Question reference: S5W-33429
- Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 20 November 2020
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Current status: Answered by Fergus Ewing on 2 December 2020
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure the financial sustainability of the Cairngorm Mountain Railway.
Answer
The development of a masterplan for the Cairngorm Estate, of which the funicular railway is an important asset, aims to develop an agreed vision and strategies to support the sustainability of the resort. Alongside this, HIE is reviewing operating and governance models for the Estate and will align this work with the outcome of the masterplan. In the meantime, Cairngorm Mountain Scotland Limited (CMSL) continues to work on managing and reducing costs and improving income where possible. HIE is monitoring this and working closely with CMSL on financial matters.