining the vital boundary between high-level strategic oversight and daily operational execution. 

• Public Sector Infrastructure & Strategy: My five years as a Cabinet Member on Denbighshire County Council directly mirror the core operations of a community trust. Having held sequential portfolios for "Developing Community Infrastructure," "Corporate Services," and ultimately "Strategic Direction," I am intimately familiar with capital project delivery, managing public and stakeholder funds, and driving  

political and community consensus. 

The Trust’s ongoing work—from breathing new life into local facilities like Errogie Church to pioneering the Inverfarigaig Forest School growing project—is exactly where my expertise lies. Crucially, with the Trust currently commissioning feasibility surveys for high performance homes at Thain Road, my specific municipal background in infrastructural strategy and corporate services will provide immediate analytical support to ensure these legacy projects are both financially resilient and socially impactful.  

I do not look at strategy through a short-term lens; my career has been about mitigating future risks and building generational wealth. I wish to apply that exact same philosophy to our community's social and physical capital. Thank you for your time, your consideration, and for your ongoing stewardship of our community.

2026

November (7 stories)

12 November SFCT Director Candidates - Personal Statements

Maire Brown  With family connection to the area on both sides, growing up here, and with long-term plans to continue living here, I'm invested in our communit...

11 November 🚌 Community Minibus – November Trips Update!

There's still plenty happening this November, and our FREE Community Minibus service is here to help you get out and about!   Take a look at the remaining ...

5 November Have you considered being a Director?

Every year, Stratherrick & Foyers Community Trust seeks new Directors to help guide the organisation and support its work for the benefit of our community. Like all c...

4 November Remembrance Service - 8th November

The annual Remembrance service will take place this Sunday, 8th November, 3pm at the war memorial, Gorthleck. We will be running the minibus as a shuttle service fro...

4 November 🚌 Community Minibus – November Trips! 💙

Our November Community Minibus schedule is here! We have another busy month ahead, with a range of trips and community activities to help you get out and about.  ...

4 November Citizens Advice Drop-In Session - Tomorrow

The Citizens Advice Bureau Inverness – Loch Ness Outreach Project will be visiting the Wildside Centre tomorrow for another local drop-in advice session.   ...

2 November 📚 Mobile Library in the Area Tomorrow! 🚐

The Mobile Library will be visiting the local area tomorrow, Tuesday 3 November, bringing plenty of books for everyone to enjoy!   📅 Tuesday 3 November &ndash...

October (9 stories)

26 October Community Update: Fireworks Display 2026

After careful consideration, Stratherrick and Foyers Community Trust has made the difficult decision not to organise a community fireworks display this year.   ...

26 October 📢 Your Community. Your Voice.

SSEN Transmission’s consultation events are taking place from tomorrow in our area, giving residents the opportunity to help shape a new community benefit fund wort...

23 October 🎃🧡 HALLOWE’EN KARAOKE NIGHT! 💜👻

Get ready for a spooktacular night of singing, dancing and Halloween fun at Stratherrick Hall, organised by Singin’ in the Strath! 🎤🦇   Join them ...

22 October 🎃 FIRA Halloween Party! 👻

There’s just one week to go until two events at The Wildside Centre, Whitebridge, on Thursday 29th October!   FIRA AGM – 7pm FIRA (Friends of Inve...

21 October 🎆 Community Minibus Trip – Inverness Bonfire & Fireworks Display! 🚌

Join us on Thursday 5th November for a fantastic evening out at the Inverness Bonfire & Fireworks Display! ✨   Enjoy the bonfire atmosphere, browse the foo...

20 October Community Noticeboard Update – Lower Foyers

You may have noticed that the community noticeboard in Lower Foyers has temporarily disappeared.   We’re carrying out some maintenance on noticeboards th...

13 October 📢 Community Conversations – Taking Place Tomorrow!

Join us tomorrow, Wednesday 14th October from 7pm at The Wildside Centre for the second joint public meeting hosted by Stratherrick & Foyers Community Council (SFCC) ...

