PROJECT LIST 2008-2013
LAG 001 Land Management Support Officers
To jointly fund two land management support officers within the Cairngorms National Park
who will engage pro-actively with land managers and their advisors to enhance the value and
impact of rural development funding programmes in order to deliver the National Park Plan
aims.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£50,000.00
Public Match
£84,000.00
Total Funding Package
£134,000.00
LAG002 Training for Land Based Businesses and Others
To help Land Based Businesses within the Eastern region of the National Park to grow and
become more sustainable and viable and to support the Cairngorms Awareness and Pride
project which delivers similar public benefit training opportunities aims specifically at the
National Park's other businesses, residents and community groups.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG
Monies
£97,015.00
Public Match
£118,574.00
Private Match
£73,559.00
Total Funding Package
£289,148.00
LAG003 Swift Nesting Boxes
To provide alternative nest sites for swifts in order to conserve this breeding population of
these birds and to raise awareness within the local community about the conservation of
swifts, house martins and swallows and to involve them in the monitoring of these species
within Mar Lodge Estate.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£990.00
Private Match
£110.00
Total Funding Package
£1,100.00
LAG004 Europarc Junior Ranger Summer Camp 2008
To create a network of youngsters who participate in nature protection by acting as
advocates and ambassadors for their protected area. To raise awareness about the natural,
cultural, social and economic values of the protected areas and to promote friendship and a
group ethic among youngsters by engaging them in the achievement of the common goals of
European protected areas.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£7,000.00
Private Match
£1,500.00
Total Funding Package
£8,500.00
LAG005 Kingussie Interpretation Project
To provide a coherent and imaginative approach to interpreting the influence of the Gynack
Burn on the history of Kingussie for the social and economic benefit of the community.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£18,943.99
Public Match
£5,000.00
Private Match
£452.46
Total Funding Package
£24,396.45
LAG006 Grantown-on-Spey Town Trail Leaflet
To produce a town trail leaflet for the benefit of visitors to Grantown on Spey which will
enable them to learn more about the town during their visit.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£1,647.00
Private Match
£183.00
Total Funding Package
£1,830.00
LAG007 AMWood Link Trail
To construct a new path which will give walkers the chance to see mountain scrub at its
altitudinal limit within an easy 20 minute walk from the Coire Cas car park and within the
safety of the CairnGorm Ski Area.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£10,246.00
Public Match
£11,046.00
Private Match
£800.00
Total Funding Package
£22,092.00
LAG009 Poldhu Wells Restoration
The project will restore two granite-lined wells, known as the Wells of Poldhu,(OS NJ
43495 03575) to original working order. The wells will be drained and cleaned, the original
designed landscape of pathway and Victorian footbridge will be restored and the site
interpreted for the benefit of locals and visitors. An ongoing community programme of oral
history acquisition and collection will contribute to raising awareness of, and engagement
with, the site. The wells will be interpreted for the benefit of local people and visitors by
means of leaflets and an interpretation board. The project aims to erect an information
panel at the centre of the village and to install way markers along the path(s) to the Wells.
The project is in two phases: Phase 1: Specification (completed) and Phase 2:
Implementation, which forms the basis of this application.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£4,272.13
Public Match
£2,317.00
Private Match
£150.00
In Kind
£2,650.00
Total Funding Package
£9,389.13
LAG011 Bee Study (Osmia Inermis)
To establish the current distribution of Osmia inermis within the Scottish Highlands as a
first step towards research into the ecology of the bee. In the longer term the aim is to
identify any steps that could be taken to ensure the long term survival of O. inermis in the
Cairngorms and elsewhere.
A number of possible sites have been identified (as a desk study and during field work in
2007) for visits. These would be upland sites where both the food plant and suitable nesting
sites exist, and would concentrate (but not exclude other areas) on the Cairngorms area.
Natural sites would be basic grassland, but might include disturbed ground where Lotus has
colonised. Contacts with the relevant land managers at Atholl Estates and Tulach Hill will be
made and consolidated. It is hoped to involve volunteers from Tayside in conjunction with
the LBAP.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£4,210.00
Private Match
£250.00
Total Funding Package
£4,460.00
LAG012 Conference 'ASPEN IN SCOTLAND'
The conference will span 2 days: Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th October 2008.
The Friday programme will include indoor presentations at the new Community Hall in
Boat of Garten. These will be followed by poster sessions and a plenary discussion.
Guest speaker Professor Jari Kouki of the University of Joensuu in eastern Finland has been
invited to provide an insight into how Aspen is regarded and managed in continental boreal
forests.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£5,000.00
Public Match
£4,250.00
Private Match
£2,000.00
Total Funding Package
£11,250.00
LAG013 Survey of tooth fungi
• To re-survey all tracks, paths, small quarries etc within the forest section of RSPB
Abernethy NNR, to record location and number of all identifiable tooth fungi,
repeating surveys in 2006 & 2007.
• To maintain a database of all records so that a distribution map can be created.
• To forward a list of all species recorded to the British Mycological Society for their
database.
• To provide a summary of the results of three years of survey work and consider
publishing results as a paper.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£1,175.00
Private Match
£130.56
Total Funding Package
£1,305.56
LAG014 Glenlivet Hall Renovation
On completion this project will provide the hall with much improved facilities which
will benefit the Community and with increased use will create an income which will make
the Hall more sustainable in a climate where grants etc are becoming more and more
difficult to access.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£3,750.00
Private Match
£250.00
Total Funding Package
£4,000.00
LAG015 FEASIBILITY STUDY INTO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL HIGHLAND GAMES CENTRE
The aim of the project is to commission expert consultants to carry out a feasibility study
into the establishment of Scotland’s national Highland Games Centre. The Feasibility study
will:
 Assess the financial viability of the proposed centre.
 Estimate visitor numbers, average spend per head and the additional economic
benefit to Braemar, Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms National Park.
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Produce an interpretive plan for the proposed centre setting out innovative ways of
telling the story of Scotland’s Highland Games and giving visitors the opportunity for
hands-on participation.
Determine the capital costs of the building and fitting out of the proposed centre
and potential sources of funding.
Identify annual running costs and income
Produce a detailed business plan for the first 5 years of operation.
Recommend a management structure for the operation of the proposed centre.
Identify potential partners in the project.
Detail how the centre can be sustainable in the long term, including the use of local
materials, “green” technology and achievement of a “Carbon Neutral” building.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£10,000.00
Public Match
£12,500.00
Private Match
£2,500.00
Total Funding Package
£25,000.00
LAG016 Feasibility Study- Aviemore Sports Project
To come to a clear understanding of the best way forward and create a solid platform from
which to realise our dream of providing Aviemore and the surrounding area with an
accessible multi disciplinary sports facility which includes ice sports
Project activities:
• Recruitment of consultant with relevant expertise to conduct a feasibility study into
the project. (Brief to be written and recruitment process to take place with input
from Sport Scotland)
• Feasibility study to take place to a strict timescale and with clear objectives –
expected outcomes below:
• Provide evidence of community support for the project.
• A clear understanding of size and nature of facility to be built including the need to
minimise environmental impact.
• A clear understanding of strengths and weaknesses of the potential identified sites
with a preferred option indicated.
• A realistic indication of the best financial strategy to adopt.
• A forecast of financial performance and a clear understanding of the critical factors
for success.
• Administrative infrastructure of the group consolidated through employment of a
professional secretary.
• Continued group work to support feasibility study including investigation of similar
projects, potential funding sources for the build, face to face market research and
fundraising initiatives.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£15,000.00
Public Match
£13,200.00
Private Match
£5,000.00
Total Funding Package
£33,200.00
LAG017 Crathie School Wildlife Garden
Project Main Aims & Objectives:
• To install a portable nest camera in the Crathie school wildlife camera, linked to a
screen in the classroom.
• To install interpretation in the school wildlife garden.
• To purchase some tools to help maintain the school wildlife garden.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£1,171.90
Public Match
£61.68
Total Funding Package
£1,233.58
LAG018 Community Garden Interpretation
Project aims: To enhance the experience of being in the garden by:
a) Highlighting the flora and fauna that are local to the Cairngorms National Park.
b) Drawing attention to the features that are not obvious
c) Acknowledging funders and volunteers
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£4,653.00
Private Match
£517.00
Total Funding Package
£5,170.00
LAG019 Cairngorms Hostels and Creative Cairngorms - Business Plan
Project aims: Cairngorms Hostels and Creative Cairngorms recognise that each organisation
requires a qualified, experienced professional who will be tasked with developing a Business
Plan which can be implemented by the committee of each organisation to enable both to
move forward. The development of these organisations is key to their success and this key
person will need to spend quality, paid time in developing the organisations. It was agreed
that although the nature of both organisations is quite different, their objectives are very
similar. Both organisations came to the conclusion that an professional working for both
groups could have a greater effect that if each group tasked someone individually. This
application is for phase 1 of 3 phases. Phase 1 will successfully build on the voluntary effort
that has produced the two organisations – Cairngorms Hostels and Creative Cairngorms.
Phase 1 – Produce Business Plan and Action Plan to carry out activities described below.
Phase 2 – Implementation of Business Plan over 3-5 year period with continuous monitoring
Phase 3 – Evaluation of Business Plan, revision of business plan and implementation.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£4,545.00
Private Match
£505.00
Total Funding Package
£5,050.00
LAG020 Women's Active Life Project
Project Aims:
• To encourage 8 to 10 women living in the Inverness area, from various cultural
backgrounds (Chinese, Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Scottish, Persian) that are
currently inactive to lead active, healthy and confident lives. We aim to use a
structured walking project culminating in a group led challenge to:
• Create a safe physical and psychological space for women to have a shared new
experience.
• Improve health & fitness through an active lifestyle and healthy diet
• Improve and have confidence in everyday spoken English
• Increase personal confidence and self esteem
• Increase understanding and challenge perceptions of different cultures and
backgrounds
• Gain a greater understanding and appreciation of what the Highland’s culture and
heritage has to offer our communities
• Gain knowledge on how to access walking opportunities and the local countryside
• Identify key women interested in training as community walk leaders to continue the
project
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£9,756.00
Public Match
£4,940.00
Total Funding Package
£14,696.00
LAG021 Storytelling Training
Staff development and team building through storytelling & interpretation – shared stories,
experiences, memories of being in park environment, with the aim of building team rapport,
understanding, communication. Connecting people through their identification with the park
& mountain. Introduce traditional storytelling and how it can be used to understand the life
and being of an organisation, although the main focus would be on personal stories. This
would be facilitated through a series of workshops and ideally lead to the creation of a CD
of staff stories which would form part of an induction pack for new staff.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Cairngorms LAG Monies
Amount in £
£3,897.00
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Private Match
£433.00
Total Funding Package
£4,330.00
LAG022 In the Buchat
Project aims: Connecting people with the local heritage. Encourage creativity and awareness
of the environment. Engender a sense of place and community.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£1,200.00
Private Match
£750.00
Total Funding Package
£1,950.00
LAG023 Additional Path Link
Surfacing access path to climbing crags and core and circular path network.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£4,635.00
Private Match
£500.00
Total Funding Package
£5,135.00
LAG024 Gynack Bridge Re-instatement
The project aims to remove the condemned bridge entirely, replacing the structure with a
new bridge of the ‘aerial mast – ranger' design. This will reinstate access to the woodland on
the north bank of the Gynack, and do much to offer improved access to locals and visitors
alike.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£11,412.80
Public Match
£15,400.00
Private Match
£1,187.20
Total Funding Package
£28,000.00
LAG025 Glenlivet & The Cairngorms Website
 To improve the presentation of Glenlivet on the internet as a “Get away from it all”
destination.
 To complement the new Cairngorms tourism portal and further develop Glenlivet as
a destination within the Cairngorms National Park.
 To improve the level of information available to prospective visitors to Glenlivet.
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To harness the enthusiasm of existing customers to create “user content” about
Glenlivet on the internet as a way of attracting more visitors to the area in future.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£3,350.00
Private Match
£335.00
Total Funding Package
£3,685.00
LAG026 The Auld Alliance Gourmet Academy's Year of Events
Project aims:
• To develop an Annual Calendar of Events in Kingussie that will:
• Provide a framework for the training of Auld Alliance Gourmet Academy students
and associated High School students.
• Increase the profile and reputation of the Academy within the local community, and
build networks and relationships with local businesses and residents that will further
enhance the goals of the Academy while enriching the community.
• Inspire local young people with a passion for food and give them opportunities to
learn about food sources, producers, cooking and dealing with customers to a high
standard
• Raise the profile of the hospitality industry in the locality, making it a career to be
proud of and recognising its importance to the area.
• Work with suppliers and businesses in the area to act as a showcase for local food
and drink.
• Promote healthy eating at a time when poor diet and obesity are serious health
issues in Scotland.
• Provide information to inform and educate students and members of the public
about issues surrounding food and nutrition through films, cookery demonstrations
and workshops.
• Provide training in filmmaking for young people in the Highlands to improve their
skills and enable them to make excellent films about food.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£4,500.00
Private Match
£500.00
Total Funding Package
£5,000.00
LAG027 Boat of Garten Book Festival
Project aims:
• Encouraging more people to read, especially young people
• Encouraging people to write, especially young people
• Promoting discussion of themes relating to the natural environment and to young
people and the contribution literature makes to these discussions
• Making the event attractive and affordable for all ages
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£4,500.00
Private Match
£615.00
Total Funding Package
£5,115.00
LAG028 Green Travel Plan for Badenoch & Strathspey Visitor Attractions &
Recreation Points
To examine key destinations and visitor traffic to attractions in the Badenoch & Strathspey
Corridor in order to:
• Identify current travel patterns and transport provision;
• Identify opportunities to improve sustainable transport provision along the Badenoch
& Strathspey Corridor;
• Identify opportunities to promote more sustainable travel to visitors (who include
residents acting as visitors from elsewhere in the Park) travelling to key visitor sites
and;
• Encourage larger visitor sites to undertake individual EST Green Travel Plans for
their staff and visitors as appropriate at a later date.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£7,500.00
Public Match
£5,000.00
Total Funding Package
£12,500.00
LAG029 Climate Change on Montane Lichens
To establish a series of monitoring transects with which to examine the near-term effect of
climate change (ca 10-25 yr). The project will apply established methodologies to identify
change in habitat quality (vegetation structure) and a measure of threat to montane lichen
species which are characteristic of the Cairngorm vegetation. The data will be used to
better understand the processes controlling lichen-rich montane vegetation, providing
information feeding into adaptive land-management.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£4,500.00
Private Match
£500.00
Total Funding Package
£5,000.00
LAG030 Youth Development Worker
Our aim is to employ a full-time youth development worker and sessional staff who will get
alongside the young people and build effective, meaningful relationships with them and
develop mutual trust, respect and understanding through participation in organised group
work activities and opportunities which tackle specific issues and which enable them to:
• learn new skills
• be involved in the decision making processes
• encourage participation in the wider community
We estimate that around 150 young people living in Grantown and the surrounding area of
Strathspey will benefit. In particular those who are disadvantaged and, as a result, have low
self esteem, insecurities, have been found sleeping rough, are excluded from school, have
drug and alcohol issues and are at risk of offending.
We also recognise that there is much more that needs to be done to address the problems
that these young people have - in particular supporting their parents to promote family
welfare and better parenting.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£41,916.00
Public Match
£55,778.00
Private Match
£5,142.00
Total Funding Package
£102,836.00
LAG031 A Community Heritage Officer for the Cairngorms National Park
To work with the Cairngorms communities and others in furthering the understanding,
conservation, access, and enjoyment of the heritage of the Cairngorms National Park in
order to strengthen the business opportunities of the area.
The Community Heritage Officer will operate as follows : Working with communities to help them take forward projects and initiatives. This
will include and involve all sections of the community including young people and
women including for example the establishment of Young Archaeologist Clubs
 Conservation & Management of the resource itself including minor works, research,
survey, interpretation, and access.
 Working with wider Partnerships to coordinate activities across the Park which will
assist communities in delivering their aspirations. This will include the various
business groups such as the DMO’s and Chamber of Trade in order to strengthen
the business activity.
 Information, Marketing, and Promotion which will allow residents and visitors to
become aware of the opportunities in the cultural heritage which exist across the
National Park through the provision of information/interpretation and other media
outlets.
 Management of Information in order to identify new projects, enhance the
knowledge and information on existing projects and to produce publications,
databases, and other resources which can be used by the communities
 Financial Management of the project which will include bringing in new monies to
undertake additional activities
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Strategic Direction/Policy Development aimed at helping communities and other
agencies and organisations to undertake further projects and initiatives over the
coming years such as DMO’s and other business groups.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£44,165.00
Public Match
£73,397.00
Total Funding Package
£117,562.00
LAG032 Eyes to the Skies
To raise awareness and understanding of red kites through red kite viewing, tracking and
community and business engagement.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£14,326.88
Public Match
£19,065.01
Private Match
£15,078.11
Total Funding Package
£48,470.00
LAG033 Improvement of Equipment to Accommodate New Broadcasting
License
Because our transmitter is situated at the top of the funicular railway on Cairngorm
Mountain, 1097 metres above sea level and 14 Km away from our Studio in Aviemore, our
coverage is massive. Our aim is to serve as a link to all communities and break the barrier
distance on the radio.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£6,000.00
Public Match
£2,000.00
Private Match
£7,000.00
Total Funding Package
£15,000.00
LAG036 Blasad Gaidhlig - A Taste of Gaelic
To raise awareness of the relevance of Gaelic and its importance particularly in relation to
Strathspey & Badenoch, and to increase Gaelic learning opportunities.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£5,000.00
Private Match
£327.00
Total Funding Package
£5,327.00
LAG037 Braemar Castle Renovation
To ensure that the outer fabric of the main building is returned to a condition that will
render it completely wind and water tight so that the interior of the castle can be fully
restored and its contents housed in an ideal environment. This is the most important and
critical phase of the restoration programme.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£50,000.00
Public Match
£413,801.00
Private Match
£3,025.00
In Kind
£20,000.00
Total Funding Package
£486,826.00
LAG038 Grantown Forest School
• Our project will enable children from Grantown on Spey and Aviemore to benefit
from:
• increased awareness and understanding about their local natural environment.
