To whom it may concern


On January 29th of this year several of my friends paid a visit to the Visit Scotland office in Dumfries. A one Mr. Matthews insulted them by making a derogatory remark about their kilts, and saying one of their numbers was a loud-mouthed American. Mr. Matthews has refused to apologize. I find this disturbing for 4 reasons. They were personal friends, I am an American, I wear a kilt more often than I wear trousers, and I am proudly of Scottish decent from my mother’s side. I am of Clan Skene. Danus M. Skene of Skene who lives in Milnathort is my chef. He runs a tourist business that promotes visits to Scotland. If Mr. Matthews cannot refrain from insulting tourists he has no business working an office for an organization that promotes tourism for Scotland.

Respectfully,
David Parrott
Memphis, Tennessee
USA