12 October 🍂 Our Autumn Magazine is Here! 📰

We’re delighted to share that our latest edition of Stratherrick & Foyers News is now available to read online! This edition is full of community news, local...

5 October Community Gym Update 🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who came along last Thursday to take a look at our brand new Community Gym facilities at The Wildside Centre! It was fantastic to see so m...

September (13 stories)

30 September 🏋️ Community Gym Preview Day – The Wildside Centre – Tomorrow!! 🎉

Tomorrow, Thursday 1st October, drop in anytime between 2.00pm and 6.00pm at The Wildside Centre to view our brand-new Community Gym!   We're delighted to ...

30 September Facebook (Meta) Update

We wanted to give our community a little advance notice about some changes we have recently become aware of on Facebook (Meta), which may affect how we share information ...

29 September Mobile Library Visits – Next Week

The Mobile Library will be visiting Errogie, Gorthleck and Foyers next Tuesday, 6 October. Everyone is welcome to pop along, browse the books and enjoy the service. &n...

28 September First Aid and Defibrillator Training - Sat 10th October.

On Saturday 10th October, the Community Council is holding three sessions on First Aid and the use of public access Defibrillators.   There are now 8 public ac...

24 September Blythswood Shoebox Appeal 2026

A message from the children of Stratherrick Primary School:   "This year, we are doing the Blythswood Shoebox Appeal. We are doing it because it’s a...

19 September 📣 FINAL REMINDER – HAVE YOUR SAY!

A huge thank you to everyone who has already completed our feedback survey following our Community Gala Day, Barn Dance and Sporting Events.   If you haven&rsq...

18 September Community Gym Preview Day

Community Gym Preview Day Thursday 1st October - Drop in anytime between 2.00pm and 6.00pm   We're delighted to invite local residents, supporters, fund...

14 September 📢 Citizens Advice Drop-In Sessions – September

Your local Citizens Advice Bureau team will be visiting the area to provide free advice and support on a range of issues.   📍 September Sessions: Wildside ...

9 September 🎉 Gala Weekend Feedback!

We hope you enjoyed our Community Gala Day, Barn Dance and Sporting Events! The weekend was all about bringing our community together, making new connections and creating...

9 September Grant Deadline - 21st of Sept

There’s still time to apply for our latest round of grant funding - but be quick! The deadline is the 21st of September ⏳   Got a project, idea, or commu...

3 September 📢 WILDSIDE CENTRE – WORKS NEXT WEEK

Please be aware that there will be some disruption at the Wildside Centre next week while our new gym facilities are installed. 🏋️‍♀️   🔨 Works will take...

2 September 🚌 Community Minibus – September Trips 🚌

We have a great selection of trips and community activities planned throughout the month.   📅 Saturday 5th September – Heritage Group Walk Pre-booking ...

1 September 🌿 FREE OUTDOOR COUNSELLING SLOTS AVAILABLE 🌿

Highland Well-Ness Collective are offering a small, outdoor counselling project for adults aged 16+ living in Stratherrick & Foyers.   💚 Walk & Talk T...

August (12 stories)

30 August 🍂 Autumn Magazine – 2 Week Reminder! 📰

Just 2 weeks to go until the deadline for contributions to our upcoming Autumn Magazine!   We would love to hear from local groups, organisations and community...

28 August 💷 Great Glen Energy Co-operative Fund

Community groups and projects in our area could apply for grants of up to £5,000 through the Great Glen Energy Co-operative Fund.   The fund supports pro...

25 August reCAP Sessions - First session is this evening

It's time to work out what we as a community should do over the next 5 years to implement the community's priorities for the new Community Action Plan:   ...

25 August We are delighted to share some exciting news!

Firstly, following consultation with the community, the directors of SFCT are thrilled to announce we will be opening a gym at the Wildside Centre.  We aim to have t...

25 August 🍂 Autumn Magazine – We’d Love to Hear From You! 📰

We’re now putting together our upcoming Autumn Magazine, and we’d love to hear from groups, organisations and community members across Stratherrick & Foye...

20 August What an absolutely fantastic Gala Weekend celebrating Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games!