• greater understanding of the biodiversity of the Cairngorms National Park and the
need to address issues of habitat loss, fragmentation, inappropriate management and
the problems caused by non-native species.
• opportunities to participate at a practical hands-on level in a conservation activity
that will enhance native pine forest habitat and the habitats of forest-dependent
species that are included in the LBAP priority list.
• activities that develop emotional and social skills and enhance personal development
increased participation in outdoor activities that improve health and well-being
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£5,000.00
Public Match
£400.00
Total Funding Package
£5,400.00
LAG039 Grantown Biodiversity Garden
To provide a secure pond and wildlife area for the potential use of the pupils in the school
and local community groups.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£5,000.00
In Kind
£340.00
Total Funding Package
£5,340.00
LAG040 Junior First Aid & Safety Project
Project aims:
• to deliver a basic first aid training specially designed for junior mountain bikers
• to provide a basic backpack first aid kit and emergency tool to all junior members
• to provide a basic junior bike safety maintenance training course
• to provide a major dedicated first aid kit, for use by professional first aiders at
Wolftrax and at club events, and 4 x backpack first aid/emergency kits for the
qualified voluntary instructors.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£5,000.00
Public Match
£135.00
Private Match
£128.16
Total Funding Package
£5,263.16
LAG042 The Gathering Place
Project aims:
• To use the space to allow Carrbridge pupils and staff to explore the outdoor
curriculum to its fullest extent.
• To have a dedicated outdoor learning space to work in all weather conditions
throughout the year, and allowing significant engagement with external groups such
as the Countryside Rangers, CNPA outdoor learning initiatives, RSPB and SNH.
• To encourage outdoor projects to extend learning as identified by the children aged
3-18 in the school and nursery and to make the connection directly with the
outdoor environment. To meet the connections across current and emerging
outdoor education priorities and policies for 3-18 year olds and lifelong learners thus
allowing for progressive experience across all ages and abilities.
• To encourage an enhanced appreciation of the unique National Park area in which
we live
• To encourage greater interaction between the generations within our community.
• To help involve our young people in planning and community decision making.
• To involve community groups in an outdoor sheltered space for events.
To provide additional ways of achieving the following:
All Project activities for the children will ensure that learning is embedded in experience. By
taking children outdoors we remove the barriers the traditional classroom can put up
between young people and first-hand, real-life experiences. Outdoor learning is hands-on
and direct and the knowledge that children gain from it is real, first-hand and unforgettable.
Outdoor curriculum will also ensure inclusion, and 'be a stimulus for personal achievement
and, through the broadening of pupils' experience of the world, be an encouragement
towards informed and responsible citizenship.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Cairngorms LAG Monies
Amount in £
£7,734.00
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Public Match
£9,150.00
Total Funding Package
£16,884.00
LAG043 Run Balmoral
To organise an event, this offers an exceptional experience for all those who take part,
spectate, sponsor or support it in some other way. The event has established an excellent
reputation and we aim to build in this annually.
The event offers 4 running races which are open to the all those aged 5-75 years i.e. 2 for
adults and 2 for school aged children. There is also a wheelchair 10k race for elite athletes
who are invited to take part. Additionally runners and spectators can enter the Balmoral
Estate free of charge on race day. A range of fringe events are offered throughout the day.
Among these are local groups, which provide entertainment and have the opportunity to
raise the profile of their organisations.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£4,500.00
Private Match
£500.00
Total Funding Package
£5,000.00
LAG044 "School Path" Strathdon
The project aims to upgrade the route to allow safe off-road access between the two
settlements (Roughpark and Bellabeg) and the local primary school. At present the only
route is on the main road, which is dangerous and avoided by most. The new path will allow
access for walkers, cyclists, push chairs etc. and do much to offer improved access to locals
and visitors alike.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£15,075.00
Private Match
£18,425.00
Total Funding Package
£33,500.00
LAG045 Cairngorms Farmers Market Interpretation Project
Project aims:
• To further develop visitors' understanding of the links between the producers and
the unique landscapes and character of the National Park.
• To develop visitors', and both existing and potential producers' understanding of the
benefits of the Market in terms of the sustainability, biodiversity and economic health
of the Cairngorms.
• To make the Market an experience for all the senses – not just a place to shop.
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To convey the stories behind the faces and products.
To encourage more people to visit the Market.
To encourage more producers from across the Park to become stallholders through
increased awareness of the benefits of membership.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£4,343.61
Private Match
£482.62
Total Funding Package
£4,826.23
LAG047 Kylintra Environmental & Access Improvements
Project aims:
• To improve native flora within the Kylintra Meadow and along Kylintra Burn.
• To maintain open water within Grant Park Lochan.
• To improve access for all to the wide range of environments in the Kylintra area.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£4,424.00
Public Match
£36,246.00
Private Match
£1,700.00
Total Funding Package
£42,370.00
LAG048 Cairngorms Cultural Heritage Phase 1
This pilot project is designed to raise awareness of the cultural heritage of the area, and to
give four communities an opportunity to explore language, music, dance, and local history.
The next phase would be to encourage formation of a longer term plan to keep these
elements alive, and to provide experience and information for local people and visitors alike.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£2,000.00
In Kind
£222.22
Total Funding Package
£2,222.22
LAG049 Marketing & Training
Project aims:
• Production of marketing material to support the Association.
• To improve the understanding of the Board and Representatives regarding their
roles and responsibilities.
• To improve the skills of the co-ordinator in delivering presentations on behalf of the
Association
• To raise the profile of the Association locally.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£5,000.00
Public Match
£914.00
Total Funding Package
£5,914.00
LAG050 Aspen Seed Orchard
To increase the production of local origin Aspen for planting in the Cairngorms.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£22,009.74
Public Match
£6,000.00
Private Match
£1,058.26
Total Funding Package
£29,068.00
LAG051 Putting Aspen on the Map
The objective of this project is to develop a readily-accessible web-based platform to allow
those with an interest in Aspen to share data on its distribution, extent and management
status via the internet. This, in turn, will facilitate a coordinated approach to the
management of Scotland's Aspen resource.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£5,000.00
Public Match
£9,850.00
Private Match
£4,850.00
Total Funding Package
£19,700.00
LAG052 Body Currents
The project objectives are to:
• work in four communities in the Highlands – one of which is Badenoch and
Strathspey. deliver four programmes of dance opportunities and classes – one of
these programmes will be in Badenoch and Strathspey
• deliver four significant community and professional dance showcase events – one at
Loch Morlich
• create employment for the professional dance sector
• Stimulate awareness and interest in dance in the communities and beyond
• Generate new audiences for dance
• Raise the profile of existing dance practitioners in the Highlands
• Help establish new dance groups.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Cairngorms LAG Monies
Amount in £
£36,293.00
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Public Match
£47,158.00
In Kind
£6,100.00
Total Funding Package
£89,551.00
LAG053 Insh Marshes - A Quality Visitor Experience
To provide a high quality quiet enjoyment visitor experience within the National Park:
• increasing the number of visitors to, length of stay in and opportunity of access for
visitors to the National Park
• improving the quality of visitor experience and range of activities available within the
National Park
• providing increased opportunity for residents within the National Park to access and
engage with their natural and cultural heritage
• ensuring awareness of and pride in the natural and cultural heritage
• To engage the local community in recording and presenting the changing
nature/seasonality of the marshes
• providing increased opportunity for residents within the National Park to access and
engage with their natural and cultural heritage
• ensuring awareness of and pride in the natural and cultural heritage
• improving understanding of natural and economic value of the marshes.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£31,500.00
Public Match
£45,000.00
Private Match
£10,000.00
Total Funding Package
£86,500.00
LAG054 Cairngorms Communities Path Network
• Increase and improve the level of the path network around and between
communities in the Cairngorms National Park area
• Improve Public Health in the Park area
• Encourage the public to reduce carbon emissions through reduction in car use.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£173,276.00
Public Match
£15,360.00
Private Match
£274,192.00
Total Funding Package
£462,828.00
LAG055 Riverside Path Improvement Survey
To enable most user groups to use and enjoy the riverside walk - Survey condition of
existing path. Suggest innovative and ecologically supportable solutions to its upgrade. Cost
appropriate options.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£1,210.51
Private Match
£134.50
Total Funding Package
£1,345.01
LAG056 Grantown Community Centre Feasibility
The aim of this phase of the project is to ascertain through the completion of a
comprehensive feasibility study, the need and take up of stakeholders within Grantown and
District for a new community centre to meet the requirements and aspirations of current
and emerging user groups. The study will support and guide the Grantown on Spey
community stakeholders to reaching a well informed decision regarding the location, size
and type of facility they require including its potential costs and income.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£11,480.00
Public Match
£17,220.00
Total Funding Package
£28,700.00
LAG057 Community Nature Club for Kids
The overall aim of the project is to engage, involve and educate local children in conserving
the natural heritage of their local area and in the sustainable use and development of the
environment around Braemar. More specifically we aim to secure funds so that we can
purchase equipment and resources which will enable us to 1) continue the Nature Club
over the next 2 years, 2) make the activities we carry out more diverse, practical and
exciting and 3) provide kids with a personal folder and field and educational material from
each Nature Club session. Any equipment funded by LEADER will be the property of the
Community Nature Club.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£4,328.34
Private Match
£227.81
Total Funding Package
£4,556.15
LAG 058 Feasibility: Facility Improvements to Access Highland League
To carry out a feasibility study to find out whether it is feasible for us to join the Highland
League.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£4,500.00
Private Match
£500.00
Total Funding Package
£5,000.0
LAG059 Badenoch & Strathspey Community Consultation
Project aims:The Badenoch and Strathspey Community Planning Partnership now wish to
carry out a series of Community Needs Initiatives (CNIs) throughout Badenoch and
Strathspey which will strengthen community confidence, skills and capacity. They will also
create clear action plans that will allow statutory agencies (and the communities themselves)
to direct funding and other resources more effectively to each community to address its
particular needs. The project will also create a complete picture of the overall needs of the
whole of Badenoch and Strathspey area so that more global issues can be effectively
documented and addressed.
It is now proposed to progress this as a community led project in Badenoch & Strathspey
(with the Community Planning Partnership being regularly updated and monitoring the
process). The work will be contracted to VABS who will manage the work and employ
relevant staff, reporting to a Steering Group of the CPP.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£87,124.60
Public Match
£55,840.00
In Kind
£3,215.40
Total Funding Package
£146,180.00
LAG060 Community Building Feasibility Study
The aim of the Project is to carry out a feasibility study for the potential development of a
new – build volunteer centre at the proposed Dalfaber Road Site, which will demonstrate
the feasibility of the project to potential stakeholders and funders.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£7,625.00
Private Match
£1,000.00
Total Funding Package
£8,625.00
LAG062 Cairngorms Soapbox Extreme
Cairngorm Soapbox Extreme aims to put Cairngorm back on the map as an ideal venue for
gravity racing with a high profile and spectacular soapbox racing event. It will be aimed at
existing teams, with local teams being encouraged to enter as well, with help and advice
available for those wanting to take their first steps in this exciting sport.
The Project Funding Package
Funding Source
Amount in £
Cairngorms LAG Monies
£8,848.07
Private Match
£4,539.68
Total Funding Package
£13,387.75
LAG 063 Equal Adventure Festival
Project aims:
 To provide an opportunity for disabled people to participate in an outdoor multisport event whilst at the same time contributing to the fund-raising for two
international charities.
 The objectives are:
 Inspire disabled people to get into the outdoors
 Raise awareness of inclusive adventure
 Change the position of disabled people from takers to givers
 Educate practitioners
 Inspire volunteers
 Raise awareness of 'Leave No Trace'
 Develop a blue print for inclusive 'Leave No Trace'
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
LEADER (West)
%
£
6.14
2,304.23
Convergence
14.36
5,391.93
CNPA (LAG Monies)
13.32
5000
SNH (LAG monies)
13.32
5000
RH Southern Trust
7.99
3000
Expert Publicity
4.80
1800
Nickwax
0.80
300
Wild Country
0.80
300
SCAF
Sports Match
4.00
1500
6.39
2,400.00
1.44
541.34
26.64
10,000.00
100.00
37,537.50
Robertson Trust
Awards for All
LAG 064 Cairngorms Farmers Market – Marketing
Project Aims: This Project has been developed in conjunction with the Cairngorms Farmers
Market Interpretation Project to support its aims by promoting greater awareness and use
of the Market, by local people, visitors and other producers.
Its key aims are:
 To encourage more people to visit the Market.
 To encourage more local people to become Friends of Cairngorms Farmers Market.
 To encourage more producers from across the Park to become stallholders through
increased awareness of the benefits of membership.
 To use the Cairngorms National Park brand to reinforce the important role which
the Market has in supporting the values and qualities of the Park.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
LEADER (West)
%
£
10.88
299.83
Convergence
25.46
701.61
CNPA (LAG Monies)
Aviemore & the Cairngorms DMO
50.86
1401.36
9.17
252.61
3.63
100.00
100.00
2,755.41
Cairngorms Farmers Market
LAG 065 Carbon Emissions Facilitator
Project Aims: To devise projects which will


significantly reduce carbon emissions within the community
attract grant funds from the Climate Challenge Fund.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
LEADER (West)
%
£
11.72
227.87
Convergence
27.43
533.21
CNPA (LAG Monies)
Own contribution
50.87
988.92
9.98
194.00
100.00
1,944.00
LAG 066 Aviemore & the Cairngorms Walking & Mountain Festival
Project aims: Our aim is deliver a Walking and Mountain festival to attract people to come
and stay for a several days in Aviemore and surrounding villages during the Festival from 9th
to 16th May 2009. For the financial benefit of local accommodation providers, restaurants,
shops and other services whilst enjoying a quality event in the beautiful area of Cairngorms
National Park which is consistent with the Parks aims. This will produce work for walk
leaders and also promote their businesses.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
LEADER (West)
12.37
618.50
Convergence
28.95
1,447.30
CNPA (LAG Monies)
53.68
2,684.20
ACDMO
5.00
250.00
100.00
5,000.00
LAG 068 Year of the Homecoming
Project aims:
To commemorate the mass emigration from Badenoch in 1838 during the “Year of the
Homecoming”. To celebrate the opening of a new footbridge and interpretive trail in
Kingussie leading to Creag Bheag – the location that the emigrants met on their final day in
Badenoch.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
LEADER (West)
6.16
314.37
Convergence
14.42
735.63
CNPA (LAG Monies)
20.59
1050.00
The Highland Council Culture Programme
49.02
2500.00
Co-op Community Fund
9.80
500.00
100.00
5,100.00
LAG 069 Ballater Notice Board
Project aims:
To provide a permanent, aesthetically-pleasing structure, sited in a prominent, central
position for the display of information.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
LEADER (East)
39.97
4,827.28
CNPA
41.40
5,000.00
Aberdeenshire Council
8.28
1,000.00
Ballater Business Association
6.21
750.00
Ballater Victoria Week
4.14
500.00
100.00
12,077.28
LAG 070 Newtonmore Newsletter & Website
Project aims: Getting useful information into the Newtonmore community with the
newsletter to better inform locals and what’s going on and where in the area. Also to
develop the website as an important source of information to visitors and locals.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
LEADER (West)
11.56
522.43
Convergence
27.05
1,222.48
CNPA (LAG Monies)
50.33
2274.59
Co-op Community fund
11.06
500.00
100.00
4,519.50
LAG 071 Strathspey in May – workshops
Project aims: To organise and run a Carnival Ceilidh with a number of local community bands and
Orkestra del Sol.
This will involve running 3 x half day rehearsals for Carnival Band in drumming and brass/woodwind
(participants from Nairn, Carrbridge, Drumnadrochit & Inverness). Performances will start in the
Square in Grantown on Spey and move to the Grammar School for the evening carnival ceilidh
performance.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
LEADER (West)
11.95
651.05
Convergence
27.95
1,523.47
CNPA (LAG Monies)
51.84
2,825.48
Own resources
8.26
450.00
100.00
5,450.00
LAG 072 Walking Project with Hamish Fulton
The project responds to the following priorities of the Cairngorm National Park
Authorities:
 Providing High Quality Opportunities for Outdoor Access – by providing the highly
participatory ‘choreographed’ walks.
 Raising Awareness and Understanding of the Park – by undertaking a quality art
project that will lead into the ‘neuks and crannies’ of the park.
Making Tourism and Business More Affordable and Sustainable – by commissioning a
book about a very new view of the Cairngorms that will be distributed nationwide
and internationally.
