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Camilty Wind Farm 15.3.30 Tourism from GB residents in Edinburgh and the Lothians is estimated by VisitScotland in 2011 to be worth £616 million to the economy (20 % of the total value of tourism in Scotland), derived from 2.75 million visits (21 % of all trips). Tourism from overseas visitors in the Lothians (excluding Edinburgh) is estimated by VisitScotland in 2011 to be worth £13 million to the economy (1% of the total value of tourism in Scotland), derived from 0.051 million trips (2 % of all trips) (VisitScotland 2011c). 15.3.31 The total revenue generated by tourism with West Lothian between January to September 2012 was estimated to be around £118.03 million, comprising £90.44 million spent directly and £27.59 million spent indirectly. Visitors spent their money on a variety of things. Between January to September 2012, £23.39 million was directly spent on transport, £22.83 million spent directly on food and drink, £10.10 million spent directly on shopping, £10.08 million spent directly on accommodation and £8.98 million spent directly on recreation. This revenue accounted for 2,817 full time equivalent jobs (STEAM Report, 2012). 15.3.32 Tourists are drawn to West Lothian for a variety of reasons. The Livingston Designer Outlet and the Centre is the focus for the retail offering, whilst the wide range of heritage assets of national and regional interest is also a major draw for tourists. West Lothian also has a number of outdoor resources, including its country parks. 15.3.33 The West Lothian Council Visitor Survey (Visit West Lothian, 2012) is a comprehensive survey of 401 visitors to West Lothian between August to October 2012. The survey identifies that: • 70 % of visitors to West Lothian are from elsewhere in Scotland, 7 % from elsewhere in the UK and 24 % from outside the UK. Of those from elsewhere in Scotland, 18 % were from Edinburgh City Council, 17 % from Midlothian Council, 12 % from Glasgow City Council, 11 % from Falkirk Council, 10 % from North Lanarkshire Council, 8 % from Fife Council, 6 % from East Lothian Council and 6 % from South Lanarkshire Council; • The overwhelming majority of visitors to West Lothian (67 %) were on a day trip from a home location, with 12 % on a day trip as part of a longer break; • The most common reasons to visit West Lothian were to visit an attraction (20 %) and because people have been recommended to visit by friends or relatives (20 %). 15 % chose to visit West Lothian because they already knew the area well, whilst 10 % visited because of family connections; • The most important factors in choosing West Lothian were for shopping opportunities (33 %), value for money (22 %), the number of things to see and do (22 %), ease of travel (16 %) and family connections to West Lothian (16 %); • The average daily spend of parties to West Lothian on food and drink, leisure and entertainment (including attractions and activities), shopping, transport and other items is £84.65; • 72 % of those interviewed would definitely recommend West Lothian as a destination whilst 23 % would probably recommend it. March 2013 15-10 ES Chapter 15 Socio-Economics, Tourism, Land-Use and Recreation Copyright Partnerships for Renewables Development Co. Ltd 2013 ©

Camilty Wind Farm 15.3.34 Key tourism attractions within 20 km of the proposed wind farm are shown on Figure 15.2 and include (but are not limited to): • Pentland Hills Regional Park – located adjacent to the east of the proposed wind farm at its nearest point, this popular 10,000 ha regional park includes approximately 100 km of paths for hill walking and mountain biking. It also contains several large reservoirs popular for fishing; • Harperrig Fishery – located approximately 2.81 km to the east of the proposed wind farm, this fishery is the only brown trout fishery in the Lothians; • Five Sisters Zoo – located approximately 5.44 km to the north of the proposed wind farm near West Calder, the zoo is the only wildlife attraction centre in West Lothian and contains a collection of over 100 different species of animal, birds and reptiles. In 2012 the zoo attracted 96,920 visitors; • Morton Clay Targets and Fishery – located approximately 5.48 km to the north east of the proposed wind farm, the venue offers purpose built facilities for clay target shooting and plays host to major competitions; • Livingston Designer Outlet and The Centre – positioned in the heart of Livingston approximately 6 km to the north of the proposed wind farm, these two indoor shopping centres contain a variety of shops, restaurants and a cinema; • Almondell & Calderwood Country Park – located approximately 6.08 km to the north east of the proposed wind farm, this popular 220 acre country park offers woodland and riverside walks, picnic areas and a visitor centre. The country park attracted 128, 972 visitors in 2012; • Almond Valley Heritage Centre – located approximately 7 km to the north of the proposed wind farm, the centre contains a museum and traditional farm buildings home to farm animals; • Polkemmet Country Park – located approximately 12.78 km to the north west of the proposed wind farm, the park is a popular 68 hectare visitor attraction which also contains an owl centre and a 9 hole golf course; • Edinburgh International Climbing Arena – located approximately 12.78 km to the north east of the proposed wind farm near Ratho, this venue is Europe’s largest indoor climbing arena; • Cairnpapple Hill – located approximately 13.28 km to the north west of the proposed wind farm, the summit of this hill enables extensive views over Central Scotland. In 2012, a total of 1,186 visitors were recorded visiting the hill; • Beecraigs Country Park – located approximately 13.93 km to the north west of the proposed wind farm, this popular country park contains extensive woodland walks and trails, an outdoor play area, animal attractions, a camping and caravan site and flyfishing on Beecraigs Loch; • Torpichen Preceptory – located approximately 15.04 km to the north west of the proposed wind farm, it comprises the tower and the two transepts of a church associated with the Preceptory of the Knight Hospitaller of the Order of St John of Jerusalem; March 2013 15-11 ES Chapter 15 Socio-Economics, Tourism, Land-Use and Recreation Copyright Partnerships for Renewables Development Co. Ltd 2013 ©

