A REST stop used by many people travelling the NC500 is due to close as a result of funding issues.
Highland Council said the upkeep of Achnasheen Village Hall, located just off the A832, is no longer viable and that the “difficult decision” has been made to end the lease.
As a result, the toilet facilities based in the hall will close on October 23, while the village hall itself will be put up for sale.
A spokesperson for the council said: “The Highland Council has made the difficult decision to end the lease agreement for Achnasheen Hall, a facility provided to this community for over 35 years.
“Due to increasing repair and refurbishment costs and the ongoing challenges of funding such projects, we have determined that it is no longer feasible for the Council to continue providing this service.
“As a result, the council is taking steps to place the former Achnasheen Hall on the market for sale.
“The public toilets located within the building will remain closed and the council is open to discussions on alternative comfort scheme providers in the area.”
The organisation responsible for running the hall, Achnasheen Amenities Association, blamed “mismanagement by the council” as the reason for the closure.
“Funding was put aside to repair the roof in 2021 but the repairs were not carried out, therefore the hall is leaking,” a spokesperson said.
“The internal walls have water damage. The external walls are falling apart. Despite the Achnasheen Amenities Association doing everything they can, the Highland Council have now issued us with notice to quit by October 23.”
