This position statement has been prepared by Campaign for National Parks and the Alliance for Welsh Designated Landscapes on the proposal for a new National Park in North East Wales

SCNP were delighted to welcome John Mayhew as its new Chair at the April 2024 AGM. Read more about John’s appointment and his views on new National Parks in Scotland

In May 2024, the Scottish Government reiterated its intention to designate at least one new National Park. Following the appointment of the new First Minister and a reshuffle of positions, the responsibility for National Parks now falls within the rural affairs portfolio, under the Cabinet Secretary, Mairi Gougeon MSP.

Recent public opinion polls show very strong support for new National Parks, and for their leadership role in nature recovery in Scotland.

An update on the new National Park process - where we are at April 2024

SCNP 2024 AGM and Workshop - National Parks - Their Future Role. 26th April 2024

The nominations process for Scotland’s next National Park closed yesterday (29th February). Read SCNP & APRS Joint Statement here…

According to a poll carried out by Survation on behalf of Blue Marine Foundation, the Scottish public want to see a new National Park for Scotland that includes coastal and marine areas. Read the Blue Marine press release…

Graham Barrow of SCNP provides a research report on international funding of National Parks. Are we missing a trick in Scotland?

The Scottish Government led a Technical Workshop for groups interested in nominating their area for National Park status. The selection of video recordings cover a variety of topics and give an overview of some of the key areas of interest for groups nominating their area for National Park status.

The Scottish National Park Strategy Project’s summary of the SCNP and APRS response to the Scottish Government’s Strategic Framework for Biodiversity consultation.

We are currently seeking trustees and volunteers with skills in rural planning, biodiversity/climate change, finance/book-keeping and digital marketing. But anyone with an interest and commitment to the national park cause in Scotland is invited to apply.

James Burns of Ansons Consulting provides a blog looking at Sustainable Travel in National Parks. Ansons Consulting authored the Sustainable Travel and Modal Shift Report for Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.

MSc Students from the University of Edinburgh interviewed residents from Edinburgh and Glasgow on their perceptions of National Parks. The final report was presented at a public presentation at Scottish Parliament in April 2023. Students Julia Lisa and Mhairi McMillan provided a blog post on their work…

The Scottish Government have announced the opening of the new National Park nominations process. Read the latest APRS press release.

This latest issue of our Newsletter is jam packed with articles, including updates from our existing National Parks and new National Park campaigns.

This blog describes how to nominate an area to become a new National Park.

What of our three Regional Parks, encouraged by Countryside Commission for Scotland?

Read SCNP Chairman’s Report for the 32nd AGM held 21st April 2023.