Built Environment Forum Scotland (BEFS) welcomes new research demonstrating the hugely significant contribution that Scotland’s historic environment makes to the Scottish economy. The research by ECOTEC provides evidence to show that the economic contribution of the historic environment is comparable with many other significant industries; directly supporting approximately 41,000 FTE (full-time equivalent) employees; contributing in excess of £2.3billion to Scotland’s national GVA (gross value added); and accounting for an estimated 2.5% of Scotland’s total employment. The study focused on three areas where the historic environment contributes to the economy; the core organisations whose principal purpose is to conserve or present the historic environment; the built heritage construction sector (covering direct repair and maintenance output in relation to the nation’s historic (pre-1919) building stock and infrastructure); and tourism (in particular direct tourism expenditure by visitors principally attracted to Scotland as a result of the historic environment).
Download Press Release– Heritage investment reaps economic rewards
Download Report – Report and recommendations on the economic impact of the historic environment in Scotland
http://www.heacs.org.uk/newsreleases/2009/economic.htm
http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/news/news_article.htm?
articleid=23110
