Monthly Archives: July 2013

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Access Officers – How do you recompense for land taken out of production when putting in paths? The CNPA are extending the Speyside Way. The new route will go through some fields that are stocked (sheep/cattle) at least part, if … Continue reading

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Falkirk Greenspace Inititiative – Thursday 12th September – The Falkirk Wheel

Falkirk Council and Central Scotland Forest Trust have organised an exciting event for Thursday 12th September. Falkirk Council’s Greenspace Initiative is overall winner of the Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning for 2012/13 and they are keen to share our experience. … Continue reading

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SOAN Committee Meeting Minutes April 203

SOAN minutes April 2013

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Cairngorms National Park offers electric bike hires

Electric bicycles are being offered for hire in the Cairngorms National Park. The park authority said the idea was to allow people to explore the area in a more environmentally-friendly way. A network of free charge points has been put … Continue reading

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Wild Camping Review Urged to Save Loch Lomond Osprey and Otter from Capercaillie Fate

The owner of four of Loch Lomond’s islands is urging authorities to look again at extending wild camping restrictions following the news that the loch’s capercaillie population is no longer viable. Despite intensive efforts by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), Loch … Continue reading

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Covenanters Walk Sunday 28th July 2013

 COVENANTERS WALK – DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY  GATEHOUSE OF FLEET to GLENGAP  (and vice versa! )  1pm for 1.30pm on Sunday 28th  July 2013 The ancient drove road which runs from near Stranraer to London is of great significance.   Part of … Continue reading

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First Minister to open new ”Fishwives Path”

The historic Fishwives Path from Buckie to Keith has been reinvigorated as a result of a collaboration between the Buckie Regeneration group and the Keith & Strathisla Regeneration Partnership. It has been newly signposted with the route markers all carrying … Continue reading

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