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Kenneth McElroy talks about Caithness.

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00:00 Certainly the coast of Caithness is up there with some of the best scenery in Scotland, if not the UK.

00:07 What I think is a magical part of the world.

00:09 The cliffs are teeming with wildlife.

00:11 It's pretty sensational actually when you think about it and I'm fortunate enough to be able to say that that's my day job.

00:17 I'm Kenneth McElroy and I'm the trail development manager for the John O'Groats Trail.

00:23 Part of my role is to ensure that the trail is made accessible or that its access is improved.

00:30 Another big part of my role is community outreach to ensure that the trail has a place in the community, that people are aware of it.

00:38 I'm always really keen to work with schools as well.

00:40 If I'm not working you can find me on a football field.

00:43 I love to play hockey. I love to surf. I love doing a bit of climbing.

00:47 Caithness is a true hidden gem.

00:50 It's got some of the best castles in the UK. It's got some of the best beaches.

00:54 The food and drink here is immense.

00:56 Whether you're interested in sport or art and culture, we've got a really fantastic art scene here.

01:01 We've got a cinema here. We have a nightclub here and it's great crap.

01:04 Lots of local pubs. Lots of independent shops.

01:08 If you just come here and enjoy yourself, you can have a very busy working life and social life.

01:14 It's just a brilliant place to live, work, visit, enjoy.

01:20 It's making strides in its own way.

01:22 People want to be up here. People want to visit here.

01:25 Because why wouldn't they? It's absolutely beautiful. It's stunning. It's dynamic.

01:28 There's so many, a whole host of opportunities, whether it's employment or recreational.

01:35 [Music]