SugarPlum 6 Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/uk/a-tale-of-tragedy-triumph-a-football-club-and-its-home-city-2108678.htmlOur world-class football is a key attraction for foreign visitors, according to a recent Visit Britain survey.But a footie tourism success story in Scotland shows that it has an equally strong pull among domestic tourists and local residents.When Rangers FC fan Iain McColl, and two fellow devotees, dreamed up the idea of the Founders Trail (thegallant pioneers.co.uk) – a tour of Glasgow focusing on the early history of the club and the four young men who founded it – they had no idea it would become such a hit. But this independent trail has been picked up by the national tourist board, which now displays the leaflets in its George Square office and has listed it on its website (visitscotland.com).Born out of Iain's exhaustive research into the formation of Rangers FC as a boys' club in 1872, and the inspiring story of the four young men who kicked it all off, the project has developed from a simple trail map into a fully organised trip on an open-top bus. It takes in the key Glasgow locations of this tale, ending at Ibrox stadium for a two-hour tour."People can expect a journey of discovery," says Iain, "a tale of tragedy yet triumph – played out on the streets of Glasgow."And this is a Scottish football tale that doesn't pander to perceived sectarianism. "We focus on the period before Celtic was formed in 1888, so we don't touch on that. Glasgow has a rich, colourful history and the Rangers story is an integral part of it – the city and the club grew together," says Iain."Glasgow is one of Scotland's most vibrant and diverse cities," agrees Jenna Ciancia from Visit Scotland. "It is always encouraging to find new attractions that visitors and locals alike can enjoy – and the Founders Trail is one of these."Since March, Iain and his colleagues have welcomed almost 1,000 people onto their tour bus. And not just local footie fans, tourists from across the world are now carrying Rangers' story as far as Australia and Azerbaijan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carsons Dog 9,878 Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 Brilliant stuff.Look out for a Celtc version soon entitled "Dont drink the proddies soup or you will go to Hell"an every day tale of a club formed through sectarianism Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunnyLoyal 1,136 Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 I notice a picture by a certain Alex Lister Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dummiesoot 16,278 Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 Selliks must surely include a complimentary buggering by a Jim Torbett look-a-like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dummiesoot 16,278 Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 Cracking article, really need to put this on my to do list. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carsons Dog 9,878 Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 Selliks must surely include a complimentary buggering by a Jim Torbett look-a-like.Whilst a 'Pools Agent' looks in the other direction. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunnyLoyal 1,136 Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 Cracking article, really need to put this on my to do list.Tannochside RSC are running a free bus to it today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kplfishtank 4,746 Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 Tannochside RSC are running a free bus to it today.im gonna go up and throw bottles at your bus lanky Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunnyLoyal 1,136 Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 im gonna go up and throw bottles at your bus lankyI'm at work today so fire away! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kplfishtank 4,746 Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 I'm at work today so fire away! because i like your lot it will be plastic bottles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest therabbitt Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 Tannochside RSC are running a free bus to it today.Fantastic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunnyLoyal 1,136 Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 Fantastic Just had a text from our boys on the open top bus. They are saying it's fucking freezing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kplfishtank 4,746 Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 Just had a text from our boys on the open top bus. They are saying it's fucking freezing! poofs from uddy this is summer over here in upper govan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBoyd 355 Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 Just had a text from our boys on the open top bus. They are saying it's fucking freezing! Aye, they were getting pelted with rain at the end too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoonlighter 499 Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 Our unique story continues to spread far and wide. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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