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1 the HIGHLAND COUNCIL the Proposal Is to Establish a Catchment Area for Bun-Sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar, and a Gaelic Medium
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL The proposal is to establish a catchment area for Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar, and a Gaelic Medium catchment area for Lochaber High School EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS STATEMENT THIS IS A PROPOSAL PAPER PREPARED IN TERMS OF THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY’S AGREED PROCEDURE TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SCHOOLS (CONSULTATION) (SCOTLAND) ACT 2010 INTRODUCTION The Highland Council is proposing, subject to the outcome of the statutory consultation process: • To establish a catchment area for Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar. The new Gàidhlig Medium (GM) catchment will overlay the current catchments of Banavie Primary School, Caol Primary School, Inverlochy Primary School, Lundavra Primary School, Roy Bridge Primary School, Spean Bridge Primary School, and St. Bride’s Primary School • To formalise the current arrangements relating to Gàidhlig Medium Education (GME) in related secondary schools, under which the catchment area for Lochaber High School will apply to both Gàidhlig Medium and English Medium education, and under which pupils from the St. Bride’s PS catchment (part of the Kinlochleven Associated School Group) have the right to attend Lochaber High School to access GME, provided they have previously attended Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar. • Existing primary school catchments for the provision of English Medium education will be unaffected. • The proposed changes, if approved, will be implemented at the conclusion of the statutory consultation process. If implemented as drafted, the proposed catchment for Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar will include all of the primary school catchments within the Lochaber ASG, except for that of Invergarry Primary School. The distances and travel times to Fort William from locations within the Invergarry catchment make it unlikely that GM provision would be attractive to parents of primary school age children, and dedicated transport from the Invergarry catchment could result in excessive cost being incurred. -
Water Bus Loch Lomond 2013
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Rannoch and Tummel Information 2017/2018
Taxi 18. Carie to Glen Lyon (LD) Please support our local business 01882 632 418 • 01882 632 733 • 07881 822 216 19. Carie 3 Trail-marked (Circular. LD & S) Shops - Post Office Broons Buses and Taxis 20. MacGregor’s Cave (S) (Explore Rannoch Path network leaflet) Fishing - Boating - Sailing Where To Eat Rail & Airport Transfers e [email protected] w 1 Kinloch Rannoch 01882 632 306 21. Schiehallion – a Munro (mountain climb) www.jmt.org Pre-booking of EVENING meals is ESSENTIAL for most establishments The Country Store & Post Office Highland Travel 07971 540282 22. Tummel Bridge (S & LD) Boating Licensed village grocery store with gifts, souvenirs and local maps. Butcher meat and Jurgen Rehling. Taxi, local and airport transfer. English or German tour guide. Non-motorised boats from roadside - Free other orders taken for shop collection. Hot and cold snacks and drinks to take away. Motorised: Loch Rannoch Max speed 12 knots Max engine 4 HP 1 The Country Store, Kinloch Rannoch 01882 632 306 Rannoch and Tummel e [email protected] w www.highland-travel.co.uk Scottish Outdoor Access Code w www.outdooraccess-scotland.com Mon - Sat 08:00 - 18:00 • Sun 08:00 - 13:00 All activities are done entirely at your own risk and often in unpredictable weather For permit and access to launch site contact e [email protected] Take away. Hot and cold snacks and drinks. Post Office opening times: Mon - Fri 09:30 - 11:30 Car Hire: Pitlochry Car Hire 01796 474474 so please go properly equipped. Everyone has the right to be on most land and inland Mon - Sat 08:00 - 18:00 • Sun 08:00 - 13:00 w www.rannochcountrystore.co.uk e [email protected] w www.pitlochrycarhire.co.uk water providing they act responsibly. -
Local Development Plan November 2019
