Local trail group gets an injection of fresh energy By Jean Gunn Published: 13:15, 16 March 2021
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Two of the new trustees Simon Cottam (left) of John OâGroats Brewery, and Ian Ellis (second from the right) at the completed start and finish signs in John O Groats last summer. Also present are other volunteers from the charity creating the John OâGroats Trail, as well as the North Coast Trail which extends to Cape Wrath â Derek Bremner, Charlie Bain and Jay Wilson.
Plans to create a world class walking route have taken a step forward for the John O Groats Trail group with the appointment of four new trustees.
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Viking invasion at John O Groats By Jean Gunn Published: 08:30, 14 March 2021
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John O Groats Breweryâs John Mainprize trying out the new Viking cutout photo board.
Volunteers at John O Groats have been busy putting the finishing touches to a new Viking-themed cutout photo board and outdoor play areas for children.
Money towards these latest projects was received from the Stroupster Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund and the John O Groats Development Fund which is generated from parking fees at the popular local tourist destination.
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Level four restrictions a hammer blow for hospitality sector, says Caithness hotel boss By Alan Hendry Published: 07:52, 24 December 2020
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Andrew Mackay, co-owner of the Caithness Collection, pictured in Wick s Norseman Hotel this week: We ve been doing what we can to stay within the guidelines and keep the business operating, and then this comes out of the blue. Picture: Alan Hendry
The decision to place the whole of mainland Scotland in the highest level of coronavirus restrictions has been described by a Caithness hotel boss as a hammer blow for the hospitality sector.