Beinn Eighe may lose Unesco designation

Wester Ross Alliance, a community group, is worried that Beinn Eighe in Torridon, may lose its Unesco Biosphere Status designation. The designation gives areas greater international recognition among scientists and tourists.

The alliance is working with the Centre for Mountain Studies UHI in Perth to see how the status can be secured for the popular Munro which is one of Scotland’s highest mountains.

Beinn Eighe is sited in Britain’s oldest reserve, the Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve which was created in 1951. According to Scottish Natural Heritage which manage the reserve, up to 50,000 hillwalkers visit Beinn Eighe every year.