ac scenic routes presentation (li) - final -23.7.14
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Presentation on Scenic Routes in Scotland by Angus Corby of Transport ScotlandTRANSCRIPT
A scenic route… is a specially designated road or waterway that travels through an area of natural or cultural beauty. The designation is usually determined by a governmental body
Scenic adj. 1 of or relating to impressive or beautiful natural scenery: the scenic route.
What is a Scenic Route?
La Ruta del Peregrino, Mexico
Coasts
Norwegian Tourist Routes
Fjords
Mountains
Waterfalls
Arable and pasture land
Forest – predominantly conifer
Hardwoods and Alpine birch
Tundra vegetation (mountain/glacier)
Lat. 66º 33’N
To strengthen Norway’s position in the marketing of international tourism and to help promote local business activities as well as nurturing the vitality of rural districts.
Norwegian Tourist RoutesDevelopment Programme
1994-97 Tourism & Travel Project (pilots)
1998-99 Adoption and launch
2000-04 Clarification of concept and route selection
2005-13 Planning /implementation of first half of the project
2013-23 Development & delivery of second half
Oslo
Aurlandsfjellet
Hol
Andalsnes
Sognefjellet
Gamle-Stryneflellsvegen
Rondane
Lom
Geiranger -Trollstigen
Hardanger
Hardangervidda
Mountains Rondane National Park
Mountains Trollstigen - Troll Ladder
Mountains Mefjellet
Fjords Aurlandsfjord
Fjords Geirangerfjord
Waterfalls Videfossen
Waterfalls Gudbrandsjuvet Gorge
Coasts
Detailing
Scottish Scenic Routes Initiative
Judging and Exhibition
Falls of Falloch – John Kennedy
Loch Lubnaig - Ruairidh Moir
Inveruglas – BTE Architects (Sean Edwards, Daniel Bär and Stéphane Toussaint)
National StrategyKey Questions• What do we want a programme of National
Scenic Routes to deliver for Scotland?• What should a Scenic Route look like?• How do we define the criteria for establishing
a Scenic Route/Network?
Key Principles• Journeys as an authentic experience of place• Story of the nation through landscape, culture
& heritage• Interventions should be specific to location• National badge of quality - high quality visitor
experience (monitoring & maintenance)• Integration of transport modes & experiences• Main tourist routes – hidden gems• Journeys of discovery - connecting places
through experiences and activities• ‘Slow Scotland’ – an escape from busy lives• Showcase for contemporary Scottish design• Seek to support local economies/communities• Integrated strategy of journeys, interventions
activities, enterprises and information
Phase 2 pilots
Corgarff Castle, Cairngorms
Laggan Lochs – Great Glen
Laggan Lochs – Great Glen
Student project – Balquidder Lookout
Spey
Dulnain
Findhorn
Nairn
Tummel
Almond
Tay
Tummel
GarryGarry
Braan
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Kincraig
Aviemore
Kingussie
Newtonmore
Dalwhinnie
Blair Atholl
Pitlochry
Carrbridge
Ballinluig
Dunkeld
Tomatin
Birnam
Bankfoot
Luncarty
Daviot
INVERNESS
PERTH
River Tay
Bogbain
Slochd Layby 149 west of Carrbridge
Loch Vaa
Loch Alvie
Insh Marshes
Drumochter
Loch GarryClunes/Bruar
Blair AthollKilliecrankie
Faskally
Pass of Birnam
Pitlochry
Falls of Truim
Ruthven Barracks
Place making
Location
Design for specific use
Maintenance
Separation
Size/scale
Detailing
Viewpoints
NMU Network links
High quality trading
Interpretation
Artwork
Design Principles
Dualled A9Future footpath link to Ruthven Barracks
Viewpoint
Viewpoint
Southbound lay-by
Northbound lay-by
Footpath link to Kingussie
River Spey
Future facility
Creation of layby/viewpoints with facility
A87 Glengarry A82 Glen Coe & Rannoch
A83 Rest & be Thankful
A87 Kintail & Glen Shiel
A830 Road to the Isles
A701 Devil’s Beeftub A7 Esk Valley