Construction of remote hill tracks 'needs better regulation'

Unregulated construction of hill tracks on remote Scottish hillsides has resulted in "environmental vandalism", according to campaigners. Nine environmental groups, including Ramblers Scotland, the John Muir Trust and the Scottish Wild Land Group, have come together to call for a law change. They want landowners to have planning consent before building hill tracks. Planning minister Derek Mackay said he would review the planning powers in place and ensure...