We should all do our bit to reduce our impact on the environment by making a few simple changes to our lifestyle. So the next time you head off on holiday in Scotland, think green!
As a visitor, you'll need heating, lighting, food, information, transport and a whole range of services. Going green is not about reducing the quality of any of these; looking after the environment is about doing more with less.
The tourism industry is working hard to sustain the quality of Scotland's environment. You can help too, by following some of the ideas on these pages.
Green Tourism Business Scheme
The GTBS has over 700 members, all of whom are rigorously assessed and given a Bronze, Silver or Gold Award, depending on the level of energy-efficiency they achieve. Members are encouraged to introduce measures which are designed to lessen the impact of their business on the environment. These can be as diverse as using low-energy light bulbs or corridor lights which go on when people approach, or using local produce on menus, or promoting wildlife walks and cycle hire in their area.
Needing somewhere to stay?
Use the links in the sidebar to find and book GTBS-accredited properties, and then relax in the knowledge that you're staying in the best and most environmentally-friendly accommodation in Scotland.
