National Park conversations are a ‘hot’ topic at present as many of you will already know. We feel this brings an opportunity to explore what the future for south west Scotland might look like beyond a ‘yes’ or ‘no’, whether it includes a National Park in Galloway & Ayrshire or not.
What are the key priorities and visions for our communities, for nature, and for a positive future for all? And how can we work together to achieve these goals?
The aim of this conversation is to proactively collect visions for a positive future for south west Scotland that address known, existing and potential future issues, irrespective of whether a National Park goes ahead or not.
Anything goes, and there is no such thing as a bad idea, so have fun and allow your imagination to run riot. And it is anonymous, so you can confidently share any thoughts you may be thinking.
The questionnaire forms part of an independent creative consultation. It is separate from the ongoing formal consultation process and is not linked to any campaign group. The initiative is brought to you by Glenkens based artists Leeming + Paterson, supported through the “What We Do Now” Sparks Programme by The Stove Network, a community-based arts organisation in Dumfries.
The questionnaire will remain open for submissions until 26th January 2025. Responses (anonymised) will then be presented to Nature Scot before the end of the formal consultation, and shared publicly, including on the What We Do Now website.