Make tracks again to Strathspey and Badenoch, say Forestry and Land Scotland
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Scottland’s tourism sector officially re-starts today (Wednesday, July 15) under the Scottish Government’s Phase 3 route map measures.
Forestry and Land Scotland has pulled out all the stops to support the sector’s recovery and opened its visitor facilities across the country, including Strathspey's ever-popular Glenmore Visitor Centre and Badenoch's Laggan Wolftrax.
After a Herculean effort to carry out all of the necessary health and safety checks, 95 per cent of car parks, almost all visitor centres and almost all mountain bike trails are now open.
However anyone considering visiting an FLS site should continue to “go before they go” as our toilet facilities will begin a phased re-opening from Monday 20.
The FLS website front page carries a live list of the most up-to-date information for all FLS facilities and members of the public are advised to check it before they leave home.
FLS chief executive Simon Hodgson, said: “After four months of restrictions I am sure that many people are looking forward to visiting one of our forests to help in their own mental, physical and spiritual recovery.
“Our staff have done an amazing job in getting us to the point where we are ready to welcome visitors back and I am delighted to say that now – in the new normal -we are open for business.
“However, this is a critical juncture in Scotland’s recovery. Progress to date could easily be reversed so it is vital that everyone plans ahead, has alternative options ready in case they arrive at a site that is already too busy and that they follow the latest Scottish Government guidance.
“In supporting this approach we will be implementing physical distancing in our visitor centres and will also require that anyone entering wears a face mask.
“We look forward to welcoming people back to our forests, our mountain bike trails and our visitor centres.
"Please remember to be considerate of each other and of our staff so that everyone can continue to stay safe and enjoy great days out.”
The majority of FLS car parks are now open, as are the majority of mountain bike trails.
Check them out here
