Posts Tagged ‘green tourism’
The Helix hits ‘gold’ standard
THE HELIX park in Falkirk has received “gold” accreditation from the Green Tourism organisation after passing its sustainability tests. The park, which is home to The Kelpies sculptures, received a score of 80%. The “gold” award marks an upgrade from The Helix’s previous “bronze” ranking. Councillor Paul Garner, Falkirk Council’s spokesman for economic development and…
Read MoreGold Green Tourism Award for bothies business
Cairngorm Bothies, near Aboyne in Royal Deeside, has secured a Gold Green Tourism Award which recognises the business’ commitment to becoming more sustainable. Acknowledged worldwide as an indicator of best practice in sustainability, the awards provides a practical way for a tourism business to progress on a ‘œgreen journey’. They also act as a hallmark…
Read MoreVisitScotland reveal new statistics for Climate Week
New statistics have revealed that VisitScotland has reduced its carbon emissions by 72% in the last decade, surpassing the Scottish Government’s new 2020 target to reduce carbon emissions by 56% from 2008/9. Released for Climate Week 2019, the statistics also show VisitScotland recycled 57% of its waste in 2018/19 and decreased the waste it sends…
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