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Photo Credit: Alistair Hector Members of the STGA joined the Edinburgh Tartan Parade on Saturday, 9 May 2026. Inspired by the NYC Tartan Day Parade, the event returned for its second year as a joyful celebration in the heart of the city. … Continued
This month, we at the Scottish Tourist Guides Association (STGA) have welcomed 26 newly qualified members after they completed our intensive 18 month training programme. Their addition brings the total number of our Blue Badge guides, who are qualified to lead tours … Continued
We’re delighted to congratulate our newest Blue Badge Guides on achieving their qualification! While not all could attend the graduation, we wish them lots of luck on their journey as qualified professional tourist guides. Pictured here at their graduation on … Continued
Alan Motion, a Chartered Forester and Arboriculturist, has been leading some amazing walks around Dunkeld and Birnam for the Scottish Tourist Guides Association (STGA). These sessions, part of their continuing professional development (CPD), dive into the history of Scotland’s forests, … Continued
Photo Credit: Kyoko Atsumi, Blue Badge Guide On Friday 21 February 2025, we are proud to mark International Tourist Guide Day! Launched in 1990 by the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (WFTGA) with participation from 15 countries, the event has since grown, with guides worldwide offering free … Continued
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.
National Tourism Organisation for Scotland
