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.
The Old Forge
The Old Forge pub is situated on the stunning Knoydart peninsula, commonly referred to as ‘Britain’s Last Wilderness’. As the only pub in the area, the Forge...
Visit.Dufftown
Local & travel website
All about the history and heritage of Dufftown & Mortlach, promoting local groups, events and businesses in a unique way.
North Harris Estate
North Harris lies 17 miles off the North-Western tip of Scotland. A dramatic Atlantic coastline and a spectacular mountain range make this a very special pla...
Huisinis Gateway
This award-winning building, which opened at the end of 2017, provides toilets and showers for visitors all year round. It is owned by the community and oper...
Stronsay Cycles
In a project led by the Stronsay Development Trust, a number of bicycles (including e-bikes) for all ages and sizes have been made available for visitors to...
Stronsay Hotel
Stronsay Hotel is situated in Whitehall Village at the end of the pier, where most visitors arrive by ferry or yacht.
The hotel is currently undergoing...
Stronsay Heritage Centre
Anticipating a move in 2024 to its permanent location in a renovated chapel located just outside Whitehall village, the Stronsay Heritage Centre has found a...
The Fish Mart Hostel and Café
Located in what during the herring fishing boom used to be the auction mart and office building, the Fish Mart, recently refurbished to an excellent standard...
Stronsay Starfishes
Stronsay Starfishes is a volunteer, community-led informal group of people who regularly face the challenge of the bracing waters around Stronsay for a dip o...
Stronsay Craft Trail
A number of local crafters have agreed to open their workshops so that visitors to Stronsay can experience first-hand the creative side of the island. Visito...
Craftship Enterprise Thursday Craft Sessions, Stronsay
This informal and friendly weekly session gathers crafters of all varieties from across the island at the Craftship Enterprise, a purpose-built crafting cent...
Stronsay Stitchers
This informal gathering meets monthly in the church hall to work on individual sewing, knitting, spinning or weaving projects and to catch up on local news o...
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.
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