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Article: GBP 15 to park a bus on Calton Hill.. that's a bit steep

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March 15, 2005
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COACH tour companies are facing a 200 per cent hike in the cost of accessing one of the city's premier beauty spots, re-igniting a feud between the council and Scotland's leading tour guide group.

The Scottish Tourist Guides Association has declared war on park bosses for the "outrageous" move to increase the parking fee at Calton Hill from GBP 5 to GBP 15.

Bosses at the Edinburgh branch, which has more than 150 members, have appealed for a last-minute U-turn over the proposed hike, due to come into force from April 1.

The association claims the move may force tour operators to ditch plans to take coach parties up to the beauty spot to enjoy its famous views of the city.

Richard Guest, ...

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