25 years of running small group walking tours to remote rural and island communities in Scotland - 10 things we’ve learnt!
| Lesson No 1. |  |
Small Group sizes of 1 to 18 people - minimizing our impact to the environment and maximising benefits to remote communities. |
| Lesson No 2. |  |
Less plastic please. Reusable packed lunches bags! |
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And no plastic bottles. Reusable water bottles replenished from the cleanest sources! |
| Lesson No 4. |  |
Small groups means small vehicles which means being able to access the remotest parts of Scotland. |
| Lesson No 5. |  |
Sustaining 'lifeline' ferry services by visiting some of the smallest island communities in Scotland like Papa Stour (population 6). |
| Lesson No 6. |  |
Dining on the islands - even if it means chartering a yacht home. |
| Lesson No 7. |  |
Supporting local farmers and craftspeople, buying locally made textiles, jewellery, art and enjoy locally produced food. |
| Lesson No 8. |  |
Supporting local wildlife boat tour operators like Thule Charters. Meet George the grey seal! |
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Donations to local archaeological digs; like the Ness of Brodgar Archaeological site, sustained through annual donations and fundraising. |
| Lesson No 10. |  |
Leave no trace; take only pictures and memories. |
Sustainable tourism supported through government - Green Tourism Gold Award, the highest award possible.
