‘Making
Tracks’ ran from 2002 - 2005
and was a well established nature-based sustainable
tourism project for the south of Scotland. ‘Nature-based
tourism’ involves tourism which
is located in and based upon an enjoyment of the
natural heritage. It encompasses a wide range of
tourism, from specialist nature study tours to
more general guided trips on foot, bike, boat or
car or visits to natural attractions.
‘Making Tracks’ aimed
to encourage groups of farmers and land-based
businesses to work with mainstream tourism
businesses and attractions to develop a network of
sustainable nature-based tourism products (ie. specific
visitor attractions or other businesses providing nature-based
tourism facilities and services) across the south of
Scotland.
Making Tracks was funded by VisitScotland
and by the EU's Leader+ programmes for Dumfries and Galloway
and the Scottish Borders. It was run by VisitScotland and the
local Councils of Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders,
together with Scottish Natural Heritage, Scottish Enterprise
and the National Farmers Union for Scotland.
For more information about the background to the
project, please contact:
