The park generated £1.5 million from its activities but council chiefs hope for more income
The home of Falkirk 's iconic Kelpies is to be set an ambitious target of attracting one million visitors a year by 2028 - while seeing its funding cut.
And bosses will be expected to deliver on these goals while protecting the area as a haven for wildlife. Tomorrow members of Falkirk Council's executive will hear how the five-star tourist attraction has been a huge success for the district, welcoming 865,000 visitors last year, despite the massive disruption caused by the pandemic from 2020-2022.
The aim now is to increase income to £1.75 million by 2028, which would allow the council to reduce the park's subsidy. The report also admits that "travel to the Helix by public transport is limited", while families visiting on foot or by bike might be put off by the busy roads that surround the park. It also highlights "poor and inconsistent signage, and issues with quality and maintenance of the route" has meant the area has not been able to promote its Helix About Town Trail as much as it would like.
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