A community trust is planning to create a new visitor centre amid a tourism boom at a Western Isles beauty spot.
The North Harris Trust is responding to an increase in visitor numbers at Huisinis on the west of the island.
The area is popular with people wild camping – but suffers from a lack of facilities and a limited water supply.
Scottish Water has plans to run a new pipeline to the area which would help solve the water shortage – with supply currently drawn from a borehole which can run dry during the busy summer months.
But the trust also plans to expand their facilities with a new “gateway” building including public toilets.
A large parking area will also be provided with the area struggling to cope with the number of camper-vans and other vehicles arriving during the busy summer months.
The trust also has plans to operate a designated camping area in an old quarry at Huisinis in an attempt to tackle issues associated with wild camping.
The trust currently owns and operates existing public toilets at Huisinis with the help of local crofters, which are in urgent need of upgrading.
David Wake, developer officer with the North Harris Trust, said that local residents have been getting “fed up” with access problems and issues around the water supply.
He said the new facilities would improve things for locals and visitors alike.
He said: “There is growing concern over wild camping at Huisinis, it has become a very popular area but that brings its own problems.
“What we are attempting to do is subtly manage the situation while improving things for all concerned.”
He also felt that visitors would welcome the designated camping area in the quarry.
He added: “There will still be the opportunity to wild camp.
“The quarry is sheltered but it has an excellent view which I think is what people want.”
The trust recently secured planning permission for the project and have now advertised for a contractor to held deliver the project, which will cost around £250,000.
Half of the funding has been secured from the Outer Hebrides Leader, with contributions also coming from Western Isles Council, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and the trust itself.
Mr Wake said it was anticipated they would start work on the site around Easter.