US EditionScottish government scraps plan for new national park in Galloway
- In May 2025, the Scottish government decided to abandon the proposal to establish Scotland’s third national park in the regions of Galloway and Ayrshire following a consultation and thorough evaluation.
- The decision followed a consultation started in 2022, which revealed 54% opposition and 42% support for the park, with the reporter advising insufficient local clarity and support.
- Campaigns both for and against the park had gained momentum, with opposition groups expressing relief and supporters condemning the decision as a missed opportunity for the local community and environment.
- Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon acknowledged significant support and opposition, stating the proposal met legislative conditions but lacked clarity and local backing to proceed.
- The cancellation implies lost potential for economic investment and local powers, while officials urge the government to support Galloway’s future through alternative rural infrastructure development.
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Ministers abandon plans for Scotland’s third National Park – Scottish Business News
Plans to create Scotland’s third national park in Galloway and Ayrshire have been abandoned by ministers after a lengthy and divisive public consultation revealed significant local opposition. The proposed park, which would have joined Cairngorms and Loch Lomond and the Trossachs as one of Scotland’s national parks, was intended to cover large parts of Dumfries and Galloway and extend into South and East Ayrshire. Where Was the Park to Be? Gallo…
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