Aberdeenshire caravan parks could potentially be improved if more community groups were willing to take responsibility for their management, it has been claimed.
However, despite strong interest in taking the running of sites out of the hands of Aberdeenshire Council, many bids seem to fall by the wayside when groups or individuals are asked to come up with a business case, the Press & Journal reported.
According to the local authority, many are worried about taking on what is perceived to be risk, despite the recent increases in the popularity of caravanning.
“We have done some work to upgrade the basic facilities available within some of the larger parks, including sewerage and water,” explained council officer Graham Wall.
He added that as site users now require additional facilities, the council has identified areas where investment is needed to try to match demand.
Attractions in and around Aberdeenshire include the city’s promenade and seaside amusements, as well as Loch Ness and the Scottish highlands further west.
