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The Moffat Centre is pleased to submit this proposal to fulfil Brockwell Energy Ltd requirement for the provision of services for a feasibility study and scope of use for a Visitor Centre at the North Kyle Forest, East Ayrshire.
Brockwell Energy Ltd alongside Forestry and Land Scotland wish to commission research services to help advise a feasibility study for a visitor centre to enhance the current development of the North Kyle Forest, East Ayrshire. This is a post-industrial site located within the Galloway Forestry District. It is a 4000-hectare site of former opencast coal mines, and commercial forestry containing natural and geological Sites of Special Scientific Interest. The site is being redeveloped and restored to meet a range of objectives including provision of recreation, renewable energy production and regional economic contribution.
The brief requests a feasibility and scope of use for a visitor centre within the site. The centre's purpose is to be determined as part of this study but could include but is not limited to a range of possibilities including an information hub, food and retail offering, activity centre, community centre, cultural and natural heritage
Brockwell Energy Ltd alongside Forestry and Land Scotland wish to commission research services to help advise a feasibility study for a visitor centre to enhance the current development of the North Kyle Forest, East Ayrshire. This is a post-industrial site located within the Galloway Forestry District. It is a 4000-hectare site of former opencast coal mines, and commercial forestry containing natural and geological Sites of Special Scientific Interest. The site is being redeveloped and restored to meet a range of objectives including provision of recreation, renewable energy production and regional economic contribution.
The brief requests a feasibility and scope of use for a visitor centre within the site. The centre's purpose is to be determined as part of this study but could include but is not limited to a range of possibilities including an information hub, food and retail offering, activity centre, community centre, cultural and natural heritage
| Short title | North Kyle Forest |
|---|---|
| Status | Not started |
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In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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