Nairn splash pad switched on for first time
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The Nairn splash pad created in memory of local youngster Hamish Hey has been turned on for the first time.
Hamish Hey died of cancer aged eight in 2016.
Tragically his mum Susan was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer the following year.
Despite this she continued to work tirelessly with her husband Sam, daughter Lily, other family members and the local community to raise thousands of pounds for the memorial to Hamish.
She died last year at the age of 41, just before the splash pad was completed.
Following its switch-on, Susan's mum, Liz Bow, said: "We are all absolutely delighted it’s open.
"It's a wonderful legacy for Hamish and Susan – four years of fundraising and we are indebted to the continuing support from the community and beyond.
"This marks the completion of phase one of the Links Development and more funding from Team Hamish will be invested in the area where Hamish and Susan spent many happy times with Sam and Lily."
She added: "The kids are going to have a ball, particularly in nice weather. It'll be on from 10 in morning until 6 at night. Kids just loved playing in water."
In total £110,000 of the total cost of the project came from Team Hamish, with the balance met by the Nairn Common Good Fund. The project was carried out in collaboration with Highland Council which will oversee maintenance of the splash pad.
A balance of £60,000 remains in the Team Hamish appeal for further investment.
John Bochel, owner of the Strathnairn Café which sits beside the new splash pad said: "It's a tremendous addition to the facilities at the Nairn seafront and is going to bring a lot of pleasure to families visiting the beach."
