The
following are links to sites of interest, some of which may
be attractions you may want to visit on your tour of Scotland,
others have general information about Scotland and touring.
ABOUT SCOTLAND - eclectic selection of places-to-stay in Scotland; emphasis on warm hospitality with good Scottish food never far away
AITGA -the Argyll Islands Tourist Guides Association, some guides are STGA Regional Affiliates
ASSC - the Association of Scotland's Self-Caterers
ASVA - the Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions
Bed & Breakfast, Scotland - Scottish search engine for B & Bs
www.bedandbreakfastscotland.co.uk
FEG - European Federation of Tourist Guide Associations, to which STGA belongs
FORESTRY COMMISSION - the government department responsible for the protection and expansion of Britain's forests and woodlands
GLASGOW CITY MARKETING BUREAU - is the official destination marketing agency for the city region and custodian of the Glasgow: Scotland with style brand.
Guild of Registered Tourist Guides (The)-The Guild is the national professional association for Blue Badge Tourist Guides working throughout the British Isles, including the Isle of Man and Jersey. With around 700 full members and a network of regional and local associations with nearly 1,000 members holding group membership, the Guild represents 1,700 guides. Its members offer guiding in 34 different languages.
HIE - Highlands and Islands Enterprise
INSTITUTE OF TOURIST GUIDING- is the government approved standard-setting body for tourist guiding in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and Channel Islands and works closely with STGA the accrediting body in Scotland.
INTERPRET SCOTLAND - STGA is one of the founder members of IS, working together to improve the quality of interpretation of Scotland's natural, cultural and historic sites
KINGDOM OF FIFE TOURIST BOARD
OTGA- the Orkney Tourist Guides Association, some guides are STGA Regional Affiliates.
PEOPLE 1st - The Sector Skills Council for the Hospitality, Leisure, Travel and Tourism Industries. STGA sits on the Employers' Board of People 1st.
RESERVA Classic Scotland - offering an easy to use system to check and book 61 of Scotland's finest privately owned hotels
SDMA - Scottish Destination Management Association
SCOTTISH HOLIDAYS - Search for information about holidays in Scotland
SITGA- the Shetland Islands Tourist Guides Association, some guides are STGA Regional Affiliates.
THE INTERNET GUIDE TO SCOTLAND - transport, sightseeing, activities and accommodation throughout Scotland, particularly on the Highlands and Islands
TOURISM & ENVIRONMENT FORUM - a partnership of public and private organisations set up to promote sustainable tourism in Scotland
TURRIFF - information about the heart of North East Scotland
visitscotland.com - the official site of Scotland's National Tourism organisation
WFTGA - The official site of the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations, to which STGA belongs
