Conference Report: Responsible Tourism

“There is a requirement of the tourism industry to consider the host community first and foremost, and to actively engage outside of a sector echo-chamber. There is a responsibility of the tourists themselves to be conscious travellers and guests. There is a responsibility for the Government to establish and enforce concrete regulations and direct the revenue of levies where it rightfully belongs. There is a responsibility of the local community to engage where possible in these conversations and voice their concerns as well as suggest opportunities for management.

Should we all accept these responsibilities, this city that is a good place to visit will remain a good place to live.”


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Conference Report: Responsible Tourism

POSTED ON January 21, 2025

“There is a requirement of the tourism industry to consider the host community first and foremost, and to actively engage outside of a sector echo-chamber. There is a responsibility of the tourists themselves to be conscious travellers and guests. There is a responsibility for the Government to establish and enforce concrete regulations and direct the revenue of levies where it rightfully belongs. There is a responsibility of the local community to engage where possible in these conversations and voice their concerns as well as suggest opportunities for management.

Should we all accept these responsibilities, this city that is a good place to visit will remain a good place to live.”

“There is a requirement of the tourism industry to consider the host community first and foremost, and to actively engage outside of a sector echo-chamber. There is a responsibility of the tourists themselves to be conscious travellers and guests. There is a responsibility for the Government to establish and enforce concrete regulations and direct the revenue of levies where it rightfully belongs. There is a responsibility of the local community to engage where possible in these conversations and voice their concerns as well as suggest opportunities for management.

Should we all accept these responsibilities, this city that is a good place to visit will remain a good place to live.”

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A Plaque Too Far?

POSTED ON October 10, 2024 BY Terry Levinthal, Director

For the Cockburn, this proposal extends the discussion into the wider promotional and tourism marketing of the city. 

For the Cockburn, this proposal extends the discussion into the wider promotional and tourism marketing of the city. 

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AGM NOTICE

The 149th Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 8 May 2024


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AGM NOTICE

POSTED ON April 17, 2024

The 149th Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 8 May 2024

The 149th Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 8 May 2024

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Visit a Heat Pump

POSTED ON March 20, 2024 BY James Garry

Local opportunities to visit and to host

Local opportunities to visit and to host

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The Impact of Enslavement on Scotland’s Built Heritage

Jennifer Melville provides historic examples of the acquisition and enhancement of properties in Scotland by Scots living in the West Indies,


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Stills: Centre for Photography

23 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1BP
Phone: 0131 622 6200
Email: info@stills.org

Virtual visits only this year


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Liberton Kirk

28-30 Kirkgate, Edinburgh, EH16 6RY
Phone: 0131 664 8264
Email: jyoung@churchofscotland.org.uk

Liberton Kirk is situated in the south of Edinburgh overlooking the city and is home to a lively Church of Scotland congregation. The Kirk Centre and café play a large part in our connections with the local community. The kirk is a semi-Gothic building designed by James Gillespie Graham. It was erected in 1815 to replace an older building on …


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Stories of a Lifetime in 2000 Football Programmes

Tues 21 September 2021 from 2pm to 3pm on Zoom

Football programmes have stories to tell about times, places and people, as well as football. They rekindle memories of a match, an awe-inspiring visit to Hampden Park, or standing on the terraces at Tynecastle, Easter Road or some far away field. But programmes also signify broad patterns of social and technological change. Hosted by the National Library of Scotland this …

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Corstorphine Hill Tower

Clermiston Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6UP
Email: gandmswann@gmail.com

Virtual AND in-person visits this year


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For this Doors Open Days weekend volunteers from the Friends of Corstorphine Hill will be on hand to answer questions and guide visitors up the Tower from 2pm-4pm on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th September.

Access the tower from the gated drive on Clermston Road near the 26 bus terminus, or from a small car park at the top of Kaimes Road.

 

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Tall Tales Walking Tour

In front of St Giles' Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE

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We’ll be hosting a special free walking tour as part of Doors Open Days weekend on Saturday 25th September from 2pm to 3.30pm. Tickets for this live in-person event must be pre-booked on Eventbrite here.

We will also be hosting a free virtual Tall Tales Tour that you can enjoy from the comfort of your armchair on Sunday 26th September. Booking details here.

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