SDLP Councillor Patsy Kelly has questioned the inflexible attitude of the National Trust after a busload of tourists was turned away from Gray’s printers this weekend.
Mr Kelly said:
“I am deeply disappointed that a busload of tourists was turned away from Gray’s printing press this weekend because they hadn’t given two weeks’ notice of an intention to visit the National Trust site. Gray's teas room which is attached to Gray's printing press provides a very welcoming space for visitors and has also missed out on tourist's visits.
“We should be sending out a clear message that the North is a welcome place for tourists and open for business. Instead we have a strict adherence to rules by the National Trust which defies belief.
“In this part of the North we can be very proud not only of the historic Gray’s printing press but also President Wilson’s homestead, both of which hold a great interest for tourists.
“I would ask the Minister for Culture, Arts and Leisure to explain why Strabane seems to being placed in a second class position when it comes to tourism, and in particular in light of an inflexible approach from the National Trust towards the area.”
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