That the Parliament acknowledges that tourism events in the Scottish Borders contribute £7 million to the region annually; understands that a series of annual events such as the Melrose Sevens rugby competition, Borders Book Festival, Borders Art Fair and Tweedlove/Transcend bike festival all provide welcome support for the local economy; notes that large, one-off regional events, such as the Borders Stage of the Tour of Britain, also make a valuable economic contribution; commends groups, including the Tweed Valley Tourism Business Improvement District, for their efforts in promoting tourism in the Borders, and wishes the organisers of the annual Borders events all the best for the coming year.
Supported by:
Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Finlay Carson, Peter Chapman, Maurice Corry, Bruce Crawford, Murdo Fraser, Jamie Greene, Rachael Hamilton (Registered interest)
, Alison Harris, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Tom Mason, Stuart McMillan, Margaret Mitchell, Gil Paterson, Alexander Stewart, Annie Wells