Time & Date:

Thursday 14 December (time TBC)

What:

SCOTO Gathering

Where:

Online

SCOTO Monthly Gatherings 

'Tis the season! Don't miss out on the legendary Christmas SCOTO Gathering, where SCOTO Networkers get together and compete for a special prize.

Past winners Sarah MacLean - Bùth Bharraigh and Lesley Mason- Tweedsmuir Community Company have set a high bar, but this is your opportunity to etch your name among the Christmas Quiz Winners.

As usual, we'll welcome new members, hear about your news, and update you on SCOTO 2024 activities.

Feel free to indulge in a mulled wine or drink of your choice and don your favourite Christmas jumper—though it's entirely optional!

Time & Date:

Thursday 18 January (Time -TBC)

What:

SCOTO Gathering

Where:

Online

SCOTO Monthly Gatherings

Like Kermit, for many community tourism enterprises is sometimes "Not Easy Bein' Green". With so many Green Awards and Schemes available to choose from it can be daunting. Many of us simply want to contribute to the well-being of our planet and combat climate change, but the abundance of information and actions to undertake can be bewildering and on top of this the current financial landscape makes it hard for organisations to participate in schemes.

Join us at the January Gathering, where we'll discuss what's actually important and guide you on accessing the most reliable information.

As always, we'll keep you informed with the latest SCOTO news and provide a platform for you to share updates. We look forward to seeing you there!

Time & Date:

29 February & 1 March 2024

What:

Scottish Community Tourism Gathering 2024

Where:

Dumfries

SCOTO Monthly Gatherings

We are thrilled to announce our second conference will take place in Dumfries at the Cairndale Hotel, just minutes from the train station. 

We're adopting a similar format to last year's Kingussie event, with the main gathering on Day 1 with a networking dinner and a selection of community led tourism learning exchanges around Dumfries on Day 2.

Thanks to our sponsor, SOSE (South of Scotland Economic Partnership), for their support and we are also in the final stages of collaborating with the Scottish Community Alliance to offer bursaries covering travel and overnight accommodation expenses for community representatives participating in the learning exchanges on Day 2.

The programme will be linked with train times to allow those travelling farther afield to use the train from Glasgow.

We are currently fine-tuning the programme and will be launching the booking link in the coming weeks.

Stay tuned for more information on this exciting event, but in the meantime, save the date!