This years Burns Night will be personal for everyone this year until lockdown is lifted. But we decided we could still take part in #VirtualBurnsNight. So below is the video that we put together. Tam O’Shanter has to be one … Continued
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a highly-motivated and experienced administrator to work in our office in Stirling. You will provide full administrative support to both the member services and training functions of the STGA. The closing date for applications is 28 December 2020.
St Andrew’s Day is celebrated on 30th Novemeber and St Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland. Andrew was a fisherman from Galilee and was one of Jesus’ disciples. He did not deem himself worthy to be crucified on a … Continued
The Early Life of Robert Louis Stevenson Robert Louis Stevenson was a novellist, poet and travelwriter, most noted for Treasure Island, Kidnapped, Catriona, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. He was born 13 November 1850 To celebrate the 170th anniversary of … Continued
Enterprising Shetland based Green Badge Tourist guide Laurie Goodlad has shown that even if you are based in the remotest parts of Scotland you can make your mark using the latest technology. Laurie who qualified as a Green Badge guide … Continued
Two members of the Scottish Tourist Guides Association have won an award for their virtual tours of Edinburgh. Mike Turpie and Joe Harrower have won the Green Microphone Award for responsible tourist guiding from the Slovenia based G-Guides Academy. Mike … Continued
Join a Blue Badge Course Online Information Webinar We will be running two information webinars for those interested in the 2021-23 STGA Blue Badge Guide course, where we will be giving a brief outline of the course and also … Continued
Check out the video below about Robert Louis Stevenson. Our guides from the Edinburgh area put together short video clips about the life of Robert Louis Stevenson to celebrate his 170th birthday today. The video includes locations, quotes from his … Continued
Scottish Tourist Guides are Good To Go July 15 was the official date Scotland’s tourism can get back back to work. Scottish government guidelines stipulated that July 15 was the date tourism in Scotland would be starting back up, in … Continued
Seventeen members of the Scottish Tourist Guides Association revealed some of their favourite hidden gems in a major three page feature in one of Scotland’s biggest newspapers, the Sunday Mail. STGA marketing committee chairman, Alasdair Northrop ,co-ordinated the feature which … 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.
Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Tourism
Scottish Government
International Development Assistant
Aberdeen City Council
Incentive Department
Gullivers Travel Agency
