LOCALS living in an area set to be Scotland's next national park have slammed plans saying they don't want it to become the next NC500. It was announced yesterday that Galloway was chosen as the site to be the third national park in Scotland. 7 Galloway has been chosen as the proposed site of Scotland's new national park Credit: Scottish National Park Consultation 7 Some locals were overjoyed at the announcement Credit: Scottish National Park Consultation 7 Others are not as keen on the proposals for the area Credit: Scottish National Park Consultation 7 Some are worried it will become like the NC500 Credit: Getty The picturesque area was chosen over some of Scotland 's most stunning beauty spots to join the Cairngorms and Loch Lomond and the Trossachs with the special status.
It beat out Lochaber, Loch Awe and Tay Forest for the position. The news was heralded by campaigners who said it would be a massive boost to local communities. But not everyone is on board with the new plans.
READ MORE SCOTTISH SUN UNHAPPY CAMPERS 'Scumbags', say NC500 locals as cops called to 'disrespectful' campers 'ENTITLED' 'Just go away' say NC500 locals as they blast campervan driver's parking Farmers in the area believe they will be hammered by extra rules national parks bring to an area. The Vice President of the National Farmers' Union Scotland, Alasdair Mcnab said 93% of their members are against the plan. He said hardworking farmers would be hit by extra planning costs needed to build inside .