Petitioner: John Hanks on behalf of Friends of Geilston
Status:
Closed
Date Lodged:
10 June 2019
Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to meet with the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) to discuss the role the NTS can play in the context of the national tourism strategy, Tourism Scotland 2020 and, within that, the future of any Trust property under threat of closure, such as Geilston Gardens near Cardross.
This petition has now been referred to the Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee. You can view any further updates on this petition on the Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee's webpage
The petitioner has collected 115 offline signatures.
Summary
20 June 2019: The Committee agreed to write to the Scottish Government, the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee, the National Trust for Scotland, Scottish Tourism Alliance and Visit Scotland. Link to Official Report of Meeting 20 June 2019
5 December 2019: The Committee agreed to refer the petition, under Standing Order Rule 15.6.2, to the Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee for consideration. Link to Official Report of Meeting 5 December 2019
27 February 2020: The Committee (Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs) agreed to close the petition under Rule 15.7 of Standing Orders but in so doing agreed to consider the issues raised in the petition and the wider tourism strategy (once published) as part of its business planning day following the summer recess. Link to Official Report of Meeting 27 February 2020
Written submissions
Do you agree that the National Trust for Scotland can play a key role in Scotland’s national tourism strategy?
Are you aware of any Trust properties in your area that may be at risk of closure?
If yes, what impact do you think this may have on the local area?