Frontline realities: rural communities and visitor pressures

A report published by the John Muir Trust confirms that tourism is increasingly viewed as a double-edged sword by many local communities who are on the frontline of dealing with visitor pressures and opportunities. 

To gain a better understanding of the practical problems caused by growing visitor numbers, the Trust interviewed 37 community representatives living in remote but popular tourist destinations in Highland Perthshire, Lochaber, Skye, Lewis, Harris, Assynt Isles and North West Sutherland.

Read more and download the report below.