Revised proposals lodged for new Highlands dairy

Plans have been submitted to Highland Council to build a dairy in a Wester Ross village.Revised proposals lodged by the Lochcarron Community Development Company feature a dairy, a retail area and cafe, along with parking for 30 vehicles at Ribhuachan.Greig Ross from agents Reynolds Architects Ltd, of Dingwall, said the ground floor would have a production plant, a cheese store, a packing area and a cold store as well as the cafe.There would also be a kitchen with a servery, a larder, chill unit and an entrance lobby with a decking area outside.The upstairs space will accommodate an office, a conference and training room, as well as a staff room and lockers. A lift as well as stairs will connect the two floors.The Lochcarron Community Development Company’s building will be beside its existing Smithy Community Hub – a visitor information point and local arts and crafts gallery and shop – and situated close to the treehouse.