This project responds to the authorities’ arts strategy aims:
1. To maximise opportunities for all people to access and participate in arts
experiences
2. To create an environment in which arts and artists flourish –
3. To celebrate local cultural identity while recognising diversity.

Funder
LEADER (West)
%
£
6.19
1,855.50
25.00
7,500.00
Convergence
14.47
4,341.90
CNPA (LAG Monies)
Forestry Commission Scotland
16.67
5,000.00
16.67
5,000.00
19.17
5,750.00
1.84
552.60
100.00
30,000.00
LEADER (East)
Deveron Arts
Other PUBLIC Funds Required
LAG 074 Braemar Countryside Day
Project aims: Our Braemar Countryside day involves young people in an educational,
informative and interactive rural experience. The purpose of the project is to provide young
people with a balanced introduction to the history, culture, nature, economy, health
benefits, impact and opportunities of the countryside and in particular the Cairngorm
National Park area. A main aim of the project is to engage young people in a long term
relationship with the countryside by exploring a variety of stimuli. Our hands on
countryside day has 5 main themes which reflect this aim:
What makes a living and working Countryside:
Farming, field sports, moorland management, estate management.
Opportunities within the Countryside:
Leisure, employment, local industries and the economy, healthy living and local produce.
Awareness Raising:
Raising awareness, access to, and appreciation of the National Park.
Linking Education to the Countryside:
Our Countryside Days have been specifically designed with schools to fully compliment the
Scottish Government’s Curriculum for Excellence Framework. Promoting Responsible
Citizens, Effective Contributions, Successful Learners and Confident Individuals, our day also
reflects the taking learning outdoors initiative and health promoting schools programme.
SCAET provides an accompanying teachers resource handbook for the day.
Social Interaction
Providing a forum for young people to get together to meet others
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
LEADER
29.09
10,000.00
Aberdeenshire Council
8.73
3,000.00
Ernest Cook Trust
29.09
10,000.00
Lennox & Wyfold Foundation
29.09
10,000.00
Westminster Foundation
4.02
1,380.50
100.00
34,380.50
LAG 075 The Hill and the River Exhibition
Purpose of Exhibition
 To extend the tourism season by creating a new visitor event
 To tie in to Homecoming 2009
 To highlight the importance of salmon fishing, deer management and grouse shooting
to the Deeside economy
 To highlight the access code for the hills
 To be an educational resource for schools
 To enhance marketing of the CNPA area
 To be toured as a travelling exhibition
Funding Package
LEADER (East)
%
CNPA (VSR Group)
Royal Deeside & the Cairngorms DMO
budget monies from Aberdeenshire Council
Marr Partnership
£
50.00
10,000.00
25.00
5,000.00
23.75
4,750.00
1.25
250.00
100.00
20,000.00
LAG 077 Feis Spe Cairngorms Development Project
Project aims: Fèis Spè wishes to consolidate and build on the achievements of the last 18
years and to extend the area of operation to include the eastern side of the CNP. We wish
to enhance the developmental capacity of Fèis Spè and to set up a series of additional
projects.
Proposed Funding Package
Funders
%
£
LEADER (West)
27.40
69,936.94
Convergence
10.97
28,004.00
Cairngorms National Park Authority
0.00
0.00
Feisean nan Gaidheal
0.00
0.00
Bord na Gaidhlig
0.00
0.00
Comunn na Gaidhlig
0.00
0.00
Scottish Arts Council Musician in Residence
0.00
0.00
Scottish Arts Council informal Youth Music
Iniative
0.00
0.00
Youth Music Iniative Informal Sector
0.00
0.00
Heritage Lottery
0.00
0.00
Local Authorities
0.00
0.00
HC 2007 Legacy Fund
0.00
0.00
Awards for All
0.00
0.00
Co op Community Fund
0.00
0.00
Own resources
61.63
157,298.50
100.00
255,239.44
LAG 078 Frank Bruce Gallery Development Work
Project aims: The aim of the project is to provide a safe, designed environment for the
smaller sculptures that Frank Bruce has created. The trustees want to bring this high-quality
art to the public. Open to all, and free of charge, the gallery will promote local art, be fully
accessible, and provide a range of interpretation for all abilities.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
LEADER (West)
8.35
1,631.28
Convergence
19.55
3,817.21
CNPA (LAG Monies)
12.10
2,362.51
Forestry Commission Scotland
24.16
4,717.00
Esmee Fairburn Foundation
35.85
7,000.00
100.00
19,528.00
LAG 079 Grantown Try Tri - Timing System
Our aim is to purchase the service of an automated and professional timing system that is
simple to operate based on the competitors being provided with a mechanism that selfrecords their times as they progress through the event.
Advances in technology have seen the advent of computerised systems which do not rely on
manual time keeping but instead use remote sensors to track each competitor through the
various stages of the event.
These systems are less prone to error, less labour intensive and can cope with much larger
fields allowing the event to grow in both participant numbers and area in the future.
No detailed training is required. The system is self-contained.
The system is expensive, around £20K. It is not feasible to purchase a system for the sole
use of the Grantown Try Tri. Our aim is to rent the system for 3 years, and over 3 years,
increase the registration fee to include the cost of the timing system.
Given the number of events happening during the year throughout the Park, we will
encourage representatives from organisations such as Badaguish, to view the system in
operation, as this may provide the opportunity to purchase a system as a collaborative
project for a variety of groups to use throughout the year.
Proposed Funding Package (at 22 May 09)
Funder
%
£
LEADER (West)
9.33
321.94
Convergence
21.84
753.36
CNPA (LAG Monies)
40.50
1,397.20
Own Contribution
28.33
977.50
100.00
3,450.00
LAG 080 Caberfeidh Bookshop - Gynack Cottage Development
Project Aims: Form an internal access between Gynack Cottage and The Bookshop, to
upgrade the front shop of Gynack Cottage and improve the lighting system. To convert
rooms 2&3 for use as a training facility, room 4 will be our store room where all our
donated books are collected, repaired and stored.
Up stairs above the store room we have a meeting/training/conference room and above the
shop at the front we have an office, and store for all books logged on Amazon and ABE,
which is an increasing part of our income.
Proposed Funding Package (at 22 May 09)
Funder
%
£
LEADER (West)
12.37
1,323.59
Convergence
28.95
3,097.22
CNPA (LAG Monies)
2.61
279.19
Highland Council Discretionary Budget
18.69
2,000.00
HIE
37.38
4,000.00
100.00
10,700.00
LAG 082 Attendance at Ski Show
Project aims: There are 25,000 expected attendees of the British Ski and Board Show held
at the NEC over the 3 days, all of whom are current or potential snowsports participants,
and so also potential customers. From previous experience a majority of people we talk to
at these shows are unaware that there are any snowsports areas in Scotland. Having a stand
at the show gives us the opportunity to tell people about Scottish snowsports and the
Cairngorms National Park, and to talk to all these potential new customers and distribute
leaflets. We aim to also collect an email database to whom we can emailshot news, deals
and snow reports. While we are at the show we also take the opportunity to talk to all the
UK ski and board shops and other businesses that are also exhibiting, and encourage them
to take our leaflets back to their shops/businesses and to pass the message on to their
customers
Proposed Funding Package (at 26 May 09)
Funder
%
£
LEADER (West)
6.51
219.46
Convergence
15.23
513.54
CNPA (LAG Monies)
28.25
952.43
Cairngorms Snowsports
50.00
1,685.43
100.00
3,370.86
LAG 084 Crofting Connections
Project aims:
 Promote crofting to young people living in the Park and encourage new entrants.
 Increase knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the Park’s crofting culture and
traditions.
 Safeguard the Park’s unique crofting history and heritage.
 Provide high quality volunteering opportunities in the Park for people of all ages and
abilities.
 Help schools and their communities in the Park to reduce their food carbon footprint.
Proposed Funding Package (at 22 May 09)
Funder
%
£
LEADER (West)
12.37
1,927.74
Convergence
28.95
4,510.95
CNPA (LAG Monies)
8.68
1,353.31
Heritage Lottery Fund
50.00
7,792.00
100.00
15,584.00
LAG 085 Boat of Garten Interpretative Plan
Project aims:
 To produce an Interpretation Plan to guide and inform the Heritage Hub and Trails
Project
 To train residents in Interpretation and cascade this information throughout the
community
 To engender the valuing of our local cultural and natural heritage amongst visitors and
residents
 To increase visitor numbers to the village, thereby enhancing the local economy
 To create a project that is sustainable in the long term
Proposed Funding Package (at 27 May 09)
Funder
LEADER (West)
%
£
11.54
2,121.78
Convergence
27.00
4,965.00
CNPA (LAG Monies)
27.19
5,000.00
0.82
150.00
Boat of Garten Community Company (In
kind)
10.58
1,945.00
Other funds
22.88
4,208.22
100.00
18,390.00
Boat of Garten Community Company
LAG 088 Continuation of work on Osmia intermis in Blair Atholl area and
elsewhere
The initial aim of the project is to establish the current distribution of Osmia inermis within
the Scottish Highlands as a first step towards research into the ecology of the bee. In the
longer term the aim is to identify any steps that could be taken to ensure the long term
survival of O. inermis in the Cairngorms and elsewhere.
A number of possible sites have been identified (as a desk study and during field work in
2007) for visits. These would be upland sites where both the food plant and suitable nesting
sites exist, and would concentrate (but not exclude other areas) on the Cairngorms area.
Natural sites would be basic grassland, but might include disturbed ground where Lotus has
colonised. Contacts with the relevant land managers at Atholl Estates and Tulach Hill will be
made and consolidated. It is hoped to involve volunteers from Tayside in conjunction with
the LBAP.
Proposed Funding Package (at 27 May 09)
Funder
%
£
CNPA (LAG Monies)
46.80
1,830.00
SNH (LAG monies)
46.80
1,830.00
Own contribution
6.39
250.00
100.00
3,910.00
LAG 089 Glen Muick Sawmill Relocation
Project aims: The project aims to secure the long-term future and conservation of the
sawmill and to utilise it in future displays available to the public.
Revised Funding Package (at 4 Nov 09)
Funder
%
£
LEADER (East)
50.00
1,500.00
Aberdeenshire Council - Marr Area Top Up
Budget
25.00
750.00
Own Contribution
5.00
150.00
Own Contribution - In Kind
20.00
600.00
100.00
3,000.00
LAG 091 The Birse Biodiversity Project
The aim of BCT’s project is to promote the native biodiversity of Birse parish. The project
has three distinct components:(a) to promote the conservation of capercaillie by producing an area wide strategic plan for
the conservation of capercaillie in Birse parish.
(b) to promote the conservation of red squirrels by ensuring the reporting and control of
grey squirrels that move into Birse parish.
(c) to promote local awareness of the natural heritage of Birse by reviewing and reporting
on existing information about the parish’s species and habitats.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
CNPA (LAG Monies)
47.50
2,375.00
SNH (LAG Monies)
47.50
2,375.00
Own Contribution (In kind)
5.00
250.00
100.00
5,000.00
LAG 092 Dannsa Tutorial DVD
The project aims to deliver step dance to areas where people cannot attend classes and it
also enables people to enjoy dancing in their own home and to improve their steps. The
sales from the DVD will be channelled towards ensuring that the annual event held in
Kingussie, Strathspè Away, will be able to continue. The event is very popular and is now in
its eighth year. It benefits communities, both attendees and the local business community.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
LEADER (West)
10.67
1,497.00
Convergence
24.98
3,503.00
Scottish Arts Council (Public)
57.04
8,000.00
Own Contribution (Private)
7.31
1,025.00
100.00
14,025.00
LAG 093 Boat of Garten Car Park
Project aims: We want to address a gap in our facility by improving the access routes for
both vehicular and pedestrian traffic, drainage and improved parking facilities for all abilities.
In doing so, we will have to excavate the current kerbed pathway and reconstruct it to link
the pavements of Craigie Avenue to both the hall door and to the network of woodland
paths beyond the playing field.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
CNPA (LAG Monies)
6.24
5,000.00
Community Contribution (In kind)
2.50
2,000.00
Community Contribution (Private)
14.61
11,699.00
CES CARES
9.79
7,844.00
People's Postcode Trust
6.24
5,000.00
Highland Council Discretionary Fund
6.24
5,000.00
The Robertson's Trust
4.37
3,500.00
Scottish Government - Rural Priorities
50.00
40,043.00
100.00
80,086.00
LAG 094 Refurbishment of Kingussie Bowling Club Facilities
Project aims: Upgrade the club facilities to include compliance with DDA and enable disable
participation as spectators. Retain the clubhouse in its original design and appearance as it
is one of the only remaining such buildings in the local area and is of historic significance.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
LEADER (West)
5.92
1,497.00
Convergence
13.85
3,503.00
CNPA (LAG Monies)
19.78
5,000.00
Sports Scotland
47.46
12,000.00
Highland Council (Public)
3.96
1,000.00
Own Contribution (Private)
5.08
1,283.35
Own Contribution (In kind))
3.96
1,000.00
100.00
25,283.35
LAG 095 Purchase of Dell Shinty Pitch
Project aims:To purchase a 12 acre site at the Dell, Kingussie to secure the long term
sustainability of Kingussie Camanachd Club. Owning the land would also allow the club to
long term develop the site as an improved sporting venue, for example the club could look
at Grandstands, catering facilities, improved car parking, etc. The intention is to long term
create better facilities for visiting teams and to create a venue that will be good enough to
attract National Finals.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
LEADER (West)
12.37
4,838.78
Convergence
28.95
11,322.80
CNPA (LAG Monies)
5.11
1,999.57
Awards for All (Public)
25.56
10,000.00
Highland Council (Public)
10.23
4,000.00
Scottish Community Fund (Public)
12.78
5,000.00
5.00
1,955.85
100.00
39,117.00
Own Contribution (Private & In kind))
LAG 096 Tomintoul School Grounds Project
Project aims: The children and staff decided that the wildlife areas needed to be enhanced to
encourage different species and for curriculum based study so pupils and members of the
community can experience being in an attractive environment, learn how to care for it and
enjoy sharing it with local wildlife, whilst learning about plants that could be planted at home
and species that live in the National Park.
Further opportunities for active play and sport are required to encourage different options
for people. Climbing was identified as a locally available sport to encourage participation in.
With an indoor climbing facility in Aviemore and many areas around the National Park
suitable for climbing it is seen as a sport that has skills we could teach and make available
facilities for practice within our local community where there are none at present.
A fence was identified as needing replacing with a hedge to provide food and shelter for
wildlife. The hedge would also protect the children at play within the school grounds. A new
path is required to make safer access to the village hall.
As a school, we like to be connected to our wonderful local environment through play and
outdoor learning. The project will help our ability to deliver this as we will have facilities to
study wildlife, surfaces to walk on in all weathers and a whole new sport for people to
explore and challenge themselves safely, within the village.
In order to encourage ownership of the grounds and responsible use we have considered
ways of including the community. We have gained the support of the Tomintoul Youth Club
Youth worker in including the help of the members and we will undertake fundraising and
awareness raising activities to help the wider community to participate, including the local
football team and its supporters that use the pitch. We plan to hold an opening event to
celebrate and publicise the project on its completion.
Proposed Funding
Packages
Funder
%
Amount £
LEADER (West)
12.37
1,455.08
Convergence
28.95
3,404.92
CNPA (LAG Monies)
42.51
5,000.00
Other Public Funds
11.18
1,314.85
Own Contribution (In kind)
3.63
427.00
Own/Community Contribution 1.37
161.15
(Private)
100.00
11,763.00
LAG 097 Craig MacLean Leisure Centre Climbing Wall
Project aims: To construct a climbing wall that offers 4 roped climbs which will provide a
total of 16 climbs at various grades. A second phase is planned to create a traverse line
aimed at small children and some disability groups.
Proposed Funding Packages
Funder
%
Amount £
LEADER (West)
11.25
2,095.80
Convergence
26.32
4,904.20
CNPA (LAG Monies)
21.98
4,095.46
Other Public Funds
26.84
5,000.00
Private
13.60
2,534.54
100.00
18,630.00
LAG 098 Dalwhinnie Interpretation Plan
Project aims: To involve the village of Dalwhinnie in a project to develop an interpretive
plan to show visitors to the area the historic events that have taken place. Using the plan
developed as a vehicle for the implementation of the recommendations in the plan.
Funder
%
Amount £
LEADER West
9.53
1,067.72
Convergence
22.31
2,498.50
CNPA (LAG Monies)
41.37
4,633.78
Dalwhinnie Community Council
17.86
2,000.00
Dalwhinnie Community Council - in kind
8.93
1,000.00
100.00
11,200.00
LAG 099 Grantown Railway Extension - Project Manager
Project aims:
1. To employ a Project Manager who will –
- obtain the regulatory consents necessary for the Extension;
- conclude land acquisition agreements;
- co-ordinate and work with others in fund-raising and publicity.
2. To extend the line from the present terminus to a new final terminus at Grantown on
Spey and to build at the terminus an exhibition building, to be fitted out and operated by
others. The exhibition will relate to the coming of the Highland Railway to Grantown and to
the subsequent development of the town; and to the Cairngorms National Park as both an
internationally important visitor hub and as a centre for the understanding of natural history
and geography.
