HOMECOMING PASS TO BE INTRODUCED FOR 2009
New trade Product will Encourage Visitors to Experience the Best of Scotland’s Heritage Attractions
To coincide with Scotland’s Homecoming celebrations during 2009, Historic Scotland, The National Trust for Scotland and many of the country’s privately-owned historic houses have joined forces to create a special pass which will encourage and enable overseas visitors to explore and enjoy over 500 of the most important Scottish heritage attractions.
The Homecoming Pass will enable free entry to a wide range of the country’s most outstanding historic attractions including Edinburgh Castle, Culloden Battlefield, Culzean Castle, Glamis Castle, Scone Palace, Stirling Castle, Blair Castle and Urquhart Castle.
Kenny Crawford, Historic Scotland Head of Sales, said,
“We are delighted to be working with our heritage partners and excited about this new and innovative product. This type of pass is something the trade have been requesting for a while, and combining it with the Homecoming 2009 celebrations should make it a very attractive proposition.
“The Homecoming Pass will make it easier for visitors to experience some of the best of Scotland’s built heritage, to encourage visitors to visit more parts of the country and at different times of year, and to encourage repeat visits to historic properties and sites.”
Henk Berits, Director of Commercial Services and Marketing at the National Trust for Scotland said:
“This is a great example of different organisations working in partnership to benefit visitors coming to Scotland. Scotland’s rich heritage is a huge attraction for thousands of overseas visitors each year – hopefully the convenience of this new ticket will enhance their experience of Scotland and encourage them, along with their families and friends, to return in the future.”
Throughout 2009, a spectacular series of events will celebrate Scotland’s first- ever Homecoming year. From the 250th birthday of our most celebrated poet, Robert Burns, on 25th January until St Andrews Day on 30th November, a diverse programme of events and celebrations will be held throughout the country. Many of these will highlight our country’s history and culture through one-off events at many key sites throughout the length and breadth of the country and visitors will be encouraged to experience and appreciate Scotland’s unique heritage for themselves.
The Homecoming Pass will offer substantial savings on admission prices, and in many cases will provide fast-track admission to the more popular sites. The Pass will be available from April to September for both groups and individuals. Valid for seven days, it will be sold exclusively through the trade. Prices are: adult £35, concession £26, child £17.50, and family pass (two adults and two children) £85. Passes will be provided on a sale or return basis and are commissionable at 20%.
For further information
Rebecca Hamilton 0131 668 8685
rebecca.hamilton@scotland.gsi.gov.uk 07788 923 871
Laura Adamson 0131 668 8959
laura.adamson@scotland.gsi.gov.uk 07769 630 763