(1)Before making a designation order (or an order amending or revoking any such order), the Scottish Ministers must (except where section 77 provides otherwise)—
(a)publish notice of their proposal to make the order,
(b)consult such persons as they consider are likely to be interested in or affected by the making of the order—
(i)including, in particular, any local authority whose area is adjacent to the likely boundaries of the area proposed to be designated,
(ii)including those specified by virtue of section 27(4)(a).
(2)Notice under subsection (1)(a) must—
(a)be published in such manner as the Scottish Ministers consider is most likely to bring the proposal to the attention of any persons likely to be affected by the making of the order,
(b)contain a statement of the terms of the proposed order,
(c)indicate where a plan or chart identifying the area’s boundaries can be obtained or inspected.