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A video featuring members of the Scottish Tourist Guides Association celebrating World Whisky Day has had nearly 10,000 views around the globe. Some 26 members of the association filmed individual videos in locations all around Scotland including Edinburgh Castle, the … Continued
Great video about Tartan Several of our talented guides made this video about 5 tartans they are wearing as part of virtual Tartan Day 2020.
YEAR OF COASTS AND WATERS Update: May 16 is #WorldWhiskyDay, why not raise a glass and join us on social media #stgaguides Scotland`s Coastline Distilleries The coastline of Scotland is twice that of England, measuring 16,500 km of rugged, spectacular … Continued
Welcome – and check out the new STGA Trailer! At STGA we provide professional guides for professional results, in 21 languages across the whole of Scotland.
IMPORTANT NOTICE From 30 June 2020 onwards our office is offering a limited service, and the member of staff you require may not be immediately available. For any urgent matters, please email vice-chair@stga.co.uk. All of our guides are contactable. Both … Continued
Scottish Tourist Guides celebrate New York City Tartan week – virtually Scottish tourist guides are planning to celebrate Tartan Week in New York City – virtually. In past years members of the Scottish Tourist Guides Association have attended the star … Continued
International Tourist Guides Day 2020 (#itgday2020) theme Sustainable Tourism + Visit Scotand’s Year of Coasts and Waters (#YCW2020) = Beach Clean by our tourist guides across Scotland. Members of the STGA cleaned up beaches on 21st February 2020 for International … Continued
Tourist Guides across Scotland will be cleaning up beaches and other water fronts this Friday (Feb 21) to mark International Tourist Guide Day (#itgday2020) Normally our members do free walking tours and other similar activities for this annual event. But, … Continued
What is the North Coast 500 route? The North Coast 500 (NC500) our answer to Route 66 is a designated ‘tourist route’ using existing roads around the northern Scottish Highlands. The route is 516 miles with a dramatic fjord-like coastline of complex … Continued
Angling in Scotland Year of Coasts and Water, 2020 Scotland, a country blessed with rivers with crystal clear waters, remote and beautiful highland lochs and surrounded by miles upon miles of dramatic coastline and pristine sandy beaches. Scotland, a land … Continued
The Scottish Government is delighted to endorse the work of the Scottish Tourist Guides Association in recognition of their worldwide reputation and quality work and training. I commend the passion and knowledge they bring to guiding and congratulate them on continuing to set the standard in this area.
VisitScotland is delighted to recognise the Scottish Tourist Guides Association as the professional membership body for fully trained and accredited tourist guides in Scotland. STGA accredited guides are passionate ambassadors for Scotland and in providing our visitors with information and inspiration, help deliver a memorable experience for them.
VisitScotland is delighted to recognise the Scottish Tourist Guides Association as the professional membership body for fully trained and accredited tourist guides in Scotland. STGA accredited guides are passionate ambassadors for Scotland and in providing our visitors with information and inspiration, help deliver a memorable experience for them.
Minister for Business, Energy, and Tourism
Scottish Government
International Development Assistant
Aberdeen City Council
Incentive Department
Gullivers Travel Agency
