John O'Groats coastal path officially opened during open day at historic mill
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A new coastal path linking the historic John O'Groats Mill with the village harbour has been officially opened.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Saturday as John O’Groats Mill Trust took part in the national Doors Open Days programme.
Hundreds of visitors took the opportunity to learn about the history and heritage of the mill as well as the future plans through tours and an exhibition of images.
The trust is leading an ambitious project to transform the mill complex into a community hub and visitor attraction.
The all-abilities path was declared open by Lord Thurso, chairman of VisitScotland and Lord-Lieutenant of the county, and Helen Budge, chairperson of Caithness Disabled Access Panel. Funded by the Highland Coastal Communities Fund and the Stroupster Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund, the path was constructed by Gordon Robertson of Barrock Quarry and Gordon Shearer.
Mill trust chairman Rognvald Brown said the day had been a great success and the opening of the path had been the highlight.
"The opening of our new path was the icing on the cake to a phenomenally successful Doors Open Day event," he said. "As well as providing a valuable asset for the community in the coastal path, the event shone a spotlight on the mill and its future development."
