The most famous Ambassador for the North Highland Way is Colin Simpson, ex of the Highland Council and now the Cairngorms National Park are lucky enough to benefit from his vision and forethought.

Ambassadors for the North Highland Way are Geograph who have a great set of photos. We also have the North Highland Way, a Geographical Perspective here.

We have lots of people helping out with the North Highland Way. They are listed here:

Walter Mowatt – he helps out, and we have the plaque at John o Groats to mark the beginning / end of the North Highland Way, depending on which direction you traverse.

Ozone Cafe, Cape Wrath – we have the plaque at that the of the route as well.

Highland Highlife Ranger Service – who understand climate change

Flow North – enabled us to purchase said plaque.

Northlink – gave a voucher for two people to travel to Orkney with car.

Bettyhill Campsite – they stamp your passports to the North Highland Way

Spar shops – in Durness and Castletown they will stamp your passports.

NESCAN – although out of area, they helped raise the profile of the North Highland Way in Aberdeenshire.

Thurso Cinema – offered two tickets for a quiz – yet to be won.

Forss House Hotel – they responded to the survey

Tescos – they help out as and when they can.

George Ewing – helps out with the bikes.

Pulteney Peoples Project, Wick – they have our posters and a great place for doing bike maintenance on a Wednesday night.

Horsin Around, Lyth – they just help out with whatever.

Joel Alexander- 4^th year Geography Bachelor student says

“Having lived in Scotland for much of my life, I have a great experience being in the outdoors. I have walked, ran, cycled and drove through a majority of the incredible landscapes Scotland has to offer. The Highlands of Scotland are incredible and somewhere I wish everyone could visit within their lifetime.

My academic studies have allowed me to gain a greater understanding of the environment, especially through my dissertation- which critically assessed the North Coast 500 tourism route. I have also completed modules based around sustainable land use and climate change. This has allowed me to understand the balance between humans and nature, and how sustainable initiatives such as The North Highland Way are key to sustainable environmental development.

I highly support The North Highland Way; I believe that it is more important than ever to have access to the great outdoors. This is why walking routes such as The North Highland Way are so vital. Not only does it increase accessibility, but it also provides numerous other benefits such as improved health and wellbeing, sustainable nature conservation and increased collaboration between communities. The effects of climate change are also an increasingly important conversation in the modern world. By having a place for people to experience and enjoy the environment, it can increase their awareness of the irreversible damage that may occur due to climate change.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many people looked towards recreational activities within their own countries rather than abroad. The North Highland Way supports this by providing visitors the chance to gain an appreciation for the rich natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

Overall, The North Highland Way is a project I can get behind. It is important to raise awareness of the route, in order for it to receive more funding opportunities and collaboration from stakeholders. This will allow a route that fosters to everyone, for generations to come.

Contact email- joel.a.alexander02@gmail.com”

http://www.northhighlandway.co.uk