Community views sought on Tain & District Development Trust paths project
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Members of communities in Easter Ross are being encouraged to attend a drop-in event to learn more about a project to link towns and villages using a network of footpaths.
Tain & District Development Trust, who hold the first of two open sessions this evening between 3.30pm and 7.30pm at the Duthac Centre, are inviting the public to share their views on the Easter Ross Peninsula Paths Project.
A further event will be held on Saturday, May 13, from 11am to 2pm.
The launch of the paths project follows a consultation held by Tain & District Development Trust in March 2022.
Trust chairman Dave McDougall explained that the overall improvement of paths and cycle routes in the town was high on the list of suggestions made by the community.
He said: "One topic that was raised many times was that improved paths between the communities would encourage walking and could be also developed for use by cyclists and e-bikes. We know it would also add to the appeal of the area to tourists, encouraging visitors as well as local activities.
"We then applied for funding through the Community Regeneration Fund administered by Highland Council and were successful. We're now working with Alan Jones Associates to carry out a feasibility study and develop an implementation plan."
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Mr McDougall added: "We are hopeful that this will show how the paths can be improved in the short term, as we aim to further develop the identity of the Easter Ross Peninsula, showing how the network will evolve in the future."
