International Tourism and Transport: Scotland
International Tourism and Transport
Assignment One: BX660020
Scotland
By: Connor McIntosh To: Sharleen Howison Word count: 2,459 Date: 23/03/2012
1.0 Introduction
The purpose of this report is to examine and discuss land, air and sea transport modes with reference to examples of each type of transportation. The importance of these transport modes will be analysed with reference to regional, national and international networks including supply and demand. The importance of these networks will then be critically evaluated. The country that will be analysed will be Scotland.
Scotland is the most northerly of the four parts of the United Kingdom and occupies about one third of the island of Great Britain. “Scotland is bounded by England to the south, the Atlantic Ocean to the west and north, and the North Sea to the east”(Alice Brown 2012) . A map of Scotland can be seen below in blue.
(http://m.wikitravel.org/en/UK)
With a population of 5,169,000 (2008), a total land mass of 77,925(sq. km) and the fact that it is made up of over 790 islands an extensive transport system is needed for locals to get around and tourists to see the country (Alice Brown 2012). As stated in the Scotland National Transport Strategy
“Transport is an essential part of economic activity. Infrastructure, roads, rail, airports and ports – and the businesses that use these assets - are all vital components of Scotland’s economy. Transport has a significant and positive contribution to make to economic growth, and to the prosperity and quality of life of Scottish people”(Astron 2006).
Scotland strives to achieve a transport network that develops transport infrastructure and services in innovative ways that anticipate future needs and challenges (Astron 2006).
2.0 Land Transport
Scotland has an extensive railway network which creates links not only around Scotland but also to England. They are used for both travel and freight.
Assignment One: BX660020
Scotland
By: Connor McIntosh To: Sharleen Howison Word count: 2,459 Date: 23/03/2012
1.0 Introduction
The purpose of this report is to examine and discuss land, air and sea transport modes with reference to examples of each type of transportation. The importance of these transport modes will be analysed with reference to regional, national and international networks including supply and demand. The importance of these networks will then be critically evaluated. The country that will be analysed will be Scotland.
Scotland is the most northerly of the four parts of the United Kingdom and occupies about one third of the island of Great Britain. “Scotland is bounded by England to the south, the Atlantic Ocean to the west and north, and the North Sea to the east”(Alice Brown 2012) . A map of Scotland can be seen below in blue.
(http://m.wikitravel.org/en/UK)
With a population of 5,169,000 (2008), a total land mass of 77,925(sq. km) and the fact that it is made up of over 790 islands an extensive transport system is needed for locals to get around and tourists to see the country (Alice Brown 2012). As stated in the Scotland National Transport Strategy
“Transport is an essential part of economic activity. Infrastructure, roads, rail, airports and ports – and the businesses that use these assets - are all vital components of Scotland’s economy. Transport has a significant and positive contribution to make to economic growth, and to the prosperity and quality of life of Scottish people”(Astron 2006).
Scotland strives to achieve a transport network that develops transport infrastructure and services in innovative ways that anticipate future needs and challenges (Astron 2006).
2.0 Land Transport
Scotland has an extensive railway network which creates links not only around Scotland but also to England. They are used for both travel and freight.
References: Airways, B. (2012). "Boeing 747-400." Retrieved 23/03/2012, from http://www.britishairways.com/travel/boeing-747-400/public/en_gb. Astron (2006) Scotrail (2012) Scotrail (2012)