What an absolutely fantastic Gala Weekend celebrating Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. A huge thank you to everyone who came along and supported the events.   ...

19 August Citizens Advice Drop-In at the Wildside Centre

The Citizens Advice Bureau Inverness – Loch Ness Outreach Project will be visiting the Wildside Centre for local drop-in advice sessions.   They can prov...

19 August Local book launch with Alister Chisholm

Join Alister Chisholm this Thursday, 20th of Aug at The Hub, Lower Foyers from 7pm for his latest book launch.   £8.00 for a signed copy of 'Medical ...

18 August Work with Stratherrick & Foyers Community Trust

We are currently recruiting a part-time (12 to 15 hours per week) Financial Manager to join our small team, based in the Wildside Centre in Whitebridge, Inverness. Specif...

10 August Fancy trying your hand at some free Sporting Events?

Reminder that we some great sporting ‘have a go’ events lined up for this Sunday, 16th Aug!   All FREE and suitable for children and adul...

10 August Community Barn Dance

Just 5 days until the community barn dance!   Tickets are free and going fast so if you haven’t booked yet, please book HERE   If anyone is st...

10 August Community Gala

5 days until our Community Gala at The Wildside Centre!   We will have a clown, face painting, bouncy castle, teddy bears picnic, play area and prizes for anyo...

July (12 stories)

22 July Project Update Report

Errogie Church Errogie Church is fully operational again. All remedial works following the minor pipe leak have now been completed, and the facilities are back in full u...

21 July 🚌 Community Minibus Update – 21st July 🚌

We have a couple of updates to our Community Minibus timetable.   🛍️ Reminder – Shopping Trip to Inverness Our Afternoon Shopping Trip to Inverness is ...

21 July 🏅🎉 Our Commonwealth Games Festival Weekend is taking shape! 🎉🏅

Dates, times, and venues are now on the poster below! More details on the how to get tickets for the Barn Dance, what's happening at the Gala, and info on the spor...

16 July 🚤 Looking for a great day out this summer?

Our friends at The Beastie Boats are now running their Urquhart Castle Experience daily throughout July, August and September from Foyers Pier! 🌊🏰   This fan...

15 July Stratherrick Clay Target Club - Juniors ‘have a go’ session

On Wednesday 22nd July Stratherrick Clay Target Club will be holding a have a go session at the clubhouse. This will be for children aged 9 and above. There will be ...

14 July Traditional Music Session - Sat 18th July

Traditional Music Session – Everyone Welcome! Come along to the Wildside on Saturday 18th July at 2pm to join Kirsteen and Jack for an afternoon of great tunes a...

13 July Walk the Walk – Web Pages Update

Have you visited the revised Walk the Walk web pages recently? Over the winter months Calum, our Marketing and Media Officer, worked alongside a volunteer from the Pat...

10 July 📚 Mobile Library Visiting Next Tuesday – 14th July! 🚐✨

The Mobile Library will be in the area next Tuesday morning, so pop along and say hello to Mark!   📍 Stopping points & times: • Errogie – Ye...

9 July Community Money, Community Questions

The Trust is aware of posts on social media which pose some pertinent questions about how the Trust operates and manages the Community Benefit Funds it receives. We are p...

8 July 🎉 Community Minibus Trip – Inverness Highland Games! 🎉

When: Sat 11th July ✅   Join SFCT for a FREE community minibus trip to the Inverness Highland Games at Bught Park – one of the Highlands' most iconic...

2 July Community Visit to The Old Convent Land, Fort Augustus

Join us for a community outing to Fort Augustus to explore the beautiful Old Convent Land walking trails and woodland area.   The project has been a source of ...

1 July 🚐 Community Minibus Trips for July! 🎉

We're delighted to share our July Community Minibus programme! Whether you're joining us for a coffee morning, a shopping trip, a community event or a day out, we...

June (15 stories)

25 June Riverside Field Project Update – June 2026

Following the Stratherrick & Foyers Community Trust Board of Directors meeting in June 2026, we are pleased to provide an update on the Riverside Field project in Low...

