Cairngorms National Park Partnership Plan 2022-27 - Other - Page 122
•
•
Sustrans – a UK walking and cycling charity, and
•
Wildlife Estates Scotland (WES) – an initiative,
the custodian of the National Cycle Network. Its
led by Scottish Land and Estates, which
flagship project is the National Cycle Network,
aims to promote the best habitat and wildlife
which has created 12,763 miles of signed cycle
management practices, build recognition and raise
routes throughout the UK, including 5,273 miles
standards through the introduction of an objective
of traffic-free paths.
accreditation system.
Tayside and Central Scotland Transport
•
Zero Waste Scotland (ZWS) – a not-for-
Partnership (Tactran) – the Tayside and Central
profit environmental organisation, funded
Scotland Transport Partnership (Tactran) aims to
by the Scottish Government and European
deliver a socially inclusive and environmentally
Regional Development Fund, Zero Waste
sustainable transport system that promotes the
Scotland exists to lead Scotland to use products
health and wellbeing of all citizens.
and resources responsibly. Using evidence
and insight, they inform policy and motivate
•
•
Transport Scotland – the national transport
individuals and businesses to embrace the
agency for Scotland, delivering the Scottish
environmental, economic and social benefits
Government’s vision for transport.
of a circular economy.
VisitScotland (VS) – the national tourism
organisation for Scotland. Their main aim is to
contribute significantly to the advancement of
Scottish tourism by giving it a presence in the global
marketplace and benefiting the whole of Scotland.
•
Voluntary Action in Badenoch and Strathspey
(VABS) – a local organisation whose mission is to
support third sector organisations (community and
voluntary groups, social enterprises) throughout
Badenoch and Strathspey. VABS is part of the
Highland Third Sector Interface and has offices
in Grantown on Spey.
•
Volunteer Cairngorms – run by the Park Authority,
Volunteer Cairngorms supports and develops
volunteering opportunities for nature and the
environment across the National Park.
•
Wellbeing Economy Alliance Scotland
(WEAll) – a collaboration of organisations,
alliances, movements and individuals working
towards a wellbeing economy, delivering human
and ecological wellbeing.
124
