Current projects
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Working with Orkney to develop Hands across the Firth projects in conjunction with LetsGoNorth.
Maintenance of a seal viewing platform at Brough Bay, including the pathworks to the platform - ongoing. There is also be a picnic site in Brough Bay with a barbecue, litter bin and picnic table.
Maintenance of an information shelter at Brough village containing bus timetables, local brochures, and a map of Dunnet Head with places to see in the area. Ongoing.
Heritage path at Brough - leading across Brough Grazings and to Courtfall Loch. Some of the local residents have placed sleepers in place so the ditch at the bottom of the field can be crossed.
Highland Council Core Path Plan for Dunnet. The Trust has submitted 3 applications for funds for signage - to be determined at the community council meeting in August 2010.
The plans of the WWII buildings on Burifa Hill and Dunnet Head, a collection of books, letters, news clippings, and other paraphernalia relating to Dunnet Head which were previously in the history archive have been donated to the Scapa Flow Visitor Centre, Orkney.
Campaign for the Scottish Coastal Path - first promotion was at the Walking Festival, followed by the Round Coastal Britain relay.
The runners were at Dunnet Head at midnight on 22nd June 2010 and few hardy local residents turned out to welcome the runners to Dunnet Head and champagne was enjoyed by all, compliments of the Castletown Hotel.
Visit to Orkney as part of the Scotland Rural Gateway event in
Kirkwall on 28th May 2009. This is a joint project between the British Science Association Caithness Branch and the Trust, and kindly part sponsored by Northlink Ferries. The objective is to raise the profile of all organisations involved and get Caithness on the map. The theme is Science in Tourism and will focus on the SSSI element of Dunnet Head. This is just one of our "Hands Across the Firth" projects.
Development of a Walkers are Welcome scheme for Dunnet and Brough. This project is supported by the Dunnet & Canisbay Community Council and there was a meeting in Britannia Hall, Dunnet, on 5th May at 7.30pm when a representation from the national organisation gave a presentation about the scheme.
The next meeting is on 9th June.
Representation at VisitScotland Expo 14/15 April in conjunction with the local Chamber of Commerce. This went really with lots of interest in walking. We are grateful to the Chamber for the opportunity of promoting via this method. We had a very good response and a whole list of new contacts so that we can promote Dunnet Head and its immediate environs more effectively.
Representation at the Walking and Cycling Fair in Holland (end of February), Expo and the Bird Fair (August) in conjunction with Wild Scotland.
A good reception, but most questions asked were general questions about Scotland.
Representation at the Best of Britain and Ireland in conjunction with the UK Experience. A reasonable response, and more information will be sent to them for distribution.