Britons will soon have the opportunity to see the benefits of
sustainable energy first-hand, as one national park prepares to open its doors to the public.
Carrochan, the National Park Authority headquarters at Balloch, will be welcoming visitors free of charge on September 6th.
The building, which is home to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency’s (SEPA) Dumbarton team and the National Park Community Partnership, is the largest green timber structure in the UK.
It also relies on a biomass boiler for heating and is kept well insulated with sheep's wool.
Dianne Foy, Scottish Environment Protection Agency's Balloch office unit manager, said: "This is an excellent opportunity to work in partnership with the National Parks Authority, to highlight environmental protection in Scotland and to showcase our award-winning shared office building."
Biomass boilers rely on
sustainable energy - running on wood chips or pellets, rather than fossil fuels such as coal, gas or oil.
This can make them a greener option and also promises the added benefit of
cheaper gas bills.
