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Icelandic Environmental Assembly. Nature, outdoor access and tourism –The Scottish experience. Education Visitor Experience Sustainablity. Strategic Legislation Partnership. 11,800km Coastline 800 islands 30,000 freshwater lochs 6,600 river systems. Species +90,000
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Icelandic Environmental Assembly Nature, outdoor access and tourism –The Scottish experience
Education Visitor Experience Sustainablity • Strategic • Legislation • Partnership
11,800km Coastline 800 islands 30,000 freshwater lochs 6,600 river systems Species +90,000 World class habitats
“A destination of first choice for a high quality, value for money and memorable customer experience, delivered by skilled and passionate people.”
Nature based tourism - £1.4 bn • Whale and dolphin £3.4m • Visits to osprey sites £1.7m • Angling on the river Tweed £12.5 m
Partnership – Scottish Canals, Sustrans, Scottish Natural Heritage • 1750km • 50 projects • 20 years
Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 Scottish Outdoor Access Code
Respect the interests of other people; Care for the environment; Take responsibility for your own actions.
5 million visitors • Access authorities
Assets • Nature, heritage and activities • Business tourism • Destination towns and cities • Events and festivals
Capabilities • Quality and service • Food and drink • Sustainability • Digital connectivity
Doubling of visitors to 9,000 – 5 years • £10.2m return on investment • 18 Sq Km peatland restored
Green Team Renewables Active travel Energy efficiency Local products
Summary of key messages • Strategic • Legislation • Partnership • Education • Visitor Experience • Sustainability