Funding awarded to Nairnshire Community Regeneration projects

Two projects which will bring welcome improvements to Nairn beach and harbour have received a total of £19.8K from the area’s Community Regeneration Fund.

Community Regeneration Funding is an umbrella term for a number of funds that are available for communities and organisations to access in Highland.

The first project will help to make the popular East Beach Harbour and Pier area more accessible to people of all abilities. The area is very popular with walkers with its close proximity to various local amenities at the Nairn links. Enhancing the path network will help the area increase its visitation and more visitors to walk to nearby local businesses.

The second project will look to install a beach shower unit at Nairn Links for beachgoers and those pursuing water sports. Nairn’s vibrant water sports community currently has no shower facilities so this addition will provide a convenient station for users to wash off sand and saltwater after their activities.

Cllr Michael Green, Nairnshire Area Chair said: “We are delighted to support both projects which will bring welcome improvements to our coastal offering. Nairn beach and harbour is a popular spot for locals and visitors to stroll along and it is right that everyone should be able to enjoy this pastime, no matter their ability. The beach shower unit will also be a great addition to our beach front and its intended location close to the splashpad will help to maintain the operation of the Team Hamish site.

“I can also confirm that the Committee has recently agreed an uplift to the Team Hamish Nairn Links Regeneration Phase 2 Project to include a new path section linking the Marine Road carpark passed the cottages to reach the Links path at the cricket pavilion. This is another development that will improve accessibility for all at the popular Links area.”