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Ben Nevis Cafe

cosla  •  consul officer  •  2022-03-17  •  12 comments
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Proposal code: CONSUL-2022-03-2

There should be a coffee shop on top of Ben Nevis to give walkers somewhere to eat after a long climb

Estimated Price

Not yet known

As highlighted in a recent viral Tripadvisor review, for some visitors the summit of Ben Nevis can be frankly a little disappointing.

A cafe should be set up to allow walkers to buy somethinmg to eat as well as have somewhere to go to the toilet.

It may be that someone like MacDonalds would be interested in taking the franchise thereby bringing in much needed revenue.

 

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Content generated by AI / Machine Learning Comments summary

20% Positive 20% Neutral 60% Negative

Executive Summary: Executive Summary: Mixed reactions towards the proposal of a Ben Nevis Cafe.

Key Themes & Voices:

  • Support for Modernization: Some respondents view cafes as a common feature in European mountains.
    • "Great Idea - mountains in Europe have got cafes and restaurants at the top"
  • Opposition to Commercialization: Others express concerns about commercializing the natural beauty of Ben Nevis.
    • "I think this is a scandalous idea. Totally goes against the spirit of mountains in Scotland"
    • "this is the sort of elitist attitude which stops people from enjoying the countryside. my grandfather didn't join the home guard so that some toffs could stop people having a cup of tea"
    • "terrible idea"
    • "I think Ben Nevis should be removed from Trip Advisor as it is not a proper tourist attraction"
    • "I have a bushy beard and wear a tartan shirt. I think tourists should be banned, they are a danger to themselves and others"
  • Environmental Concerns: Some individuals raise issues regarding the environmental impact of the cafe proposal.
    • "what about the carbon footprint"
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  • johnmunro  •  consul officer  •  2022-06-01 15:10:24

    what about the carbon footprint

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      • johnmunro  •  consul officer  •  2022-06-01 15:10:32

        I have a bushy beard and wear a tartan shirt. I think tourists should be banned, they are a danger to themselves and others

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        • johnmunro  •  consul officer  •  2022-06-01 15:09:50

          I think Ben Nevis should be removed from Trip Advisor as it is not a proper tourist attraction

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          • johnmunro  •  consul officer  •  2022-06-01 14:54:48

            I think this is a scandalous idea. Totally goes against the spirit of mountains in Scotland

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          • cosla  •  consul officer  •  Author  •  2022-06-02 13:42:08

            a test comment

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            • johnmunro  •  consul officer  •  2022-06-01 15:32:32

              my grandmother is a womble

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              • johnmunro  •  consul officer  •  2022-06-01 15:09:38

                could be have a gondola to Fort William town centre

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                • johnmunro  •  consul officer  •  2022-06-01 15:08:58

                  I think Ben Nevis should be removed from Trip Advisor as it is not a proper tourist attraction

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                  • johnmunro  •  consul officer  •  2022-06-01 15:04:19

                    Great Idea - mountains in Europe have got cafes and restaurants at the top

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                    • Published 2022-05-31

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