Who we are
The North Highland Way was first mooted over 30 years ago and finally came to fruition in 2008 when eight local businessmen got together and decided on the route along the coast from John o Groats to Durness. There was no constituted group and therefore no public money. This remains the case until this day. In 2014 the Highland Council commissioned a consultancy report asking the community councils how they might be able to help. They had no resources. However we pressed on and today the North Highland Way is a recognised route with Trailfinders, Exodus and Headwater all leading walks on the North Highland Way. At TDM Consultancy services, we’re more than just a name. We’re a team of passionate individuals committed to making a difference. Our mission is to provide innovative solutions and exceptional service, and we’re dedicated to serving our community, customers, and partners with integrity, innovation, and a personal touch. We consider this to be a paradigm shift away from continually applying for public money and the setting up of community groups and charities which are often not sustainable in the long term.
Our latest Friend
Joel Alexander- 4th year Geography Bachelor student
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
Flow North joined us on 18th January 2024
Friends of the North Highland Way 