Current status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 21 October 2025
To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to support responsible adventure tourism events, such as the ITERA Adventure Race, in light of the international visitors and reported economic benefits they bring to rural Scotland, while taking environmental protection into account.
The Scottish Government, along with our tourism agency VisitScotland, acknowledges the significance of adventure tourism. VisitScotland has teams strategically located throughout rural Scotland that are instrumental in collaborating with regional stakeholders to identify local needs and opportunities.
Scotland has an enviable global reputation as a major events powerhouse. Across the country our iconic venues and picture-perfect backdrops play host to world-leading cultural, business and sporting events all year round.