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Reeling in angling tourists
03/01/2003
A fishing brochure giving details of game, course and
sea fishing was launched today as part of a drive to
attract more anglers to Scotland.
Around 110,000 visitors already come each year for
angling, generating around £30 million worth of tourism
spend.
Deputy Tourism Minister Elaine Murray launched the
VisitScotland guide which also includes
travel advice, lists of accommodation and fishing holidays
across Scotland.
At the launch on the River Annan in Dumfriesshire Dr
Murray said:
"Scotland's natural beauty and its resources are some of
the key features that makes our country extremely appealing
to the tourist.
"This brochure will catch the fishing enthusiast's
interest, as well as highlight many of the top quality
rivers and amenities available to them in Scotland".