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Reeling in angling tourists
03/01/2003
A fishing brochure giving details of game, course and sea fishing was launched today as part of a drive to attract more anglers to Scotland.
Around 110,000 visitors already come each year for angling, generating around £30 million worth of tourism spend.
Deputy Tourism Minister Elaine Murray launched the VisitScotland guide which also includes travel advice, lists of accommodation and fishing holidays across Scotland.
At the launch on the River Annan in Dumfriesshire Dr Murray said:
"Scotland's natural beauty and its resources are some of the key features that makes our country extremely appealing to the tourist.
"This brochure will catch the fishing enthusiast's interest, as well as highlight many of the top quality rivers and amenities available to them in Scotland".