Proposed Funding Package
%
£
LEADER (West)
11.97%
6,820.52
Convergence
28.00%
15,960.10
CNPA
33.60%
19,150.00
HIE
18.33%
10,450.00
8.10%
4,619.38
100.00%
57,000.00
Strathspey Railway Company
LAG100 Ballater Old School Re-development Project
Project aims: To update the outline business plan as a basis for discussion for the project to
proceed through consultation to a feasibility study, and development.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
LEADER
50.00
2,487.50
CNPA (LAG monies)
45.00
2,238.75
Own contribution (Private)
5.00
248.75
100.00
4,975.00
LAG 101Recording Biodiversity in Badenoch & Strathspey
Project aims:
Organise, collate, and submit records.
Provide information to existing recording schemes.
Gather further records.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
CNPA (LAG Monies)
47.50
2,375.00
SNH (LAG Monies)
47.50
2,375.00
Own Contribution (In kind)
5.00
250.00
100.00
5,000.00
LAG 103 Castle Roy HLF Pre-application Enquiry Report
Project aims: To produce a professional report for the HLF to raise the funds for a PreApplication Enquiry.
Proposed Funding Packages
Funder
%
Amount £
Convergence
45.00
1,800.00
CNPA (LAG Monies)
45.00
1,800.00
Castle Roy Trust
10.00
400.00
100.00
4,000.00
LAG 104 Directional Path Sign Audit
Project aims: This project intends to build up a picture of the existing path signage and
make recommendations for new signage for each community’s path network.
Proposed Funding Packages
Funder
%
Amount £
CNPA LAG Monies
50.00
1,750.00
SNH LAG monies
50.00
1,750.00
100.00
3,500.00
LAG 105 Touler Newsletter
Project aims:
 To produce a high quality, quarterly newsletter for the communities of Kirkmichael and
Tomintoul.
 To develop and maintain the capacity and skill base within the community, sufficient to
ensure the sustainable continuity of the newsletter.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
Convergence
41.60
742.50
CNPA (LAG Monies)
41.60
742.51
Own contribution -In Kind
16.81
300.00
100.00
1,785.01
LAG 106 Grantown Learning Centre
Project aims: To establish a facility that will enable us to provide a quality learning
environment and the ability to run the full range of courses at a time and location that
meets the needs of learners within the Strathspey communities.
The Centre in Grantown will provide an IT and non-IT room, fully equipped with modern
technology to provide relevant training to local businesses within the community.
This will provide a cost effective solution to the training needs of local businesses and avoid
excessive time spent being travelling to and from the nearest College.
Time spent travelling and the distances involved are known to be major barriers for people
engaging in learning and development. The provision of a facility equipped with modern
technology will address this issue.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
Convergence
24.75
5,000.00
Scottish Community Foundation
9.90
2,000.00
Highland Council
9.90
2,000.00
Lottery - Awards for All
45.54
9,200.00
BLRC - In kind
9.90
2,000.00
100.00
20,200.00
LAG 107 Electric Kart Club
Project aims:
To involve around 40 pupils in design and engineering
To encourage the pupils to take part in a long term team project
To encourage good citizenship, help them develop better social skills, and make them a
useful part of the local economy upon graduation
To give them skills that they can use locally to obtain jobs
To encourage good aspects of driver safety by involving the Police in the project
To involve the pupils in the research and development of the car by using data logging to
help us fine tune the car for race days. Data logging is all about getting the information from
the car ie how fast, how long, how much power it’s using and constantly checking this to
improve performance. Much like they do in F1.
To encourage pupils to consider the long term effects of our use of energy. This would help
in the Park promotion of the EV.
To involve parents in the school, by having them attend meetings, raise funds etc. (parents
have volunteered to donate funds after the first event).
To provide the pupils with opportunities to develop skills, which could lead them on to
employment, by being able to talk about this type of project at interview (employment or
University) would provide an edge.
Proposed Funding Packages
Funder
%
Amount £
Convergence
47.50
1,500.00
CNPA (LAG Monies)
47.50
1,500.00
Kingussie High School (in kind)
5.00
158.00
100.00
3,158.00
LAG 108 Tomintoul & Glenlivet Walking Festival 2010
Project aims: to bring people together. [visitors-local, national, international, local people to
provide the services, use of local experts].
To increase involvement. [all abilities, fauna/flora, social gatherings, walks, ceilidh, whisky
tasting, aimed strongly at equal opportunities-females, the young, the disabled]]
To improve the quality of life[expanding opportunity, experiencing environment, cultural
aspects, fitness for life, mental well being]
To help groups to become better organised.[to help the communities to run cohesively,
group based activities, organising committee to develop their skills, to lead to the
improvement of local facilities]
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
Convergence
30.43
1,899.50
CNPA LAG Monies
30.43
1,899.50
Own funds
39.14
2,443.00
100.00
6,242.00
LAG 109 The Junction
Project aims: By means of a double decker bus, which we now own and are in the process
of refurbishing, we aim to provide a mobile venue predominantly for youth in order to build
self-esteem and to equip young people with hope for their future. The funding we are
applying for in this application will enable us to provide a warm air heating unit and to
provide the batteries and power inverters required to run the multi-media equipment on
board, which will enhance the experience of those who use the project.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
Convergence
47.50
2,370.25
CNPA (LAG Monies)
47.50
2,370.25
Own Contribution
5.00
249.50
100.00
4,990.00
LAG 110 Cultural Heritage Conference
Project aims:
1. To enable community groups to showcase their cultural heritage activities.
2. To enable community groups to share their experiences of developing and
undertaking heritage projects.
3. To offer a forum for community groups to learn from national bodies which can
support cultural heritage projects.
4. To offer taster sessions of cultural heritage research skills, and to identify demand
for future training courses.
5. To facilitate the creation of a regular forum for community heritage groups to share
with and support each other in the Park.
Proposed Funding Packages
Funder
%
Amount £
Convergence
50.00
1,750.00
CNPA LAG monies
50.00
1,750.00
100.00
3,500.00
LAG 111 Banner Signage Project
Project aims:
We hope to use the funding for the provision of generic winter and summer banners.
These will reflect the seasonal activities available in and around the area such as downhill
skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, climbing and for the summer activities such as
walking, sailing, mountain biking etc. These banners would remain up for the
winter/summer season.
Funder
%
Amount £
LEADER
0.00
Convergence
42.44
2,250.00
CNPA (LAG Monies)
42.44
2,250.00
Aviemore Business Association
15.12
801.50
100.00
5,301.50
LAG 114 OFCOM Licence Equipment
Project aims: To enable Speysound radio to broadcast on their own frequency and comply
with the requirements of OFCOM.
Funder
%
Amount £
Convergence
40.00%
7,085.60
Awards for All
39.52%
7,000.00
Minimum amount of Private Funding (e.g.
Speysound)
5.00%
885.70
Other Funding Required
15.00%
2,657.10
100.00%
17,714.00
LAG 115 Powering Viewing and Learning Opportunities at Loch Garten
Project aims: The aim of this project is to improve the viewing and educational
opportunities at the Loch Garten Osprey Centre, by installing mains power electricity. This
will significantly enhance the reliability and security of supply and help the Centre reach its
full technological, educational and economic potential. We also hope to install a water pipe
running to the Osprey Centre, in order to give us the option to potentially develop visitor
refreshment amenities in the future. Pipe will laid “dry”, i.e. not be connected at this stage.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
Convergence
27.46
30,000.00
CNPA (LAG Monies)
4.58
5,000.00
LEADER 2010
9.15
10,000.00
SNH
22.88
25,000.00
RSPB
35.74
39,049.00
In kind
0.18
200.00
100.00
109,249.00
LAG 116 Cairngorms Web-based Conferencing Network
Project aims: To deliver a web-based conferencing network to support the CNPA area by
July 2010.
Funder
%
Amount £
Convergence
17.92%
5,000.00
LEADER 2010
57.72%
16,109.40
CNPA
17.92%
5,000.00
Own in Kind contribution
6.45%
1,800.00
100.00%
27,909.40
LAG 117 Deeside/Donside Development Project
Project aims: The overall aim of this project is to build on the process and outcomes of
community action planning in Ballater, and also learn from Badenoch and Strathspey and
other areas, to facilitate economic, environmental and social development and sustainability
for all the Deeside and Donside communities within the Park. It will roll out community
action planning, and continuing development support, to involve all the communities, as
appropriate to their size, needs and situation. This will build on the BOVOF Action Plan for
Ballater, which will also create benefits for other communities. It will also support, and
potentially link, continuing development for other communities as their action plans are
implemented. If the ongoing enterprises and needs of the communities are such, by the end
of this project, there may be the potential to make a Development Manager role for the
area self-sustaining and self-financing. If this can be achieved the further aim, from the
management of community enterprises, would be to generate ongoing funding for
community projects. Where appropriate close liaison with other tourist and community
organisations such as the Deeside DMO, will ensure that activities are mutually supportive.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
LEADER
47.87
25,000.00
CNPA
28.72
15,000.00
Aberdeenshire Council
2.87
1,500.00
Ballater Royal Deeside Ltd (In Kind)
12.13
6,333.33
Marr Area Partnership (In Kind)
4.29
2,240.00
Other funding required - own
4.12
2,153.33
100.00
52,226.66
LAG 118 Victoria & Albert Halls Improvement Project
Project aims:
To update and improve the facilities in the entire Halls complex to provide Ballater with
modern, comfortable and attractive facilities appropriate for the 21st century.
To insulate the buildings and install an environmentally friendly carbon neutral heating
system
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
LEADER
43.74%
23,400.00
LEADER 2010
9.35%
5,000.00
MacRobert Trust
14.95%
8,000.00
Community Energy Scotland
28.04%
15,000.00
Marr Area Partnership
3.93%
2,100.00
100.00%
53,500.00
LAG 119 Cairngorms Event Coordinator
Project aims: The main aim of this project is to facilitate the co-ordination of events and
festivals across the National Park and surrounding area to address the issues identified
above.
There has been extensive discussion and research undertaken by CNPA and ACDMO
around the potential of voluntary contributions being secured from visitors and event
participants. This is borne out by the Cairngorms Visitor Payback Scoping Study 2009. One
of the key findings of this report was the potential of events as a revenue generator in this
field. This post will allow for the first time a co-ordinated approach to introducing a yet to
be agreed format for maximising this potential benefit to the area. It is also envisaged that
this post would take forward this ambition.
Effective communication with event organisers and landowners is vital to the success of this
project along with the establishment of a streamlined application process, to encourage
community participation and event growth throughout the communities of the National
Park.
To achieve the aims of this project, a full time Events Co-ordinator will be required to liaise
with community groups, land managers and event organisers.
Proposed Funding Packages
Funder
%
Amount £
Convergence
29.76%
12,500.00
SNH (LAG monies)
22.62%
9,500.00
Forestry Commission Scotland
7.14%
3,000.00
Cairngorms Chamber of Commerce
40.48%
17,000.00
100.00%
42,000.00
LAG 120 Marketing Activities
Project aims: To promote arts and crafts and the Cairngorms National Park through the
brochure and updated website and to achieve better marketing for our members
Funder
%
Amount £
Convergence
19.05
2,432.00
LEADER
26.88
3,432.00
CNPA LAG Monies
39.16
5,000.00
Public or Private funding
7.08
904.00
Own Contribution (in kind)
7.83
1,000.00
100.00
12,768.00
LAG 121 Community Ranger
Project aims: This project will build on and complement the current role of the ranger to
provide a year round community ranger post over 3 years that will:
 Support and develop village projects and activities so that they are coordinated and
sustainable – environmentally, socially and economically.
 Ensure groups work together to bring maximum – and mutual – benefits.
 Build on current fundraising schemes to look at more sustainable and dependable
way of securing income for EA and other village groups.
 Provide a resource for other community path networks and organisations to learn
from.
LAG 122 Cairngorms Greenhouse Project: House Building Training
Project aims: To provide one full-time project officer post that will oversee the setting up of a
training programme and associated required elements e.g. planning, materials, etc. and then
supervision of unemployed local people during the building of an affordable and sustainable house at
Ardgeal. This project aims:
 To create a replicable model for forthcoming projects in the CNPA and beyond.
 To create training and employment opportunities for local unemployed people in sustainable
construction methods.




To provide affordable sustainable homes for communities in perpetuity, through the Rural
Housing Burden, shared equity and other related mechanism.
To strengthen links with CNPA, UHI, FCS, K&VCC local contractors and the local
Community.
To build up the local skill base.
Provision of a online resource detailing the process to provide assistance to self-builders
across the region and beyond.
Proposed Funding Packages
Amount of Funding £
Funder
%
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Total
Convergence
50.00
26,063.83
26,063.83
26,063.83
78,191.50
CNPA (LAG Monies)
9.59
5,000.00
5,000.00
5,000.00
15,000.00
Wider Role (through Cairn, until Mar
2011)
26.98
42,192.00
0.00
0.00
42,192.00
CNPA (Chris/LAG)
9.59
5,000.00
5,000.00
5,000.00
15,000.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
6,000.00
80,255.83
38,063.83
38,063.83
156,383.50
CNPA (Fiona Munro)
3.84
100.00
LAG 123 Snow For All
Project aims: BSSSA intends to work with 200+ school children per year over the next 3
years, providing approximately 650 children in total with the chance to learn to ski and
snowboard. They will also participate in the Snowlife Snowsports Award Scheme, as well as
gaining an awareness of the fragile and beautiful place in which they live.
Eligible Expenditure
Cash Cost £
Partial funding of Snow sports tuition including
Disability Snowsports UK (Total cost of this is
£51,711)
38,800.00
Total Cost
38,800.00
LAG 124 Spey Catchment Project Officer
The aims of this project are:
 To establish and coordinate a wider Spey Catchment Partnership
 To employ a Project Officer to coordinate the implementation of priorities as agreed
at the stakeholder workshop
 To ensure the continuation of stakeholder and community engagement
Funder
%
Total Cost
Convergence
42.84
41,000.00
CNPA HLMG
20.90
20,000.00
SNH
19.85
19,000.00
SEPA
2.09
2,000.00
Forestry Commission
3.13
3,000.00
SEPA/SNH
3.55
3,400.00
CNPA HLMG
7.63
7,300.00
100.00
95,700.00
LAG 125 The Wildcat Experience
Project aims: To raise the profile of the Scottish wildcat and of Newtonmore, informing the
public of the connection between the two and provide a new family attraction for visitors to
the Cairngorms National Park. To involve the whole community in an arts and culture
project, raise morale, and keep the Wildcat Centre as an asset to the community.
Funder
%
Amount £
Convergence
39.50
9,875.00
LEADER 2010
12.00
3,000.00
CNPA LAG
20.00
5,000.00
Highland Council
12.00
3,000.00
Aviemore DMO
Other Public or Private
required
4.00
1,000.00
6.50
1,625.00
BLRC - In kind
6.00
1,500.00
100.00
25,000.00
LAG 126 Survey of lichens on Aspen at Insh Marshes
Project aims:
1. Conduct a thorough lichen survey of the aspen stands within the Insh Marshes NNR
and produce a complete species list for the site.
2. Identify and GPS key stands and tag individual old aspen trees that are particularly
important for the rare and threatened lichen species, including UKBAP species.
3. Make recommendations to help manage and enhance existing aspen stands for
important lichens, taking account of the other biodiversity interests and importance
of the sites.
Funder
%
£
CNPA (LAG Monies)
40.00
1,000.00
SNH (LAG Monies)
40.00
1,000.00
Own Contribution (In kind)
20.00
500.00
Total
100.00
£2,500.00
LAG 127 Cairngorms Golden Eagle Project
Project aims: to encourage the better conservation of golden eagles within CNP, and
provide information and experience for managing eagles in wider Scotland
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
CNPA (LAG Monies)
%
Amount £
47.17
5,000.00
SNH (LAG Monies)
47.17
5,000.00
Own Contribution (In Kind)
5.66
600.00
100.00
10,600.00
LAG 128 “Primp our Playground” Primary School Garden
Project aims:
 To provide a pond and wet area for outdoor learning.
 To compliment the current small wild garden and our vegetable garden.
 To involve the whole school in the development of the pond and wet area.
 To achieve green Flag eco status.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
CNPA (LAG monies)
47.50%
1,150.00
SNH (LAG monies)
47.50%
1,150.00
Own Contribution (In kind)
5.00%
115.00
100.00%
2,415.00
LAG 129 Canadian links with the Cairngorms seminar and publication
Project aims:
 to increase awareness locally in Badenoch and Strathspey as well as in Scotland and
Canada of the historic links of the Highlands with the foundation of Canada and John
A Macdonald.
 to ensure the lasting memory of the event with a commemorative plaque and
publication of the proceedings of an associated seminar in a form accessible to
schools and younger people.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
Convergence
47.50%
2,201.50
CNPA (LAG monies)
47.50%
2,201.50
University Highlands & Islands - In Kind
5.01%
232.00
100.00%
4,635.00
LAG 130 Cultural Heritage Taster Days
Project aims:
 To offer trial sessions of cultural activities to young people who live on the east side
of the Park.
 To encourage local communities to develop an interest in their cultural heritage
through music, song, dance, drama and language.
 To promote the activities of the CNPA Community Heritage Officer, the Gaelic
Development Officer and Music Development Officer for Aberdeenshire Council,
and the Feis, in the east side of the Park.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
Convergence
23.80%
795.00
CNPA (LAG Monies)
23.80%
795.00
Feis Rois (Public)
52.40%
1,750.00
100.00%
3,340.00
LAG 132 Shinty Heritage Research
Project Aims:
 to help protect and preserve the oral history and material culture of shinty in
Badenoch and Strathspey, specifically by identifying written material, artefacts and
sources of oral history.
 to enable greater access to original shinty sources from the area.
 to begin the process towards interpretation of the sport in the area.
 to enable further work to be developed from the research in terms of rationalising
written,
 recorded and other material artefacts
 to lay the basis for rationalisation of sources.
