Project launched to examine how Glenlivet Estate can support local priorities

CROWN Estate Scotland has launched a new community-focused project to explore how the Glenlivet Estate might evolve over the next three decades.

The project, named Glenlivet Estate 2050, will examine how the 23,000 hectare estate could develop to support local priorities.

That includes local jobs and investment, attracting the next generation of residents, improving the environment and meeting the challenges of the climate and nature crisis.

Oster Milambo, Crown Estate Scotland's Director of Property, said: "We want to hear what the people who live and work here are looking for over the coming years, so we can create a plan which reflects what they care about most.

"Crown Estate Scotland is committed to creating great places and ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to be involved in developing plans for their area.

"In the last year, we've led projects like this one on several of our rural estates, all with a common theme: planning for the future in a way that puts the priorities of local people first."

Beginning in July, local residents will be invited to attend meetings, visit online and in-person exhibition spaces, and take part in one-to-one conversations.

The input will assist Crown Estate Scotland in building a new long term plan for the area which incorporates Tomintoul and Glenlivet.

Full details will be published in the coming weeks. Any enquiries can be directed to glenlivetestate@aecom.com.

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