Inventory Topic Area: TOURISM
Subject: INFORMATION AND EDUCATION
Management issues:
Substantial resources are being invested in the provision of visitor information and associated interpretative education services by a number of organisations. These include the Loch Lomond Park Authority, the Forestry Commission, National Trust for Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage and the Area Tourist boards. There is a wide range of print items available which are aimed at improving visitor enjoyment. Current plans to provide additional manned and unmanned information services to fill a number of gaps in existing provision are being hampered by lack of funding in general, and by the financial pressures on local authorities in particular. It is particularly important that the interests of people with disabilities are catered for in this regard.
Key words: Visitors; Tourist management; Tourist information; Finance; Access to land; Access to water
Location: Loch Lomond and Trossachs area
Principle organisations: Scottish Natural Heritage
British Geological Society - Nottingham
Local contacts: None
Information:
Ben Lomond Interpretation Plan
Geological Guide - Grampian Highlands
Geological Guide - Midland Valley of Scotland
Loch Lomond Local (Subject) Plan (Adopted 1986)
Management of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Photographic Tour of the Trossachs
Visitor Guide - Loch Lomond, Stirling and Trossachs
Related key management issues:
Heritage Conservation: Data bases, resource inventories, research and monitoring arrangements; Education and public support
Tourism: Infrastructure and visitor support facilities
Recreation: Economic and social factors; Information and education
The Water Resource: None
Land Use - FFCSE: None
Access into the Countryside: Resources; Information and education
Planning & Economic Development: Lack of an integrated planning, development and management strategy; Coordination and the joint marketing of opportunities; Shortfalls in information on recreation and tourism resources
Administration and Finance: None
Associated headings in the Thesaurus:
Physical Characteristics: Geology; Upland
Heritage Conservation: Built heritage; Landscape; Nature conservation
Tourism: Tourist management; Tourist facilities; Visitors
Recreation: Recreation demand; Recreation facilities; Recreation management
The Water Resource: None
Land Use - FFCSE: None
Access into the Countryside: Access to land
Planning & Economic Development: Planning; Agreements; Strategic plans; Development plan; Tourist enterprises
Administration and Finance: Administrative framework; Management; Partnerships; Policy; Zoning
Gazetteer: None