The Mountains and the People is a true partnership project, bringing together those with an interest in conservation from across Scotland and beyond under a common goal to empower individuals and communities to preserve our fragile mountain habitats. Every partner brings a valued contribution to the project, whether that be experience, resources or funding, allowing the project to achieve it’s full potential.
Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland
The project is led by the Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland, an innovative environmental charity working to promote sustainable public access.
We work to develop and implement an access management strategy that integrates the needs of land managers, access users and local communities, whilst conserving and protecting the natural heritage throughout Scotland.
Heritage Lottery Fund
– The Heritage Lottery Fund uses money raised by National Lottery players to help people across the UK explore, enjoy and protect the heritage they care about.
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs
National Park Authority
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park covers 720 square miles of outstanding landscapes, habitats and communities. The Park Authority’s mission is to protect and enhance this special place.
Cairngorms National Park
The Cairngorms National Park Authority was set up to ensure the unique aspects of the Cairngorms – both the natural environment and local communities – are cared for, sustained and enhanced for current and future generations.
Scottish Natural Heritage
Scottish Natural Heritage is the government’s adviser on all aspects of nature and landscape across Scotland. Our role is to help people understand, value and enjoy Scotland’s nature now and in the future.
Forestry Commission Scotland
Forestry Commission Scotland is part of the Scottish Government’s Environment and Forestry Directorate. Forest Enterprise Scotland is an agency of Forestry Commission Scotland and manages the National Forest Estate on behalf of Scottish Ministers.