23 June 🚨 Final week to complete the reCAP survey!

There's still time to have your say on the future of our community. The updated Community Action Plan will help shape priorities and guide future community benefit...

22 June 📚 Mobile Library Visiting This Wednesday

The Mobile Library will be in Whitebridge this Wednesday morning, so pop along and say hello to Mark!   📍 Stopping point & time: • Whitebridge &ndas...

18 June The reCAP survey closes on the 30th of June.

The reCAP survey closes on the 30th of June.   This is your opportunity to help shape future priorities for our community and influence how community benefit f...

17 June 🎭✨ A Night at the Musicals – This Friday! ✨🎭

Join Sing In The Strath for their very first concert, “A Night at the Musicals – A Journey Through Time”, celebrating iconic songs from stage and screen...

17 June Animals at The Wildside Centre

We are delighted that the Wildside Centre has been visited by so many furry friends this year, and the play park continues to entertain our younger members. So with respe...

16 June 🪉🎻 Traditional Music Session – Everyone Welcome! 🎶

Love traditional music? Come along and join Kirsteen & Jack at The Wildside Centre on Saturday 20th June from 2pm for an afternoon of tunes, music, and great company....

12 June 📚 Mobile Library Visiting Next Week - 16th June! 🚐✨

The Mobile Library will be in the area next Tuesday morning, so pop along and say hello to Mark!   📍 Stopping points & times:   • Errogie ...

11 June South Loch Ness Heritage Group Visit Brora & Helmsdale with the Community Minibus

On Saturday 6th June, the Stratherrick & Foyers Community Trust Community Minibus helped the South Loch Ness Heritage Group travel to the north of the Highlands for a...

10 June The South Loch Ness Swift Project

The South Loch Ness Swift Project is looking for folk to help survey these birds and for house-holders who are willing to provide a home for Swifts by installing a nest-b...

9 June ⏰ Have you completed the reCAP survey yet?

The Community Action Plan has helped guide local priorities over the last five years, but now we need your views on what should happen next.   Whether you'...

8 June ☕ Fancy a coffee and a catch-up?

Join BCC on Wednesday 10th June for a Coffee Morning at the Hub, with a stop at Foyers Stores.   ✅ Free transport ✅ Advance booking required ✅ Friendly c...

3 June Grants Deadline - June 21

🚨 Don’t miss out! 🚨 There’s still time to apply for our latest round of grant funding - but be quick! The deadline is the 21st of June ⏳ Got a project...

1 June 📢 reCAP – Refreshing the Community Action Plan

Back in 2021, the Community Action Plan (CAP) was created to help guide what we as a community would focus on over five years - including how to make the best use of the ...

1 June 🚐 Community Minibus Trips – June 2026 🚐

We’re delighted to continue offering our FREE Community Minibus Trips, helping local people stay connected, access services, and enjoy days out in the community. ...

May (11 stories)

29 May reCAP - Coming June 1st.

28 May Community Minibus - Drivers Wanted

We are on the lookout for new drivers to help keep up with the demand of our popular Community Minibus scheme.   Since our new minibus was secured back in March, w...

27 May 🎭 Calling all musical lovers! 🎶

Sing In The Strath are holding their very first concert on the 19th June - and if you’re a fan of musicals, this is definitely for you!   Join the group ...

20 May Mobile Library - Wed 27th at The Wildside Centre

The Mobile Library will be back at The Wildside Centre a week today! Why not pop by say hello to Mark, the fantastic librarian and browse the selection of books availa...

18 May 🎉 Exciting news from the Errogie Church Community and Culture Group

An exciting update from the Errogie Church Community and Culture Group   We are pleased to say that the doors to Errogie Old Church will shortly be openin...

18 May 📚 Mobile Library Visiting Tomorrow – 19th May! 🚐✨

The Mobile Library will be in the area tomorrow morning, so pop along and say hello to Mark!   📍 Stopping points & times: • Errogie – Yellow B...

13 May Become A Member

We encourage every person living in the community to become a Member of the Trust. It’s free to join and gives you the opportunity to influence how the company is r...

