Policing the Communities of the Highlands and Islands

Command Overview

Badenoch, Strathspey and Nairn is just one of eight separate Command Areas within Northern Constabulary, and serves a population of over 25,000. There are four main population centres, three of which are in Badenoch and Strathspey - Aviemore, Grantown on Spey and Kingussie - and the other being in Nairn.

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This area is a major tourist destination, with the Cairngorm mountain range, water sports, fishing, golf courses and National Parks being enjoyed by a significant number of annual visitors.

The main arterial road linking the South and North of Scotland - the A9 - also runs through the area.