Tourism opinions sought from Boat of Garten residents
Tourism opinions sought from Boat of Garten residents
From 7 August 2005, residents in Boat of Garten will have Ecotourism student Izabel Kaminiarz knocking on their doors asking for their views on tourism in the National Park.
The research will help her complete a dissertation towards an MSc in Ecotourism through the University of Portsmouth.
Izabel said: “I am co-operating with the Cairngorms National Park Authority who have helped me organise the project. The questionnaires are anonymous and all responses will be held in strict confidence to generate some useful statistics that will help inform the local plan for the area and help me complete my studies. If time allows, I may extend my study area to include Aviemore. Comparing tourism perceptions between the two villages would be interesting.”
A £25 book token prize is being offered to the first questionnaire drawn at random following completion of the project.
Izabel is also working at CairnGorm Mountain and using her spare time to explore the area.
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Update on wildfire situation
Convener Sandy Bremner and Chief Executive Grant Moir have given an update on the ongoing wildfire situation.
Statement on wildfires
An update from Grant Moir, Chief Executive of the Cairngorms National Park Authority, on the ongoing wildfires in Moray and Highland.
New Nethy houses get green light
Meeting in Ballater, the Planning Committee approved applications for a development of 35 houses in Nethy Bridge and a floodplain restoration scheme on the River Dee.
Relevant alerts
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As a result of ongoing efforts to tackle wildfires to the north of the Cairngorms National Park, several roads are currently closed. Scottish Fire and Rescue are in attendance and the public are advised to avoid the area, including footpaths. Road users are asked not to ignore road closed signs.
The affected roads are:
- B9007 Ferness to Duthil
- U2379 Lochindorb Road
- B939 Ferness to Grantown-on-Spey
- U2347 Braes of Castle Grant
For all the latest information check out the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Police Scotland website and social media.