Scotland’s most famous glen to receive funding to improve visitor experience

 The Sustainable Visitor Infrastructure project, run in partnership by the Highland Council, the National Trust for Scotland and Glencoe and Glen Etive Community Council, has been awarded £375,000, subject to conditions, in Round Three of the Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund (RTIF). The project will be boosted by contributions from project partners, including £100,000 from the National Trust for Scotland.
 
Launched by the Scottish Government in 2017 and administered by VisitScotland, the RTIF has so far invested £9 million in infrastructure at outstanding scenic areas and popular rural tourist spots.
 
Our project is one of 13 initiatives across Scotland to receive support in this third round of funding. We aim to make the community and landscape more resilient to rising visitor numbers with more fit-for-purpose parking, paths for walkers and visitors, signage and waste disposal facilities.
 
Glencoe and Glen Etive are two of Scotland’s most well-known and well-loved natural wonders. Much of the area is a National Nature Reserve, recognised for its wildlife and precious habitats, and cared for by us. Around two million vehicles travel through the Glens on the A82 each year and this places pressure on the environment and local people. Click here to know more about #campervan parkup.