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An Oasis backlash, promoting the Pentlands and residents returning to the Old Town

An Oasis backlash, promoting the Pentlands and residents returning to the Old Town

What happened when tourism industry leaders met residents to discuss ‘over-tourism’

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Jolene Campbell
Nov 12, 2024
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Crowds at Edinburgh’s Christmas Markets. Pic: John Drummond

It’s a global success story that has left cities around the world looking on in envy.

Edinburgh has seen a huge boom in popularity as a tourist destination over the last quarter century. In 1999, there were 980,000 "staying visits” to Edinburgh. Last year that was up to 2.32 million.

What draws …

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Freelance journalist based in Edinburgh. Previously Edinburgh Evening News, Scotsman and Scotland on Sunday. Investigations, housing and homelessness, health, social affairs and all things news.
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