Sue Crossman of Tourism Consultancy and Projects and Tourism and Leisure Solutions’ Douglas Ritchie co-authored the report, entitled the Implementation Plan for Dunfermline Heritage Tourism. Costing £15,000, its purpose is to:
“Increase visitor spend by growing year-round visitor numbers to Dunfermline through delivering world class visitor experiences that primarily focus on telling the stories of people who shaped or were shaped by Dunfermline, rather than an emphasis on bricks and mortar.”
One the ideas suggested in the report is to develop an app that will provide self-guided tours of Dunfermline, charge visitors to Dunfermline Abbey an entry fee of £8-10 and locating places in the town where Scottish kings are buried.
It also indicates that getting the Abbot House tourist attraction renovated should be an urgent priority for the local council. The report argues that the Plans outlined should be carried out by a specialist steering group, made up of people from Historic Environment Scotland, Fife Council, Dunfermline Carnegie Trust and other similar organisations.
When it comes to financing, the report states that groups like the Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum and Pittencrieff Park should join forces. If the Plans are implemented, postcard printing can always be used to ensure that new visitors are able to buy souvenirs.Get a Free Quote for Plans