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Scotland's John Lennon link
22 January 2007
Tourism officials in Scotland are attempting to lure tourists to the North Highlands through an association with singing legend John Lennon.
The former Beatle and peace activist spent many summer holidays in Durness and the region is said to have inspired his song In My Life.
North Highland Tourism (NHT), which is headed by the Prince of Wales, is attempting to strengthen the link between the area and Lennon by launching a website which features photographs of the star enjoying a holiday there.
It coincides with the 40th anniversary of the release of the Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album.
'I have always been struck by the riches of the area in terms of, not just its natural beauty, but of the human tradition, of music and culture which are so precious,' said Prince Charles.
'I can only hope they will become more and more recognised as people begin to discover this extraordinary part of the world for themselves.'
This year will also see the release of a novel called The Next Big Thing, which looks at Lennon's links with the highlands.
© Adfero Ltd
The former Beatle and peace activist spent many summer holidays in Durness and the region is said to have inspired his song In My Life.
North Highland Tourism (NHT), which is headed by the Prince of Wales, is attempting to strengthen the link between the area and Lennon by launching a website which features photographs of the star enjoying a holiday there.
It coincides with the 40th anniversary of the release of the Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album.
'I have always been struck by the riches of the area in terms of, not just its natural beauty, but of the human tradition, of music and culture which are so precious,' said Prince Charles.
'I can only hope they will become more and more recognised as people begin to discover this extraordinary part of the world for themselves.'
This year will also see the release of a novel called The Next Big Thing, which looks at Lennon's links with the highlands.
© Adfero Ltd
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