Assessing the economic impacts of nature based tourism in Scotland
Assessing the economic impacts of nature based tourism in Scotland
Assessing the economic impacts of nature based tourism in Scotland
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aqua / snorkell<strong>in</strong>g) or on longer holidays (e.g. sail<strong>in</strong>g or cycl<strong>in</strong>g). These f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>gs are<br />
consistent with <strong>the</strong> SRS, which found that 89% <strong>of</strong> people visit<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> outdoors were<br />
on day trips compared with 11% who were stay<strong>in</strong>g away from home.<br />
Water Sport Motivations<br />
The mar<strong>in</strong>e and coastal recreation review highlighted <strong>the</strong> importance <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> natural<br />
heritage <strong>in</strong> support<strong>in</strong>g mar<strong>in</strong>e and coastal recreation <strong>in</strong> <strong>Scotland</strong>. The quality <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
environment was <strong>the</strong> most important factor guid<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> choice <strong>of</strong> location for <strong>in</strong>formal<br />
recreation and was <strong>the</strong> most frequent ‘attractor’ <strong>in</strong> decisions to visit <strong>the</strong> coast. For<br />
specialist recreation, activity specific factors, proximity to home and ease <strong>of</strong> access<br />
were <strong>the</strong> most important factors overall, though <strong>the</strong> quality <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> environment was<br />
<strong>the</strong> next most important issue.<br />
8. Outdoor Cultural Activities (not covered <strong>in</strong> our analysis)<br />
Outdoor<br />
cultural sub<br />
activities<br />
Outdoor culture<br />
and Heritage<br />
niche<br />
Table A8<br />
Activity type Location Participation<br />
requirements<br />
Def<strong>in</strong>ed as<br />
visits to a<br />
castle,<br />
monument or<br />
church, an<br />
archaeological<br />
site, and o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
outdoor cultural<br />
events Solitary<br />
or <strong>in</strong> small<br />
family or social<br />
groups<br />
Arts and crafts Solitary or <strong>in</strong><br />
small family or<br />
social groups<br />
Photography<br />
Food and dr<strong>in</strong>k<br />
Solitary or <strong>in</strong><br />
small family or<br />
social groups<br />
Castle, monument<br />
or church, an<br />
archaeological site,<br />
and o<strong>the</strong>r outdoor<br />
cultural sites<br />
Countryside<br />
locations<br />
Countryside<br />
locations<br />
Countryside<br />
locations<br />
M<strong>in</strong>imal equipment<br />
and skill<br />
Equipment and<br />
medium skill<br />
Equipment and<br />
medium skill<br />
M<strong>in</strong>imal equipment<br />
and skill<br />
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