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.
Stronsay Community Greenhouse
The community greenhouse (indoor allotments) was established by the Stronsay Development Trust in 2010 on land leased (peppercorn rent) by the Moncur Memoria...
Colmonell Community Toilets
After a community buyout from South Ayrshire Council. The Colmonell Community Association (SCIO) has reopened the toilets after 15 years ..! They have been u...
Colmonell Community Association
The historic conservation village of Colmonell has become a Biosphere Community, the seventh to be designated within Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Bi...
The Glentrool Hive Gallery and Craft Shop
Supporting over 40 local artists, makers and producers, we showcase their beautiful wares and champion skilled handmade arts and crafts with an emphasis on l...
The Glentrool Hive Gallery and Craft Shop
Supporting over 40 local artists, makers and producers, we showcase their beautiful wares and champion skilled handmade arts and crafts with an emphasis on l...
The Glentrool Hive
The Glentrool Hive was designed to be flexible in it’s use and one of the most important aspects was to retain a community lounge area for villagers and visi...
The Coorie
‘Coorie’ is a Gaelic word meaning to nestle or snuggle but it’s taken on a different meaning recently. The word has evolved from its origin to a lifestyle...
Trimontium Museum
The Trimontium Museum is in the heart of Melrose in the Scottish Borders and is a community owned and managed attraction. They tell the story of Trimontium,...
Aviemore Ice Rink
In February 2021, AGCT (Aviemore and Glenmore Community Trust) launched the Aviemore Community Ice campaign to raise funds to purchase an ice rink and a marq...
Findhorn Village Heritage Centre and Icehouse
Situated in a former salmon net store at the Northern end of this historic village, our Heritage Centre tells the story of the people of Findhorn from the Br...
Hike & Bike Hub
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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