Proposed Funding Package
%
Amount
£
Convergence
47.50%
2,375.00
CNPA LAG
47.50%
2,375.00
Newtonmore Camanachd Club
5.00%
250.00
100.00%
5,000.00
Funder
LAG 133 Abernethy Games Tent
Project aims:
Main purpose: to help provide the facilities necessary for the Abernethy Highland Games to
prosper for many years to come.
It is also intended to make the new Marquee available to the Nethy Bridge Community
Centre as an additional resource to those provided in “the Hall” for weddings and other
functions.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
Convergence
20.00%
2,500.00
CNPA (LAG monies)
20.00%
2,500.00
Highland Council
12.00%
1,500.00
Abernethy Highland Games Association
48.00%
6,000.00
100.00%
12,500.00
LAG 135 Journey’s in Nature
Project aims:
 To use the concept of journey as a way to help people discover the intricacy and
wonder of their local landscape, wildlife and culture including RSPB Insh Marshes
NNR and the Cairngorms National Park
 To explore how a combination of writing, arts & crafts, ecology & history can help
people connect across generations and in the process develop sense of place and
strengthen community identity & cohesion.
 To further understanding of sustainability, biodiversity and citizenship through shared
experiential outdoor learning.
 To use the skills and expertise of a diverse group of artists, ecologists, historians and
educators to identify opportunities for local community groups and individuals to
share their experiences/stories/skills across generations; with a particular focus on
helping young people (especially teenage boys and girls) to develop ‘sense of place’,
‘sense of identity’, ‘sense of values’ and ‘sense of responsibility’.
In addition to the aims outlined above, the initiative will celebrate 2010 as the International
Year of Biodiversity and recognise the recent extension of the Cairngorms National Park
boundary.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
Convergence
47.50%
2,161.25
SNH (LAG monies)
47.50%
2,161.25
SpeyGrian
5.00%
227.50
100.00%
4,550.00
LAG 136 Kingussie Golf Club Feasibility
Project aims: This application relates to the establishment of a full feasibility study for
refurbishment of those areas of the clubhouse which are deemed inadequate in terms of
fulfilling the main aims of the club, outlined above. If successful, and if future funds can be
raised, the refurbishment will enable the aims of the club to be delivered more successfully,
in particular as regards fostering golf at junior level, encouraging a greater female
participation, and enabling appropriate access for all.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
Convergence
47.25%
2,150.00
CNPA (LAG monies)
47.25%
2,150.00
Kingussie Golf Club - In kind
5.49%
250.00
100.00%
4,550.00
LAG 137 Summer Programme 2010
Project aims:
To bring families and individuals together, share activities, work collaboratively, support one
another, encourage achievement and by so doing increase self esteem and confidence while
offering peer support
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
Convergence
46.43%
3,250.00
CNPA (LAG monies)
46.43%
3,250.00
Volunteer/Employee time - In kind
7.14%
500.00
100.00%
7,000.00
LAG 138 Aviemore Countryside Park Feasibility
Project aims: The feasibility study will define the opportunity presented by the idea of a
community park, analyse the current situation, identify what is required of a community
park, identify and evaluate alternative options and recommend a course of action.
Consultants should note that this is a community led initiative and will require full
engagement with all interested parties. The feasibility study will set the framework for
ongoing monitoring and review and final audit.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
Convergence
40.00%
11,400.00
CNPA (LAG monies)
28.07%
8,000.00
Awards for All (Public)
28.07%
8,000.00
Aviemore & Vicinity Community Council
(Public)
3.86%
1,100.00
100.00%
28,500.00
LAG 139 Aviemore New Community Centre Room
Project aims:
 To create a new community centre containing a community room for the town of
Aviemore and surrounding communities.



To maximise best value by sharing the cost facilities both internal and external to the
building
To improve cultural, social, sport and skill training opportunities for the local
community
To empower the community through confidence building in the form of developing
organisational skills, provide volunteering opportunities and enabling participation in
a wide variety of activities.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
Convergence
33.01%
47,046.00
Highland Council -(Public)
33.50%
47,745.00
Aviemore Community Group (Private)
33.50%
47,745.00
100.00%
142,536.00
LAG 140 Insider Festival
Project aims: Firstly we aim to make the Insider Festival an established event. We also aim
to create sustainable and diverse music events within the Cairngorm National Park, bringing
music tours to venues in the National Park and Aviemore area and involving ourselves with
the production and organisation of other events.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
LEADER 2010
90.00%
11,880.00
Own resources
10.00%
1,320.00
100.00%
13,200.00
LAG 141 North of Scotland Rural Touring Fund
This proposal intends to set up a two year legacy project which will enable through
provision of funding eight theatre performance pieces to be produced and toured (four per
year), specifically to rural communities in the North of Scotland. The work would be
created by Highland and Islands Theatre Network member theatre and dance Companies
and other Scottish theatre and dance Companies, with a core access criteria being that the
work would be made in the North of Scotland region, involving some artists based in / or
from the region with the work being created in venues and centres within the Region.
Production and touring grants of up to £45,000 will be offered to theatre or dance
companies following an application process. The focus will be on small scale presentations of
new or existing theatre works, the performances will be supported by workshop
programmes and interpretative events for rural audiences. Performances will be created for
touring to key rural venues in the Highlands, Islands and Grampian /Angus as advised by the
project consortium partners The Promoters Arts Network and North East Arts Touring
(see Appendix 1 for more information on the consortium partners). Recipient theatre
companies will be required to tour to 10 rural venues as part of their tour, as directly
funded by this scheme. (Rural venues are defined as venues in or near population clusters of
under 3000 people, refer also to the notes in Appendix 7). Essentially a service delivery of
80 performances in the rural North of Scotland.
The touring work would be branded under a unique North of Scotland banner and
marketed in the Regions with the assistance of consortium partner HI~Arts. Innovative
marketing support schemes will be developed for this project to inform, and involve rural
communities in the localised performance events.
Proposed Funding Package - Cairngorms Area
Funder
%
Amount £
Convergence
37.42%
9,600.00
Scottish Arts Council
46.77%
12,000.00
HIE
14.03%
3,600.00
Hi- Arts - In kind
1.78%
456.00
100.00%
25,656.00
LAG 142 Cairngorms Forest Schools
Project aims:
Wild Things! is seeking to deliver Forest School to every primary school in the Cairngorms
National Park by December 2012.
Our aim is for pupils to understand, enjoy and take practical conservation action to care for
their local woodlands. Pupils will gain a greater awareness about the National Park and its
need for special management. They will also complete the John Muir ‘Discover’ Award.
The aim of our project is to make it possible for Forest School to become an on-going
initiative within these National Park schools. To achieve this, we aim to provide CPD
opportunities for teachers and create volunteering opportunities for people from local
communities. Our project also aims to deliver an annual leadership training course in 2011
and 2012 so participants can achieve a NCFE nationally accredited qualification in
environmental education leadership developed by Wild Things!
Proposed Funding Package - WHOLE AREA
Funder
%
Amount £
Convergence
25.33%
25,333.33
LEADER
16.67%
16,666.67
CNPA (LAG monies)
5.00%
5,000.00
The Robertson Trust (Private)
10.00%
10,000.00
The Gannochy Trust (Private)
5.00%
5,000.00
The Ernest Cook Trust (Private)
5.00%
5,000.00
M E Swinton Paterson CT (Private)
1.00%
1,000.00
Wild Things! (Private)
7.67%
7,667.00
People's Postcode Lottery (Public)
3.00%
3,000.00
Forest Education Initiative (Public)
5.00%
5,000.00
Third Sector (Public)
15.33%
15,333.00
The Martin Connell CT (Private)
1.00%
1,000.00
100.00%
100,000.00
LAG 143 Barnardo’s Works Cairngorms
Barnardo’s Works Cairngorms will:
 Enable young people to access independent employment by gaining work experience,
skills and relevant, training in land-based activity.
 Assist in tackling poverty and economic inactivity for young people and their families,
strengthening economic growth and social cohesion in rural and semi-rural
communities.
 Take account of specific issues such as seasonal employment, self-employment, the
needs of small businesses and traditional occupations
 Seek to address transport needs, logistical barriers and training opportunities by offering
flexible support wherever possible.
Proposed Funding Package - WHOLE AREA
Funder
%
Amount £
LEADER
20.00%
39,800.00
Convergence
20.00%
39,800.00
DWP Future Jobs Fund
55.00%
109,450.00
Barnardo's Scotland
5.00%
9,950.00
100.00%
199,000.00
LAG 144 Community Transport Training
Project aims: The project will fund comprehensive training to community transport groups .
A second aim will be to develop a sustainable training company to deliver training to
commercial companies and use this income to provide long term support the training of
volunteers for community groups at a discounted rate. The grant will concentrate on the
training of staff employed by community transport groups and volunteers. This will improve
their skill sets and enable volunteers to continue to operate minibuses allowing them to
deliver transport services to their communities.
Revised Funding Package
%
Amount
£
Convergence
25.75%
7,725.00
The Highland Council
74.25%
22,275.00
100.00%
30,000.00
Funder
LAG 145 Milton Loch Community Woodland
Project aims:
 To increase the bio-diversity of the area.
 To educate people about the bio-diversity of the area
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
CNPA (LAG monies)
40.91%
450.00
SNH (LAG monies)
40.91%
450.00
Boat of Garten Community Company
9.09%
100.00
BSW Sawmill
9.09%
100.00
100.00%
1,100.00
LAG 146 Aspen networks on Deeside
Project aims:
To record aspen occurrence as a basis to developing a network of aspen for Dark Bordered
Beauty moth on Deeside.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
CNPA (LAG monies)
27.87%
1,417.00
SNH (LAG monies)
27.87%
1,417.00
Talisman Energy
42.29%
2,150.00
Scottish Native Wooks (In kind)
1.97%
100.00
100.00%
5,084.00
LAG 147 Kingussie Gynack Trail Biodiversity
To improve the biodiversity of the woods
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
CNPA (LAG monies)
47.50%
2,375.00
SNH (LAG monies)
47.50%
2,375.00
CNPA (LBAP)
5.00%
250.00
100.00%
5,000.00
LAG 148 Wicked Wolf Triathlon
Project aims: To encourage locals and those less active to get involved and challenge
themselves to a (entry/mid level) triathlon by making it fun and achievable. To raise money
for Cancer Research UK and to benefit the community and boost tourism for the villageparticularly sporting tourism.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
LEADER (2010)
85.53%
2,364.55
Own Contribution (in kind)
14.47%
400.00
100.00%
2,764.55
LAG 149 “Lost” Youth Cultural Enterprise Project
Overall “LOST” Project Aim
Everyone involved will establish links with their environment and cultural heritage through
studying past and present communities and by actively engaging with a real visitor project in
the community.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
LEADER
38.46%
2,500.00
SNH (LAG Monies)
38.46%
2,500.00
Own Contribution
23.08%
1,500.00
100.00%
6,500.00
LAG 150 CAT electronic timing system
Project aims:
Use electronic chip timing for the CAT to improve its results system and overall
professionalism of event management. Provide scope to increase the size and sophistication
of the event. Gather feedback from competitors, organisers and volunteers to inform and
support future plans for a locally based electronic timing system to be used for all events in
the area.
The benefits of electronic timing to the CAT will be:
 Availability of split times for each of the three sections of the event
 More accurate results, less prone to human error
 Results available within minutes of competitors crossing the finish line
 Improved handling of data could enable the introduction of additional prize
categories
 Potential for increasing the number of competitors
 Frees up organiser and volunteer time to improve other aspects of event
organisation
 Puts the event on a more professional footing comparable to other similar events
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
LEADER 2010
90.00%
625.50
CNPA (LAG monies)
5.00%
34.75
Own Contribution
5.00%
34.75
100.00%
695.00
LAG 151 Digitising the Past
The project aims to digitise this material, thus making it useable/editable.
Thereafter, it will be made accessible by topic and era in digital form.
The project will thus bring a huge range of valuable historical material into the public domain
in a form that is interesting, relevant, organised, and thematic.
It will thus become usable by a broader range of people.
People will be able to access the information directly via the website, blog, and Visitor
Centre interpretation (funding for this VC being discussed with CNPA). Indirectly, the
material will enable us to produce organised, thematic, interpretation tailored to the needs
of each particular group we work with.
Currently, the Glen Tanar Estate website contains very little of this information: the aim is
to create an independent Charitable Trust website. At present, there is a Ranger Service
blog.
When the digitising is complete, we can then put the original material into secure storage.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
LEADER 2010
90.00%
750.00
Own Contribution (in kind)
10.00%
83.33
100.00%
833.33
LAG 152 Carnival Summer School
Project aims:
To give a broader range of children the opportunity to be involved in an arts project that is
not solely music based.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
Convergence
22.23%
2,030.00
Highland Culture Fund
43.81%
4,000.00
Highland Council Ward Discretionary
Budget
10.95%
1,000.00
Own resourses
23.00%
2,100.00
100.00%
9,130.00
LAG 153 Cairngorms Food Guide and Producers Directory
Project aims: To raise awareness amongst local businesses, residents and visitors of the
produce that is available in the Cairngorms and to encourage and increase the use of this
local produce across all aspects of the population.
The production of a Cairngorms Producers Guide and Food Guide leaflet aimed at
encouraging local businesses, local residents and visitors to source more of their produce
locally.
Eligible Expenditure
East Cost £
West Cost £
Total Cash
Cost £
Producers directory (preparation, printing &
distribution)
1,000.00
1,000.00
2,000.00
Cairngorms Food guide (preparation & printing)
1,450.00
1,450.00
2,900.00
2,450.00
4,900.00
Total Cost
2,450.00
LAG 155 Cairngorms Food on Film
Project aims:
The Cairngorms National Park is famously abundant in its production of top quality food,
but many people living in the park may not be fully aware of what is available on their
doorstep. Cairngorm Food on Film aims:
 To contribute towards helping children and families to connect with some of the
sources of local food,
 To inspire children about food sources in new and interesting ways.
 To raise the profile of local food production in the Cairngorms National Park.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
Convergence
48.99%
2,449.00
CNPA (LAG Monies)
31.01%
1,550.00
Soil Association
18.00%
900.00
Own Contribution (in kind)
2.00%
100.00
100.00%
4,999.00
LAG 156 Ptarmigan Project
Project aims:



Measure recent and historic shifts in ptarmigan distribution and abundance using
questionnaires.
Undertake a pilot study to explore the role of harvesting and parasites in population
dynamics.
Use the data collected to focus conservation action in areas where ptarmigan have
seen the greatest declines and to guide more intensive long-term studies which will
provide the information needed for estates to assess best management practices for
this species.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
CNPA (LAG Monies)
25.00%
2,250.00
SNH (LAG Monies)
25.00%
2,250.00
Game and Wildlife conservation Trust (In
kind)
50.00%
4,500.00
100.00%
9,000.00
LAG 157 Restoring the Dark Bordered Beauty Moth in the CNP
Project aims:



Assess habitat conditions and population sizes at the two extant sites in Strathspey and
Deeside and compare with the proposed reintroduction site at Insh Marshes NNR to
identify the most suitable release locations.
Ensure that the translocation causes no harmful effects to the donor population.
Ensure that the there is an appropriate stock of captive-reared caterpillars for release in
2011.

Assess the suitability of other sites within Deeside and Strathspey for future translocations.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
CNPA (LAG monies)
47.50%
2,285.00
SNH (LAG monies)
47.50%
2,285.00
RSPB Volunteer time (In kind)
5.00%
240.53
100.00%
4,810.53
LAG 158 Active Aboyne
Active Aboyne now aims to be a multi-faceted outdoor activities festival held in and around
Aboyne, with the aims of encouraging local people of all ages to participate in a variety of
outdoor activities, or introducing them to new sports, and of learning about the local
environment – all with a view to encouraging people to adopt a more active and healthy
lifestyle, and to acquire an understanding of rural issues. Some events are included which
should improve mobility for older people. Tourists will be welcomed if they want to
participate in ActiveAboyne events, but attracting them is not presently the main focus.
At a late stage in the organisation of ActiveAboyne 2009, it was discovered that many longstanding residents in the Mid Deeside area were unaware of ActiveAboyne (even although it
had been running for the best part of a decade), and the activities it organises. Door-todoor deliveries were made of the fliers and this appeared to dramatically improve uptake,
but a more professional and sustained approach to marketing is required for 2010, with a
view to increasing participation rates. Outside funding is now being sought to mount more
effective local marketing –
 by mail shots advertising the ActiveAboyne 2010 events through every domestic
letter box in the post code areas covering 10 miles of Aboyne, and
 by paying a journalist to prepare appropriate press releases for local newspapers.
