STGA Guide Qualifications

There are three types of STGA tourist guide qualifications, each with its own type of badge – Blue, Green, and Yellow.

Blue Badge

Blue Badge Guides wear our Blue Badge
Qualified to guide anywhere in Scotland
Covered by our insurance
Learn about Blue Badge Guide Training

Green Badge

Green Badge Guides wear our Green Badge
Qualified to guide in defined areas in Scotland
Covered by our insurance
Learn about Green Badge Guide Training
Learn about Green Badge Guide Areas

Yellow Badge

Yellow Badge Guides wear our Yellow Badge
Qualified to guide on defined routes in Scotland
Covered by our insurance
Learn about Yellow Badge Guide Training

Clients' Testimonials

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.

Fergus Ewing MSP

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Tourism

Scottish Government
Marion Boyd

International Development Assistant

Aberdeen City Council
Helen Versloot

Incentive Department

Gullivers Travel Agency

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STGA Guide Qualifications

Blue Badge

Green Badge

Yellow Badge

Clients' Testimonials

Fergus Ewing MSP

Marion Boyd

Helen Versloot

STGA Guide Qualifications

Blue Badge

Green Badge

Yellow Badge

Clients' Testimonials

Fergus Ewing MSP

Marion Boyd

Helen Versloot

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