National Parks bring important benefits to the communities within them. They directly support the development and implementation of community action plans which also feed into the development of Local Development Plans.
For example, Cairngorms 2030 is a partnership of around 70 organisations which supports 20 projects across the Cairngorms National Park. The total value of the programme is £42.3 million. These projects deliver benefits for rural communities, land managers, businesses and the natural environment.
Cairngorms 2030 has supported the development of Scotland’s first outdoor dementia centre near Aviemore. The new centre opened its doors in July 2022, giving more people with dementia and their families and carers an outdoor space tailored to their needs and a refreshed sense of freedom to explore nature.
Cairngorms National Park authority has also been a key partner within the Tomintoul and Glenlivet Landscape Partnership. This £3.6m initiative has focused on rural regeneration, cultural heritage, nature restoration and education and training in the Tomintoul and Glenlivet area, directly benefiting local communities and businesses including farmers and land managers within the area.
Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park authority has supported community-led action on local energy generation through the development of community-owned run-of-river hydro schemes in the National Park.
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