For those who have purchased the Environmental News, they can get a further benefit with a card here.
At charity level, we have Keep Scotland Beautiful which does so much fantastic work. At the other end of the spectrum we have VisitScotland, and research in between.
We teamed up with a number of Walking Festivals in Scotland. The festival in Kircaldy is is running as part of the Lang Toun Fest... So it's going to be running from the 6th of June to the 15th. Facebook.
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Climate and Nature Friendly Communities Network
The following are all available from Keep Scotland Beautiful, your charity for Scotland’s environment. Keep Scotland Beautiful works with you to help combat climate change, reduce litter and waste and protect and enhance the places we care for. The charity supports the ambitions of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Access to annual support, networking, resources and national recognition from us and from the RHS, under the three pillars of community participation, environmental responsibility and gardening/horticultural achievement: http://www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/climate-and-nature-friendly-communities-network/
Please see downloadable flyer outlining the free support and resources available for community growing groups (and a call out for volunteers).
Clean Up Scotland and Spring Clean
Free support and resources for carrying out clean ups (or finding events in your area): www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/clean-up-scotland/
Spring Clean, 21 March – 21 April 2025: we’re hoping to see 50,000 volunteers join forces to head outside and carry out litter picks – find out more, find an event near you or register an event.
Community Litter Hub: http://www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/community-litter-hub/
Our Heritage Our Future
Our project supporting communities to explore and celebrate their built, natural and cultural heritage, and to help them think about and plan for the impacts of climate change: www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/our-heritage-our-future/
SOUTH WEST PATH
Following the theme of the South West Path, you can send in your stories of walking the North Highland Way. Barry already did it.
Raynor Winn shot to literary fame after the publication of her first novel, The Salt Path. A book that tells the epic true story of how Raynor and her husband Moth made the brave and impulsive decision to walk all 630 miles of the sea-swept South West Coast Path, after they suddenly find themselves homeless just days after Moth is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Since then, the book has inspired many readers to follow in her footsteps and Winn has even become an ambassador for the Coast Path charity.
FEET
As an ex Army Corporal in a medical unit, I can recommend this book about your feet.
Blisters are very painful and awkward to handle. I was in the Army walking team for many years, covering the Ten Tours competitions.
We can provide you with a Long Distance Walking t shirt when you buy the book.
PARKING
As we rev up for the summer and want everyone to be happy and that people enjoy themselves in the north, we don't want any arguments about parking. At Castletown, near Jessops bridge opposite the Mill under renovation, there is a small car park. It is always packed solid. It does not belong to The Highland Council but an individual. The community in Castletown are trying to get it sorted out. Please use Park By Phone https://parkbyphone.net/ then you will not be disappointed. Note that Forestry and Land Scotland charge for parking as well.
We work with, and have contacted, several community Councils and community groups and charities across the north coast. In particular, the Farr Bay Development Trust and the John o Groats Development Trust, as well as community groups in Halkirk are very proactive. We invite all community groups and voluntary sector bodies to submit their information if they are between John o Groats and Durness and 10 miles inland.
SIGNAGE
We have signage at John o Groats and in the Cape Wrath Cafe already, and at the Mhoine Pass.
It has been pointed out that it is not easy to book for the Festival. All bookings are done on line.
Firstly, though you will need to register
Citizen Scientists for the Marine Conservation Society project we are running, can sign up also to keep everything in one place.
Except for the Challenge of the Bridges
Book with our sponsor for horse riding.
You can win a Highland Cow hot water bottle when you take our quiz.
You can vote for our challenge and win a Highland Cow Notebook.
Highland Cow Join us... only people who have contributed to the development of the North Highland Way are promoted here
Some years ago, a local historian helped write the book "WWII Sites in Caithness" They are available on Amazon. We have a Help for Heroes scarf, QARANC paraphernalia, cushions etc. and even found some information about WWII in Ireland in an old magazine. We will be publishing it all in a special book in preparation for VE Day.
In 2025, our mascot is the Highland Cow. We have a quiz "What is the difference between a Highland Cow and a Lincolnshire Red" in our magazine Environmental News. No one has come up with the answer yet. We have fluffy Highland Cow notebooks, Highland Cow hot water bottles and will shortly have Highland Cow t shirts. There are so many Highland Cow products. You can have a look in our shop to see if we have any in stock.
With VisitScotland firmly behind the North Highland Way project, and the Caithness and Sutherland Walking Festival already attracting attention in Orkney, we are on a roll.
We have our virtual information here
On the radio
and in Kildare
You can now get your Friends of the North Highland Way Card and get discounts... Pay by Paypal to
REGISTER FOR THE CAITHNESS AND SUTHERLAND WALKING FESTIVAL
GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE WEEK - we took part in 2024!
WORLD TRAILS NETWORK Join us in the task teams. Last month we were in Canada at the World Trails Conference, on line. Join the task teams.. send us an email. In order to help small businesses, then only businesses within the Caithness and Sutherland area may apply. There is a charge of £50 to cover the Company's administration costs., payable by Paypal to tinadirving@gmail.com
We already have representatives being signed up in Northern Ireland and Spain. So, the developer of the North Highland Way is also responsible for bringing business to those areas.
MINI DESTINATION MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION
Supported by Mini DMO We care about Climate Change and measure it.
SHOPPING
Get your military gear here.. in time for VE Day on 8 June 2024
Tours with VisitScotland
Creating the North Highland Way
Durnesshttps://www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/walk-coast-path/south-west-coast-path-national-trail/
In joining the World Trails Network, we have achieved our ambition of joining up with the developers, the South West Path in England, as well as Friends of the North Highland Way in Spain.
Here we support Greenpeace
Get on the potential Scotlands Great Trail from Tongue to Borgie forest
Note: The only individuals and organisations on this page are those who have contributed to the development of the North Highland Way as a multi use route.
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