List of abbreviations

CCS
Countryside Commission for Scotland, now incorporated into SNH
CE
Crown Estate
EIA
Environmental Impact Assessment
HIDB
Highlands and Islands Development Board, now Highlands and Islands Enterprise
NSA
National Scenic Area, an area designated because of its spectacular scenic qualities
SEPA
Scottish Environmental Protection Agency
SNH
Scottish Natural Heritage
SOED
Scottish Office Education Department
SOAEFD
The Scottish Office Agriculture, Environmental and Fisheries Department
SERAD
The Scottish Executive Rural Affairs Department
SEDD
The Scottish Executive Development Department, which has national responsibilities for planning.
SQS
Scottish Quality Salmon (Formerly Scottish Salmon Growers Association)