Category Archives: Tourism

Scottish Tourism Week 2013

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Claudia

From the 4th to the 13th of March events will be taking place to mark Scottish Tourism Week. Now in its eighth year, the week is organised by the Scottish Tourism Alliance and representatives visited Parliament this month to promote the event. During … Continue reading →

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Disappointment as Costume Museum closure confirmed

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Claudia

I was bitterly disappointed to learn of National Museums Scotland’s decision to close the National Museum of Costume at Shambellie House. The announcement from the Board is extremely disappointing, especially considering that the public were not given sufficient opportunity to … Continue reading →

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Galloway Kite Trail success celebrated

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Claudia

Earlier this month I lodged a motion welcoming the contribution of the Galloway Kite Trail to the Dumfries & Galloway economy. A report on the trail found that visitors have spent over £33m in the region since 2004, bringing over … Continue reading →

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Shambellie talks held

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Claudia

Following on from my question to the First Minister last week, I met this week with the Scottish Government’s Culture Secretary, Fiona Hyslop, to discuss the future of the National Museum of Costume. Given the high level of interest in … Continue reading →

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Costume Museum future at risk

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Claudia

I was deeply concerned to learn of the proposed closure of the National Museum of Costume in Dumfries and Galloway The museum’s operator, National Museums Scotland (NMS), announced the proposal siting reduced public funding and reduced income. The announcement is … Continue reading →

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Visit to spectacular Falls of Clyde wildlife reserve

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Claudia

Earlier this month I met with representatives of the Scottish Wildlife Trust to learn about the Falls of Clyde Nature Reserve. The reserve, which stretches upstream of New Lanark, includes spectacular views of the waterfalls and is lined by ancient … Continue reading →

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Charter tourism potential for Borders Rail

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Claudia

Earlier this month I was in the North of England with a delegation of Borders rail campaigners, councillors and tourism representatives to learn about the success of a local tourist charter train. The Fellsman tourist charter train links Lancaster, Preston and … Continue reading →

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Don’t get caught out in EHIC scam

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Claudia

With school holidays round the corner, I have received more complaints from constituents who have been caught out by a site charging a fee for the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). The card is free to apply for, however an … Continue reading →

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Visit to Gigha

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Claudia

Earlier this month I joined colleagues on the Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee on a visit to the Isle of Gigha. Gigha lies between the Kintyre peninsula and Islay off the west coast of Scotland and is home to a … Continue reading →

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Visit to Eyemouth

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Claudia

At the end of March I was in Eyemouth to find out more about the Harbour Trust and the fishing industry in the region and to address some local concerns. I was pleased to be accompanied on the day by Kenryck … Continue reading →

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