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Loch Ossian, Rannoch Moor © Scottish Youth Hostels Association
Green Perthshire > Green Businesses

 

Experience a Greener Perthshire

All businesses listed in this section are members of the VisitScotland Green Tourism Business Scheme and have made a particular effort to operate in an environmentally friendly and sustainable way. Amongst the different businesses there's a vast array of inventive initiatives - all designed to look after the beautiful Scottish environment that visitors so enjoy. You'll find everything from energy efficient heat and light and information on walks and public transport through to dedicated use of delicious local food produce and wildlife facilities such as nature trails, bird tables and even bat friendly paint!

In each case, green measures have been effectively integrated into successful business practice so you can be sure that if you visit or stay with one of these members you'll enjoy a high quality experience….. and be making a valuable contribution towards improving the environment.

Businesses participating in this environmental accreditation scheme are assessed by an independent environmental auditor and can achieve one of three levels of award.

BRONZE - Environmental Commitment with basic good practice

SILVER - Environmental Performance with examples of good practice & performance improvement

GOLD - Excellence in Environmental Management with significant good practice and established systems

For further information on the scheme visit:www.green-business.co.uk
Ancient woodland at Killiecrankie © Meg Dunn
Research consistently shows that around 80% of visitors to Scotland rate the environment as the feature they like the most.
 

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