12 May Traditional Music Session - 16th May

 Looking for a fix of traditional Scottish tunes?   Why not head along to the Wildside Centre this Saturday from 2pm, where Kirsteen & Jack return wit...

6 May 🚐 Community Minibus Trips for May! 🎉

We’re really pleased to be able to offer our Community Minibus trips again this May, and we continue to hear just how valuable they are to local people 💙  ...

5 May Thank you from SFCC & SFCT

Both the Stratherrick and Foyers Community Trust and the Stratherrick and Foyers Community Council would like to say a big thank you to everyone who came along to the Com...

1 May Ultra X - 2nd & 3rd May - (This weekend)

Reminder that Ultra X is taking place this weekend - (2nd/3rd May). The group will be utilising the Wildside Centre, Inverfarigaig Centre and Foyers Bay Compound. &nbs...

April (11 stories)

30 April Family Ceilidh - Sunday 3rd May

Head along for a fun-filled Family Ceilidh at Stratherrick Public Hall this Sunday, 3rd of May from 2–4pm! 💃🕺 Enjoy an afternoon of Scottish dancing ...

29 April Agenda for tonight's joint meeting with SFCC & SFCT

Community Conversations with Stratherrick & Foyers Community Council & Stratherrick & Foyers Community Trust   Tonight - 29th April, 7pm at The Wil...

29 April Etape Success - Record numbers at Wildside!

Just in case anyone was wondering what on earth was happening, last Sunday saw the cycling event “Etape Loch Ness” visit our area. You may know that the event...

24 April Highland Gathering Update 2026

We wanted to let everyone know that we won’t be holding the Gathering this year. This decision was not taken lightly. It reflects the need to make some cost sa...

22 April Foyers Field Update

We would like to provide a wider community update on the field in Lower Foyers owned by SFCT, is currently being re-explored for possible future community use. Throughout...

13 April Community Conversations with SFCC & SFCT

Following joint working between Stratherrick & Foyers Community Trust (SFCT) and Stratherrick & Foyers Community Council (SFCC), we are launching a series of Comm...

8 April Community Leisure Steering Group - 15th April

Stratherrick & Foyers Community Trust invites all members of the community to join the Community Leisure Steering Group.   This follows the Riverside Field...

8 April Riverside Community Conversation - Thank you

SFCT would like to thank everyone who has supported the conversation around the future of Riverside Field, and especially those who attended the meeting on Thursday 2nd A...

7 April APRIL MINIBUS TRIPS

Our brand new community minibus has arrived and we’re so excited to welcome you on board! We’ve got some fantastic trips lined up throughout April — tak...

7 April Art Group Meeting - Tomorrow at The Hub 7pm

Do you enjoy art? Whether you love crafting, creating, or simply admiring, this could be for you!   A new local art group is being set up - a space to share id...

1 April Statement from our CEO

The Trust is pleased to announce a new category of grant we offer to support local community groups and individuals, particularly farmers who reside in the area. After le...

March (17 stories)

31 March 🪉🎻 Traditional Music Session – Everyone Welcome! 🎶

Break out your bodhrán and fine-tune your fiddle! 🎻 Join Kirsteen & Jack at The Wildside Centre on Saturday 4th April from 2pm for a traditional music sess...

31 March Community Conversation - Riverside Field

SFCT is keen to re-open discussions around the proposed use and development of Riverside Field. We want to approach this next stage with a practical and collaborative min...

26 March Highland Musicians stop at The Wildside Centre Tomorrow for Charity Cycle

🎻🚴‍♂️ ONLY 1 DAY TO GO! Highland musicians are gearing up to hit the road this Friday 27th March - cycling Inverness to Oban for the incredible My Name...

25 March 🌱✨ The Spring Magazine Has Arrived! ✨🌱

We’re excited to share that the 2026 Spring Magazine from Stratherrick & Foyers Community Trust is now live and ready to view online!   Yes, it might...

24 March 🌿✨ BIG NEWS from The Wildside Centre! ✨🌿

We have officially launched a new Facebook page for the centre - and you’re invited to be part of the adventure!   Hit that follow button to keep up with...