Our existing funding arrangements (sponsorship from local businesses) will cover the costs
of printing the fliers, but we are seeking funding to cover only the enveloping and delivery of
the mail shots and journalist’s fees.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
LEADER 2010
90.00%
543.30
Own resources
10.00%
60.37
100.00%
603.67
LAG 159 Glenlivet Garden Project
Project aims:
Glenlivet Primary School would like to apply for a grant to transform a largely disused and
unsightly outdoor area within their school grounds that has the potential to become an area
which promotes biodiversity and an extra resource for teaching the National Curriculum
outside of the classroom as well as therapeutic use, bringing improvements in the Health
and Wellbeing of all pupils. Project will be developed with guidance from the Crown Estate
Ranger Service
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
CNPA (LAG monies)
93.33%
4,194.44
Own Contribution (In kind)
6.67%
300.00
100.00%
4,494.44
LAG 160 Wilderness Challenge
This event aims to raise awareness of the work of the Sailors’ Society, provide a fun and
challenging activity for teams in stunning surroundings, and raise valuable and much needed
funds for the charity’s important work. Locally, the event aims to promote the Cairngorm
National Park through bringing many new people to the area, to show people how to
responsibly enjoy the countryside through sports, and to support local businesses such bike
hire, restaurants, producers and accommodation.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
LEADER 2010
90.00%
4,275.00
Own Contribution
10.00%
475.00
100.00%
4,750.00
LAG 161 Woodland Project
Project aims:
 To formally acquire land, on which the project will take place, from Seafield Estate.
 To improve the Games/Playing Field by extending the southern corner, with
upgraded access for improved safety and operational efficiency.
 To develop the wider woodland area for all abilities access, enjoyment and
education. This will involve all abilities footpaths, management of the woodland, and
improvement of habit.
Currently funding is sought for design, community consultation and tendering of the project.
Cost of implementation of the work is not sought at present
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
LEADER
20.77%
3,000.00
Convergence
13.85%
2,000.00
CNPA (LAG Monies)
13.85%
2,000.00
Abernethy Highland Games Association
13.15%
1,900.00
Community Centre (own resourses)
10.99%
1,588.00
Applied for
27.39%
3,956.00
100.00%
14,444.00
LAG 162 Strategic Mink Control in Northern Scotland
Project aims: The protection of nationally significant populations of water voles,
salmonids, ground nesting birds and other native riparian biodiversity by establishing a
sustainable management framework to create and maintain an area free of breeding mink
extending from the mid-Tay to the South Esk, around the east coast to the River Nairn;
with a belt reaching from Dornoch and Cromarty on the east to Ullapool on the west.
Key outcomes of the project will be:
 A mink free zone extending from the mid-Tay to the South Esk, around the east
coast to the River Nairn; with a belt reaching from Dornoch and Cromarty on the
east to Ullapool on the west;
 A sustainable locally based management framework to prevent future recolonisation
of mink free areas; and
An engaged network of informed volunteers that participate in mink and other invasive non
native control and eradication initiatives.
Proposed Funding Package for Cairngorms NP
Funder
%
Amount £
Convergence
14.03%
24,738.00
LEADER
14.03%
24,738.00
SNH
43.63%
76,934.00
CNPA
5.07%
8,932.00
CNPA ? (in kind)
9.07%
16,000.00
Tubney
14.18%
25,000.00
100.00%
176,342.00
LAG 163 Laggan Forest Trust Business Initiative Development
This project aims to provide the resource to turn the Laggan Forest Initiative development
activities into planned, funded and deliverable projects, developing ideas proposed by the
community that will lead to financial sustainability and make significant steps towards
achieving the overarching vision for the forest. This means building on what is in place –
FCS partnership agreement, community mandate, outline planning consents, LFT
management team commitment and funding – to develop each area of work, preparing
business plans, engaging and inspiring the community, securing all permissions required to
build the forest centre, and identifying the enabling capital funding package.
Funding Package
%
£
Convergence
37.12%
109,374.90
LEADER
4.39%
12,945.92
Laggan Forest Trust Forestry Company (In Kind)
3.31%
9,745.92
Laggan Forest Trust (In Kind)
2.78%
8,200.00
Forestry Commission Scotland (District Office) (In Kind)
2.34%
6,900.00
CNPA
10.18%
30,000.00
HIE
10.18%
30,000.00
Highland Council - Ward 21 Discretionary Budget
3.05%
9,000.00
Highland Council - other services
3.56%
10,474.90
Forestry Commission Scotland (Conservancy)
7.81%
23,000.00
The Robertson Trust
10.18%
30,000.00
Scottish and Southern Energy (as part of £50k awarded to CNPA from public
enquiry)
3.39%
10,000.00
Cluny Estate, Laggan
1.70%
5,000.00
100.00%
£294,641.64
LAG 164 Cairngorms Heritage Paths
Project aims:
 To create a resource which promotes the cultural heritage of paths and makes the
links to the natural heritage in the Cairngorms National Park
 To create a learning resource for all ages and at all levels
 To build on a number of current projects with a co-ordinated and co-operative
approach.
 To engage communities in cultural heritage activities which they can sustain after the
end of the project.
To promote outdoor access in Cairngorms National Park and contribute to health and wellbeing.
Total Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
LEADER
19.18%
16,400.00
Convergence
28.77%
24,600.00
CNPA (Directorates of Strategic Land Use and
Sustainable Rural Development)
14.04%
12,000.00
SNH
11.70%
10,000.00
HLF Your Heritage
23.39%
20,000.00
ScotWays
2.92%
2,500.00
100.00%
85,500.00
LAG 165 Cairngorms Construction Training Transport
Project aims: Transport will be provided to allow provision of training and work experience
for 15 young adults each year over two years, with the intent of increasing the individuals
self esteem and employability and to facilitate their transition to full time employment. The
trainees have very low or no income and could not attend college without practical support.
Funder
%
Amount £
LEADER
90.00%
25,834.50
Own Contribution
10.00%
2,870.50
100.00%
28,705.00
LAG 166 Making Heritage Connections
Project aims:
1. To enable community heritage groups to learn about the activities and experiences
of other community heritage groups in the Park.
2. To offer networking opportunities for community heritage groups in the Park.
3. To encourage community heritage groups to make connections with their cultural
heritage.
To encourage young people to become involved in community heritage projects.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
LEADER
190.00%
1,995.00
CNPA
10.00%
105.00
200.00%
2,100.00
LAG 167 Dalmochie Project Update
Project aims:
The aim is to bring the feasibility study up to date with costs for the proposed options for
the site and to account of the current tourism and economic climate
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
LEADER
Ballater History Forestry Project
Association
%
Amount £
95.00%
2,037.64
5.00%
107.24
100.00%
2,144.88
LAG 168 Stonewall Rescue Dulnain Bridge Village Hall
Project aims:
To begin to address the issues above, this is the beginning of a rejuvenation and restoration
project that will make the building fit for purpose in the 21st century with beautiful exterior
walls, efficiently heated by an energy saving heating system that will radically reduce energy
bills, and double glaze the remaining 40% of the windows.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
LEADER
%
Amount £
28.51%
2,846.56
Convergence
20.03%
2,000.00
Highland Council Area Discretionary Budget
20.03%
2,000.00
2.00%
200.00
29.42%
2,937.44
100.00%
9,984.00
Own Contribution
Zurich Insurance
LAG 169Braemar Castle Busines & Development Plan
Project aims:
The commissioning of a Development and Business Plan, incorporating evidence from 3
seasons of operation, and which includes local aspirations for the castle gathered through a
three part consultation with the community will ensure that Braemar Castle has a long term
sustainable future.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
LEADER
Amount £
35.00%
3,500.00
5.00%
500.00
Marr Area Partnership
10.00%
1,000.00
Aberdeenshire Council - Community
Asset Fund
50.00%
5,000.00
100.00%
10,000.00
Braemar Community Ltd
LAG 171 Developing training in the Cairngorms
Project aims:
The aim of the project is to develop the skills of LBBs and especially young people in the
employment of LBBS in or the Cairngorms LEADER area. This will enable LBBs to thrive
and deliver improved economic benefits for the area. In addition the LBBs will have
improved capability to contribute to the collective achievement of the National Park aims
including the first aim: to conserve and enhance the natural and cultural heritage of the area
and the fourth aim: to promote sustainable and social development of the area’s
communities.
The aim is to deliver training to 1,486 people over the two years of the proposed project.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
LEADER
24.87%
80,000.00
Convergence
24.87%
80,000.00
CNPA
50.26%
161,666.00
100.00%
321,666.00
LAG 172 Braeloine Centre refurbishment
Project aims:
The project has 3 main aims:
 To make the building more sustainable, environmentally and economically.
 To make the building more welcoming.
 To make the building more effective.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
LEADER
48.38%
44,707.00
Glen Tanar Charitable Trust
48.38%
44,707.00
Glen Tanar Charitable Trust (In kind)
3.25%
3,000.00
100.00%
92,414.00
LAG 173 Abernethy Golf Club Practice Ground Improvement
Project aims: The primary purpose is the provision of an area for young people to learn and
practise golfing skills before they feel confident enough to go on the golf course. It will also
allow mature juniors to practice in between coaching sessions as the practise area is visible
from the club house area. A proper facility will also allow us to start coaching sessions for
adults, particularly aimed at females.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
Convergence
31.63%
7,507.00
Sportscotland
50.00%
11,866.00
Abernethy Golf Club
4.21%
1,000.00
Abernethy Golf Club (In Kind)
14.16%
3,360.00
100.00%
23,733.00
LAG 174 Food for Life in the Cairngorms
The aim of the Cairngorms Food for Life Development Plan is to create a sustainable food
economy, which has local food production, distribution and consumption at its heart. The
Plan identifies seven outcomes, which not only deliver the aspirations and aims of Food for
Life, but help deliver strategic priorities for Cairngorms National Park and the Scottish
Government.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
LEADER
25.00%
29,150.00
Convergence
25.00%
29,150.00
CNPA
41.42%
48,300.00
Cairngorms Business Partnership (In kind)
4.29%
5,000.00
Soil Association Scotland (In kind)
4.29%
5,000.00
100.00%
116,600.00
LAG 175 Upper Deeside Youth Project
Project aims:
To provide a range of diversionary activities for young people to help them make positive choices
and help avoid anti-social behaviour and unsafe driving. This will all be done in consultation with
young people.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
LEADER
95.00%
16,416.00
Ballater Youth Association
5.00%
864.00
100.00%
17,280.00
LAG 176 Abernethy Indoor Climbing Wall
Project aims: To build a new dedicated indoor climbing wall to serve local users and visitors
by converting a disused indoor space to a new dedicated climbing facility.
Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
Convergence
5.77%
3,750.00
Sportscotland
69.23%
45,000.00
Abernethy Trust
25.00%
16,250.00
100.00%
65,000.00
LAG 177 The Place of Shinty in the Social History of Badenoch & Strathspey
Project aims:
 to help protect and preserve the oral history and material culture of shinty in
Badenoch
 and Strathspey, specifically by identifying written material, artefacts and sources of
oral history.
 to interpret the place of the sport in the social history of the area.
 to make a photographic record of material artefacts of the sport and enable access
to these
 to collate all the songs, poetry and pipe music to ensure their preservation
 to make oral history recordings and preserve these for future access
 to identify records for deposit in the Highland Archives
 to give holders of archives and artefacts advice on how best to preserve their
holdings
 to compile a comprehensive catalogue of all materials
 to involve as wide a range of people as possible in the project
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
Convergence
Heritage Lottery Fund
Newtonmore Camanachd Club
%
45.00%
50.00%
5.00%
Amount £
25,020.00
27,800.00
2,780.00
100.00%
55,600.00
LAG 178 Kingussie Micro Hydro Project
Project aims: The main aim of the Project is to restore the Micro Hydro scheme which
when completed will generate 72,250 kwh of renewable energy each year with an annual
CO2 savings of 36 tonnes and provide an estimated £15k gross income to be used for the
benefit of the Community on requirements such as ;

Paths Maintenance, Energy Efficiency, Sports Clubs that encourage youth
involvement and Coaching and Land purchase which could provide Forest Education
initiatives as well as safe Cycle tracks for children and Youths
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
LEADER
68.79%
9,975.00
Greenshoots Fund
26.21%
3800.00
Own resourses
5.00%
725.00
100.00%
14500.00
LAG 180 Irrecoverable VAT – Cairngorms Communities Path Network
Project aims:
 Increase and improve the level of the path network around and between
communities in the Cairngorms National Park area
 Improve Public Health in the Park area
 Encourage the public to reduce carbon emissions through reduction in car use.
Eligible Expenditure
Cairngorms Community Paths Irrecoverable VAT
East Cost £
West Cost £
Total £
24,162.00
24,162.00
48,324.00
Office Premises - Irrecoverable VAT
1,198.50
1,198.50
2,397.00
Management & Professional Services Irrecoverable VAT
1,386.00
1,386.00
2,772.00
26,746.50
26,746.50
53,493.00
Total Cost
LAG 181 Play Park Equipment
Project aims:
 To repair upgrade and replace play area equipment in the Badenoch and Strathspey
area
 To enhance safe meeting points for communities for parents and children
Approved Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
LEADER
Highland Council (£5,800 Play
Equipment Budget, Carrbridge
allocated £600 from Council
Discretionary Budget, additional £850
from Discretionary Budget)
35.71%
5,000.00
51.79%
7,250.00
Fundraising
12.50%
1,750.00
100.00%
14,000.00
LAG 182 Abernethy Old Kirk
The aims of the project over 3 years are:
 to increase public awareness of the historical significance of the Old Kirk and the
work that is being done to secure it for the future, through a website and by other
means
 through well targeted promotional activities, to encourage the local and wider
community to visit the building and learn about the history of the building and the
area, through the interpretive panels and leaflet guide
 to bring the Old Kirk into a better state of repair by making it wind and watertight,
repairing stonework and woodwork and restoring the original internal features
 to encourage local community volunteers to become more involved and engaged in
the project, through assisting with fundraising events, educational activities, reaching
out to new audiences and by using their existing skills to help support and manage
the project.
Ongoing expenditure is expected to be in the region of £2000 per annum which will be
more than covered by the income from various activities including public and private events.
In the short period of AOKA's existence it has already raised funds of over £3000.
Approved Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
LEADER
12.49%
4,980.00
Heritage Lottery Fund
82.51%
32,900.00
Own resources (in kind)
5.00%
1,995.00
100.00%
39,875.00
LAG 183 New Team Ambulance
Project aims: We will buy a 4 new wheel drive vehicle to enable us to drive during winter
conditions, assisting the Police in their duties during times of severe weather etc and also to
access areas of the mountains from off road tracks to aid persons who have become injured,
lost or recover the bodies of those where life is extinct.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
LEADER
39.40%
10,000.00
Other funding applied for
39.40%
10,000.00
Own contribution
21.20%
5,381.92
100.00%
25,381.92
LAG 185 Landscape Partnership Feasibility Study
Project aims:
 To collate and analyse extant data and materials as evidence for the first round HLF
application.
 To identify gaps in the data and materials which would need to be obtained during the
second round phase of the application process.
 To project manage the establishment and maintenance of a partnership which would deliver
long-term benefits to the landscape area and its communities.
 To identify potential projects for the partnership scheme in collaboration with partners and
communities.
Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
LEADER
45.00%
9,000.00
Cairngorms National Park Authority
55.00%
11,000.00
100.00%
20,000.00
LAG 186 Cairngorms & Mid Deeside Communities Access Network Project
Project aims:
 To collate and analyse extant data and materials as evidence for the first round HLF
application.
 To identify gaps in the data and materials which would need to be obtained during the
second round phase of the application process.
 To project manage the establishment and maintenance of a partnership which would deliver
long-term benefits to the landscape area and its communities.
 To identify potential projects for the partnership scheme in collaboration with partners and
communities.
Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
LEADER
45.00%
9,000.00
Cairngorms National Park Authority
55.00%
11,000.00
100.00%
20,000.00
LAG 186 COAT Walking to Health
Project aims: To improve Public Health by developing and delivering a structured system of
volunteer led health walks. Some of the Health Walks will be based around settlements
where demand is identified, whilst others will be targeted at specific health groups including
smoking cessation, weight loss, diabetes, high blood pressure and parents of young children
Eligible Project Costs
EAST Costs
Health Walks - Co-ordinators Expenses,
Equipment
WEST Costs
Total Cost
12,625.00
37,875.00
50,500.00
1,575.00
4,725.00
6,300.00
14,200.00
42,600.00
56,800.00
Project Implementation Costs
LAG 187 Directional Path Signs Development Project
The project aims to audit the provision of signage in Grantown, Dulnain Bridge, Kingussie
and Dalwhinne. Then, coupled with the existing audits, manufacture and install new signage
in keeping with the Design Guidance for Directional Path Signs around the seven communities
identified in this project.
Proposed Funding Package Funder
%
Amount £
LEADER
45.00%
6,292.08
Cairngorms National Park Authority
55.00%
7,690.32
100.00%
13,982.40
LAG 188 Glen Tanar Broadband
Project aims:
 To improve reliable broadband, to 1-2Mbs, for properties on Glen Tanar, by 31 Dec
2011.
 To improve communications for organisations and the community of Glen Tanar.
 To reduce the carbon footprint of the organisations and individuals on Glen Tanar.
Funder
%
£
LEADER
80.00%
£15,943.20
Contribution from the
11users (£249.11 each)
20.00%
£3,985.80
100.00%
£19,929.00
LAG 194 Laggan WIFI Broadband
The aim of the Laggan Broadband group is to develop a WiFi broadband network that will
offer a service to as many residents as possible irrespective of their distance from the
telephone exchange. We expect to be able to offer a far faster connection speed than is
presently provided by BT (0.5mb) and to setup a CIC (Community Interest Company)
which, in effect, will become a broadband provider for the parish.
