Scottish Community Tourism Gathering March 2026

SCOTO Gathering 2026 - GLASGOW

Scottish Community Tourism National Conference & Learning Exchange - Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Thursday 5th March & Friday 6th March 2026

The dates for the fourth SCOTO Annual Gathering 2026 are set! We’re moving back into Tourism Month next March — so book now for our annual conference on Thursday 5 and Friday 6 March. And for the first time, we’re heading to a city location where you’ll find the strongest, friendliest community spirit around – Glasgow!

GLASGOW

Where?

This year, the SCOTO Gathering will take place at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, just a short walk from Queen Street Station.

With support from Scottish Community Alliance, Glasgow Life and the Glasgow Convention Bureau, the event will showcase an inspiring range of community-led tourism initiatives from across Glasgow. More details on the location and programme can be found on our INFO & BOOKING HUB below:

PROGRAMME

When?

Thursday 5 March

• COMMUNITY TOURISM LEARNING EXCHANGES

• KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE

• CIVIC RECEPTION & DINNER at the National Piping Centre, Glasgow

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Friday 6 March

• THE SCOTO - SCOTTISH COMMUNITY TOURISM GATHERING 2026

THEME

What?

For SCOTO’s fourth annual Gathering, we’re excited to be heading to a city location for the very first time! An inspiring programme is coming together, and we can’t wait to welcome both familiar faces and new networkers to join us in Glasgow. More details coming soon!

What makes a Gathering truly special? You do. Your participation goes beyond simply attending — it’s about sharing ideas, shaping conversations, and strengthening the SCOTO network together.

WHY ATTEND?

Who?

Whether you're a community tourism activist, worker or volunteer or simply interested in knowing more about community led tourism in Scotland, this gathering is perfect for you. Connect with like-minded individuals from across Scotland, share ideas, and discover new ways to develop and promote responsible tourism, which brings real benefits back into the host community.

We also welcome others from across the tourism sector and other parts of the UK who are keen to learn from our Network and participate in our Knowledge Exchange event.

GATHERING HUB

Head to our SCOTO Gathering Hub where you'll find more background information, Learning Exchange, conference and dinner booking as well as hints a tips on how to get the most out of the 2-day event.

Learn More & Book >

Aileen Crawford, Head of Tourism and Conventions at the award-winning Glasgow Convention Bureau, sits on the Tourism and Hospitality Leadership Group alongside our Executive Director Carron Tobin, and plays a key role in the Communities Leading in Tourism mission group.

Aileen joined us in Montrose for the SCOTO Gathering back in February 25, where she began exploring the urban potential of community tourism in earnest. Hear her announce the location of the next Gathering 2026.

The SCOTO Gathering Learning Exchanges have again been generously support by Scottish Community Alliance.

Location

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