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Local Development Plan Action Programme November 2019 Local Development Plan | Action Programme | 1 CONTENTS 1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 3 2. Summary of Site Progress over last two years………………………….…………………….4 3. Vision and Development Strategy ...................................................................................... 5 4. Strategic Growth Areas (Arrochar, Balloch & Callander) ................................................. 9 5. Placemaking Priorities in other Towns and Villages ......................................................... 23 6. Rural Development Frameworks ........................................................................................ 29 7. Allocated Sites in Towns and Villages excluding Strategic Growth Areas ..................... 33 8. Completed Allocated Sites………………………………………………………………………...49 9. Strategic Transport Infrastructure ..................................................................................... 50 10. Local Development Plan Policies and Statutory and Planning Guidance ....................... 51 Local Development Plan | Action Programme | 2 1. INTRODUCTION This Action Programme accompanies the Local Development Plan (the Plan) and identifies the actions needed to implement and deliver the development proposals (allocated sites), strategic growth areas and placemaking priorities contained within the Plan. These actions involve a range -
Highland Perthshire Trail
HIGHLAND PERTHSHIRE TRAIL HISTORY, CULTURE AND LANDSCAPES OF HIGHLAND PERTHSHIRE THE HIGHLAND PERTHSHIRE TRAIL - SELF GUIDED WALKING SUMMARY Discover Scotland’s vibrant culture and explore the beautiful landscapes of Highland Perthshire on this gentle walking holiday through the heart of Scotland. The Perthshire Trail is a relaxed inn to inn walking holiday that takes in the very best that this wonderful area of the highlands has to offer. Over 5 walking days you will cover a total of 55 miles through some of Scotland’s finest walking country. Your journey through Highland Perthshire begins at Blair Atholl, a small highland village nestled on the banks of the River Garry. From Blair Atholl you will walk to Pitlochry, Aberfeldy, Kenmore, Fortingall and then to Kinloch Rannoch. Several rest days are included along the way so that you have time to explore the many visitor attractions that Perthshire has to offer the independent walker. Every holiday we offer features hand-picked overnight accommodation in high quality B&B’s, country inns, and guesthouses. Each is unique and offers the highest levels of welcome, atmosphere and outstanding local cuisine. We also include daily door to door baggage transfers, route notes and detailed maps and Tour: Highland Perthshire Trail pre-departure information pack as well as emergency support, should you need it. Code: WSSHPT1—WSSHPT2 Type: Self-Guided Walking Holiday Price: See Website HIGHLIGHTS Single Supplement: See Website Dates: April to October Walking Days: 5—7 Exploring Blair Castle, one of Scotland’s finest, and the beautiful Atholl Estate. Nights: 6—8 Start: Blair Atholl Visiting the fascinating historic sites at the Pass of Killiecrankie and Loch Tay. -
Land to East of Montrose House, Balmaha
Agenda Item 3 PLANNING AND ACCESS COMMITTEE MEETING: 26 March 2018 SUBMITTED BY: Director of Rural Development and Planning APPLICATION NUMBER: 2016/0399/DET APPLICANT: Rural Stirling Housing Association LOCATION: Land to East of Montrose House, Balmaha PROPOSAL: 20 unit affordable housing development (comprising 12no. houses and 8no. flats), formation of 2 housing plots, access road and associated infrastructure NATIONAL PARK WARD: 7 COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA: Buchanan Community Council CASE OFFICER: Name: Alison Williamson Tel: 01389 722 610 E-mail: [email protected] 1. SUMMARY AND REASON FOR PRESENTATION 1.1 Planning Permission is sought by Rural Stirling Housing Association for a 20 unit affordable housing development comprising 12 houses and 8 flats, the formation of 2 self-build house plots, access road and associated infrastructure. 1.2 The National Park Authority’s Scheme of Delegation, relative to planning, requires applications subject to a significant level of representation to be referred to the Planning and Access Committee. 115 letters of representation have been received to this application. 2. RECOMMENDATION That Members: Approve the application subject to the imposition of conditions as set out in Appendix 1 of the report. 1 Agenda Item 3 3. BACKGROUND 3.1 The current application was submitted on 23 December 2016. After a period of delay, as a result of discussions over foul drainage constraints, all information required to assess the application has now been submitted and considered. Given the significant level of representation (see section 4 of this report) received in relation to this application, it was agreed at a meeting of the Planning and Access Committee on 18th December 2017 that a special date would be convened, for a hearing, to allow the application to be determined. -
Scotland's West Highland Way and Ben Nevis Climb
