Galloway has been selected by the Scottish government as the preferred site for Scotland’s third national park.
The region, which came out top from a shortlist of five, will now be the subject of a consultation and an investigation into its suitability before potentially being made official by 2026. The unsuccessful candidate areas were Lochaber, Loch Awe, Scottish Borders and Tay Forest.
If approved, Galloway will be the first national park to be established since the South Downs on the south-east coast of England in 2010.
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Bestowing national park status on Galloway would ensure protection and preservation of the area’s natural landscape and wildlife habitats.
The bid is a result of a key commitment outlined in the 2021 Bute House agreement, which led to the Scottish Greens entering government for the first time.
Our national parks are really special places that are celebrated around the world, which is why the Scottish Greens pushed so hard for this new one to be created.
It will give local people, farmers and businesses the chance to build the park in their vision and serve as a beacon for a greener Scotland.”
What we don’t have is the means to make the most of these fabulous assets and to reverse our economic decline by building a sustainable future which generates jobs, tourism and business opportunities.
“A national park would bring major investment and boost Galloway’s international profile as a wonderful place to live, work and visit.”
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