Share your views with the nation
Buddies are being encouraged to take part in a new social media campaign launched by VisitScotland to showcase Scotland in a unique way.
As people across the country stay at home, #AWindowOn
Scotland is urging residents to share online the sights they can see from their properties - creating a virtual vision of Scotland’s towns, villages and cities.
Twitter users are asked to take a picture of a view from their property and post it on social media using the hashtag #AWindowOnScotland and their location.
It is hoped the campaign will remind visitors, particularly Scots who holiday here and represent one of the country’s most important tourism markets – of the diverse landscape, vibrant cities and stunning scenery that is waiting for them when this isolation period ends.
The tourism industry is facing its toughest-ever challenge at the moment as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to cause national and international travel restrictions.
Malcolm Roughead, chief executive of VisitScotland, said:“At the moment, it is important we stay at home, but, while we can’t get out, we saw an opportunity to create something that will remind people of what Scotland has to offer when this is over.
“When people are apart and feeling isolated, it is more important than ever to bring them together in an act of solidarity to show the warm, welcoming and friendly spirit of Scotland’s people.
“#AWindowOnScotland will spread the love of our hometowns, villages and cities from across Scotland to our friends, neighbours and visitors and expand the window for the world during this challenging time.
“We hope this campaign will also offer tourism businesses an outlet to showcase their own views of Scotland and inspire visitors to see them when they can in the future.”
Renfrewshire
Council has issued guidance on daily exercise
under lockdown.
Stay local. If you need to drive to it,
it’s not suitable.
Explore your neighbourhood. Don’t take any risks, but see what your area has to offer.
Keep your distance from others. If they don’t live in your house, you shouldn’t be near
them.
Don’t use cemeteries to walk your dog. The council has had increased reports of dog
fouling in cemeteries.
Don’t stay out for longer than you need to. Blow off the cobwebs and
then head home.