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VisitScotland, Edinburgh and Lothians Tourist Board and the City of Edinburgh Council work together to promote Edinburgh as a world class destination. 2004 is proving to be a great year for visitors to the capital, and we wish to build on that partnership through the new tourism network to ensure that tourism in Edinburgh continues to grow strongly in the y...
Walking is one of Scotland’s most significant outdoor activities, and VisitScotland and the Area Tourist Boards work hard to encourage visitors to experience the varied walking terrain found across the country.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
13 April 2004
The tourist information centres play an important role in the provision of local information and adviceto visitors. It is too early to say if any changes will be made to the way in which the tourist information centre offices will work within the new tourism network, or indeed if new outlets will be opened.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
20 March 2003
Despite heightened international tension, Scotland remains a safe destination. There is no need for potential visitors from the rest of the UK or abroad to be concerned about visiting Scotland.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
25 December 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive whether the VisitScotland shopping voucher pilot scheme would breach any EU competition rules as a form of market assistance were it made available in other countries and whether there are any plans for a petrol voucher scheme to encourage European visitors to travel north of the central belt.
The value of sterling is only one of a number of factors that may be taken into account by potential visitors to Scotland. The Executive's National Tourism Strategy, published in February 2000, contains actions that will increase Scotland's competitiveness as a tourism destination.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
4 December 2000
The total number of car parking spaces at Victoria Quay, including disabled and visitor spaces, is 680. I refer Mr Tosh to the answer given to question S1W-9268 which sets out the steps we are taking to encourage sustainable transport practices by staff at Victoria Quay.
Telecommunication Masts, Antennae and Associated Equipment To ask the Scottish Executive what legislation exists to prevent public buildings throughout Scotland from being used to site telecommunication masts, antennae and associated equipment.
Its website, which is under development, will include a section on famous people with a link to the island, including Orwell. Having trekked to the Barnhill site on Jura, I know how difficult it is to visit it, so I welcome the minister's answer.