23 March 📚 Mobile Library Visiting Tomorrow! 🚐✨

The Mobile Library will be in the area tomorrow morning, so pop along and say hello to Mark!   📍 Stopping points & times: • Errogie – Yellow...

19 March 🎬The Screen Machine is rolling back into Fort Augustus next week!

Join them from 22nd – 24th March for a fantastic selection of films right on your doorstep. 🍿✨   Check out what’s showing and book your tickets he...

18 March Join 'Sing In the Strath' next Fri 27th March

🎭✨ Love musicals? Want to be part of something special this summer?   Why not join Sing In The Strath for an informal evening on Friday 27th March from 7:30pm...

18 March Step aboard the Metagama and set sail on an unforgettable musical journey

This Saturday (21st March) at Stratherrick Public Hall, experience a powerful live stage show telling the story of 1920s mass emigration from the Hebrides - from Scotland...

17 March Grants Update

🚨 Don’t miss out! 🚨   There’s still time to apply for our latest round of grant funding - but be quick! The deadline is 21st March ⏳   ...

17 March Boleskine Biodiversity Group Workshop - This Sat

🌿 Why not head along to Inverfarigaig Forest School this Saturday for a fascinating day in nature?   Join the Boleskine Biodiversity Group for a Wildlife Trac...

12 March Highland musicians will set off on a Coast-to-Coast cycle from Inverness to Oban

🎻🚴‍♂️ The countdown is on!   In just a couple of weeks, Highland musicians will set off on a Coast-to-Coast cycle from Inverness to Oban to raise funds f...

10 March 🚐 Community Minibus Trips Are Back This March! 🎉

Our minibus service is continuing through March, and we’re so excited to welcome you on board!   There are a number of fantastic trips planned throughout...

9 March ✨ Fused Glass Workshop – This Saturday! ✨

Join the Dizzy Glass Workshop at The Hub on Saturday 14th, 10am–1pm and create your own beautiful fused glass piece.   Book your place by emailing anders...

4 March Forestry & Land Apprentice Opportunity

🌲 We thought we’d share this update from Forestry and Land Scotland, which may be of interest to people in the area.   They’re currently recruitin...

4 March ⏰ Happening TODAY! ⏰

Changeworks will be at The Wildside Centre later this morning (4th March) for a FREE drop-in session from 11am–1pm, offering friendly, impartial energy advice. &...

3 March 🚨 JOB FAYRE POSTPONED 🚨

Unfortunately, due to circumstances out with our control, we are sad to announce that we must postpone our Local Jobs Fayre scheduled to take place tomorrow (4th March) a...

February (15 stories)

25 February Update regarding transfer of funds to support BCC

We would like to share a brief update with our community on the progress of transferring funds to support Boleskine Community Care in the purchase of the Foyers Shop and ...

25 February 🚨 NEW EVENT – Local Jobs Fayre at The Wildside Centre! 🚨

We’re excited to be hosting a Local Jobs Fayre next Wednesday here at The Wildside Centre!   🗓 Next Wednesday - 4th March ⏰ 11am – 1pm 🎟 Free t...

24 February 🌿🌞 Community Support in Action at Stratherrick Nursery! 🌞🌿

Stratherrick Nursery has recently completed a fantastic new outdoor sandpit, made possible thanks to the generous donations from members of the local community.  ...

24 February Spring Magazine Deadline is Almost Here!

The deadline to submit content for our upcoming Spring Magazine is this Friday, 27th February!   There’s not much time left to get involved! If you have:...

21 February Step aboard the Metagama and set sail on an unforgettable musical journey ✨

An ensemble of acclaimed musicians and singers bring to life the powerful story of 1920s mass emigration from the Hebrides — travelling from Scotland’s shores...

17 February Send us your Spring photos

🌸 We’re welcoming spring! 🌸   Our Spring Magazine is on the way, and we’re inviting the community to share your favourite spring-themed photos an...

17 February What a match!

Thanks to those of you who came down to The Wildside to watch the Scotland v England game! What an atmosphere.   What do you want to see next? Please sha...

