A leafy Angus village could host one of north-east Scotland’s busiest campsites due to the “glamping” phenomenon.
Denfind Plantation on the outskirts of Monikie could see rows of “wigwam” tents pop up after an application for a new campsite was lodged with Angus planners.
The 20 tents would be official Wigwam-branded units to the south of the village, next to the country park, which receives more than 150,000 visitors each year.
The applicants believe the popular location would rival a similar proposition at Tyndrum, on the West Highland Way.
“In discussion with the owners of the Wigwam brand it became clear that while there is good coverage of Wigwam sites throughout the UK, there are very few in the east and north east of Scotland.
“For a Wigwam site to be commercially successful it requires a minimum number of units (to cover the cost of installing the hard infrastructure) and the visitor base in the area which can attract sufficient visitors to generate the demand for the accommodation.
“Immediately adjacent to Denfind plantation is Monikie Country Park with 150,000-plus visitors annually.
“There are further attractions in the area, not least Crombie Country Park, Camperdown Country Park and Discovery Point in Dundee.
“One of the most successful Wigwam sites in Scotland is located at Tyndrum near to the West Highland Way long distance walking route.
“The visitor numbers using the West Highland Way are considerably less, at 80,000 per annum, than use Monikie Country Park alone.”
A report this year by IBIS Worldwide found the outdoor hospitality industry increased by 1% in value last year, with a total revenue of £3 billion.
The 38-acre site would sit within existing spruce woodland, with maintenance or felling planned for six beech and sycamore trees at the entrance on to Panmure Road.
A decision by officers is expected by October 14.
