Links Directory
6. Leisure
VisitScotland
The objective of VisitScotland is to deliver a multi-channelled bookings and information service for visitors to Scotland.
The website offers advice on what to see and do when holidaying in Scotland as well as online bookings for accommodation.
Green Tourism Business Scheme
The GTBS is the leading sustainable tourism certification scheme in the UK, with over 1400 members.
Businesses opting to join are assessed by a qualified grading advisor against a rigorous set of criteria, covering a range of areas, like energy and water efficiency, waste management, biodiversity and more.
The Sustainable Tourism Unit
Aimed at tourism businesses, this site provides information on all aspects of sustainable tourism development.
The Sustainable Tourism Unit works to ensure the incorporation and promotion of sustainable tourism practices into all that VisitScotland does internally and in its activities with tourism businesses.
Wild Scotland
Wild Scotland is the Scottish Wildlife and Nature Tourism Operators Association. The aim of the site is to promote Scottish wildlife and nature tourism operators through a range of marketing initiatives and activities.
Souvenir Alert
This website gives information on how to find out the types of souvenirs that may be legally brought into the UK from abroad.
The trade in tourist souvenirs can threaten the most endangered species and you may also be breaking the law if you attempt to bring them into the UK.
Tourism Concern
Tourism Concern fights exploitation in tourism. They are an independent, non-industry based, UK charity. They have a membership of almost 900 and work with partners in over 20 destination countries to ensure that tourism always benefits local people.
Cairngorms National Park
The Cairngorms National Park needs to be cared for – both for the wildlife and countryside it contains and for the people that live in it, manage it and visit it.
The website contains information on how the park is managed as well as activities and access to the public.
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
The park embraces the deep waters of Loch Lomond, the wild glens of the Trossachs, Breadalbane's high mountains and the sheltered sea lochs of the Argyll Forest.
This website gives you more information about the area and about the work of the Park Authority.
RSPB Scotland
The work of the RSPB is driven by a passionate belief that we have a responsibility to protect birds and the environment.
This website gives an overview of the work of the society and on bird reserves and bird watching.
National Trust for Scotland
The National Trust for Scotland is the conservation charity that protects and promotes Scotland's natural and cultural heritage for present and future generations to enjoy.
It is the largest conservation charity in Scotland and it depends for its support on donations, legacies, grants and membership subscriptions.
Historic Scotland
Historic Scotland is an executive agency of the Scottish Government and is charged with safeguarding the nation's historic environment.
The website gives information on places to visit under the control of the trust and how to access learning materials and educational opportunities.
John Muir Trust
The John Muir Trust educates people about the value of wild places through the John Muir Award.
Through the four challenges of discover, explore, conserve and share and three progressive levels of involvement, it has so far helped over 50,000 people gain an appreciation of such places.
Scottish Outdoor Access Code
Everyone has the right to be on most land and inland water providing they act responsibly. Your access rights and responsibilities are explained fully in the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
This website is a UK government website managed by Scottish Natural Heritage.
Paths to Health
Paths to Health was established in 2001 to contribute to health improvement in Scotland through the promotion of walking for health and now forms a key delivery mechanism for Scotland's Physical Activity Strategy – Let's Make Scotland More Active.
