Your Views on Scottish Tourism

Scottish tourism is increasing and this year is aiming to generate £6 billion. Scotland’s Tourism Minister, Frank McAveety thinks this can be sustained long-term so long as public and private sectors work as a single team. We asked for your views.
 
 This year the Scottish Tourism Industry is aiming to generate an annual visitor income of £6 billion. Frank McAveety, Scotland’s Tourism Minister is very positive. He believes that over the next decade, the industry can become one of the leading drivers of economic development north of the border.
 
 Mr McAveety has said that tourism is one of the fastest growing parts of the Scottish economy, and the performance the industry had turned in over the last two years could be sustained long-term.
 
 We asked for your Scotland holiday experiences, we received numerous comments about the good experiences, such as the great hospitality and lovely hotels. You also told us about your bad experiences, including dirty towns and bad food.
 
 Your Comments
 
 Two years ago my wife and I had the pleasure of visiting Scotland. We enjoyed ourselves and found the people to be friendly and helpful. We are planning to return again soon, perhaps this Summer.
 Richard Fay, USA
 
 We found the Scottish people to be some of the most welcoming, we have ever met. They were patient with my husband’s English, suggested visits and stopped in the street in the rain to answer our questions.
 Marie Claire Delmas, France
 
 The tourism industry is performing better, but to ensure visitors continue to visit Scotland year on year there are vast improvements to be made.
 Noel Patrick, Scotland
 
 I have travelled the World many times and visited many wonderful countries, I am still astounded at the natural beauty in my own country. It is great that we are working to make Scotland an open area for all to enjoy.
 Rory Macregor, Scotland
 
 They could start by being more family friendly.

For the cost of 2 weeks in Scotland, I can take my family for a fortnight in France. So where is the attraction? Accommodation owners need to get some realistic prices.
 David Norris, UK
 
 The staff are grump, days are rainy, hotels of a poor standard and the food and drink are obnoxiously expensive and generally not very good. Would you choose this or a holiday in the sun? As they say in the USA, “You do the math!”
 Stephen Kearney, USA
 
 Scotland is the most magical and amazing place on earth. I think the only thing that needs changing is the midges. My advice is to love it for what it is and don’t make it into what you want it to be. It doesn’t need endless public loos, there are plenty of rocks to hide behind!
 Murray Motley, UK
 
 I have just returned from the Scottish Highlands and I can truly say that it is one of the most beautiful places on earth. I hope that the rural areas retain their natural charm and beauty.
 Steven Kahn, England
 
 You could say I’m a Scotsophile or whatever the term is – I could up sticks and live there. It is in fact an option my husband and I are thinking about for when we retire. Visiting Cape Wrath on a small ferry, is one of my greatest memories – it was an amazing experience.
 Dee Hartley, Lancashire
 
 
 About The Author
 
 James Davenport writes articles on walks, UK walking routes, hill walking UK and Walking holidays UK. He is an employee of http://www.walksandpeaks.bedsearcher.co.uk a company which specialises in Walks, UK walking routes, hill walking UK and Walking holidays in the UK.