MSP celebrates Scottish tourism at Berwick park
MSP celebrates Scottish tourism on visit to family's Berwickshire holiday park
MSP Rachael Hamilton flew the flag for Scotland's tourism industry (on 24 March) when she visited a popular Borders holiday park during Scottish Tourism Month.
Ms Hamilton was the guest of Cockburnspath Holiday Park between Berwick-upon-Tweed and Dunbar, and set against a scenic backdrop of the Lammermuir Hills.
She was welcomed to the park by its manager Zoe Dixon and by the business owner Frank Maguire, both of whom accompanied the MSP on a tour of the extensive grounds.
Cockburnspath Holiday Park is one of fifteen parks – including two in Scotland – which comprise the Meridian Parks group, founded in 2009 by Frank's father, also named Frank.
Ms Hamilton, who represents the Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire constituency, heard that the park offers a tranquil setting for families to own a holiday home in exclusive surroundings.
"We were delighted that Ms Hamilton was able to take time out to help us mark Scottish Tourism Month, and to learn more about our business and its future plans," said Mr Maguire.
“I know that many other businesses in the Borders area benefit from the spending of our guests, and which in turn supports the jobs they provide – and we are very proud of this.
"There are both opportunities and challenges facing parks, and we are encouraged by the enduring popularity of type of fresh air holidays we provide in stunning surroundings.
"Ms Hamilton's visit was also a valuable chance to make known some of our sector's current concerns which include inheritance tax and the possible imposition of a visitor levy," he added.