The build awarded to Inverness-based Compass Building and Construction Services has eight one-bed flats, and two two-bed flats built for rent and was supported by £1,467,884.53 from the Scottish Government’s More Homes Division.

Convener of the council, Councillor Bill Lobban, said: “Badenoch and Strathspey has been crying out for this type of one/two bed properties, and I would like to say how delighted I am that these new homes will soon be filled by new tenants.

“The Scottish Government’s More Homes Division funding has helped the Council to commit to the delivery of new affordable homes for rent or low-cost home ownership/mid-market rent.  Building new houses not only fills an important gap in the market but also boosts the construction industry and creates wider circular economic benefits over the longer term.

“Struan Court is an example of the importance of regenerating derelict areas and for many long years top of the Carrbridge wish list has been redevelopment of the derelict Struan Hotel whom the development is named after. Whilst this new development is a great example of cooperation between the Scottish Government and The Highland Council it would not have happened without the wholehearted support of the community and especially Carrbridge & Vicinity Community Council.” 

Housing and Property Committee chair, Councillor Glynis Campbell Sinclair, added: “As part of the Highland Housing Challenge, The Highland Council is committed to improving the housing stock across the Highlands and this development not only provides much needed new homes, but it has also regenerated a derelict site.

“The completion of Struan Court development marks the continued regeneration of the area and adds to the social housing stock at the nearby, Carr Road -Tulloch Homes Pinefield development.  I wish the new tenants every happiness in their new home and thank all involved in making this development come to fruition.” 

The Highland’s Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP), which set out proposals for the affordable housing investment during 2023-2028, reaffirming the commitment to deliver an average of 500 new affordable homes per annum of which approximately 70% would be for affordable rent and 30% for intermediate affordable housing (e.g. low cost home ownership or midmarket rent), in line with the overall Scottish Government Targets.