Countryside Commission for Scotland

The Countryside Commission for Scotland was a statutory body in Scotland that was established by the Countryside (Scotland) Act 1967. Its role was to provide, develop and improve facilities for the enjoyment of the Scottish countryside, and to conserve and enhance the country's natural beauty.[1] The body existed alongside the Countryside Commission, which covered England and Wales. The commission led to the establishment of Scotland's 40 National Scenic Areas, the Regional Parks, and the formation of a countryside ranger service. It also provided individual grants to support facilities such as car parks and visitor centres.[2][3][4]

The Commission ceased to exist in 1992 when it was merged with Scottish division of the Nature Conservancy Council (NCC) to become Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).[5] SNH was renamed NatureScot in 2020.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Countryside (Scotland) Act 1967, Part I". The National Archives. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
  2. ^ "History Leading to the Cairngorms National Park". Cairngorms National Park Authority. Archived from the original on 15 January 2018. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
  3. ^ Roger Crofts. "The Countryside Commission for Scotland: A Short History" (PDF). Retrieved 4 September 2020.
  4. ^ "Who we are". Scottish Countryside Rangers Association. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
  5. ^ "Natural Heritage (Scotland) Act 1991". The National Archives. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
  6. ^ "NatureScot Brand". NatureScot. Retrieved 4 September 2020.


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