Wilding stopped in Scotland?

[maingate]

This is an extract from an article in the latest C & CC monthly mag.

Informal camping may soon be banned in part of Scotland in order to reduce litter and drunken parties.

Loch Lomond and the Trossachs is one of Scotland`s most visited rural areas, with more than 3.5 million visitors each year. New measures proposed by the National Park Authority aim to tackle increasing amounts of abandoned tents and litter left by revellers.

If the ban is enforced, it will be accompanied by the creation of new, informal campsites but will also end unrestricted public access.

Sallochy Bay, Balmaha and Rowardennan would be the first to see the ban, followed by Lochs Lubnaig and Venachar in 2011

 

[Channa]

This is an extract from an article in the latest C & CC monthly mag.

Informal camping may soon be banned in part of Scotland in order to reduce litter and drunken parties.

Loch Lomond and the Trossachs is one of Scotland`s most visited rural areas, with more than 3.5 million visitors each year. New measures proposed by the National Park Authority aim to tackle increasing amounts of abandoned tents and litter left by revellers.

If the ban is enforced, it will be accompanied by the creation of new, informal campsites but will also end unrestricted public access.

Sallochy Bay, Balmaha and Rowardennan would be the first to see the ban, followed by Lochs Lubnaig and Venachar in 2011

A nail in the coffin !!...Scotland enjoys a situation we in England would welcome freedom of access etc.

But the irony is of course is the users through their behaviour are the reason for the clampdown.

Sad if it happens

Channa

 

[ajs]

This is an extract from an article in the latest C & CC monthly mag.

Informal camping may soon be banned in part of Scotland in order to reduce litter and drunken parties.

if i recall correctly strainlate.. this is aimed at local yobs in tents

clapem in irons i say...

retards
aj

 

[Channa]

if i recall correctly strainlate.. this is aimed at local yobs in tents

clapem in irons i say...

retards
aj

prob is tho AJ a poond to a penny gud chance they make the ban blanket
witch includz uz lot

Channa

 

[maingate]

Exactly.... Ablanket ban is what you will get.

Is`nt AJ cheeky. Now there is a yob in a van.

 

[ajs]

Exactly.... Ablanket ban is what you will get.

Is`nt AJ cheeky. Now there is a yob in a van.

ill be yobbin up your way next...

hide yer whippits

regards
aj

 

[Kontiki]

We stayed at Loch Lubnaig earlier this year, we moved from the first place we stopped at as it was filling up with a lot of campers & caravans who seemed to intent on having a drinking binge. Also the place was like a rubbish tip with litter & old bits of camping gear left. The second car park was a bit better but there was still loads of rubbish left from the tent campers (this was along the banks which were only accessible by foot).
Until it is recognised that motorhome camping is entirely different from tents & caravans we will always have problems of getting the blame along with the rest of them. At a tourist information on the Isle of Skye the lady there was adamant that it was the motorhome campers that left the rubbish & we should be banned or at the least be made to go on campsites.

 

[derekfaeberwick]

We always stopped at Lubnaig on our way across to the West coast for a doggie break and a sarnie and there were usually quite a few campers and anglers about.

Litter never seemed to be much of a problem and my sadly missed Jess always had a chat with the mostly young campers there who were usually preparing for a boozy night session, we were usually there on a Saturday lunch time.These were mostly good natured kids with an empathy for the outdoors but an even greater empathy for what we mostly had when young.

The main problem with Lubnaig IMHO is that it is visible from the main road and tents and open fires may give some an uncomfortable feeling. Pity really to stunt all these potential outdoor types from carrying it on past there youth.

 

[Hippyvancrustie]

We just spent 2 weeks down in the highlands, we went from Thurso down the west coast to Kyle (via Applecross) over to Inverness and back up the east coast and it seems that many places have now got "NO OVERNIGHT PARKING" signs...