Issue - meetings

Tourism Issues

The Group had a discussion about the tourism issues they have in the Bute and Cowal area and how they want to bring more people into the town.  David Adams McGilp agreed to talk to communication and marketing at Caledonian McBrayne and get leaflets for the ferries and make people more aware of the Dunoon to Gourock foot passenger ferry.

Coastal Waters

The Chair highlighted his interest in the protection of inshore waters particularly from trawlers, David Adams McGilp is on the strategic board which is developing the first planning framework for the marine environment in Scotland.   David noted that it is important to ensure that tourism, and other recreational users retain their access to facilities.  The Chair highlighted that marine tourism has declined in the area due to the damage to the sea bed and depleted stocks.