1. Jone Engelsvold (Former) Project officer/Norwegian co- ordinator North Sea Trail

2. Aberdeenshire, Lead Partner 4 years: 2003 – 2006 26 partners – 7 nations Total expenditures; ca. 7, 5 mill EURO Organised in consortia; UK, Norway, Denmark, The Netherlands og Kattegat/Sweden Since 2003: Partly financed by EU trough the Interreg IIIb North Sea Programme

3. NAVE Nortrail aims to contribute towards the economic and social regeneration of the North Sea Coastal Region by conserving and highlighting the area’s natural and cultural heritage through the regeneration of a network of links and pathways around key coastal areas; thus facilitating opportunities for sustainable economic development along this network related to cultural and environmental tourism, outdoor activities and education.

4. A network of trails in coastal areas, most often historical routes Basic idea for the project: 1. Lines in the landscape

5. 2. Trails + Heritage sites Archeological sites, old fishing villages, lighthouses etc

6. 3. Trails + Heritage sites + Business Accommodation, food, services, crafts, events,etc

7. 4. Trails + Heritage sites + Business + Information Comprehensive information on linkages between cultural landscapes, social history, traditions, etc. Knowledge platform

8. The comprehensive understanding of culture and landscapes in our coastal areas, is not complete without a broader geographical perspective – The North Sea and The North Sea Countries From a regional project to a trans – national project

9. Pathways/ Trails Heritage/ sites Business Knowledge platform NAVE Nortrail – 4 main themes: 5077 km trail signposted 429 infoboards Guidelines Style guide Workshops 9 BD courses 185 BD consult 1088 org inv 124 leaflets – 721065 copies 427 pressrel Best pract rep 1487 articles on web site 26 regions described 4 books, 45 guides, 2 dvd 5 local web s Approx 1000 sites decribed Networks 3 (4) North Sea Trail Day/events

10. Tourist info and links Guide to Culture- and landscape – database with more then 900 pieces of information Map based information + dynamic maps Info to Plan your walk The organisation of the Knowledge platform : Landscapes/ecology, Settlements/Housing, Economic development, Communication lines, Cultural traditions www.northseatrail.org