A popular West Lothian country park is one of several visitor destinations across the country that will share just over £2.6 million in funding for projects to improve facilities as part of Scotland’s drive for sustainable tourism.Plans to improve toilet provision at Beecraigs Visitor Centre is one of 11 projects across the country that have been recommended for approval - subject to conditions - to receive cash from round four of the Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund (RTIF).Sustainable tourism takes account of its impact on the community and natural surroundings, maximising the positives whilst minimising the negative effects.Managed by VisitScotland on behalf of the Scottish Government, the RTIF was created to improve the quality of the visitor experience in rural parts of Scotland that have faced pressure on their infrastructure due to this increase in visitor numbers.It aims to reduce the impact of visitor numbers on local communities and facilities and create a more collaborative and sustainable approach to infrastructure provision and long-term maintenance of local facilities for the benefit of communities.Round four was open for applications from local authorities and national park authorities, in partnership with their communities, and is aimed at funding infrastructure improvements such as parking with EV charging points and e-bike facilities, campervan facilities – including disposal points – viewpoints and toilet provision.Round four applications recommended for approval include £167,000 for West Lothian Council to increase provision at Balvormie toilets to include six toilets and one unisex accessible toilet, as well as further toilet provision through the refurbishment of a derelict building within the park.
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