Council chiefs are hoping it will be “third time lucky” in the efforts to have Galloway designated as Scotland’s next national park.
Regional councillors have signed off on another consultation response to the Scottish Government where Galloway is being put forward as an ideal location to become the country’s third national park.
The council has supplied details to government agency NatureScot and has stated its case for the area numerous times in recent years.
Councillor Sean Marshall is hopeful it will eventually lead to a positive outcome which could have a huge economic boost for the south west, but he appeared frustrated over the lengthy process.
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