Welcome Schemes and Green Accommodation
Find accommodation in Dumfries & Galloway which has been awarded the prestigious Welcome Scheme or Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS) award.
Welcome Schemes
The Welcome Schemes, based on the provision of facilities and services, recognise the special efforts made by operators to provide for visitors.
Below is a selection of some of the Welcome Schemes which are offered in Dumfries & Galloway catering for a range of the most popular activities to be enjoyed in the region.
Anglers Welcome
Establishments displaying this award offer additional facilities for visitors with an interest in angling, such as storage boxes for rods; a daily weather forecast; a freezer facility for bait or catch; facilities for gutting or preparing catches, or facilities for washing fishing tackle.
Bikers Welcome
Establishments displaying this award offer additional facilities for visitors touring Scotland by motorbike, such as safe, secure parking and facilities for maintaining their machines in top condition both mechanically and visually.
Cyclists Welcome
Establishments displaying this award offer additional facilities for visitors touring Scotland by bicycle, such as clothes-drying facilities and flexible eating arrangements to accommodate unpredicatable journeys.
Walkers Welcome
Establishments displaying this award offer additional facilities for hill walking visitors, such as clothes-drying facilities and flexible eating arrangements.
The above schemes have been developed in consultation with experts in the field they represent - organisations such as the Mountaineering Club for Scotland, Scottish Cyclists Union, Scotland by Bike and St Andrews Links Trust - for an inside knowledge of the visitors' particular needs.
Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS)
Protect Dumfries & Galloway for many generations to come by booking accommodation which has been awarded the prestigious GTBS award.
The GTBS is the national sustainable tourism certification scheme for the UK. Originally developed in partnership with VisitScotland, it is now the only certification scheme validated by VisitBritain, through the International Centre for Responsible Tourism (ICRT).
Businesses opting to join the GTBS are assessed by a qualified grading advisor against a rigorous set of criteria covering a range of areas such as energy and water efficiency, waste management, biodiversity and more. Those businesses which meet the required standards receive a Bronze, Silver or Gold award based on their level of achievement.
David Bellamy Conservation Award
Several of the holiday Parks in Dumfries & Galloway have gained the David Bellamy Conservation Award by proving their commitment to preserving and enhancing the natural world.
Many of the region’s parks, help preserve the environment and take a special pride in helping guests to come closer to the countryside. Designated wildlife trails, interpretation centres, children's activities and wildlife events are often featured throughout the season (check details with parks individually).
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