Caithness Environment Volunteers improve access at Bruan

Hard-working members of Caithness Environment Volunteers carried out a range of tasks on the John O'Groats Trail near Bruan, between Wick and Lybster.

Their efforts were aimed at improving access over some difficult ground on the east coast by laying a wooden walkway and removing invasive gorse that was blocking the route. They were lucky to avoid some heavy downpours.

The group of volunteers worked alongside Ken McElroy, the John O'Groats Trail manager.

Their next event will be at the RSPB Forsinard site on Sunday, August 27, when they will be removing alien conifers from the bogs.

Caithness Environment Volunteers is the charity formerly known as Caithness Countryside Volunteers.

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