Galloway National Park: SNP ministers told to ignore 'land-owning lobbyists' as new park looks set to be axed

Galloway National Park: SNP ministers told to ignore 'land-owning lobbyists' as new park looks set to be axed

The rural affairs secretary is due to make a statement later this week where she will axe the national park plans.

Scottish Government must not delay Galloway National Park

Land-owning lobbyists with vested interests must not be allowed to sway the Scottish Government’s decision on creating Galloway National Park, says Scottish Greens MSP Mark Ruskell. On Thursday, the SNP's Rural Affairs minister is expected to scrap plans to establish a National Park in Galloway, a core commitment of the Bute House Agreement. Land-owning lobbyists have demanded investment in the area without any protections of the local environme…