Willie Cameron, Guest Speaker; Director of the Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust Peter Campbell and Helen Houston, Development Manager for the Trust. Picture by Sandy McCook
Peter Campbell, one of the directors of the Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust, said during his speech yesterday that the re-opening was a “momentous occasion” for the community.
He also recalled what he termed the three “incarnations” of the centre.
The first use was in 1960 when a local farmer had the land and his daughter ran a small building there as a tea hut, which was more successful than expected.
In 1988, Mr Campbell and his wife bought over the lease on Shin Falls and, through a farmer’s development grant, were able to purchase land from the Forestry Commission and build a structure there which was later burned down on purpose.
In 2001, it was sold to Balnagown Estates under Mr Al Fayed, who had the facility under the fire which took place four years ago to the day next Saturday.
Re-opening of major tourist attraction a “momentous occasion” for community