12 February 📢 Calling Local Employers!

We’re considering hosting a local Jobs Fayre at The Wildside Centre in early March and would love for you to get involved.   If you’re currently re...

10 February Join our Events Committee

Do you love events? Are you organised, creative, or full of ideas for bringing people together? Would you like to help shape what happens in our community throughou...

10 February 🚐 Community Minibus Service is Back!

Great news! Our community minibus service is back as of February 🎉 We’ve got a lovely selection of trips lined up for this month, check them out below 👇 &nb...

6 February 🌼 Let Your Words Bloom This Spring 🌼

We are starting to pull together our 2026 Spring Magazine Special, to help do this, we are now looking for fantastic articles to feature!   Do you have a story...

5 February Urgent update regarding the Foyers Stores acquisition

We are delighted to confirm that following SSE’s approval of the Stratherrick and Foyers Community Trust Board’s recommendation we have approved the grant app...

4 February 📣 Noticeboard Update!

We have recently moved our noticeboard to the reception area within the Wildside Centre! Business cards now have their own dedicated board. If you run a local business...

3 February 📚 Mobile Library Visiting Tomorrow! 🚐✨

The Mobile Library is rolling into the area tomorrow, Wednesday 4th February, so pop along and say hello to Mark! Stop & time: • The Wildside Centre &ndash...

3 February RSABI Fundraising Event

Don't miss out on an incredible evening of music and laughter with the talented Farmers Choir performing in Aviemore late February in aid of RSABI and SAYFC.  ...

January (12 stories)

28 January Six Nations: Scotland 🆚 England LIVE at The Wildside

💘 This Valentine’s Day, find someone who loves you as much as you love rugby 🏉   We’re streaming Six Nations: Scotland 🆚 England LIVE at The Wil...

27 January 🌳 Development of Inverfarigaig Forest School 🌳

A community member has been in touch about the possibility of setting up a Forest School within our community. With the support of the Community Trust, a short survey has...

26 January 📚 Mobile Library Visiting Tomorrow! 🚐✨

The Mobile Library will be in the area tomorrow, Wednesday 27th January, so pop along and say hello to Mark!   📍 Stopping points & times: • Errogi...

22 January 🔥 Free Firewood Available – Whitebridge Area 🔥

A member of our local community, has been in touch with Stratherrick & Foyers Community Trust (SFCT) to let us know that he has a significant amount of larch firewood...

21 January Large grant application from BCC for Foyers Stores Acquisition - Update

A Board meeting is taking place this evening in order for Directors of SFCT to consider the application and agree their recommendation. As the Chair of SFCT explained at ...

20 January Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who came along to the public meeting at the Wildside last night. We had a fantastic turnout, with 110 people attending in person and 26 joining u...

19 January Agenda for Public Meeting - Regarding the Foyers Stores Acquisition

Please find the agenda for tonight’s public meeting at the Wildside Centre regarding the proposed community acquisition of Foyers Stores.   1. Welcome &n...

14 January Apply for our Project Coordinator role

👋 Friendly reminder!   There’s still time to apply for our Project Coordinator role at Stratherrick and Foyers Community Trust ...

8 January Notice to the Community: Change of Date for Public Meeting on Foyers Stores

Stratherrick and Foyers Community Trust (SFCT) would like to update the community regarding the previously announced public meeting relating to the proposed purchase of F...

7 January 🌟 New Year, New Opportunities! 🌟

Stratherrick & Foyers Community Trust is here to support your projects with our grants! 💡✨ 📅 Next application deadline: 21st March 2026 Learn more about ...

6 January 🎉 Calling all community organisers! 🎉

Do you run a class, group or one-off activity in one of the local buildings? We’d love to help spread the word! 💛 Our SFCT Community Calendar is looking a ...

6 January Mobile Library Visit Cancelled – Wednesday 7th January 2026

👋 Hello and welcome to 2026 from SFCT! 🎉 We bring news from the Mobile Library as our first update of the year. 📚 Mobile Library Visit Cancelled – Wednesday ...