New national parks could stifle growth

One or more national park was likely to be on the way in Scotland, but NFU Scotland has raised concerns that the move would stifle growth in the countryside.

Ewan Pate
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New national parks could stifle growth

One or more national park was likely to be on the way in Scotland, but NFU Scotland has raised concerns that the move would stifle growth in the countryside. Green MSP and Biodiversity Minister Lorna...

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