Thurso hostel and beauty salon planned for former medical centre
A former health centre in Thurso could be transformed into a hostel if plans before Highland Council are approved.
The former community health centre on Davidson’s Lane has been lying empty for a number of years but there are now hopes it may get a new lease of life.
Plans have been submitted which, if given the go-ahead, would see a number of old treatment rooms converted into an eight-room hostel.
The new business would also bring a new wellness centre to Thurso, including hairdressing and beauty therapy treatments.
The plans have been lodged by Ross Murray, who is the current owner of the building.
He and his wife are seeking to work together in running the multi-faceted business.
A new interior entrance doorway will be installed to separate the two parts of the business.
The couple have recently returned from working overseas and have now set their sights this new entrepreneurial venture.
According to planning documents, four full-time staff will be appointed to run the new business.
The proposed wellness centre will offer a variety of beauty therapies. The hairdresser will have two seats and provide scalp treatments in addition to hairdressing.
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Two further “consultation” rooms are listed in the proposals for “beauty therapy and other wellness treatments”.
A remodelling of the building’s interior allows for eight rooms of accommodation, each with an en-suite.
Currently, the building has over 15 rooms previously used for consultations and healthcare.
A communal kitchen and laundry space for hostel guests are also included in the plans for the hostel side of the building.
The plans are now with Highland Council’s planning department, which will decide if the proposals will go ahead.
