09 May 2025
This is the third in a series of blogs looking at the Natural Environment Bill. Part 1 is available here and Part 2 is available here. Most of the political energy around National Parks in recent years has related to the Scottish Government’s commitment to establish at least one new Park by the end of […]
26 Feb 2025
The introduction of statutory targets to protect nature is a long-standing campaign demand of Scottish Environment LINK. We therefore welcome the publication of the Natural Environment Bill, introduced to the Scottish Parliament last week, which represents a vital opportunity to halt biodiversity decline and drive forward nature’s recovery. Scotland’s Biodiversity Framework The Scottish Government’s commitment […]
02 Oct 2024
The benefits National Park status brings for farmers operating within them have been set out in a new report published today and commissioned by Scottish Environment LINK. Scottish Ministers have committed to the designation of a new National Park for Scotland by 2026, and in July confirmed that Galloway is their proposed location. This report […]
23 Sep 2024
A new report published today, commissioned by Scottish Environment LINK, considers the socio-economic benefits of Scotland’s National Parks for businesses working within them. Scottish Ministers are currently considering whether to designate Galloway as Scotland’s third National Park. Scotland’s two existing National Parks are long-established, giving a good evidential basis for considering their economic impacts – […]
29 Nov 2022
Almost 80% of the public want Scotland’s National Parks to have a stronger focus on restoring nature and tackling climate change, according to a new opinion poll. The Scottish Government has committed to introducing at least one new National Park in this parliamentary term. Scotland currently has two National Parks, covering the Cairngorms and Loch […]
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