Whilst we have yet to decide on a pricing structure, it is intended that subscribers will pay a
roughly similar amount for their connection as they pay currently. Plus they will become
shareholders in the CIC.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
LEADER
40.62%
17,100.00
Scottish & Southern Energy (via CNPA)
35.63%
15,000.00
Laggan Forest Trust
23.75%
10,000.00
100.00%
42,100.00
LAG 195 Junior Ranger Exchange
Project aims:
July 2011
To take 12 young people from Scotland to Bavaria and to visit the Czech Republic
To undertake a programme of environmental, access, forestry, visitor and heritage
experiences
To undertake work experience in canal clearance, path building, removal of invasive
The management, viewing and care of rare species
The group to evolve a presentation of their experiences for the conclusion of the visit and
to present on their return to interested groups
Funder
%
Amount £
LEADER
70.00%
7,500.00
Cairngorms National Park Authority (LAG Monies)
11.34%
1,215.00
Cairngorms National Park Authority
18.67%
2,000.00
100.01%
10,715.00
LAG 196 The Insider Festival 2011
Project aims:
This Insider Festival aims to support and provide a platform and audience for fresh,
emerging, mainly Scottish talent. The Insider aims to showcase local food and drink with
very much a home grown ethos. The Insider supports collaborations, activities, theatre and
workshops, providing the audience with a diverse mix of experience.
Primarily the Insider aims to become sustainable in the very near future, becoming an
established and workable event, and in turn enhancing and promoting the area.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
CNPA LAG Monies
28.51%
3,000.00
CNPA Tourism & Business programme
19.00%
2,000.00
Awards for All (unconfirmed)
47.49%
4,997.80
5.00%
526.20
100.00%
10,524.00
Backwoods Productions (Own contribution)
LAG 198 Scottish Orienteering Championships
Project aims: Provide a top class event for all competitors that will inspire them to return
to future events in Deeside and to encourage them to pay further visits for non orienteering
purposes. Provide fair courses in challenging forests to find worthy champions in all age
classes. To provide an opportunity for local inhabitants to experience a large orienteering
event and try the sport for themselves for the first time. This will allow greater
understanding of the sport amongst local communities and the potential legacy of increased
local participation in the future.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
CNPA LAG Monies
33.33%
3,000.00
CNPA Tourism & Business programme
22.22%
2,000.00
Mar Orienteering Club (Own contribution)
44.44%
4,000.00
100.00%
9,000.00
LAG 199 Braemar Castle Development Support
The securing of a Development Worker who will carry the project forwards by continuing
the quest for funding and help to realise the overall aims of the total project which are:
 To secure the immediate future of the Castle by repairing the roof.
 To develop a Conservation and Business plan which will map out the long-term
objectives
 To develop a Design Option Plan that will upgrade the visitor experience and
complete the final renovation work.
 To raise funds to support the design and renovation work.
 To develop the operational aspect of the business, volunteers, opening hours,
marketing, events, community engagement, etc
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
CNPA LAG Monies
37.50%
3,000.00
CNPA Tourism and Business Programme
12.50%
1,000.00
Braemar Community Limited (Own contribution)
50.00%
4,000.00
100.00%
8,000.00
LAG 200 Summer Programme 2011
Project aims:
To bring families and individuals together, share activities, work collaboratively, support one
another, encourage achievement and by so doing increase self esteem and confidence while
offering peer support.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
CNPA LAG Monies
58.82%
3,000.00
COVASS (In kind - staff time)
9.80%
500.00
COVASS (Own cash contribution)
5.00%
255.00
26.37%
1,345.00
100.00%
5,100.00
Other Funds Required
LAG 202 Feisean a Mhonaidh Ruaidh
Project aims:
Fèisean a ‘Mhonaidh Ruaidh wishes to consolidate and build on its achievements of the last 2
years and of Fèis Spè in the last 20 years and to extend the area of operation to include the
new extension of CNP into Highland Perthshire.
To enhance the developmental capacity of Fèisean a ‘Mhonaidh Ruaidh and provide
opportunities for a new population to benefit from successful projects.
To establish joint events with local Fèisean and other organisations within the Park.
To enhance the role of Gaelic within the CNP and beyond
To offer tutoring opportunities to local musicians in the Perthshire area through work
experience and volunteer opportunities and accreditation.
To allow young musicians to progress through tutored groupwork and performance
including school Fèis days, ‘Trad in the Park’ events for secondary pupils and Cairngorms
Ceilidh Trail for 16 – 22 year olds.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
CNPA LAG Monies
33.24%
2,260.00
Rural Tayside LEADER
33.24%
2,260.00
Feisean nan gaidheal
13.82%
940.00
Creative Scotland
14.71%
1,000.00
5.00%
340.00
100.00%
6,800.00
Feis Spe (Own cash contribution)
LAG 203 Carn Dearg new hut development
Project aims:
1. Continued availability of accommodation in a remote area, maintaining access to the
Cairngorms.
2. More accessible accommodation (the current accommodation is very basic) resulting
in more groups using the new hut
3. Significant reduction in energy requirements to heat the hut.
Funding Package
Funder
%
CNPA LAG Monies
Carn Dearg Mountaineering Club (hut funds)
41.67%
58.33%
100.00%
£
5,000.00
7,000.00
12,000.00
LAG 204 Climbing Wall
Project aims: To provide a climbing wall for the Primary School Children, which will
promote development of skills and physical activity. There is a wealth of climbing instructors
that live in Carrbridge who have expressed their interest in helping to instruct and develop
the Children’s skills
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
CNPA LAG Monies
16.67%
2,000.00
Tesco Community Award
33.33%
4,000.00
Co-Op Community Fund
16.67%
2,000.00
8.33%
1,000.00
25.00%
3,000.00
100.00%
12,000.00
Carrbridge Primary School Parent Council Committee
Other Funding required
LAG 206 Feasibility Study
Project aims:
To provide the feasibility and groundwork as a first step to establish a community and
business learning for upper Deeside, to satisfy the needs of the community and local
business
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
CNPA LAG Monies
50.00%
5,000.00
Awards For All
48.00%
4,800.00
2.00%
200.00
100.00%
10,000.00
Victoria & Albert Halls Association
LAG 208 Carrbridge Hall refurbishment
Project aims:
Firstly to install a new sewer connection to the mains sewer (toilets are currently
connected to the original septic tank, which cannot sustain any new additional plumbing),
and fix the roof. This has to be done before the overall project to completely refurbish the
toilets can progress.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
CNPA (LAG Monies)
30.18%
2,500.00
Carrbridge Community Council
69.82%
5782.52
100.00%
8,282.52
LAG 209 Ballater Caravan Park Lease
The aim is to negotiate a 30 year lease of the site with options to purchase. Expenses will be
incurred in legal fees and the setting up of a subsidiary trading company, before the
completion of negotiations.
Proposed Funding Package
%
Amount
£
CNPA (LAG Monies)
40.00%
2,000.00
Marr Area Partnership
20.00%
1,000.00
Aberdeenshire Asset Fund
24.00%
1,200.00
In Kind - volunteers
16.00%
800.00
100.00%
5,000.00
Funder
LAG 211 Where Long Shadows Falls
Project aims:
1. To heighten awareness of the beauty, power and atmosphere of the forest
environment.
2. Through the medium of art to encourage people to make connections with their
local rural environment and stimulate a sense of ownership.
3. To create interest and activities to attract local people and visitors into the
countryside.
4. To involve volunteers in creating art installations which celebrate the surrounding
environment.
To create a legacy in the form of a booklet, DVD and web based content.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Amount £
20
4,995.60
CNPA (LAG Monies)
40.00%
9,991.20
SNH Special Project Fund
40.00%
9,991.20
100.00%
24,978.00
LEADER
LAG 212 Indoor Marquee
The installation of the marquee will transform the sports hall into an attractive venue that
will enhance the facilities for regular user groups such as Blas, Dansa, Scottish Chamber
Orchestra and hopefully attract more arts and theatre based projects and performances. In
addition to this we hope it will maximise community use for social occasions such as dances,
wedding and fund raising functions.
Currently the Badenoch Centre receives a lot of enquiries for such bookings due to its
capacity and acoustic capabilities and we are confident the marquee would not affect the
multifunction nature of the sports hall due the design and operation of the system and it will
serve to make the facility more multifunctional in it’s nature and more diverse in its
activities.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
CNPA LAG Monies
33.42%
4,000.00
Highland Council Ward Discretionary Budget
16.71%
2,000.00
Badenoch Community Project
49.87%
5,970.00
100.00%
11,970.00
LAG 213 Victoria & Albert Halls Improvement Project
Project aims:
To update and improve the facilities in the entire Halls complex to provide Ballater with
modern, comfortable and attractive facilities appropriate for the 21st century.
As a first step, to insulate the buildings and install draught–proofing measures, including
double glazing where not already in place.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
CNPA LAG Monies
40.00%
4,000.00
Victoria & Albert Halls Development
Association
35.00%
3,500.00
Marr Area Partnership
25.00%
2,500.00
100.00% 10,000.00
LAG 214 Outdoor Adventure Information & Training
Project aims:
To provide education to increase the capacity for local outdoor activity providers to
meaningfully include disabled people in their activities.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
CNPA LAG Monies
50.00%
1,200.00
Postcode Lottery
50.00%
1,200.00
100.00%
2,400.00
LAG 215 Installation of 3 fingerpost signs and village welcome sign
Project aims: To facilitate maximum availability of the village to tourists.
To encourage tourists to stop in the village by providing a pleasing Welcome sign such as is
present at Banchory and several villages on Speyside.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
CNPA LAG Monies
43.01%
2,175.00
Marr Area Committee
29.66%
1,500.00
Aberdeenshire Council (Marr Area
Partnership Initiative Grants Scheme)
8.90%
450.00
Ballater Victoria Week - BRD
6.92%
350.00
BRD
5.58%
282.00
BRD - in kind
5.93%
300.00
100.00%
5,057.00
LAG 216 Shinty Marketing Leflet
Project aims:
 To provide information to visitors about shinty to encourage them to come and
watch a game and to add to their holiday experience
 To give information to visitors about how they can find out local fixtures during their
stay
 To increase visitor attendance and income at Kingussie and Newtonmore shinty
clubs
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
CNPA LAG Monies
50.00%
929.50
Newtonmore Camanachd Club
25.00%
464.75
Kingussie Camanachd Club
25.00%
464.75
100.00%
1,859.00
LAG 217 Lair Archaeology Project
The aims of the project are to:
 Learn about 'Pitcarmick-type' buildings of north-east Perthshire, named after the sitetype in Strathardle.
 Engage with and involve the local community in all aspects of the excavation itself.
 Open the excavations to allow public access throughout the project, with site tours
and events.
 Enhance the local community’s knowledge, appreciation and conservation of their
archaeological heritage; both through the event and subsequent publciation and
interpretation.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
CNPA (LAG Monies)
%
Amount £
16.00%
2,000.00
Aviva
2.00%
250.00
Scottish Hydro Drumderg Community Fund
28.00%
3,500.00
Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
4.64%
580.00
OWN
49.36%
6,170.00
100.00%
12,500.00
LAG 218 Boat of Garten Interpretation project
Keep the Boat Afloat is a project aimed at sustaining the economic viability of Boat of
Garten by maintaining the tourism income derived from visitors, particularly those arriving
by train, This is to be done by interpreting and accessing the natural and built environment
around Boat of Garten and the industrial heritage of the Steam Railway. The project
creates a starting point at Station Square in Boat of Garten with the cooperation of the
Strathspey Steam Railway Company and the Boat Hotel, to the signed trails around the
village.
It is also about the accessibility of the area around the Steam Railway Station, where we are
creating an appealing Community Hub with interpretative and cultural elements, a draw for
visitors and residents. For the Cairngorms National Park Authority, this is now the top
priority in their next Local Plan for Boat of Garten.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
LEADER
%
£
5.49%
500.00
Convergence
38.48%
3,502.00
CNPA - Interpretative Officer
41.20%
3,750.00
BOAT Community Company
5.49%
500.00
Local Businesses
3.30%
300.00
BOAT Community Company
6.04%
550.00
100.00%
9,102.00
LAG 219 Out of the Window Guide
Project aims:
The prime objective of the project is to enhance the visitor experience on Scotland’s
premier heritage railway line by providing interpretation of what is seen “out of the
window” of our passenger railway carriages. There is much interesting information to
include on history, landscape, wildlife, business, sport and industry as seen from the
carriages along the line.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
Convergence
45.00%
2,925.00
CNPA - Interpretative Officer
45.00%
2,925.00
SRC Own Resources
10.00%
650.00
100.00%
6,500.00
LAG 220 Path Signs Development – Phase 2
Project aims:
Manufacture and install new signage in keeping with the Design Guidance for Directional Path
Signs around the Kingussie and Braemar.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
LEADER
45.00%
3,600.00
CNPA - Access Officer
55.00%
4,400.00
100.00%
8,000.00
LAG 221 Braemar Highland Games Centre – Business Plan
Project aims: To bring the group to a position of two design options which will be shared
with the community. The preferred option will be presented in a business plan with financial
projections and annual budgets.
The business plan will be used to accompany at least one major funding application but will
also form a working action plan which will assist the operation of the subsequent business.
Consultants brief and consultants list attached
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
LEADER
45.00%
6,750.00
Braemar Royal Highland Charity
55.00%
8,250.00
100.00%
15,000.00
LAG 222 Castle Roy Conservation Work
Project aims:
The Trust aims to consolidate the Castle within a 2-3 year period
Actual Funding Package
Funder
%
£
Convergence
19.62%
10,000.00
Historic Scotland
72.55%
36,976.00
Highland Council
1.96%
1,000.00
CRT Own Contribution - in kind
4.76%
2,427.00
CRT Own Contribution
1.11%
564.00
100.00%
50,967.00
LAG 223 Deeside/Donside Development Project Phase 2
Project aims: The overall aim of Phase 2 is to build on the processes and outcomes of the
current Phase 1 of the project, community action planning, and extending the area coverage
into the Angus glens Braemar and Upper Donside ,strengthening existing partnerships, and
assisting communities towards self-sustaining management of projects in their area.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
LEADER
45.00%
16,128.00
CNPA - Community Support
26.51%
9,500.00
2.79%
1,000.00
BRD - in kind
14.72%
5,277.00
BRD - own contribution
10.98%
3,935.00
100.00%
35,840.00
Aberdeenshire Council
LAG 224 Glenbuchat Community Hub – Phase 2
Project aims:
The development of the hall will enable the committee to deliver a number of aspirations
identified within the consultation including:
 Sustaining the hall for future use
 Focus on environmental issues
 Further Adult education - talks and workshops
 Encouraging wider access to the surrounding environment
 Increased arts and recreation activities
 Greater availability of the hall to other organisations
 Forming a heritage group
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
LEADER
45.00%
12,976.00
Glenbuchat Hall Own Resources
55.00%
15,860.00
100.00%
28,836.00
LAG 225 Kingussie Clubhouse Restoration & Redevelopment
Project aims: The proposed project is intended to address underlying problems in order to
be able to put in place a sustainable rolling maintenance plan for the future.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
LEADER
45.00%
16,650.00
Kingussie Golf Club
44.59%
16,500.00
5.41%
2,000.00
Kingussie GC Development Acc
Kingussie GC - In Kind
5.00%
1,850.00
100.00%
37,000.00
LAG 226 Spey Catchment Officer – Phase 2
Project aims:
The aims of extending this project to Dec 2013 will be:
 To continue to coordinate the wider Spey Catchment Partnership
 To continue to employ a project officer to coordinate the implementation of
priorities as agreed at the stakeholder workshop.
To ensure the continuation of stakeholder and community engagement
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
LEADER
£
8.33%
2,000.00
EU Convergence
34.17%
8,200.00
CNPA - Land Management Officer
20.83%
5,000.00
SNH
8.33%
2,000.00
SNH - In kind
3.75%
900.00
SEPA
4.17%
1,000.00
FCS
4.17%
1,000.00
16.25%
3,900.00
100.00%
24,000.00
Spey Fisheries Board - in kind
LAG 227 Community Ranger – Phase 2
Project aims: This application is to extend the current project for 9 months to 31
December 2013. This will build on the current activities of the ranger and progress made
so far, and specifically will:
 progress the Community Woodland project led by the Nethy Bridge Community
Centre in terms of acquiring funds to implement the proposals from the design
phase.
 progress the refurbishment of the Community Centre, in particular the energy
efficiency of the building.
explore other ways of securing income in the longer term.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
EU Convergence
45.00%
8,016.00
CNPA - Visitor Experience
49.96%
8,900.00
5.04%
898.00
100.00%
17,814.00
Own resources
LAG 228 Squirrel Bridges – Balmoral
Project aims: To observe if a squirrel bridge with feeding stations can train the animals to
use a bridge where there was no pervious canopy and with frequent traffic, and if so, to
develop more expensive artificial sites for the same purpose.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
CNPA (LAG Monies)
£
78.17%
1,074.00
7.28%
100.00
14.56%
200.00
100.00%
1,374.00
B&CCC
Marr Area Partnership
LAG 229 Ballater (Self build) Housing Feasibility Study
Project aims:
Undertake feasibility work to establish pilot affordable housing project
Provide affordable housing in Ballater
Become an exemplar site for meeting local needs that can be replicated across the park
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
CNPA (LAG monies)
45.00%
2,475.00
Balmoral Estate
50.00%
2,750.00
Own resources
5.00%
275.00
100.00%
5,500.00
LAG 230 Iona Gallery Project
Project aims: Through providing a more suitable and sustainable business and venue,
offering a wider range of exhibitions and activities within it, we hope to engage more people
to be more creative, productive and inspired, and able to access and appreciate quality art
and craft without having to travel large distances to centres outwith the area. We will also
be able to show films and slides of art for discussion and inspiration such as during our Food
on Film Festival Exhibition link. We aim to be part of the regeneration of the Duke Street
area of our small town in co-operation with the Am Fasgardh development plans, providing
an enhanced visitor experience in the Cairngorms.
