A NEW campaign to create a visual map of Scotland has attracted thousands of images.
VisitScotland's #AWindowOnScotland project has been encouraging people to share views from their homes, with the hashtag being used more than 2500 times across social media so far to create a visual map of Scotland.
Popular posts include images of the coastline at Oban, a video of lawn-mowing at lighthouse cottages on Orkney, the sunset from Gourock and a video from a lodge on the banks of Loch Ness.
The campaign is part of a national tourism strategy to help recover the economy when the coronavirus lockdown is lifted.
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Staycations and day visits will be promoted when restrictions begin to ease, as part of a national action plan from the Scottish Tourism Emergency Response Group.
Malcolm Roughead, chief executive of VisitScotland, said: "We're thrilled at the reaction to #AWindowOnScotland from residents and heartened that businesses are engaging with the campaign and using the opportunity to share their windows on Scotland with the world during this challenging time.
"The staycation market will be a key driver in the country's economic recovery and the many wonderful views people have been sharing while they stay at home will surely be an incentive for many to travel when the time comes.
"The campaign is far from over and we'd encourage residents and businesses to continue posting their views, however they may look as it is all Scotland, to help lift the spirits of those at home and abroad."
"I don't think people will necessarily forget we are here, but with us all looking out of our windows dreaming of that day when we can travel again, and indulge our passion for Scottish heritage, this campaign strikes a chord."
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