An examination of wildlife tourism as a sustainable form of tourism development in North West Scotland

摘要: The far North West of Scotland may be viewed as peripheral in European and UK terms. It has many characteristics associated with remote locations: rural depopulation, marginal economies, high quality natural environment, cultures transition from traditional to modern. Tourism is an important element the survival revival economy this region agricultural fishing industries continue decline. has, however, had mixed success, fluctuating demand a incidence business failure. Forms wildlife tourism have always been present relatively stable activities area. However, global growth for led expansion sector major study undertaken into potential Minch area Scotland. There evidence suggest that, if well managed, before occurs, sustainable form development terms long-term economic benefits, community involvement support preservation environmental resources, i.e. itself. This paper reviews background general then focuses on case particularly popular tourism, namely cetacean watching. Copyright © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.