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Now, before Easter, a new parking and public amenities have been opened on the famous beach – which is reached by one pathway.
After Achmelvich Beach, which cost 1.1 million pounds, now includes a comprehensive spacecraft of 70 spacecraft, dedicated blue emblem spaces, new toilet facilities with accessible toilet, attached to change children, two bathing in the outdoor cold water, a bicycle holder, recycling units, assumption and new interpretation.
The project was funded by 500 thousand pounds from the Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund (RTIF), the community renewal fund worth 257 thousand pounds, and the joint prosperity fund with a value of 57 thousand pounds and the financing of loans worth 300 thousand pounds from the Highlands Council with loans associated with fully financing from the parking income from the Achmelvich Beach Park Car Park.
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“Achmelvich is a major destination for daytime visitors, and its popularity has exceeded the current facilities, and as part of the goal of the council of providing sustainable and responsible tourism in the highlands, Achmelvich has been determined as a priority in the plan to develop the strategic council for tourism,” said Cler Ken Gowans, head of economics and infrastructure.
“I would like to thank all the stakeholders and financing partners for their support during this transformative project, the broader community for their patience during construction and G Simpson (Builders) LTD to create high -quality facilities that now meet the needs of visitors to Achmelvich Beach, while sympathy for the beautiful ocean.”
Assynt Development Trust, Adam Billante said: We are very happy that this project has long been required for the improved car park and public toilet facilities at Achmelvich Beach has now been completed. We hope this will encourage and enable the responsible tourism on this main tourist site for the benefit of everyone, including residents, local tourists, and tourists themselves. We commend the Heights Council, contractors and all partners including Fraser/Livingstone Architects, for high quality of design and business. ”
Managedscotland on behalf of the Scottish government, RTIF has been created to improve the quality of visitors’ experience in rural parts in Scotland, which faced pressure on infrastructure due to this increase in visitors.
“The new parking lot and public car facilities at Achmelvich Beach are a great example of how to support the targeted investment of rural societies that suffer from high number of visitors while enhancing the total visitor experience,” said Chris Taylor’s destination director at Visitscotland, Chris Taylor.
“These improvements are not only beneficial to visitors through improved facilities, including for those who have additional access requirements, but also in the local community, improving visitors to the site and helping to ensure that the area remains vibrant and more flexible.
“By investing in infrastructure and enhancing responsible tourism, we can help protect the amazing landscape in Scotland and improve the sustainability of our destinations for years to come.”
