Tourism development at Glenshee to rise from the ashes
Tourism development at Glenshee to rise from the ashes
A new tourism venture is set to be built on the site of the former Spittal of Glenshee Hotel, which burned down in 2014, after planning permission was granted by the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) today (Friday 25 January).
Planning permission in principle was approved for the erection of a reception, bar and restaurant building along with 18 holiday accommodation units, car parking and other associated works, when the CNPA planning committee met in Boat of Garten this morning. Along with the reception building and holiday accommodation, the development is also set to provide various visitor and community facilities.
Recommending the project for approval, CNPA Planning Officer Emma Wilson said: “The site of this development is in a very strategic location with it being at the southern gateway to the Cairngorms National Park and adjacent to the much publicised Snow Routes Scenic Route. The development meets with our policies and will provide an opportunity for this derelict site in a key location to be brought back into use providing much needed tourism facilities.”
CNPA Planning Committee Convener Eleanor Mackintosh commented: “I welcome these development plans with this site having been long associated with some sort of tourism accommodation, welcoming travellers over many years.”
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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.
Due to the this wildfire incident, the following paths and routes are closed:
- All the paths around Loch Morlich, Glenmore and Badaguish are closed.
- The Ryvoan pass is closed, this includes all access to the Green Lochan (Lochan Uaine).
- Routes providing access to Cairngorm Mountain, the Northern Corries, Meall A’Bhuachaille, Strath Nethy and Bynack more should be avoided.
- The Abernethy Forest area to the south of Forest Lodge and towards Ryvoan bothy is closed.
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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.