Perth and Kinross Council has approved outline plans for a new environmental visitor centre in Loch Tay, Perthshire.

According to the Perthshire Advertiser, an initial application was rejected on the grounds that it contravened the council’s sustainable economic policies.

A statement accompanying the application said: “The centre will target a broad range of users, especially focussing on families, children and young people, who will engage in hands on experiences that raise awareness and respect for the countryside and the environment.

“This targets a core user group for which there is currently under-provision in the area and who can be expected to provide repeat visits.”