Scotland’s West Highland Way and Ben Nevis Climb $3,040 for CMC members, $3,131 nonmembers May 13 – 26, 2015 Leaders: Linda and David Ditchkus ([email protected]) OVERVIEW: Hike Scotland’s West Highland Way for 95 miles beside lochs, waterfalls, and craggy mountains in the Scottish Highlands. The path uses ancient roads, including drovers’ roads, military roads and old coaching roads and we will walk the traditional route from south to north to the foot of Scotland’s (and the U.K.’s) highest peak, Ben Nevis. The group will attempt a climb to the summit of “the Ben” (4,409 feet), weather permitting. While hiking will be the trip’s focus, the group will also tour medieval Edinburgh, Stirling (famous for being the home of William Wallace), the Eilean Donan Castle in the Scottish Highlands, and a Scotch distillery. Itinerary: May 13 W (1) Travel from Denver to Edinburgh, Scotland. May 14 Th (2) Arrive at Edinburgh airport, transportation on own to hotel in Edinburgh. May 15 Fr (3) Visit Edinburgh Castle in morning (tickets included), travel to starting point of trek in Milngavie (en route - short visit to Stirling, tickets included, the Wallace Monument & lunch) May 16 Sa (4) Walk from Milngavie to Dryman (12 miles), along the valleys of Blane and Endrick with good views of Campsie Fells May 17 Su (5) Walk from Dryman to Rowardennan (14 miles), with panoramic views of Loch Lomond. May 18 M (6) Walk from Rowardennan to Inverarnan (14 miles), passing the falls of Inversnaid and caves in which the scoundrel Rob Roy hid May 19 Tu (7) Walk -
Rowardennan Lodge Youth Hostel Rowardennan, by Drymen, Glasgow G63 0AR T: +44 (0)1360 870 259 E: [email protected]
Rowardennan Lodge Youth Hostel Rowardennan, By Drymen, Glasgow G63 0AR t: +44 (0)1360 870 259 e: [email protected] Rowardennan Youth Hostel, in the heart of Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, sits in an idyllic location on the banks of Loch Lomond with unobstructed views and the West Highland Way passing by the gate. Rooms Catering Facilities Capacity 57: We offer a full catering service, • Lounge (with TV) overlooks the • 4 twin rooms (single beds) with continental and cooked loch and can seat 30 people breakfasts, packed lunches and • 1 double • Laundry is accessible evening meals for individuals • 1 triple (disabled access between 17.00-08.00. It has and groups with ensuite) 2 coin-operated washing and • 3 four-bedded Group meals need to be booked 2 drying machines • 4 six-bedded in advance, though individuals • Small drying room (free of may book upon arrival • 1 eight-bedded charge) Evening meals are served • Free internet/Wi-Fi access Family/private rooms are between 18.30-21.00 and is available available on request. Room breakfasts from 07.30-09.00 configurations may be subject to Security occasional change Self-catering All rooms have locks, but no There are 9 showers and 9 • Kitchen is open between lockers. There’s an additional toilets. There is one en-suite 06.00-10.30 and 13.30- security door between reception room. All rooms have washbasins midnight and has space and the main building for 10 people Reception Cycle rack outside available • 2 domestic ovens, 3 fridges for guests (please bring your -
CITATION CONIC HILL SITE of SPECIAL SCIENTIFIC INTEREST Stirling Site Code: 397
CITATION CONIC HILL SITE OF SPECIAL SCIENTIFIC INTEREST Stirling Site code: 397 PLANNING AUTHORITY: Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority NATIONAL GRID REFERENCE: NS 421916, NS 415912, NS 411918, NS413920 OS 1:50,000 SHEET NO: Landranger Series 56 1:25,000 SHEET NO: Explorer Series 347 AREA: 60.66 hectares NOTIFIED NATURAL FEATURES Geological: Igneous Petrology : Ordovician Igneous Biological: Woodlands : Upland oak woodland : Wet woodland Upland habitats : Subalpine calcareous grassland : Alkaline fen Invertebrates : Beetle assemblage : Moth assemblage DESCRIPTION Conic Hill Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) is comprised of several detached areas and lies on the east side of Loch Lomond, immediately north of the village of Balmaha. The largest portion of the SSSI constitutes the upland part, whilst the lower areas, adjacent to the loch shore, support woodland. Conic Hill is a composite site supporting varying rocks and soils, and wildlife habitats. The Highland Border Complex is of national importance and consists of a number of narrow, fault-bounded exposures of Ordovician sediments and igneous rocks, which crop out intermittently along the Highland Boundary Fault Zone between Arran and Stonehaven. The ultramafic and mafic rocks of the complex are interpreted as incomplete fragments of a greatly dismembered obducted ophiolite. A narrow zone of rocks belonging to the Complex is exposed north of Balmaha, on the eastern side of Loch Lomond. Exposures extending from the lakeside to Druim nam Beurach consist of detrital rocks which have yielded a chitinozoan fauna of probable Arenig age. The rocks contain a wide variety of ophiolitic clasts including serpentinite, gabbro, dolerite and spilite, which by implication were derived from an ophiolite of early Arenig, or more likely pre-Arenig age. -
The Best of Walking in Scotland
