10.4. Trossachs (Scotland)
The Trossachs is one of the ScotlandÕs outstanding scenic areas with a population of 6,000 (dispersed throughout small rural communities). Forestry, agriculture and tourism are the main employers. Scenic beauty and accessibility from major urban conurbations makes it a hugely popular visitor destination, attracting 2.2 million visits each year. A handful of sizeable attractions cater for the mass market, but the majority of tourism businesses are small and family run51.