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Site progress on community-led development in Tomintoul

12/4/2021

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As the community-led mixed development in Tomintoul progresses, we thought it would be good to share a quick update with you all.

Watch the short video above for an overview, and update on site progress. It's great to see the project coming along, particularly in a National Park and the extra challenges this brings. ​

Tomintoul is a village in Moray, within the Cairngorms National Park. Attractive with tourists, it has a high prevalence of second homes, and lack of available long-term housing.

We worked with the Tomintoul and Glenlivet Development Trust to undertake community consultation on housing need, which clearly showed that there was a demand for good quality affordable housing within the community​.

It was also clear from responses that the lack of housing was a barrier to families remaining, and new families moving in, which was having a negative effect on local businesses, community groups, and the school rolls.

The former secondary school building, derelict for over 20 years and an eyesore in the village, was identified as a potential site for development. We supported TGDT to acquire the site, which was passed into community ownership in November 2020, with funding from the Scottish Land Fund. 

With support from Highlands & Islands Enterprise (HIE), the school building was demolished in early 2021, and construction will begin in spring.

​We continue to provide development support for the construction of 12 affordable homes, including several live/work units. The homes, of differing sizes, are designed around a shared social space, to address social isolation and build community spirit.

With TGDT, we continue to monitor the range of tenures required, which could include low-cost home ownership, and a range of affordable rents. With the live/work units too, this flexibility will help cater for a range of needs and help ensure long-term sustainability.


It is hoped that the development will help increase the school roll, and ensure the longevity of the village well into the future.

Read about more community-led projects we're working on here. 

To discuss what your own community requires, feel free to contact us for an informal chat. ​
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