Please heed Scotland’s travel restrictions
Arguably, that may make it harder for us not to explore our great outdoors – especially as lockdown continues and the weather gets better.
However, Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has issued a stunning series of images this week to help those who are missing their favourite beauty spots.
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Hide AdMedia manager Paul Munro is also calling on those who are still able to enjoy land and forests close to home for their daily exercise to follow the government’s social distancing guidelines.
He said: “At this time of year, we would normally be encouraging everyone to visit and enjoy all the forests and land was have to offer.
“However, as we all continue to do what we can in the national fight against COVID-19, we wanted to remind people of the restrictions on travel.
“While this is an inconvenience for many of us, it is a temporary and minor one that has a major contribution to make in the fight against coronavirus – helping to both slow the spread of the disease and support our NHS.
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Hide Ad“No doubt even with lots of inventive ways of passing the time and keeping everyone entertained, people will look for some fresh air and perhaps a moment of calming silence.
“But when they do venture out for exercise, we would ask them to please stay local – follow Scottish Government advice and don’t drive.
“People are more than welcome to visit one of our local forests if they can get to it on foot, bike or by wheelchair.
“However, please remember to follow social distancing guidelines if you do so.”
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Hide AdFLS manages forests and land owned by Scottish Minsters in a way that supports and enables economically sustainable forestry; conserves and enhances the environment; delivers benefits for people and nature; and supports ministers in their stewardship of our national forests and land.
The organisation has decided to share a gallery of some of the most stunning land in its charge to remind people that these assets will be free to roam again, once the lockdown ends.
Paul added: “While you are perhaps not able to get out and about to your usual haunts at the moment, we wanted to reassure people across Scotland that our forests and land will be here to welcome them back when it’s safe to do so.”
For more inofmraiton, visit the website at forestryandland.gov.scot.