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Iʼve raised £130 to Raising money for the development of the North Highland Way. The only multi use route in Scotland.
- Thurso, UK
- Funded on Sunday, 30th September 2018
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Story
How it all started
A group of local businessmen started to promote the North Highland Way in 2016, after the project had been mooted by the local walking group, the Waybaggers, in 1992. Over 40 local businesses invested in the project, but we were unable to raise the funds, or form a suitable community group. We have received new information about public services' views which is available when you sign up to our newsletter.
Glasgow based journalist, Bill Paterson, wrote several articles for the John o Groats Journal. These will be available on the new web site, along with lots of other information and pictures and maps of the proposed route.
Where we are now
A book has been written "Creating the North Highland Way" which is available on Lulu (cost £10) which tells the story of how the businesses engaged with public and private services. A local consultation was carried out with the Highland Council. which is available in the book.
There is great scope for the project and it would bring wealth, jobs and economic development to the north.. We now need a brand new web site to encourage people to join a new organisation to be called "Friends of the North Highland Way".
Glasgow based journalist, Bill Paterson, is lobbying Jamie Stone, the MP for Caithness in order to elicit his support.
The Route
The route is 114 miles across the top of Scotland, and has the most fantastic views. The wildlife and scenery is second to none.
The Dunnet Head Educational Trust (2003 - 2016) promoted the idea of the route and was instrumental in getting the local consultation carried out. The Trust also made a video which is available on You Tube.
There is also a video of the route from John o Groats to Duncansby Head.
John o Groats to Duncansby Head
You can sign the petition on line, and then donate monies to our cause!
Updates
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- 1 year ago
Tina Irving
1 year agoThe lightbulb moment.... engage with the farmers.. why did I not think of that before!
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- 1 year ago
Tina Irving
1 year agoWe are going great guns, despite opposition from the local "enterprise" Council. We have now engaged with Julia Bradbury and the climate action groups around the UK and in Spain. We have the specification from the Highland Council which is the base document.
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- 7 years ago
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Supporters
12
Anonymous
Apr 26, 2018
Would love to take my horse on this spectacular journey. Keep up the good work
£10.00
Alan Sharkey
Apr 10, 2018
Good luck!
£10.00
Thomas Kissock
Apr 2, 2018
£20.00
Ian Ellis
Mar 29, 2018
For our Way.
£20.00
Anonymous
Mar 24, 2018
Keep up the good work.
£10.00
Graham & Jan O'Neill
Mar 23, 2018
Hope this helps
£10.00
Anonymous
Mar 23, 2018
£10.00
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Tina Irving
Thurso, UK
I have been campaigning for the North Highland Way for over 20 years. Progress is being made. I have a BSc in Computing and Spanish, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Economics.