Police give assurances ahead of busy weekend
The police and other public bodies have outlined their plans to handle the weekend of June 9 and 10, which will be the busiest the Highlands has been for years.
Highlands and Islands Strategic Co-ordinating Group partners are working to ensure public safety and business continuity during a very busy period in the region, which includes large-scale events such as the Olympic Torch Relay, RockNess, UCI Mountain Bike Championships, Fort William, and the Curtis Cup, Nairn.
Olympic Torch Relay Commander Colin Gough said: “Northern Constabulary will play its part in delivering safe and secure events this summer.
“The force, like many others, has taken appropriate measures to maximise the numbers of officers available to us during this busy period. We are well used to planning and preparing for large-scale events in this region.”
He added: “We are working closely with our partners to ensure public safety and business continuity during this very busy period.
“There is likely to be some congestion and delays around the main routes of the Olympic Torch Relay, specifically the A82 on 9 June, and the Dores Road to RockNess.
“I would ask that people use the information provided to plan their journey accordingly and avoid these routes unless they are there for the celebrations and events.”
Councillor Jimmy Gray, convener of The Highland Council, said: “This is an unprecedented weekend of major events in the Highlands, providing our communities with a terrific range of entertainment and spectacle and a huge economic boost.
“The Highlands will be the spotlight of the UK this weekend and I hope that it is one that will live in people’s memories.”
Detailed information on the route of the Torch Relay, events and Torch bearers can be found at http://www.london2012.com/torch-relay/route/
For further information on local events, visit The Highland Council website on http://www.highland.gov.uk/leisureandtourism/events/olympics.htm
