Green Tourism
The Scheme was launched in 1997 by VisitScotland.
To gain an accredited Award, Bronze, Silver or Gold, businesses are assessed every 2 years by a registered environmental auditor. We are graded against 150 measures of best practice showing a balance of environmental awareness, social and economic issues.
Both May and Liz are really please to announce that on Tuesday 27th September 2011 we were awarded for the third time a Gold Award by the Green Toursim Business Scheme for all our efforts for the past 2 years.
Responsible Visitor Charter
Be a responsible visitor, seven things you can do to help save the planet.
- Conserve energy - Reduce energy by switching off lights and closing windows if heating is on. The Energy Saving Trust provides information on what you can do at home
- Give the Car a Rest - Leave the car behind, if only for a day. Walk, cycle or use public transport.
- Shop local - Use local products, they give you a flavour of the area and help support local communities. We are fortunate to have some fantastic producers of food, drink, and crafts in our region. Ask about local markets or local and regional organic produce - there is information on the top landing of local farmers markets.
- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - Try to avoid overly packaged goods and say no to that extra carrier bag. Try and recycle any waste you have.
- Be Water Wise - Please use water wisely. Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth and adhere to towel policies or other water saving initiatives.
- Respect Nature - Help us to look after the landscape and wildlife by not littering, guarding against fire and using footpaths and cycle-ways responsibly. In the green information folder there is a booklet on The Countryside Code.
- Support Green Tourism Businesses - There are hundreds of businesses trying to reduce their environmental impacts through the Green Tourism Business Scheme. Businesses are awarded Bronze, Silver and Gold for their efforts to be more environmentally responsible. See www.green-business.co.uk for more information.
And most importantly, have a great time when you are here; we'd like you to come back!