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Year of Highland Culture in 2007
10/03/2003
Scotland's Year of Highland Culture should see visitors
flocking to the Highlands from home and abroad, the
Convetion of the Highlands and Islands in Elgin was told
today.
First Minister Jack McConnell gave his backing to the
plans being developed for a year-long celebration in 2007
and announced that the Executive will help fund the project
management team at Highland Council.
Mr McConnell said:
"This initiative is a great chance to showcase the very
best of the Highlands unique and diverse cultural talents.
In 2007 I want to see visitors from across Scotland and
beyond flocking to take part in our national
celebration.
"The proposals which will be taken forward by the
taskforce will boost employment and tourism throughout the
area and the Executive is strongly supportive of these
ideas. That's why we will provide funding to help meet the
costs of the project management team to ensure that
Scotland's Year of Highland Culture does our country - and
our culture - proud."
Deputy Tourism and Culture Minister Elaine Murray
added:
"The taskforce has worked hard to develop these
excellent proposals and should be congratulated. Driving
forward a project like this requires vision, innovation and
enterprise. I am sure their efforts will be rewarded.
"The Highlands and Islands have a great deal to
celebrate and 2007 looks set to be a landmark year. The
Scottish Executive is looking forward to being part of
it."