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DUE TO POOR WEATHER CONDITIONS FORECAST, OVERNIGHT RESURFACING ON THE A9 NORTH OF 

EVANTON JUNCTION HAS NOW BEEN PAUSED. WORKS WILL RESUME IN JANUARY 2026 WITH DATES 

CONFIRMED NEARER THE TIME.

Originally scheduled to begin around December 1, the works have been delayed due to poor weather and will now start on Sunday, December 7, 2025, continuing overnight until Monday, December 15, 2025 

• Updated schedule: Works will now run from December 7 to December 15.

• Timing: Overnight lane closures between 8pm and 6am each working night.

• Traffic management: A convoy system will escort vehicles safely through the site.

• No works: Friday and Saturday nights are excluded.

• Emergency access: Maintained at all times.

With Special Thanks to     

  Bear Scotland and The Ross-Shire  Journal

Peatland restoration at Clach Liath began during 2023 and was completed in 2025.  Over 9,000 peat dams and 53 timber dams were installed into gullies and haggs to slow the flow of water and help raise the water table.  Around 29,500 metres of ditches were blocked to help restore the natural hydrology of the peatland.  And more than 103,000 metres of exposed, eroding peat on the sides of haggs and gullies was stabilised and covered with peatland vegetation.

A total of 416 hectares of degraded peatland were put on the road to recovery with specialist restoration techniques.  Over time, the area is expected to return to a healthy, functioning peatland habitat that is again able to provide those many natural services from which we all benefit.

        Alness Medical Practice

Alness Surgery 

Notice of Surgery closures over Christmas and New Year period

Please zoom poster for details

• Major renovation and shop fitting to the Evanton CO OP is to begin on the 26th of September lasting until the 7th of November. They appologise for any inconvenience this may cause but they hope to hold essential goods on sale in a ‘pop up’ shop close by. They have assured everyone they will hope to supply the regular items that you would normally need as much as possible. 
• This notice may be updated by Evanton.Online.

Major refurbishment disruption to Alness practice week commencing 8th September.

Please be aware that there is major renovation being conducted in the reception area of the Alness Medical Practice beging on the 8th September we aim to continue to operate as routine a clinic as possible, however some disruptions will occur. 

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Open Planning Day 26th July at Ardross Community Hall

Ardross and Kiltearn Community Councils are seeking your views on the cumulative impact of renewable energy developments proposed in and around Ardross, Kiltearn and Alness.

Many of these projects – particularly the night-lit turbines – will have a visual impact reaching as far as Dornoch, The Black Isle and beyond.

Open Day: Saturday 26th July 1:30pm – 7:00pm

Ardross Community Hall, Ardross IV17 0XW

Join us to:

• View all proposed renewable projects to our area in one place

• Explore project maps, photomontages and interactive mapping

• See how these developments may affect you and your community

• Share your feedback and help shape the future of our area

Everyone’s welcome – your voice matters!

Village Officer Evanton and Kiltearn (Part Time)   UPDATED

26 hours per week - £12.60 per hour.

ILM Highland, in partnership with Kiltearn Community Council, is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and conscientious Village Officer to help maintain and improve the environment in the Evanton and Kiltearn communities.

Concerns over closure of the major road connection between the A9 at Ardullie roundabout and Dingwall has resulted in an urgent  meeting at Evanton Jubilee Hall.  There are many affected road users near and far that such a meeting has been called. It is expected to take up to 3 months to complete and it is cosidered locally that the using the Old Evanton road above  will also be subjuct to disruptions for the same period. This road is cosidered locally to be  totally unsafe and unsuitable for the expected traffic.

Rail Line north of Dingwall closed for three weeks in both directions .

Pile on the Pylons. 

Tuesday 24th June 2025  Diamond Jubilee Hall  3 to 7pm

Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks are holding a public consultation exhibition on their proposals to provide 132kv connections for the Abhainn Dubh Wind Farm.