Campsite owners warn against council car parks plan

Highland Council says its priority is to protect the environment.

Iain Ramage

A council scheme to attract motorhomes to council car parks could end in tragedy, campsite owners have warned.

Businesses say the competition is also unfair and has cost them a fortune.

Highland Council says its priority is to protect the environment.

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