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Article: LOCH LOMOND LEGACY; Donald Dewar always believed his nation should have a national park. As his dream comes true, we look at the gems waiting to be enjoyed by visitors from across the world.(News)
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- Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
- Article date:
- July 19, 2002
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Byline: SIMON HOUSTON
LOCH Lomond and The Trossachs National Park is a stunning memorial to the man who did so much to create it.
Donald Dewar argued for years that Scotland should have a national park.
And when he achieved his life's ambition to lead a Scottish Parliament, the Bill to set one up was among the first his Executive put forward.
The park authority takes up its powers today, and Princess Anne will open the nation's new playground next week.
Deputy First Minister Jim Wallace will represent the Executive at the ...