Paper 1 Loch Kinord water access

This document contains an update from NatureScot on water-borne access at Loch Kinord, part of the Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve. Due to increased visitor numbers and disturbance to wildlife, revised local guidance on responsible access was developed in the summer of 2021. The document reviews how these changes worked in practice, including visitor compliance and feedback, and proposes a wider review and consultation with stakeholders. The aim is to decide whether to continue with the 2021 guidance or make changes, considering factors such as the loch's designation, impact on wildlife, and alternative visitor management approaches. The Cairngorms Local Access Forum (LOAF) is asked to provide advice on stakeholder engagement and methodology for this consultation, with the intent of delivering findings in February 2022.