The winning design for three visitor information shelters in Wester Ross has been unveiled.
Highland Council ran an architectural competition for the development of the shelters at entry points to Achnasheen, Lochcarron and Braemore.
More than 60 entries were lodged, with the winner named yesterday as Mike Hyatt, from Glasgow-based Mike Hyatt Landscape Architects.
The aim of the project was to encourage expansion of tourism in Wester Ross whilst adding value to other projects and facilities within the area.
It also provided an opportunity to support the UNESCO designations of Wester Ross Biosphere and North West Highland Geopark by promoting and informing visitors.
The project supports the council’s priority of delivering economic benefits from tourism through improvements in visitor experience and developing the Highlands as a world class destination.
A spokesman for the local authority said: “The competition attracted world-wide interest from architects with more than 60 designs submitted.
“Of these, three were shortlisted and invited to submit detailed deigns, which have now been assessed by a panel of technical experts and judged by a panel made up of community members.
“The overall winner is Mike Hyatt of Mike Hyatt Landscape Architects, with his deconstructed bothy design that embodies the essential statement of a welcoming place of shelter.
“The judging panel thought this design was full of character and in-keeping with local tradition and culture.”
Shortlisted designs were also submitted by the other two finalists James Barnfield and Calum Duncan.
Mr Hyatt will now work closely with the Highland Council to bring his design to a reality in time for start of the busy tourist season next year.
