Following the Scottish Government announcement earlier this week of new lockdown restrictions throughout January, Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has announced that while its Visitor Centres will remain closed, most of its car parks, walking and mountain biking trails will remain open for local access.
FLS managed public toilets will also remain open.
The decision aims to support members of the public in maintaining their mental and physical health and wellbeing as Scotland strengthens its effort to slow transmission of COVID-19.
Simon Hodgson, FLS Chief Executive, said: “As we all continue our efforts to limit the impact of the virus and to keep as many people as safe as we can, it’s now imperative that we support the Scottish Government’s ‘stay-at-home’ guidance.
“However, we also recognise that it is also important that we all look after our health and well-being.
"That is why we are keeping most walking & mountain bike trails, car parks and toilets open so that local people can benefit from visiting their local woods."
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