Isle of Arran Flashcards

(17 cards)

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Isle of Arran designation in 2025

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UNESCO Global Geopark

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2
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Main goal of geopark status

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Promote geotourism and sustainability

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3
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Land regeneration project

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Arran Community Land Initiative

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4
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Focus of land initiative

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Conservation and recreation

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5
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Tourism sustainability fund

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The Arran Trust

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6
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Trust focus

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Regenerative tourism

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7
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Tourism revenue in 2006

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£27 million

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8
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Tourism revenue in 2019

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£415 million

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9
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Rebranding impact on population

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Attracted new residents

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10
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Rebranding impact on economy

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Attracted new businesses

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11
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Rebranding challenge

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Preserving traditional lifestyles

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12
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Festival promoting local heritage

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Festival of the Sea

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13
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Event involving farming culture

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Tractor Day

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14
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Local culture centre

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Arran Heritage Museum

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15
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Museum role

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Preserve and promote culture

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16
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Effect of community-led regeneration

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Ownership and pride

17
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Perception change due to rebranding

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More appeal for rural lifestyle