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About Lochaber Geopark

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The Lochaber area is famous for its spectacular scenery. Lochaber Geopark Association aims to raise awareness of the extraordinary story behind the local landscape. Many geological features of national and international importance can be seen right across Lochaber - ranging from a deeply eroded volcano on Rum in the west, to the amazing Parallel Roads of Glen Roy in the east.

The outstanding quality of Lochaber's Earth Heritage was officially recognised in April 2007 when Lochaber was awarded European and Global Geopark status.

What is a Geopark A geopark is an area with an outstanding Earth Heritage and a plan for promoting its territory through 'geotourism'...				Lochaber Geopark Lochaber is situated in the Scottish Highlands...
Aims of Lochaber Geopark Lochaber Geopark aims to promote greater understanding of the story behind the local landscape...		European Geoparks The European Geoparks Network was first set up in 2000...		Global Geoparks The Global Geoparks Network (GGN) was set up by UNESCO in 2004. ...