Do islanders on Skye, Raasay and Rona want a national park?
- International
- January 12, 2024
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Newsportual Parks (Scotland) Act, external was passed 23 years ago and led to the creation of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park in 2002 and the Cairngorms in 2003.
The Cairngorms was extended in 2010 and is the largest park in the UK covering parts of the Highlands, Moray, Aberdeenshire, Perthshire and Angus.
According to the Scottish government, national parks are models of sustainable development.
The aims of parks are to:
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Work to protect and enhance natural and cultural heritage
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Promote responsible access to nature
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Support local communities
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Manage millions of visitors annually
Park authorities are required to produce plans on the management of their areas.
The authorities’ planning committees make decisions on local developments.
Expressions of interest have been received for other parts of Scotland, including the Lammermuirs and Glen Affric.
The deadline for nominations for new parks in 29 February.
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