Public consultation launched for community buy-out of Cairngorms visitor centre
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The public can now have their say on plans by a local community body to take over a visitor centre by the Cairngorms’ most popular beauty spot.
Aviemore and Glenmore Community Trust submitted an asset transfer request for the Glenmore Visitor Centre and its cafe and car park to owners Forestry and Land Scotland last week.
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As reported by the Strathy, the trust has said their plans will lead to major improvements at the visitor attraction by Loch Morlich as well as profits being ploughed back into the business and local community.
The trust is now urging residents in the strath to get behind the purchase.
AGCT director Mike Dearman said: “This application is all about providing a better experience for locals and visitors alike. We hope that we have achieved that with a strong business case and positive vision so we would encourage anyone with an interest in Glenmore to view the application and make their feelings heard.
Trust spokeswoman Kirsty Bruce said: “We’re delighted that FLS has officially validated and published online our application for acquiring the Glenmore Visitor Centre and Cafe through an asset transfer request.
“If approved, this will give the community a strong say in shaping Glenmore’s future and will ensure that all profits go back into improving the centre and visitor experience but it’s also a significant step forward in terms of community wealth-building opportunities.”
The trust is a not-for-profit organisation and.part of the plan would include signposting visitors to other local activities in an attempt to reduce some of the visitor pressures on Glenmore.
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