Whether it will include traditional Scottish music in the niche marketing of Scottish tourism and, if so, whether it will consult with Celt…

Answered Asked by Fergus Ewing SNP Lodged 18 Feb 2000

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will include traditional Scottish music in the niche marketing of Scottish tourism and, if so, whether it will consult with Celtic Connections and other relevant bodies

The answer

Answered by Henry McLeish on 3 Mar 2000 · 14 days after it was lodged, on time

The Scottish Tourist Board and relevant Area Tourist Boards promote traditional music both in print and on their websites.The STB, the Scottish Arts Council and the traditional music sector are working in partnership to raise the profile of traditional music events in Scottish tourism. As part of this initiative, pilot schemes have taken place throughout the country looking at ways of making traditional music more accessible to visitors.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-04565 by reference.