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The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, which became part of legislation in Scotland in February 2005, prompted the formation of the Carse of Gowrie Group Paths Subgroup.
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In collaboration with Perth and Kinross Council a series of consultation meetings was held throughout the Carse to obtain the views of the community as to the nature and location of a paths network. |
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A number of volunteers undertook a short course of paths survey training provided by PKC access officers and thereafter completed detailed surveys of a selection of the preferred routes. |
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During this period Perth and Kinross Council access officers held meetings with local landowners to explain the development of the Council's Core Path Plan (CPP) throughout the region. A copy of the CPP leaflet may be found here.
The respective roles of CoGG and the Council in relation to the development of a paths network throughout the Carse have become increasingly clear. The activities of the two organisations are seen to be entirely complementary and collaboration between them, the Countryside Trust the Heritage Trust and other public bodies has progressively strengthened.
The SNH Scottish Outdoor Access website and associated Access Code and other related documents have been helpful in guiding CoGG in its deliberations and planning.