Find places throughout Scotland to 'Stay, Eat, Buy, Do, Enjoy' and receive a real community welcome.
Explore our map of Scotland to discover where you can meet proud and passionate locals and be welcomed into our world.
Scotland is a small but diverse country – which is a huge part of its appeal - and Community Tourism enterprises are popping up all across the map from Unst on Shetland, to Newcastleton on the English border, and from Angus on the east coast to virtually every island on the west coast - and everywhere in between.
To inspire conscious travel to each of these amazing places you can search under four regions of Scotland - and six different types of visitor offer. And do come back again as we are adding new places all the time as our network grows and expands.
Jura Community Shop
The Jura Community Shop on the island of Jura off the west coast of Scotland is owned and managed by its community.
It is the only shop and post office o...
Penicuik Storehouse
As a social enterprise we have set ourselves the mission to bring people together and make our community more resilient.
In our shop we stock fresh produ...
Penicuik Storehouse Cafe
We use a bespoke blend of coffee and our delicious Isle of Gigha whole milk (we also offer dairy-free alternatives) to make luxurious (and sustainable) coffe...
TRANSITION EXTREME
As a modern social enterprise and Scottish charity, Transition Extreme uses urban sports and their cultures to attract and engage the local youth population....
Newcastleton and District Community Trust
Imagine a haven of rural tranquillity amidst the rolling magnificence of the Scottish Border countryside. If it is escape you crave, the breath-taking wilder...
Aberfeldy Birks Cinema
Birks Cinema is a unique state-of-the-art rural cinema in Highland Perthshire showing the latest films and much more... with super comfy seats in a spacious...
Aberfeldy Birks Cinema Cafe & Bar
Our bright, warm and lively Cafe is open from 10am until late. We serve full breakfast and lunch menus, with daily specials. On Bistro nights (Thurs to Sat)...
Black Bull Gartmore
Steeped in history and within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, our beautiful old "drovers’ inn" is waiting to give you a warm welcome. The commun...
Callander Jazz & Blues Festival
The Callander Jazz and Blues Festival is the largest rural Jazz & Blues festival in Scotland and is firmly established on the UK festival map.
First...
Bressay Development Ltd
Bressay is an island on Shetland’s east side, a seven-minute ferry journey from Lerwick, Shetland’s capital town. Bressay’s easy access from Lerwick makes it...
Bressay Development Ltd
The Speldiburn Café offers freshly made lunchtime specials and tasty soups, toasties and paninis along with homemade scones and cakes, soft drinks, teas and...
Bressay Development Ltd
With regular exhibitions featuring local and visiting artists, art and craft studio spaces, our resident artist Aimee Labourne has a studio on site along wit...
Overnight accommodation from hostels, self catering and airbnb to motorhome hook ups and camping
Cafes, pop-ups, community pubs and distilleries
Shops, crafts and provisions
Experiences, activities, heritage and arts centres
Function spaces, events and festivals
Join local groups to offer your support and skills
Services - such as information, toilets, ATMs, bike hire, baggage handling and storage and directions
Be a Local
Local Tips and Friendly TricksImmerse yourself in Scotland's communities to get a better experience for you, and leave a positive, lasting impression on the communities you visit.
We’re very people-focused and embrace the idea of ‘temporary locals’ – it’s a two-way street as we genuinely are rewarded by helping people out and steering them towards our local businesses and other community bodies and projects.
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