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Title: Where to overnight after Shell Bay has closed for the season |
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Posted by: Arthur Davidson on 21-07-2010 |
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Discussion: Intend to visit South Uist in motorhome (7.3m) in October possibly after Shell Bay has closed for the season. Don't want to upset residents by overnighting on the machair. What about picnic spots that might be suitable for an overnight stop? |
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Posted by: Arthur Davidson on 25-07-2010 |
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Title: Thank you Seamus |
Discussion: Re how we will spend several hundred pounds in Western Isles, as responsible campers we arrive with little and shop locally. We live in Perth. We use Tesco and the local shop here. For the two of us we seem to spend in excess of £100/week on groceries/toiletries etc. We will refuel on the Western Isles. We love coffee and a scone/bacon roll so believe me we will visit lots of cafes. We will occasionally eat out in the evening and I enjoy a pint. We will need a laundry/laundrette at some stage. If campsites are open we'll use them. My wife will browse and purchase gifts - she usually does when away! We expect to be on Western Isles for 3 or 4 weeks. Its far too easy to spend several hundred pounds!!!!
Believe me Seamus we are responsible and care for the whole of the UK. We don't dump waste - litter, chemical or 'grey' - except in authorised places. I know some irresponsible campers do otherwise as I've witnessed it, but the vast majority are in my experience very caring.
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Posted by: seumas macleod on 25-07-2010 |
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Title: Stornoway not in Uist |
Discussion: You are indeed correct in saying that the economic position of the islands is precarious. In my opinion, the Highlands and Islands Enterprise does little to help this situation and the salaries of those fat cats sitting in position would be better served being put directly into the economy for the islanders to put to better use.
Tourism is always argued as being a major income, however this is more the case when holidaymakers use the local hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in the area. I feel the island receives very little in the way of income from camper van tourists as many of them will fill their vehicles with fuel and supplies before putting foot on the island. CalMac are likely to be the only winners from camper van income. I would be interested to hear where you manage to spend several hundreds of pounds during your visit to Uist (which is probably more fragile than the Isle of Lewis...where Stornoway is situated) and look forward to receiving some of your £20 notes in my change next time I am in for a pint.
Lastly, if all camper van tourists were more like yourself and did a little research into island issues such as the fragility of the machair, then we islanders would not be so opposed to them coming here.
Enjoy your holiday Arthar. |
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Posted by: Arthur Davidson on 25-07-2010 |
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Title: A fair point |
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Discussion: Pollution is a fair point Seamus. I understand the economic position of the islands remains relatively precarious. The Western Isles, including Stornoway, are defined by Highlands and Islands Enterprise as an economically "Fragile Area". Tourism is a major income - would you rather I spent my Scottish pounds elsewhere in the UK (or Europe)? We do not pollute or abuse the infrastructure wherever we go. Of course the several hundreds of pounds I'm likely to spend in the Western Islands is not going to solve the economic problem but surely a warm welcome to all responsible visitors would encourage others? |
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Posted by: seumas macleod on 25-07-2010 |
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Title: ? |
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Discussion: helpful if it stops people polluting Uist? |
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Posted by: Arthur Davidson on 24-07-2010 |
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Title: Helpful? |
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Discussion: Not particularly helpful Seamus............ |
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Posted by: seumas macleod on 23-07-2010 |
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Title: free parking with loo |
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Discussion: hyde park or anywhere on the m6 |
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