‘Dirty campers’ give wild campers a bad name
Distinction needs to be drawn between those who respect the rules, and those who don’t, says Mountaineering Scotland
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Council accused of ‘passing the buck’ over wild camping
Local MSP Kate Forbes speaks out after council passes a motion calling for more resources after another weekend of mayhem.
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Wild weekend of anti-social campers
Police had to move on 30 guests who showed up, with tents, and refused to leave a Glen Etive Airbnb property booked for just seven people.
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Outdoors legend McNeish says don’t blame campers and motorhomes for all the litter problems
The problems prompted a conference telephone summit last week, hosted by Fergus Ewing, Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy and Tourism, which involved representatives from local community councils and organisations along the Road to the Isles, and which was organised by local MSP Kate Forbes.
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Lochaber communities plead for help to tackle ‘anti-social’ camping problems
It came in the wake of a weekend that saw hundreds of campers descend on Glen Etive, leaving piles of rubbish, with problems also reported on beaches at Morar and Arisaig.
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Clean up your act, urge councillors in united call
A foul catalogue of waste reported to sickened Oban and Lorn councillors has prompted a united call for the public – visitors and residents – to clean up their act.
Lochaber
Community not always included in Glen Etive filming profits
The number of people living in Glen Etive might be small, but the impacts of film crews using the location can impact residents daily lives, sometimes without warning.
Outdoors
Calling time on dirty camping in Highlands
Responsible mountaineers have called for action to be taken against the growth of ‘dirty camping’, which sees irresponsible campers leaving rubbish, fire damage and even whole campsites in their wake.
Lochaber
Glen Etive seminar omission sparks local anger
A major seminar, held in Edinburgh earlier this month to discuss the recent approval of seven hydro schemes in Glen Etive, failed to hear from any representatives from the local community.
Lochaber
Anger over Glen Etive litter
Tents, bottles and cans were left behind by a group of campers over the weekend.