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.

Green Tourism Business Scheme
VisitScotland's Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS) encourages tourism businesses to be environmentally friendly, whether they be hotels or guest houses, bed and breakfasts or self-catering or visitor attractions.

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 left-hand column 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.