Re: £3m Budget for 2014 Homecoming
Originally Posted by
Chas
I don't know that the proximity to the Highlands should be the criteria.
Stirling had a population of under 34,000 in 2008. Personally, I don't think that is enough to support an international event of this kind. The two towns closest to me are Bury St Edmunds and Kings Lynn, which both have populations in excess of Stirling.
Both would struggle to mount an event such as this. Neither has the capacity to house or feed the influx of tourists. As Edinburgh is only 44 miles away, most people would probably stay there anyway.
Regards
Chas
You could place the population of the whole of Scotland(about 5.5 million) into greater London(nearly 8 million) and still have an awful lot of room to spare.
As I understand it, the intention is to spread the visitors around the surrounding areas including Edinburgh. Perhaps they may be thinking of also using the facilities of Stirling University as it will probably be empty at that time of year? I know that the road system around Stirling towards the central belt is now up to date and is very good and I understand that the rail system is good too. I do wonder how well the communication system will stand up to this event though. I will do my part in helping by staying away.
Last edited by Jock Scot; 7th March 12 at 09:08 AM.
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