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Details: Written by Gus Jones; Category: Campaigns; Published: 15 October 2018

At their public planning meeting on the 12 October the Cairngorms National Park Board resoundingly rejected the application for artificial ski slopes at Cairn Gorm.

In arriving at their welcome decision, the National Park Board took time to quiz the applicant and listen to concerns of BSCG and Aviemore Business Association, all of whom gave presentations at the meeting.

The Press & Journal report indicates that the applicant, Natural Retreats, is considering its options.

P & J article 13 October 2018

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