Networking & Events

Networking & Events

Join the SCOTO community and participate in our networking and events throughout the year. Open to SCOTO Networkers and non-members where appropriate.

Find below our network and workshop listings for 2023.

Where possible these events will be free to members.

ASK SCOTO >  if you have an idea for an event.

SCOTO Gathering

Time & Date:

6 pm - 8 pm,  Thursday 26 September

What:

SCOTO Online Gathering

Where:

Online

SCOTO Monthly Gatherings are back in September!

This September, as the SCOTO Gathering takes place on the eve of World Tourism Day, we’re bringing an international flavour to the start of our new session of monthly online Gatherings!

We'll also reflect on the summer season and provide updates on the community-run VIC Conversations and Press Pause initiatives.

 

Due to illness, this event has been postponed. However, we would still love for you to help promote UN World Tourism Day. They provided a fantastic resource page with images, messages, and tags here >. And don’t forget to include #SCOTONetwork and #CommunityTourism in your posts!

Past Events
Conversations - Community Visitor Info Points

Time & Date:

6 pm - 7 pm,  Thursday 29 Aug

What:

Showcase and conversations/questions

Where:

Online

In light of the VisitScotland announcement on the closure of all remaining VICs by 2026, we have decided to provide a monthly online ‘CHAT’ over the summer. These will specifically explore what some of our communities have already done to provide visitor information and offering tips to any community affected by the closures – or simply wanting to enhance visitor information provision in their local area.

The SCOTO Network has many community-run hubs and information points across Scotland that have tailored their services to meet the needs of both locals and visitors, and we look forward to showcasing a number of them to inspire you.

For our final summer conversation, we will be showcasing the Discover Cullen Tourist Office, which is entirely managed by dedicated volunteers. This organisation has been instrumental in enhancing Cullen's reputation as a friendly family destination and once you get there the Centre provides a warm and friendly local welcome to all visitors. It’s a great example of how to set up a Visitor Information Centre with volunteers, sharing their experiences and aspirations

 

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