Forestry Commission Scotland's (FCS) recently refurbished visitor centre has been shortlisted for an award.

The Queen's View Visitor Centre has been listed for the Association of Heritage Interpretation (AHI) 'Discover Heritage 2015' awards.

AHI Judges will visit the facility over the summer and announce the winner of the award at the AHI conference on 21 October.

The centre, located in Tay Forest Park, was redeveloped during 2013/2014.


The exterior of the buildings has been refreshed and a large balcony area added to the cafe facility which overlooks the forest.

Car and coach parking facilities have also been extended to cater for increased numbers of visitors.

Hamish Murray, Communities, Recreation and Tourism Manager in Tay Forest District said: "With the refurbishment of the visitor centre, we've created a top flight experience that can compete in the modern tourism sector – something that will really give all our visitors that 'wow' factor experience. It's modern, open, airy and light and a place that people will want to come back to, time and again."

The winner of the award will be announced at an Association of Heritage Interpretation (AHI) conference on 21 October.

(LM)