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13/05/2015

Landscape Partnership Appoints Development Officer

The Tomintoul and Glenlivet Landscape Partnership has appointed a new development officer.

Marion McDonald will lead the development phase in a range of projects.

These include improvements to the museum and visitor centre in Tomintoul, improving pathways and preserving buildings such as Scalan and Blairfindy Castle.

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Ms McDonald said: "I am delighted to be working on the Landscape Partnership project.

"I have a wealth of experience in environmental and community projects and have worked a lot with volunteers and community groups and I appreciate the challenges and the opportunities that lie ahead for everyone who is involved."

The Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA), on behalf of partners working with the Tomintoul and Glenlivet Development Trust (TGDT) has received funding of over £2.5million including a development grant of £171,600 from the Heritage Lottery Fund through its Landscape Partnership programme.

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