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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
Photo Credit: Alison Motion 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 … 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
On Friday 15 November, we were delighted to celebrate the most recent North East Green Badge graduates during a ceremony at the Aberdeen Town House. The group were welcomed by Town Sergeant, Stephen Smith, and given a private and insightful … Continued
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of member Kristine Sander, who passed away suddenly while setting out for a walk with friends. Kristine gained her Blue Badge in 1970 and was still an active guide after 54 … 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
