Saturday 24th May saw the local community get a first look behind the scenes of the newly refurbished John O’Groats Mill at events celebrating the opening of the venue and the hard work of all involved.

A fun filled day attracted hundreds to the new community space and allowed a look at the new interpretation which tells the story of the mill and its history.

Families enjoyed colouring in pictures of the mill designed by artist Aimee Lockwood, while a film written and produced by Far North Film, and shot by local children, had its first screening.

The evening party saw the crowd being entertained with traditional live music from Jack Simpson and Gordon Shearer.

A special moment came when water was released from the mill pond to flow over the waterwheel once again, giving those attending a look at the mill machinery in action.