Calling all tourism businesses in Midlothian

Midlothian Tourism Forum is calling on all local businesses and organisations which work in tourism, hospitality and retail to get involved in its work this autumn and winter.

The Forum, which comprises representatives from local businesses, Midlothian Council and VisitScotland provides networking opportunities, marketing support and engagement with public bodies.

The next meeting will be on September 20 at Dalkeith Country Park, with the theme of ‘adding value’.

Speaking about his group, Ian Gardner, chair of Midlothian Tourism Forum, said: “With trading conditions set to become even more challenging over the next few months, I would urge any business working in tourism and hospitality to get involved and engage with our work.”

The next meeting will take place at Dalkeith Country Park. Photo by Scott Louden.

For more information on the Forum and its work, email Liz Young - [email protected].

Mr Gardner added: “Membership of the Forum, at just £80 per year, is open to everyone working in these sectors and is sure to bring many business benefits just by working more closely together to attract more people to come to Midlothian and encourage them to stay for longer in our area.”

A subsequent meeting is planned on November 24 at the National Mining Museum Scotland, with the theme of ‘business resilience’.