A range of Welcome Schemes have been developed by VisitScotland. They are based on the provision of facilities and services, recognising the special efforts made by operators to provide for visitors. They 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. The Group Accommodation has been developed for hostels only and we are encouraging all our members who take groups to sign up for the scheme.
Members who have signed up for the following badges, display them on their page.
Anglers Welcome
Establishments displaying this award will provide 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 will provide 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.
Children Welcome
Establishments displaying this award will display a positive attitude towards children and a genuine desire to meet and anticipate their needs.
Classic Cars Welcome
Establishments displaying this award will provide additional facilities for visitors touring Scotland in classic or sports cars, such as safe, secure parking and facilities for maintaining their vehicles in top condition both mechanically and visually.
Cyclists Welcome
Establishments displaying this award will provide additional facilities for visitors touring Scotland by bicycle, such as clothes-drying facilities and flexible eating arrangements to accommodate unpredicatable journeys.
Film Crews Welcome
Establishments displaying this award will display the considerable flexibity required to work with this industry. Additional parking facilities will be provided as required for trucks and lorries, as well as storage facilities for equipment.
Golfers Welcome
Establishments displaying this award will provide additional facilities for visitors with an interest in golf, such as lockable storage for golf clubs; a daily weather forecast; or details of local transport, golf shops, or tee-off times.
Groups Welcome
Establishments displaying this award will provide additional facilities to meet the needs of larger organised groups staying in hostels. This will include the availability of bulk catering equipment and sufficient space and crockery for the entire group to cook and eat together as well as appropriately ‘group sized’ drying and equipment storage facilities.This award applies to hostel accommodation only.
Walkers Welcome
VisitScotland's Walkers Welcome award logo Establishments displaying this award will provide additional facilities for hallwalking visitors, such as clothes-drying facilities and flexible eating arrangements.
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