Far North Line Community Rail Partnership launches new website
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The Far North Line Community Rail Partnership (FNLCRP), designated as Scotland’s ninth CRP in May last year, has launched its website at www.fnlcrp.co.uk
The leading aims of the CRP are to promote the Far North Line and the businesses, services and visitor attractions which can be reached on it – especially in Caithness and Sutherland; and to sustain local communities through promoting the social, economic and tourism potential of rail travel; improving station facilities and supporting social enterprise developments.
The CRP is a partnership of over 20 organisations and community representatives, supported by Venture North, that have come together to promote the region and to encourage both local people and visitors to use public, community and sustainable transport as well as active travel to reach destinations and explore the area.
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This newly launched website, funded with assistance from ScotRail, provides an opportunity for communities along the Far North Line between Fearn and Wick and Thurso to advertise and promote local amenities and attractions so that visitors can see that this scenic rail route leads to a range of exciting and interesting destinations.
David Watson, FNLCRP chairman said “I’m delighted that, after all the hard work put in over a number of years, we are now starting to move forward with delivering local benefits to the communities of Sutherland and Caithness from the world-class, but underutilised, asset that is the Far North Line.
“There are many benefits for local communities in promoting all forms of public and community transport for local residents and in working to provide a more effective and reliable transport network that will encourage visitors to stop and spend time in our fantastic communities.”
Michael Willmot, FNLCRP secretary said “Compared with the West Highland Line and the Kyle Line, the Far North Line has for many years been undersold as a spectacularly scenic line with contrasting coastal and Flow Country views leading to some dramatic and beautiful locations to say nothing of a string of renowned whisky distilleries!
“Many tourists gain the impression that the only way to tour in this area is by travelling the North Coast 500 road route. Part of the purpose of this website is to promote sustainable tourism, combining enjoyable travelling with the opportunity to visit a range of locations, many less easily accessed by road.”
Through the website, visitors can link to more inspiration, itineraries and tourist information on where to stay, eat and explore through the Venture North website. But If there is are attractions or tourist amenities which are not currently mentioned, but should be, please contact the FNLCRP Secretary on hello@fnlcrp.co.uk
