Tomatin
Tomatin
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The River Findhorn is crossed by the Highland Main Line and the A9 just east of Tomatin | |
Location within the Inverness area | |
Population | 183 (2001) |
OS grid reference | NH795297 |
• Edinburgh | 100 mi (161 km) |
• London | 431 mi (694 km) |
Council area | |
Lieutenancy area | |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | INVERNESS |
Postcode district | IV13 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
Tomatin (
At the 2001 census, Tomatin had a population of 183. Many of the inhabitants are employed by local farms and estates, while others commute to Inverness and surrounding towns.
Tomatin has been bypassed by the A9 since 1976.
The Tomatin Distillery
Tomatin is perhaps best known for being the home of Tomatin
Local facilities
Facilities in the village include a general store, primary school and village hall that is used for a number of social activities. Local estates generate a significant income by attracting wealthy businessmen to take part in
The village was served by Tomatin railway station from 1897 to 1965.
In late 2010, the £185,000 Strathdearn Community Centre & Sports Facility was opened by local resident and shinty player, Kevin Thain.
Tomatin United
Tomatin United plays in the Strathspey and Badenoch Welfare Football Association, playing its home matches at Raigbeg School. The team is made up of locals from 15 years and up. The team is well supported by the local community and receives sponsorship from a local business.
References
- ISBN 1-86205-716-8.
External links
- Media related to Tomatin at Wikimedia Commons
- Map sources for Tomatin
- Strathdearn community website