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A railway station near Loch Lomond could be moved [to a new site to the south west] in a bid to attract more visitors to the area.
(Permalink) Arrochar and Tarbet Luss Estates Tourism  Arrochar and Tarbet: An Oban service calls at Arrochar on 31 October 2018. Most of the WHL's sets are still in First Scotrail livery, despite the 'non-aligned' saltire livery having been introduced more than 10 years ago ...  Arrochar and Tarbet: Train for Glasgow Queen Street about to leave Arrochar and Tarbet on 28 May 2007. |
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It was once a quiet, serene Highland gem, full of Jacobite history and bursting with stunning scenery.
But back in the early 2000s, Glenfinnan was handed the poisoned chalice of accidental fame through being chosen as a location for the filming of the Warner Bros Harry Potter films. (Permalink) Carpark Glenfinnan Glenfinnan Station Museum Glenfinnan Viaduct Glenfinnan Visitors Centre Harry Potter Mallaig Extension Tourism Tourists West Highland Lines West Highland Railway  Glenfinnan: Having drawn forward to allow a ScotRail service to pass, passengers are allowed to stretch their legs at Glenfinnan. The train has its own Souvenir Shop. The station enjoys a burst of activity unriva ... |
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From the top of the 60ft Glenfinnan Monument, a lone Highlander looks out over the place where Bonnie Prince Charlie arrived to start the 1745 Jacobite Rising.
(Permalink) Bonnie Prince Charlie Glenfinnan Glenfinnan Viaduct Harry Potter Mallaig Extension The Jacobite Tourism West Highland Railway |
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Tourism chiefs have told MPs Scotland needs to emulate Switzerland and invest in improved and more affordable transport for international visitors.
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The UK government has announced plans to kickstart the domestic tourism industry after months of restrictions on travel, socialising and hospitality, including a new rail pass and vouchers for popular attractions. In a bid to encourage people to holiday at home instead of abroad, an alternative to the 'BritRail' pass for foreign visitors will be launched, letting Britons travel across the UK cheaper on certain days of their break, and possibly allowing children to travel free.
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