1 The Best of Walking in Scotland Scotland is a land of contrasts—an ancient country with a modern outlook, where well-loved traditions mingle with the latest technology. Here you can tread on some of the oldest rocks in the world and wander among standing stones and chambered cairns erected 5,000 years ago. However, that little cottage you pass may have a high-speed Internet connection and be home to a jewelry designer or an architect of eco-friendly houses. Certainly, you’ll encounter all the shortbread and tartan you expect, though kilts are normally reserved for weddings and football matches. But far more traditional, although less obviously so, is the warm welcome you’ll receive from the locals. The farther you go from the big cities, the more time people have to talk—you’ll find they have a genuine interest in where you come from and what you do. Scotland’s greatest asset is its clean, green landscapes, where walkers can fill their lungs with pure, fresh air. It may only be a wee (small) country, but it has a variety of walks to rival anywhere in the world. As well as the splendid mountain hikes to be found in the Highlands, there’s an equal extent of Lowland terrain with gentle riverside walks and woodland strolls. The indented coastline and numerous islands mean that there are thousands of miles of shore to explore, while the many low hills offer exquisite views over the countryside. There’s walking to suit all ages and tastes. Some glorious countryside with rolling farmland, lush woods, and grassy hills can be reached within an hour’s drive of Edinburgh and Glasgow. -
Weekly List 05Wc 030220 (255.5
Weekly Planning Schedule Week Commencing: 3 February 2020 Week Number: 5 CONTENTS 1 Valid Planning Applications Received 2 Delegated Officer Decisions 3 Committee Decisions 4 Planning Appeals 5 Enforcement Matters 6 Land Reform (Scotland) Act Section 11 Access Exemption Applications 7 Other Planning Issues 8 Byelaw Exemption Applications 9 Byelaw Authorisation Applications National Park Authority Planning Staff If you have enquiries about new applications or recent decisions made by the National Park Authority you should contact the relevant member of staff as shown below. If they are not available, you may wish to leave a voice mail message or contact our Planning Information Line on 01389 722024. Telephone Telephone PLANNING SERVICES DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT (01389) (01389) Director of Rural Development and Development & Implementation Manager Planning Bob Cook 722631 Stuart Mearns 727760 Performance and Support Manager Catherine Stewart 727731 DEVELOPMENT PLANNING Planners - Development Management Vivien Emery (Mon - Wed) 722619 Alison Williamson 722610 Development Planning and Caroline Strugnell 722148 Communities Manager Julie Gray (Maternity Leave) 727753 Susan Brooks 722615 Amy Unitt 722606 Craig Jardine 722020 Planners - Development Planning Kirsty Sweeney (Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri) 722622 Derek Manson 707705 Planning Assistants Development Planning Assistant Nicola Arnott 722661 Amanda Muller 727721 Lorna Gray 727749 Planner - Development Planning Planning Support (Built Environment Lead) Mary Cameron (Tues – Fri) 722642 Vacant Lynn -
FUTURE FOREST the BLACK WOOD RANNOCH, SCOTLAND
Gunnar’s Tree with the community, Nov. 23, 2013 (Collins & Goto Studio, 2013). FUTURE FOREST The BLACK WOOD RANNOCH, SCOTLAND Tim Collins and Reiko Goto Collins & Goto Studio, Glasgow, Scotland Art, Design, Ecology and Planning in the Public Interest with David Edwards Forest Research, Roslin, Scotland The Research Agency of the Forestry Commission Developed with: The Rannoch Paths Group Anne Benson, Artist, Chair, Rannoch and Tummel Tourist Association, Loch Rannoch Conservation Association. Jane Dekker, Rannoch and Tummel Tourist Association. Jeannie Grant, Tourism Projects Coordinator, Rannoch Paths Group. Bid Strachan, Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust. The project partners Charles Taylor, Rob Coope, Peter Fullarton, Tay Forest District, Forestry Commission Scotland. David Edwards and Mike Smith, Forest Research, Roslin. Paul McLennan, Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust. Richard Polley, Mark Simmons, Arts and Heritage, Perth and Kinross Council. Mike Strachan, Perth and Argyll Conservancy, Forestry Commission Scotland. Funded by: Creative Scotland: Imagining Natural Scotland Programme. The National Lottery / The Year of Natural Scotland. The Landscape Research Group. Forestry Commission Scotland. Forest Research. Future Forest: The Black Wood, Rannoch, Scotland Tim Collins, Reiko Goto and David Edwards Foreword by Chris Quine The Landscape Research Group, a charity founded in 1967, aims to promote research and understanding of the landscape for public benefit. We strive to stimulate research, transfer knowledge, encourage the exchange of ideas and promote practices which engage with landscape and environment. First published in UK, 2014 Forest Research Landscape Research Group Ltd Northern Research Station PO Box 1482 Oxford OX4 9DN Roslin, Midlothian EH25 9SY www.landscaperesearchgroup.com www.forestry.gov.uk/forestresearch © Crown Copyright 2014 ISBN 978-0-9931220-0-2 Paperback ISBN 978-0-9931220-1-9 EBook-PDF Primary funding for this project was provided by Creative Scotland, Year of Natural Scotland.