We have plans to use The Studio for artists’ residences, workshops, small exhibitions and
for part of the year, as a retail outlet for SBSA members’ art and craftwork. Through a
reasonable commission on sales we aim to raise some funds to help renovate the main
gallery as well as encourage greater numbers to visit and become involved in art and cultural
activities. At quieter times of the year we plan to run an increased number of arts
workshops, employing local artists as teachers, for a variety of people to learn new skills and
enjoy coming together to create. Locals and visitors including children, teenagers, people
with learning difficulties, amateur and professional artists and people with no art experience,
and the elderly will be able to access a wide variety of arts. The Iona Gallery will be a focus
for workshops including film-making, photography, ceramics, jewellery, felt-making, painting
and drawing. Our aim is for our clients to enjoy interacting with materials and with
professional teachers and each other, in a way that can enhance wellbeing and self-esteem.
They will achieve something creative and be able to share this with the public by exhibiting
in the gallery.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
CNPA (LAG monies)
69.74%
5000.00
Own resources
22.59%
1620.00
SBSA - in kind
7.67%
550.00
100.00%
7,170.00
LAG 231 Promoting Explore Abernethy
Project aims:
To improve promotion of Explore Abernethy facilities which will increase awareness and
visibility of visitor centre, ranger base and path network and events, and thereby attract
wider audiences, increase visitor numbers, involvement in ranger events and, importantly,
generate additional income through donations to help sustain the EA initiative in the longer
term.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
CNPA (LAG monies)
79.15%
2000.00
Own resources
20.85%
527.00
100.00%
2,527.00
LAG 232 Village Noticeboard
Project aims: To provide information relating to the Village and its surrounding area to
Visitors
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
CNPA (LAG monies)
40.00%
4000.00
National Trust Scotland (Marr Lodge)
10.00%
1000.00
CNPA - Andy Ford
40.00%
4000.00
Own resources
10.00%
1000.00
100.00%
10,000.00
LAG 233 Story of Kingussie
Project aims:
 To gather extant oral and written evidence of the history and life of Kingussie.
 To record oral evidence of the history and life of Kingussie.
 To analyse and interpret the extant and new stories of Kingussie.
 To create a virtual exhibition of the story of Kingussie.
 To create a physical exhibition of the story of Kingussie.
 To allow for the inclusion of the whole community in the project, including ‘socially
isolated’ individuals.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
Convergence
33.33%
5000.00
Heritage Lottery Fund
61.67%
9250.00
5.00%
750.00
Own resources
£
100.00% 15,000.00
LAG 234 ARC Feasibility Study
Project aims:
The outcome of this work will be that ARC will have a clear and comprehensive plan to
present to funders and stakeholders on a feasible project. It will enable them to identify the
technical work required to progress the project to a capital and revenue funding application
to complete the project.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
CNPA (LAG monies)
46.51%
10000.00
Investing in Ideas
46.51%
10000.00
Own resources
6.98%
1500.00
100.00%
21,500.00
LAG 235 Feisean a Mhonaidh Ruaidh
Project aims:
 To enhance the developmental capacity by creating a part-time post to sustain
current projects and enhance activities in the east side of the Park.
 To work towards developing new Fèis activities in Deeside, including a new Deeside
Fèis.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
LEADER
45.00%
9000.00
The Gannochy Trust
50.00%
10000.00
5.00%
1000.00
100.00%
20,000.00
Feis Spe - own resources
LAG 237 Victoria & Albert Halls Improvement Project (Phase 2)
Project aims: To upgrade the facilities adjacent to the Albert Hall and Mike Sheridan Room
to meet Health and Safety standards, meet basic community needs, and allow the Halls to
compete in the wedding, conference, social and private function market. Improved lighting
and flooring will make the proposed suite very acceptable for holding celebratory functions
and conferences. Without these improvements, outside caterers are unable to use these
Halls for functions. The main benefits of improved facilities will be the additional revenues
generated, which will also contribute to the future sustainability of the Halls. These
improvements are an initial stage of a larger project which will involve application to the Big
Lottery Fund, and it is hoped that once these initial upgrades are in place, the halls can earn
more income and thus start the larger project even earlier than might otherwise be the
case.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
CNPA (LAG) monies
33.68%
32000.00
V&A Halls Development Association - own
resources
15.79%
15000.00
3.16%
3000.00
Estate of late Mike Sheridan
31.58%
30000.00
Funding applied for
15.79%
15000.00
100.00%
95,000.00
Ballater Charitable Chiels
LAG 242 Community Housing Ardgael
Project aims:
 Provide hands on experience for trainees of various aspects of project from tree
felling, servicing through to completion of build and landscaping, tree planting.
 Provide a project that trainees can identify with and be linked to, that can also be a
legacy for their community
 Provide a stronger link to the wider community through closer
engagement/empowerment by the community owning houses.
 Provide an opportunity for trainees to work in an already established small
community (especially on the design and build of the play area where the existing
owners will have a say in design etc.) and assist in making the new larger community
more diverse and accessible to more people by providing rental opportunities.
 Benefits for trainees; increased self-esteem, structure, taking them out of unemployment and providing them with skills that they can take on to future
employment or apprenticeships
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
LEADER
%
£
0.00%
0.00
Convergence
0.00%
0.00
CNPA LAG Monies (shovel ready)
17.24%
50,000.00
CNPA / Scottish Government - "Shovel Ready"
34.48%
100,000.00
Own resources - HSCHT
48.28%
140,000.00
100.00%
290,000.00
LAG 245 Braemar Castle Car Park Sign
Project aims:
To create a double sided sign to be erected in the car-park of the Castle. The objective is
to encourage casual visitors to commit to visiting the Castle by displaying an attractive sign
which sets the castle in the context of the Cairngorms National Park. On one side will be
interior images of the Castle and enticing interpretation to attract visitors into the Castle.
On the other side of the sign will be images and information to encourage visits to the
village itself (a quarter of a mile away and requiring a right turn off the main A93) describing
what can be enjoyed around the village (not business specific, which could quickly go out of
date, but permanent features such as the Games Park, the Cluny gorge, the Linn of Dee to
tempt visitors into the village). Visitors will view the Castle side as they arrive in the carpark and the other side as they leave the grounds of the Castle. The aim is to work as
closely as possible with other projects and businesses in the village and use the Castle,
which is an established stopping-off point, to further generate income for the area by
encouraging people to turn right into the village itself.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
CNPA (LAG monies)
42.90%
2,000.00
CNPA
42.90%
2,000.00
Own resources
5.45%
254.00
Own resources - in kind
8.75%
408.00
100.00%
4,662.00
LAG 248 Marketing the MacPherson Museum
Project aims:
1. To conduct a marketing analysis of the museum.
2. To implement a promotional strategy based on the marketing analysis.
3. To update the front page of the museum website.
4. To design and produce a new leaflet.
5. To design and produce a new poster.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
LEADER
40.00%
2,000.00
CNPA
40.00%
2,000.00
Own resources
20.00%
1,000.00
100.00%
5,000.00
LAG 249 Junior Mountain Bike development
Project aims:
a) To organise 2 x residential weekends in Nov 2012 and 2013 to encourage volunteers and
girls into the club, and to develop junior’s environmental skills.
b) To acquire additional equipment to raise the standard of club competitions. To organise
one Downhill and one cross county event annually in addition to 10 club days.
c) To encourage more girls into the club, and develop the interest of the existing girls. In
addition to developing the skills of a female coach.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
LEADER
£
41.12%
2,500.00
6.58%
400.00
52.30%
3,180.00
100.00%
6,080.00
Badenoch and Strathspey Sports Council
Own Resources
LAG 251 Clubhouse restoration and redevelopment
The main aim of the project is to investigate and confirm the feasibility and design of a new
club-house, changing and meeting facilities with seating at ‘The Dell’. This will allow
championship and cup matches to be hosted and provide a local facility for clubs,
associations and organisations to utilise as a community asset.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
LEADER
55.00%
2,750.00
Convergence
20.00%
1,000.00
The Highland Council - Ward -
20.00%
1,000.00
5.00%
250.00
100.00%
5,000.00
Own resources
LAG 252 Lochanhully house move
Project aims:
 The project aims to safeguard this property and use this to help interpret a time and
way of life in the highlands.
 To train young local people in valuable building and preservation skills, while giving
them work experience.
 Community interaction; using local tradesmen, companies, trainees, materials within
a community project
 By increasing the number of exhibits this project will help to safeguard the jobs at
the museum and represents a step towards having enough exhibits to open the
museum all year (currently open 7 months), providing year-round employment in the
village.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
Convergence - EU Funds
22.89%
9,155.00
LEADER
52.11%
20,845.00
Highland Folk Museum - own - in kind
25.00%
10,000.00
100.00%
40,000.00
LAG 253 Braemar Castle Roof and Turrets
Project aims:
To continue work on repairing the castle to make the roof water and wind tight.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
CNPA monies: Budget Code 76200
Own resources
£
95.24%
20,000.00
4.76%
1,000.00
100.00%
21,000.00
LAG 254 Eastern Cairngorms Learning Centre development Phase 1
Project aims:
To undertake a study to provide a business plan and financial costings with regard to
providing a Learning Centre for upper Deeside and Donside, to satisfy the needs of the
communities and local businesses.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
CNPA monies: Budget Code 72550
Own resources - in kind
%
£
94.49%
6,000.00
5.51%
350.00
100.00%
6,350.00
LAG 255 Glenbuchat Hall Community Hub Phase 3
Project aims:
The development of the hall will enable the committee to deliver a number of aspirations
identified within the consultation including:
Sustaining the hall for future use
Focus on environmental issues
Further Adult education - talks and workshops
Encouraging wider access to the surrounding environment
Increased arts and recreation activities
Greater availability of the hall to other organisations
Forming a heritage group
Glenbuchat is a rural isolated community where inhabitants are not afforded the same
access to opportunities as they would have in a more urban environment. These
opportunities including learning recreation and health.
The hall as a hub project will help meet these aspirations by offering a widened range of
activities
The project will ensure a cost and energy effective sustainable facility enabling increased
activities and inclusiveness
The hub project phase 3 will develop the outbuilding as an additional space suited to smaller
meetings. It will include catering and shower facilities extending the versatility of the hall
buildings to outside and residential groups.
The outbuilding will be renovated to meet modern energy efficient standards.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
CNPA monies: Budget Code 72550
85.32%
20,000.00
Own resources
14.68%
3,440.00
100.00%
23,440.00
LAG 256 Youth Drop In - Skills Development
Project aims: WORKING WITH PARTNER AGENCIES: To develop programmes in line with Opportunities For All which respond to the
needs of young people and create opportunities that are challenging and exciting
 To work with young people who generally do not engage within usual classroom
environment and who are likely to be leaving school (or have left) without a positive
destination
 To give young people the tools and skills to enhance their employment prospects
and to enable informed career choices. Focussing on
• Literacy and numeracy
• Financial capability
• Employment readiness
• Career and life choices
• Soft employability skills
 Participants skills developed at their own learning pace
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
CNPA monies: Budget code 72200
89.15%
6,000.00
Own resources
10.85%
730.00
100.00%
6,730.00
LAG 257 Bridge Painting
Project aims:
The aims of this project are to
 Repaint the replacement bridge
 replace the former main line to Grantown,
 provide a visitor destination station there and thereby
 stimulate economic regeneration in Grantown.
Replacing the bridge is an important first step and evidence of progress for local
communities even although the TAWS Order for the entire line may take until 2016.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
CNPA Monies: Budget Code 76200
£
95.24%
24,000.00
4.76%
1,200.00
100.00%
25,200.00
Own resources - in kind
LAG 258 Dalmochie Land Purchase
Project aims: Purchase the land from Forestry commission
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
CNPA Monies: Budget Code 72100
£
87.50%
7,000.00
Marr Area Partnership
7.50%
600.00
Ballater Historic Forestry Project Association
5.00%
400.00
100.00%
8,000.00
LAG 259 Castle Roy Land Purchase
Project aims:
To create an 'all abilities' visitor and educational site of interest
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
LEADER
63.43%
5,000.00
Own resources
33.40%
2,633.00
3.17%
250.00
100.00%
7,883.00
Own resources - in kind
LAG 260 Castle Roy Power Line Relocation
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
CNPA Monies: Budget Code 74200
%
£
42.59%
5,000.00
SRDP
55.36%
6,500.00
2.05%
241.00
100.00%
11,741.00
Own resources - in kind
LAG 261 Iona Gallery Heating Project
Project aims:
Through providing a more suitable and sustainable business and venue, offering a wider
range of exhibitions and activities within it, we hope to engage more people to be more
creative, productive and inspired, and able to access and appreciate quality art and craft
without having to travel large distances to centres outwith the area. We will also be able to
show films and slides of art for discussion and inspiration such as during our Food on Film
Festival Exhibition link. We aim to be part of the regeneration of the Duke Street area of
our small town in co-operation with the Am Fasgardh development plans, providing an
enhanced visitor experience in the Cairngorms.
We have plans to use The Studio for artists’ residences, workshops, small exhibitions and
for part of the year, as a retail outlet for SBSA members’ art and craftwork. Through a
reasonable commission on sales we aim to raise some funds to help renovate the main
gallery as well as encourage greater numbers to visit and become involved in art and cultural
activities. At quieter times of the year we plan to run an increased number of arts
workshops, employing local artists as teachers, for a variety of people to learn new skills and
enjoy coming together to create. Locals and visitors including children, teenagers, people
with learning difficulties, amateur and professional artists and people with no art experience,
and the elderly will be able to access a wide variety of arts. The Iona Gallery will be a focus
for workshops including film-making, photography, ceramics, jewellery, felt-making, painting
and drawing. Our aim is for our clients to enjoy interacting with materials and with
professional teachers and each other, in a way that can enhance wellbeing and self-esteem.
They will achieve something creative and be able to share this with the public by exhibiting
in the gallery.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
EU Convergence
44.61%
5,000.00
CNPA Monies: Budget code 74400
44.61%
5,000.00
Own resources
6.02%
675.00
Own resources - in kind
4.76%
534.00
100.00%
11,209.00
LAG 262 Kincraig Hall Heating Project
Project aims: To install appropriate heating technology in the hall which will not only
provide a warmer environment for users, but will be more cost effective and also generate
some income for the company.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
LEADER
29.17%
7,000.00
EU Convergence
20.83%
5,000.00
CNPA monies: Budget Code 7435
33.33%
8,000.00
Own resources
16.67%
4,000.00
100.00%
24,000.00
LAG 264 ARC Cultural Heritage Outreach
Project aims:
To appoint a Programme Manager on a part time basis for one year to address the following
aims:
 To project manage a number of committed cultural heritage projects to successful
delivery.
 To develop a strategic approach to the development of cultural heritage outreach
activities for the ARC development.
 To liaise with relevant agencies and funding bodies to scope cultural heritage
projects and submit funding applications.
 To establish working relationships with neighbouring communities within Badenoch
to develop a long term vision of cultural heritage which would contribute to the
economic regeneration of Badenoch.
 To document and review the project for use by Kingussie and the wider
communities
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
LEADER
CNPA: Budget Code 72550
Own resources
%
£
50.00% 3,500.00
42.86% 3,000.00
7.14%
500.00
100.00% 7,000.00
LAG 265 Outdoor Play Equipment
Project aims:
To promote health and well-being in children attending the primary school through exercise
and play
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
CNPA LAG Monies
23.83%
1,400.00
CNPA Budget code 72550
25.53%
1,500.00
Own resources
50.64%
2,975.00
100.00%
5,875.00
LAG 266 Lair Archaeology Project
The aims of the project are to:
• Learn about 'Pitcarmick-type' buildings of north-east Perthshire, named after the sitetype in Strathardle.
• Engage with and involve the local community in all aspects of the excavation itself.
• Open the excavations to allow public access throughout the project, with site tours
and events.
• Enhance the local community’s knowledge, appreciation and conservation of their
archaeological heritage; both through the event and subsequent publciation and
interpretation.
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
LEADER
50.00%
5,000.00
Own resources
50.00%
5,000.00
100.00%
10,000.00
LAG 267 Nethy Bridge Community Hall & Visitor Insulation
Project aims:
1. To promote financial sustainability of the centre by reducing the running costs.
2. To broaden the user base of the centre by making it more accessible to those who
are sensitive to the cold.
3. To facilitate year round use of the centre to increase income generation and extend
community use.
4. Reduce the environmental impact of the building
Proposed Funding Package
Funder
%
£
LEADER
74.738%
20,000.00
Own resources
25.262%
6,760.00
100.00%
26,760.00