MR Till (Letters, April 15) highlights a dilemma about the situation on Skye and the NW500 in particular. How do we protect the environment and still accept visitors?
My family holidayed in Millport on Cumbrae for many years back in the 50s. The journey from Edinburgh was as exciting as the holiday itself. Train to Largs or Wemyss Bay. Ferry across the Clyde (The Talisman perhaps, sister ship of the Waverley) Then to the bike hire shop to hire our transport for the two weeks.
No cars were allowed on Cumbrae. We stayed in the same boarding house every year. Very welcoming couple who would even entertain us kids on rainy days, of which there were plenty. We cycled everywhere in a very safe environment and regularly cycled round the island, stopping for ice cream halfway round.
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Does this recollection give you any clues as to how to approach your problems on Skye? Moderation is a virtue in combatting greed.
Robert Walker
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