Councillor delighted three old buildings in Castletown being restored
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A CAITHNESS councillor has said it is "good to see" three old buildings in Castletown being renovated.
Donnie Mackay, a Thurso and northwest Caithness Highland councillor, made the comment at the most recent meeting of the Castletown and District Community Council.
He said: "It is good to see the three old buildings in the village being done up." Mr Mackay, who is not contesting the seat at next month's local government elections was referring to the old church near the primary school which has been restored as a home.
He also mentioned the plans to refurbish the disused mill near the beach as a whisky distillery and visitor centre and the recent purchase of the Traill Hall, which was gifted to the village in the 19th century by Margaret Traill – the daughter of Sheriff Traill, the founding father of the flagstone industry. The building, a public hall and reading room, was used for many purposes over the years but has lying empty for over two decades. It is to be turned into a home with the proceeds from the sale going to local groups and organisations.
Community councillors agreed with Mr Mackay's comments and are delighted to see the buildings being restored.
