Current projects
Maintenance of a seal viewing platform at Brough Bay, including the pathworks to the platform - ongoing. There will also be a picnic site in Brough Bay with a barbecue, litter bin and picnic table.
Working with a London university to provide information about Dunnet Head and its immediate environs on Google Earth. September 2009 to January 2010. This project will continue in 2010. The students are also working on a database project which will completed in May 2010.
Maintenance of an information shelter at Brough village containing self guided walking routes, bus timetables, local brochures, and a map of Dunnet Head. Ongoing.
Organisation and marketing of the Caithness & Sutherland Walking Festival - 1-8 May. We would like to thank our many supporters from both the public and private sectors for making this project possible. More>>>
History archive which shows 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. The archive will be open on Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays from mid May. By appointment only. Entry fee £5.00 including refreshments.
Environment - the Trust is a partner in the 2010 International Year of Biodiversity. A course entitled "Leading Environmental Projects" will be led by BTCV on 4th October. More details will be available shortly. More>>>
Local promotions at Wick TIC from April, focussing on walking at Dunnet Head. Wick TIC is based in MacAllans Mens Shop, Wick.
Campaign for the Scottish Coastal Path - first promotion will be at the Walking Festival, followed by the Round Coastal Britain relay relay. The Trust is undertaking this with the support of a number of organisations.
Development of a Walkers are Welcome scheme for Dunnet and Brough. This project is supported by the Dunnet & Canisbay Community Council and there will be a meeting in Britannia Hall, Dunnet, on 5th May at 7.30pm when a representation from the national organisation will give a presentation.
Representation at VisitScotland Expo 14/15 April in conjunction with the local Chamber of Commerce.
Representation at the Walking and Cycling Fair in Holland (end of February), Expo and the Bird Fair (August) in conjunction with Wild Scotland.
Representation at the Best of Britain and Ireland in conjunction with the UK Experience.
Part of British Tourism Week - 15-21 March - by having a local event during that week.