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Fury over state of Loch Morlich beach


By Tom Ramage

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Temperatures are rising once again over the litter being left behind in Badenoch and Strathspey by those who will not clean up after themselves.

Glenmore Forest Park posted a video yesterday (Easter Sunday) showing a trail of rubbish at a local beauty spot.

The post on the park's Facebook page stated: "This was Loch Morlich today.

"The group that left this on the beach for our rangers to clear up was actually spoken to by the team and offered advice on how to make responsible decisions when visiting the countryside, but decided to leave their waste and fire site behind.

"It's so disheartening for staff and local residents to see beauty spots like this in the Cairngorms National Park being treated with such disrespect.

"We welcome people to Glenmore but really encourage visitors to leave no trace."

Badenoch and Strathspey ward councillor Bill Lobban, who is standing again in the May 5 Highland Council elections, said: "This cannot be allowed to continue and surely it's time for a complete change in policy.

How the visitors left the beach at Glenmore
How the visitors left the beach at Glenmore

"I'm loath to suggest this as I fully support the right of responsible access – this is NOT responsible access – but it's time to introduce a by-law legally banning all overnight camping in the Glenmore area and to back it up with a ban on overnight parking, including in the FLS carparks and by the roadside.

"Most importantly, enforce the bans!"


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