The Caithness Area Committee which met today (Monday 2 November 2026) has approved six applications submitted to the Community Regeneration Fund (CRF).
This approval securing significant investment to support local projects that will benefit communities across the north.
The successful projects will receive financial assistance (totalling £237,155) to support initiatives that strengthen local communities, enhance facilities and help deliver positive social and economic benefits across Caithness.
The successful projects are:
- Dunnet Forestry Trust - Dunnet Community Forest Woodland Regeneration - £25,000
- Thurso Bowling Club - Thurso Bowling Club Upgrades - £11,383
- Thurso Royal British Legion - Thurso Legion Community Hall Modernisation Phase 2 - £11,144
- Caithness Mental Health Support Group - The Haven Upgrade - £20,000
- The Highland Council - Picnic Bench Provision Across Caithness - £10,128
- The Highland Council - Whaligoe Steps Access and Visitor Infrastructure Improvements - £159,500
The funded projects include improvements to community and recreational facilities, upgrades to mental health support provision, woodland regeneration works, new picnic bench installations across Caithness, and major access and visitor infrastructure improvements at Whaligoe Steps. All of the projects have been identified as addressing priorities set out in the Caithness Area Place Plan and will deliver wide community benefits.
Co-Chair of the Caithness Committee, Cllr Karl Rosie, said: "The Community Regeneration Fund plays an important role in supporting projects that make a real difference in communities across Caithness. We are delighted to approve these applications, which represent a significant investment in local facilities, organisations and visitor infrastructure. From community halls to mental health support services and major improvements at Whaligoe Steps, these projects will deliver lasting benefits for residents and visitors alike while supporting the regeneration and sustainability of our communities."
The Community Regeneration Fund brings together Scottish Government funding streams, including the Highland Coastal Communities Fund and the Place Based Investment Programme, to support economic regeneration and sustainable development throughout Highland.