Tain Common Good Asset Register Review secures stronger community legacy

The Highland Council has completed an in-depth review of the Tain Common Good Asset Register, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to transparency, effective stewardship, and community benefit in line with the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015. 

An update provided to the Black Isle and Easter Ross Committee on 11 August 2025, provides a clearer picture of assets held for the people of Tain and ensures that properties are appropriately managed for the common good. The review, which examined title deeds and historic records, has resulted in the inclusion of several key sites such as the Duthac Centre, the Rose Garden and Murray Monument, Tain Golf Course, and the Tain Town Clock, Tower and Council Chambers. Some properties have also been reclassified following a thorough investigation, ensuring the register is accurate and fit for purpose. 

One of the main changes is the reclassification of units at Blairliath Industrial Estate, which will now see around £17,000 in annual income redirected from the Council’s General Fund to the Tain Common Good Fund—providing resources to help maintain Common Good assets and for future community projects and priorities. 

Chair of the Black Isle and Easter Ross Area Committee, Lyndsey Johnston said: "It’s great to see the Tain Common Good Asset Register updated and in such good shape. Having these important assets properly recorded and managed gives us a clear picture of what we have, and how we can make the most of it for the benefit of our community." 

The updated register will be published on The Highland Council’s website, with relevant services informed to ensure assets are managed in line with current legislation. The Council will continue to review and update the register regularly, maintaining a robust and transparent approach to community asset management.