Highland plan to boost Dark Sky tourism could lead to planning restrictions

Highland plan to boost Dark Sky tourism could lead to planning restrictions

Highland Council has set out a plan to cut light pollution and boost Dark Sky tourism.

Highlanders Asked to Help Protect One of Scotland's Greatest Dark Sky Landscapes

People across the Highlands are being invited to help shape new rules designed to reduce light pollution and protect some of Scotland’s finest dark skies. Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee approved plans on Thursday 20 August to hold a six week public consultation on new guidance covering outdoor lighting across the region. The proposals are intended to reduce unnecessary artificial light while protecting wildlife, supporti…

Public consultation to help shape future policy protecting Highland's dark skies – Highland Council

Public consultation to help shape future policy protecting Highland's dark skies. Economy and Infrastructure

Public consultation to help shape future policy protecting Highland's dark skies

Councillors have approved the launch of a public consultation on draft guidance aimed at reducing light pollution across the Highlands, supporting environmental protection, public wellbeing and the area's internationally recognised dark skies.   Members of the Economy and Infrastructure Committee yesterday (Thursday 20 August) agreed to publish the draft Reducing Light Pollution: Good Practice Guidance for consultation, once minor clarifications…