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Fleet Valley National Scenic Area
National Scenic Areas are places which represent the very best of the landscapes for which Scotland is renowned. They are of such outstanding beauty that they should be looked after for future generations to enjoy.
There are currently 40 such areas, the majority located in the mountainous north and west of Scotland. All three National Scenic Areas (NSAs) in this region, the Nith Estuary, the East Stewartry Coast and the Fleet Valley, are working landscapes focused on the river estuaries and bays of the Solway Firth.
The Fleet Valley
Experience the history, wildlife, farmland and fine views in this landscape full of variety and interest.
The land rises gently from the coast, through the narrow wooded valley, to the open heather clad hills - all in a small compact area. The farmed landscape and broadleaf woodland provide a wonderful setting for the historic town of Gatehouse of Fleet, which lies between the valley and the coastal bay.
This special place has been designated a National Scenic Area - one of the finest landscapes in Scotland.
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Management Strategy
Dumfries and Galloway, in partnership with Scottish Natural Heritage, has published Management Strategies for its three National Scenic Areas.
The areas - the Nith Estuary, the East Stewartry Coast and the Fleet Valley - were designated over twenty years ago for their outstanding beauty and in order to protect them as part of Scotland’s heritage. There are only forty National Scenic Areas (NSAs) in Scotland, the majority located in the mountainous north west of the country.
Implementation of the Strategies will require the delivery of a wide range of actions involving numerous organisations and individuals. It is vital that those who live and work in the NSA continue to be involved and informed during the implementation process.
Advisory Groups have been established in each of the NSAs to take forward this ongoing process of participation and partnership. They will provide a local focus for activity within the Areas, help steer the implementation of the strategies and guide the work of the Project Officer.
Fleet Valley Management Strategy can be downloaded here as a pdf document.
Strategy Document (3.6Mb)
Garries Wood Report
Solway Heritage was asked by the Gatehouse Development Initiative to carry out an assessment of Garries Wood with a view to making recommendations for improving the site for biodiversity.
The purpose of the assessment is to evaluate the current wildlife value of the Wood to help inform proposals for habitat enhancement and future management.
Garries Wood Assessment and Management Proposals
(Report 2010)
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Countryside Team Newsletters
Click below for pdf versions of Countryside Team newsletters covering actvities in the three local NSAs.
June 2010
April 2010
March 2010
January/February 2010
Christmas Newsletter
November 09
August/September 2009
July 2009
May 2009
March 2009
February 2009
January 2009
National Scenic Area Viewpoints
The National Scenic Area has published two small brochures for the viewpoints at Knockbrex and Knocktinkle. They can be downloaded as pdfs here.
Knockbrex Viewpoint
Knocktinkle Viewpoint
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