Atrracting Tourism with Local Food
Event Information
About this event
Central Scotland’s agricultural landscape is home to a fantastic array of food and drink producers. The region is also a pioneer of the NeighbourFood markets movement in Scotland, and now boasts 8 collection points for local food & drink, making it easier than ever for locals and tourists alike to shop directly with farmers and food makers.
Forth Valley Food & Drink Network Coordinator, Carolyn McGill, will talk about work to showcase local food & drink businesses, and demonstrate how this can transform the region into a leading food and drink tourism destination.
Alison Younger of Old Leckie Farm, and Regional Ambassador for Go Rural Scotland will discuss how agritourism is connecting visitors to family farms and small food & drink producers in Scotland, through high quality and memorable experiences while caring for the environment and protecting Scotland’s landscapes for everyone to enjoy.
This event is ideal for anyone who wants to hear how connecting visitors with local food can add value to their tourism experience, boost the local economy, and work in harmony with the environment.
Talks will be followed by an informal Q&A session.
If you have any questions that you would like to send ahead of the event as well as anything you might need to help access this event, contact Stephanie@forthenvironmentlink.org
Forth Environment Link (FEL) has secured funding from LEADER (in Fife, Perth & Kinross, Borders and Forth Valley & Lomond) and Transport Scotland to mentor and grant fund start up costs for groups that want to bring their local communities together around good food by running an online farmers market.
Organiser Forth Environment Link
Organiser of Atrracting Tourism with Local Food
Forth Environment Link (FEL) began as the Kippen Nature Club in 1989 with the aim of teaching children about biodiversity and nature. In response to community need and interest, the organisation grew in both mandate and geography, expanding to include adult education and demonstration projects. In 2005 the organisation reconstituted as Forth Environment Link - a company limited by guarantee with charitable status, serving three local authority areas – Stirling, Clackmannanshire and Falkirk. In 2008 Forth Valley Food Links merged with FEL, bringing an additional focus on sustainable local food production and consumption. In 2012 FEL took over the hosting of Cycle Stirling bringing a new cycling focus to our work. In 2013, Stirling Cycle Hub started operating from Stirling Train Station enhancing FEL’s cycling provision. Now in 2019 FEL works under 4 main themes: Active Travel, Food & Growing, Circular Economy and Volunteering.
Our Vision:
Linking people and the environment for a greener, healthier future
Our Aims:
We work with others on environmental, food and active travel issues to:
Encourage and support involvement, learning and practical action
Educate and raise awareness
Create and develop new ideas
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Tel. 01786 449215 | Company Number 286 723 | Scottish Charity Number SCO 019 276
