Nominations officially open to create the first site to secure the status in Scotland for 20 years.
South Scotland reporter, BBC Scotland news websiteThere will, however, be at least one more before the end of this parliamentary session in 2026.- but the nominations process has now opened to increase that number.
Councillors also agreed to consider including Crieff as part of the park, describing it as the "gateway to the Highlands".Image source,The Galloway National Park Association has made no secret of its case for south-west Scotland for some time. "Our campaign is also distinctive because it has tremendous support from the public, business, MPs, MSPs and all three local councils covering the proposed national park area."The Isle of Harris has been suggested as a potential location for a national park in the pastIn the neighbouring Scottish Borders there is a similar conviction that their case is strong.
A study from a decade ago suggested seven potential sites for a new national park but more have now emerged Based on the outcome of that process, legislation will be brought forward to make at least one of them a national park by 2026.Loch Awe is one area to have shown an interest in national park status
"They also play a crucial role in tackling climate change and protecting our precious natural environment for future generations.A Skye and Raasay park could proceed to the full nomination stage
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