All eyes are on us!
All eyes are on us!
The eyes of the world are on Scotland’s two National Parks, according to the Convener of the Cairngorms National Park Authority.
Speaking to members of the Scottish Council for National Parks in Stirling, on Monday 20th September, Andrew Thin reminded members that Scotland’s National Parks are very different to Parks elsewhere in the UK and abroad.
“We are taking a unique approach to the development of Scotland’s National Parks and should be proud of this. Already we have had visitors from all over the world coming to find out more.
The National Parks legislation in Scotland for the first time gives real legal teeth to the idea of joined-up Government. All public bodies in the Cairngorms National Park are covered by it and all are required to agree, and then work to a National Park Plan that will set out what has to be achieved and how it will be done.”
The SCNP is an independent charitable organisation, which was set up by its members to project and enhance existing National Parks and promote the case for new ones. The group has a particular interest in planning and land management issues and aims to promote better awareness amongst the public on the issues affecting National Parks.
Richard Maund, Chairman of the Scottish Council for National Parks said,
“We welcome the opportunity to engage in dialogue with the Cairngorms National Park Authority and to meet with Andrew Thin. This initial meeting is designed to improve our understanding of how things are developing in the Cairngorms National Park.”
Alert
Latest from the National Park
Glenmore and Strath Nethy wildfire update - 26 July at 8pm
Grant Moir, Chief Executive of the Park Authority, shares an update from the scene of the wildfire in Nethy Bridge.
Glenmore and Strath Nethy wildfire update - 25 July at 11am
A brief update on the Glenmore and Strath Nethy wildfire
Glenmore and Strath Nethy wildfire update - 24 July at 8.30pm
A major incident has been declared as residents of Nethy Bridge are evacuated.
Relevant alerts
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There is an ongoing wildfire situation at Glenmore within the Cairngorms National Park. Click here for all the latest. We would encourage members of the public to follow current guidance and be aware that the situation may change.
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Very high fire risk - 15 to 24 July
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued a very high wildfire warning impacting areas of the National Park on Wednesday 15 until Friday 24 July. If you are out and about in the Cairngorms National Park please observe the following guidance:
- Do not light any fire or barbecue, in line with the new fire byelaw
- Always ensure cigarettes are fully extinguished and take your litter (including glass) away with you
- Enjoy the outdoors responsibly - most wildfires are caused by human activity
- Stay alert - with dry vegetation and warm weather, fires can start easily, spread rapidly, and burn intensely
- If you see a wildfire, dial 999
For further updates on wildfire risk across Scotland, visit the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service website. To find out more about the fire byelaw, and to see your questions answered, visit our fire byelaw page here.