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Highland Council has approved a multi-million pound development at the furthest corner of the mainland at John o’Groats. Manchester-based Natural Retreats had submitted a £6.5m plan for 16 self-catering lodges and a visitor centre from the currently derelict remains of the landmark John O’Groats Hotel. It is expected that work will begin in 2011.
However, Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) said there was potential for a “brilliant development” at the “spectacular location”.
Visitors have rated the current state of the much visited location to be the worst carbuncle in Scotland. It is the start point for a walk out to Duncansby Head – the most northeasterly point on the British mainland.