Tourism and National Identity

This book explores the role of tourism as a means to express 'nation' and 'nationhood'. Based on field research in southwest and central Scotland it shows how various historical accounts, cultural icons and images, events and celebrations create a meaning of the Scottish nation. It examines the narratives, either explicit or implicit, produced at heritage-related tourism sites and how these become interwoven with the ideology of a nation. This volume will be of use to researchers and students in tourism and heritage studies, Scottish studies, culture and identity, nationalism and national identity; as well as to tourism and heritage industry professionals and policy-makers.

List of Illustrations; Preface; Acknowledgements;
1. Introduction;
2. Tourism and Nationalism in Scotland;
3. Scottish Identity in Tourism;
4. 'Narrating' the Scottish Nation in Tour Buses;
5. Robert the Bruce and the Regional Heritage of the Southwest;
6. The Scottish Nation in the Cultural Heritage of Robert Burns;
7. Genealogical Tourists and Homeland Nationalism;
8. Conclusions; References.