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The Heritage Trust Apr 27, 2012 11:16:29
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nix wrote:
If you haven't already might be good to visit soon before the crowds and concessions arrive Stonehenge style..

http://www.scotsman.com/scotland-on-sunday/scotland/lewis-poised-to-cash-in-as-mysterious-standing-stones-inspire-brave-blockbuster-1-2180395

The Heritage Trust is running a series of features on responsible tourism that may be of interest. The latest feature highlights the World Monuments Fund Sustainable Tourism Pledge. Though aimed mainly at the overseas traveller, items 6 and 10 might apply to travellers everywhere -

6. Be Gentle in Your Travel

Be mindful of visitor wear and tear. Visiting crowded sites at off-peak hours or popular destinations in the off-season will reduce your impact. Stick to marked paths. Wear comfortable footwear such as sneakers; heels can damage fragile sites. Don’t climb on monuments or touch rock carvings, as it can damage them.

10. Educate

Tell friends and family about responsible heritage tourism. Raise awareness by sharing your experiences on social media sites like Facebook and Flickr, or your own travel blog. Start a global conservation conversation!

T tjj
tjj Apr 27, 2012 13:44:07
Replying to The Heritage Trust

Define 'tourism'. Is 'global tourism' a form of consumerism that we in so called developed countries take as our right or does it make a valuable contribution to local economies? Discuss!

Getting to Callanish is not easy and I guess coach parties do turn up to spoil the atmosphere at certain times of the day in summer months. They should not to be sneered at though - that was the way I travelled to Orkney and Shetland three years ago - two days travelling to the north of Scotland and two nights on a ferry. Finally reaching the Ring of Brodgar after several tiring days travelling on a coach brought on something akin euphoria. Getting to Callanish without a car would no doubt involve a similar journey - one I hope to make.

I liked this paragraph from the STP which *could be adapted*, by those who are physically fit, and applied to visiting ancient sites in the British Isles.

Reduce Your (Carbon) Footprint
Walking, biking, and trekking or exploring one place in-depth is a good way to reduce your carbon footprint. At urban destinations, walk or take public transit whenever possible. You’ll see more and avoid getting stuck in rush-hour traffic!

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