Scottish Council for National Parks

Full name of organisation: Scottish Council for National Parks

Short version of name: SCNP

Contact person: Kate Walsham, Hon. Secretary

Address: Dunara, Lochpark, Carradale East, Campbelltown, Argyll PA28 6SG

Telephone: 0158 343 1245

Fax: 01505 682447

Email: Katewalsham@aol.com

Website: http://www.scnp.org.uk

Aims: The creation of National Parks in Scotland with adequate powers and finance, managed on behalf of the Nation by Boards comprising local authority members, local people and representatives of the national interest.

Current work priorities: promoting the case for further National Parks, whether marine, coastal or land-based, being a 'critical friend' to the first two, and protecting sensitive landscapes and habitats from undesirable developments.

Charity number: SCO31008

Paid staff in Scotland: none

Volunteers: 12 (EC members)

Date Established: 1990

Members: Members, Affiliated Organisations and Friends: 103

Local groups: None

Land owned or managed in Scotland: None

Membership of other umbrella groups: IUCN, IUCN(UK)

Publications: Newsletters