A BID to have Loch Awe designated as a National Scenic Area (NSA) has been discussed in the Scottish Parliament.
The debate followed the John Muir Trust backing a petition lodged by Christine Metcalfe, on behalf of Avich and Kilchrenan Community Council, calling for a review of the process for designation of NSAs and consideration of the potential for more NSAs to protect the natural landscape and support the tourism sector.
As a result of the petition, Scotland’s NSAs and whether there should be more of them was debated last week by MSPs on the Public Petitions Committee.