People in 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute will have the opportunity to comment on the Scottish Government’s plans to establish at least one new National Park in Scotland by 2026.
There are currently two National Parks in Scotland: Cairngorm National Park and Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, part of which sits within the 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute boundary.
However, the Scottish Government would like to introduce a new park(s) and is currently inviting expressions of interest from local communities before it opens the formal nomination process later in the year.
Chair of the 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute Council Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee, Councillor Kieron Green, said: “Raising awareness of the upcoming nomination process now gives local communities the necessary time to put forward any proposals they may have.
“The council will consider if it wishes to support any proposals at the appropriate time. The Scottish Government would then examine submissions prior to further consultation on areas selected to progress."
You can find further information about the assessment process and registration at
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