Hello Scotland Visitor Charter
7 Things You Can Do To Help Scotland
At Hello Scotland we are working to make our destination more eco-friendly, but we need your help. We can all reduce our impact on the environment by making choices.
As a visitor you have a very important role to play in helping us to conserve our natural assets and become a more sustainable destination.
Here are our recommended tips on how you can help Scotland during your visit.
Conserve Energy
Reduce energy by switching off lights and closing windows if heating is on. It’s easy to forget about heating, lights and leaving windows open when you’re staying in a hotel room, but do try and remember to check all of these, plus your taps, before you leave your room!
Give the Car a Rest
As a Hello Scotland customer you’ll more than likely be travelling in group. The transport suppliers we use strive to cut emissions through using the cleanest engines and eco-friendly vehicles. If you’d like to walk, cycle, or get the train as part of your incentive, the can easily be arranged for you.
Shop Local
Use local products, they give you a flavour of the area and help support local communities. We are fortunate to have some fantastic producers of food, drink and arts and crafts. Ask us about local markets or local and regional produce. Hello Scotland will also provide you with restaurants and venues who source locally from Scotland’s natural larder.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Try to avoid overly packaged goods and say no to that extra carrier bag. You can also support us in our efforts to recycle – please ask your language guide or project manager for more details.
Be Water Wise
The UK has rising costs for water treatment and flood defense so please use water wisely. Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth and adhere to towel policies or other water saving initiative.
Respect Nature
Help us to look after the landscape and wildlife by not littering, guarding against fire and using footpaths and cycle-ways responsibly. Ensure you follow the Countryside Code.
Support Green Businesses
There are thousands of businesses in the British Isles working to reduce their carbon footprint through the Green Tourism Business Scheme. Businesses are awarded Bronze, Silver and Gold for their efforts to be more sustainable.
You can download our Visitor Charter here.