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Project title Enhancing infrastructure and products in the North West Highlands Geopark
Applicant North West Highland Geopark Ltd
Approved costs £53,060.91
Approved grant £24,748.28
Outcomes
  • Increased partnership working beteween groups (within and across areas, including integenerational partnerships)
  • Increased employment opportunities locally through new business start-ups and existing business diversification/development
  • Improvements in the visitor experience
Overview

North West Highlands Geopark Ltd were awarded a LEADER grant to help local businesses across the 2000 square kilometres of the geopark develop and strengthen the local economy by capitalising on the area’s designation by UNESCO as a Global Geopark.  The project will deliver improved road signage, create a membership scheme for local businesses and develop a Geo-festival which will hold events across the area. 

Applicant website
Geopark Development