Scottish Disability Equality Forum

Area Tourism Partnerships in Scotland

Published on Monday, 09 September 2013 13:09

Your local Area Tourism Partnership might be a great way to connect with local businesses and help to reinforce the message of accessibility in your area.

What is an Area Tourism Partnership (ATP)?

ATPs were set up across the country in 2005 to drive forward local tourism priorities for the development and marketing of tourism. Once they have agreed what commitments each partner will make, they produce a local Area Tourism Action Plan, monitoring its progress over time. This may be another opportunity for Access Panels to ensure that accessibility is first on the the agenda at the outset of planning and development in their local area.

As time has gone on, some partnerships are more active than others, yet the principle of the Area Tourism Partnerships in providing a link with the local private sector is a valuable one.

What does the Area Tourism Partnership do?

The remit of the area Tourism Partnership includes

Drawing up and overseeing the implementation of Area Tourism Partnership Plans that will set agreed priorities for the development and marketing of tourism.

Input to the national tourism strategy

Securing resources to carry out the Action plan

Acting as a link between public and private sectors

Acting as a vehicle to engage in industry.

If you would like some support in finding/connecting with your Area Tourism Partnership, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or simply give us a call on 01259 272064.


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