5.Mountaineering Council of Scotland
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Imagine even considering such a monstrosity, never mind it actually going ahead. What about those who use the mountains for leisure? Significant numbers of people are involved in recreational activities such as mountaineering and hillwalking - indeed, sustain local businesses. Yet the funicular railway development discriminates against us. Indeed, on page 13 of the visitor management plan (VMP) the Cairngorm Mountain Ltd states, "the more stringent management of visitors to the development …will almost certainly make Cairngorm less attractive to hillwalkers" The VMP constantly mentions the "long walk in" However, the long walk in is about protecting the qualities associated with remoteness. Surely one has to question this when cars heading for the funicular drive past you - it's not exactly remote is it?
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