Issue - meetings

While there was no representative from Visit Scotland at the meeting, Bob Millar advised that he had had a meeting with them recently where certain issues were raised which Visit Scotland said they would address. Bob also highlighted that there was now no tourist office in Lochgilphead but other areas had offices which did not help to promote the area. Councillor Taylor advised that a positive meeting had been held between himself, Bob Millar, Julian Green who works with the Council developing Tourism and Councillor Louise Glen-Lee the night before. The purpose of the meeting was to move forward with Visit Scotland as a strategic partner to promote more of the local area and he had also received a commitment from Archie McGilp who is currently hosting the Visit Scotland information for a meeting the following week.

It was noted that the local tackle shop in Lochgilphead was willing to provide leaflets and a pc to promote the local area but were finding it difficult to get hold of information. Councillor Taylor advised that in the future the local partnership working would see a shift away from Visit Scotland towards more local partners such as “the heart of Argyll” which may include the promotion of local produce.

Bob Miller advised the group that he had written to Visit Scotland detailing his concerns about the lack of a site in Lochgilphead.

The group agreed that this issue would come to the November meeting.