Visitors to the Highlands this summer will notice a welcome change at many of the region’s most popular outdoor destinations.
The Highland Council has rolled out a series of new litter bins across key tourist spots in a bid to keep these cherished places cleaner and more enjoyable for everyone.
The move supports the area’s growing tourism industry while helping to protect the natural beauty that makes the Highlands so special.
The new bins are being introduced ahead of the busy summer season as part of a wider plan to improve tourism infrastructure across the region.
They form part of the Council’s broader strategy to promote responsible tourism and ease pressure on local communities during peak periods.
Councillor Derek Louden, Chair of the Corporate Resources Committee, said the Council remains committed to backing sustainable tourism with practical action.
He praised the additional bins as a simple but meaningful step forward.
Speaking after the Committee’s June meeting, he highlighted the importance of the rollout as a continuation of the success of last year’s Highland Campervan and Motorhome Scheme.
Councillor Ken Gowans, Chair of the Economy and Infrastructure Committee, welcomed the new infrastructure and emphasised that aesthetics had not been overlooked.
The new waste enclosures are thoughtfully designed to blend with the landscape while being robust enough to withstand Highland weather.
They include features like reduced-size openings to prevent overfilling, wind-blown litter and fly tipping.
The Council says the bin rollout reflects feedback from both residents and visitors, who have called for better waste facilities at busy tourist locations.
By making it easier for people to dispose of their rubbish, the Council hopes to inspire more responsible behaviour and protect the region’s fragile environment.
Locations receiving the new bins include:
Dunnet Head, Dunnet Seadrift, Wick Riverside, Glengarry Viewpoint, Nairn Harbour, Gairloch Harbour, Little Gruinard Bay, Rogie Falls, Durness Village, Golspie Beach, and the car park at Kylesku Bridge (East).
The selection was informed by data gathered from previous tourism seasons by a team spanning multiple council departments.
Residents and visitors alike are being encouraged to make use of the new facilities and do their bit to keep the Highlands beautiful.
More information about the Council’s wider tourism support services, including the Campervan and Motorhome Scheme, is available by clicking HERE
