3 d. ago Talks planned over Scottish Government backing for Galloway after national park plans ditched

Galloway and West Dumfries MSP Finlay Carson is due to meet Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon today.

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4 d. ago Differing reactions from farming and tourism bosses as Galloway National park Plans scrapped

NFU Scotland has welcomed the move but the South of Scotland Destination Alliance has been left deeply disappointed.

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8 d. ago Galloway National Park opponents and supporters react to Scottish Government scrapping plans

Opponents say they are 'very relieved' the bid won't move forward but supporters say it is a 'big loss'.

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9 d. ago No National Park for Ayrshire as Scottish Government drop plans

Plans for the Galloway National Park which would have included parts of South and East Ayrshire have been dropped by the Scottish Government.

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9 d. ago Scottish Government ditches plans to create Galloway National Park

Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon says there is too much opposition to the proposals to move forward.

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9 d. ago Scottish Government abandons plans to create national park in Galloway

Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon made the announcement at the Scottish Parliament this afternoon.

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2 w. ago Plans for 'traveller site' on edge of popular Welsh village rejected

The proposed new 'traveller site' on the outskirts of Saundesfoot has seen a petition of nearly 300 objections and has been refused by national park planners

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