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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
The STGA held its 2024 Annual General Meeting at The Glen Mhor Hotel in Inverness on Wednesday 30 October. Our guides from around Scotland came to Inverness for the meeting and for continued professional development activities, including Food Tours of Inverness, Coach & Walking … Continued
On 21 February, we celebrated International Tourist Guide Day. This professional holiday was established by the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (WFTGA) to recognise and showcase the important role of the tourist guides around the world. This year’s theme … 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
