Farmer C is a man after Huttonian’s heart especially with his views on the appallingly dozey Scottish Borders Tourist Authority. He writes a trenchant letter and had one published in last Thursdays ‘Berwickshire’ under the eye catching title ‘Berwickshire Facing Meltdown’ He returns to the old theme of having been told by the SBTA (when trying to promote his Amazing Maize Maze) that we don’t need family attractions as families don’t holiday in the Borders. Thus the SBTA Website boasts ‘for those seeking tranquillity there are nine stately homes and gardens! ‘ And for those not seeking tranquillity ? Click on ‘Other Visitors’ Attractions’ with the result “Sorry, no records found” Plenty of tranquillity at the moment as all the 9 stately homes are closed for the winter. Mr C would like to get the Buzz back into Berwickshire(The Bee farm is just in Northumberland) Not as he says the ‘ buzz of angry residents trying to preserve the tranquillity of their senescent existence’ but a viable community with lots to do and a viable service infrastructure. Amen to that
