Survey of Endangered and LOST FAIRS in Scotland

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Help us identify ENDANGERED and LOST FAIRS in Scotland

Fair Scotland is gathering a list of fairgrounds and local galas that are LOST or AT RISK of being cancelled due to nearby development, complaints, or being relocated. Members of the public, Members of the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain (any section), and Independent Showpeople are asked to fill in this short questionnaire to help us compile a list of Scottish fairs and local galas which have been lost or are under pressure.

This research will help us to better understand how funfairs in Scotland are being impacted by development and other pressures, and to identify fairs currently at risk.

For more information contact Fair Scotland, a charity which promotes the heritage of Scottish fairgrounds and advocates for an equitable future for Show families.

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1. Are there Fairs or local Galas that you used to go to that are no longer held? *

Yes

2. Please list the name of any fair or gala and the city/town below (For example, "Glasgow Fair, Glasgow"):

3. Are there fairs or galas that you go to now which you think are AT RISK of closure? *

Yes

Unsure

4. Please list fairs / galas that are AT RISK of closing below (for example, "Rood Fair, Dumfries"):

5. Are there Fairs or Galas which you think are in decline? What are the reasons for this? (Tick all that apply):

Less custom / lower attendance

Fewer rides and attractions attending

Site of the Fair has changed or been restricted

Licensing Issues

(Answer if you are a Showperson operating at the fair) Rent too expensive

(Answer if you are a Showperson) Expenses like diesel, distance, swag

(Answer if you are a Showperson) Less money to be made

Other:

6. What challenges does the decline or cancellation of a fair cause you? (*Answer if you are a Showperson, if you are a member of the public please kindly see next question)

Need to take on additional employment

Being unable to operate certain rides or attractions at the event

Being unable to operate the same rides or attractions as part of your overall business

Unable to pay / take on staff

Gaps in income / run of fairs

Difficulties in meeting operating expenses (diesel, bills, rent etc)

Decline in living standards

Less likely to support local businesses / shop in the local community

Difficulties in maintaining equipment

No longer able to operate at all

Other:

7. Answer if you are a fairgoer or local: What challenges does the decline or cancellation of a fair cause you?

Reduced options for local entertainment

Decline of local traditions and culture

Decline in visitors to your town/locality

Loss of business/trade

Other:

Thank you for completing this survey!

The information you provide will help us to compile our Red List / Black list of Lost and Endangered Fairs, which will aid us and our partners in working to prevent further losses to our sector and shared heritage.

If you would like to leave your name and phone or email, we will keep you updated on this.

Your details will be held strictly within GDPR and Data Protection guidelines, and we will never share your personnal information with our partners.

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