Canisbay pupils clean up nicely

As part of their Eco-Schools programme the pupils from Canisbay Primary School undertook a litter pick around the school grounds and Canisbay Village this week (21 April).

The litter pick was part of the Keep Scotland Tidy Group’s ‘National Spring Clean Event’ running throughout April.

Paul Castle Highland Council’s Countryside Ranger for north Sutherland and north Caithness helped organise and run the activity with members of the school staff and the pupil eco-school committee.

Paul said: “All the children worked very hard from the P7’s right down to the P1’s. We were all amazed just how much litter had gathered in the long grass and bushes around the school and village. The whole place looks much tidier and I’m sure the local wildlife will appreciate our efforts.”

Highland Council’s Countryside Rangers are part of the Planning and Development Service. The rangers run events and guided walks which aim to help raise awareness and encourage appreciation of the scenery, wildlife and heritage of the Highlands.