<strong>Camilty</strong> <strong>Wind</strong> <strong>Farm</strong><br />

15.3.34 Key tourism attractions within 20 km of the proposed wind farm are shown on Figure 15.2<br />

and include (but are not limited to):<br />

• Pentland Hills Regional Park – located adjacent to the east of the proposed wind<br />

farm at its nearest point, this popular 10,000 ha regional park includes approximately<br />

100 km of paths <strong>for</strong> hill walking and mountain biking. It also contains several large<br />

reservoirs popular <strong>for</strong> fishing;<br />

• Harperrig Fishery – located approximately 2.81 km to the east of the proposed wind<br />

farm, this fishery is the only brown trout fishery in the Lothians;<br />

• Five Sisters Zoo – located approximately 5.44 km to the north of the proposed wind<br />

farm near West Calder, the zoo is the only wildlife attraction centre in West Lothian<br />

and contains a collection of over 100 different species of animal, birds and reptiles. In<br />

2012 the zoo attracted 96,920 visitors;<br />

• Morton Clay Targets and Fishery – located approximately 5.48 km to the north east<br />

of the proposed wind farm, the venue offers purpose built facilities <strong>for</strong> clay target<br />

shooting and plays host to major competitions;<br />

• Livingston Designer Outlet and The Centre – positioned in the heart of Livingston<br />

approximately 6 km to the north of the proposed wind farm, these two indoor shopping<br />

centres contain a variety of shops, restaurants and a cinema;<br />

• Almondell & Calderwood Country Park – located approximately 6.08 km to the<br />

north east of the proposed wind farm, this popular 220 acre country park offers<br />

woodland and riverside walks, picnic areas and a visitor centre. The country park<br />

attracted 128, 972 visitors in 2012;<br />

• Almond Valley Heritage Centre – located approximately 7 km to the north of the<br />

proposed wind farm, the centre contains a museum and traditional farm buildings<br />

home to farm animals;<br />

• Polkemmet Country Park – located approximately 12.78 km to the north west of the<br />

proposed wind farm, the park is a popular 68 hectare visitor attraction which also<br />

contains an owl centre and a 9 hole golf course;<br />

• Edinburgh International Climbing Arena – located approximately 12.78 km to the<br />

north east of the proposed wind farm near Ratho, this venue is Europe’s largest<br />

indoor climbing arena;<br />

• Cairnpapple Hill – located approximately 13.28 km to the north west of the proposed<br />

wind farm, the summit of this hill enables extensive views over Central Scotland. In<br />

2012, a total of 1,186 visitors were recorded visiting the hill;<br />

• Beecraigs Country Park – located approximately 13.93 km to the north west of the<br />

proposed wind farm, this popular country park contains extensive woodland walks and<br />

trails, an outdoor play area, animal attractions, a camping and caravan site and<br />

flyfishing on Beecraigs Loch;<br />

• Torpichen Preceptory – located approximately 15.04 km to the north west of the<br />

proposed wind farm, it comprises the tower and the two transepts of a church<br />

associated with the Preceptory of the Knight Hospitaller of the Order of St John of<br />

Jerusalem;<br />

March 2013 15-11 ES Chapter 15<br />

Socio-Economics, Tourism, Land-Use and Recreation<br />

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