Green Tourism
Operating in a sustainable way which minimises the impact on the environment is today very much part of any good business. As a criteria of membership, Destination Loch Ness ask all businesses to commit to the principles of Green Tourism. However, many of our members do much more and are graded under the Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS).
GTBS is the leading sustainable tourism certification scheme in the UK. Businesses who join are rigourously assessed under specific criteria and then graded accordingly at Gold, Silver or Bronze levels.
Around Loch Ness 17 members of Destination Loch Ness are presently graded, of which 5 have achieved the highest standard, Gold. And, in 2007, Evergreen B&B was singled out as one of the top four GTBS 'Best Performers' in Scotland.
If minimsing the impact on the environment is important to you, the visitor attractions, accommodation, and outdoor activities that you may wish to experience on your visit to Loch Ness are as follows:
Tomich Holidays
Tomich Holidays Glen Affric
Tomich Holidays at Guisachan Farm is set amidst the scenic splendour of Glen Affric, often described as the most beautiful glen in Scotland.
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Millness Croft Luxury Cottages
Millness Luxury Cottages
Nestled into the heart of the Highlands are three FIVE STAR award winning private cottages where you can leave the modern world behind. You can be assured that attention to detail is everything, where there is every home comfort…and more beside
Invermoriston Holiday Chalets
Invermoriston Holiday Chalets
Well equipped and well appointed Self Catering Cottages & chalets where Errol & Clare Levings bid you a warm welcome to Invermoriston, Glen Moriston, Loch Ness & the Great Glen
Lianachan Cottage
Lianachan Cottage
Lianachan Cottage a quality Wilderness Cottages property is a 4 Star traditional self catering cottage: Warm: Clean: welcoming: high quality: Pets welcome.
Evergreen B&B
Evergreen B&B
Award winning Evergreen B&B is an ideal touring base for the Highlands - the Island of Skye, the far North West, the spectacular mountains of Glen Coe, Aviemore and the Cairngorms National Park and, of course, Loch Ness!
Pottery House B&B
Pottery House Bed & Breakfast
Pottery House B&B are proud to have Scottish Tourist Board awarded "4 stars - excellent" and Green Tourism Business Scheme Gold.
Torcroft Lodges
Loch Ness Retreats
Situated off the beaten track in the tranquil Glen Urquhart, Loch Ness Retreats offer good-quality self-catering lodge accomodation. The lodges are graded 3 and 4 star and sleep from 2 to 8.
Aslaich Bed & Breakfast
Warm welcome, pleasant stay, great location!
Aslaich is a family run bed and breakfast offering peace, relaxation and beautiful views of the surrounding hills and countryside of Glenurquhart
Glenkirk Bed & Breakfast
"A heavenly experience of Scottish warmth, tradition and heritage "
Come relax and unwind in the warm friendly atmosphere of Glenkirk B&B and experience some true Highland hospitality.
Jacobite - Experience Loch Ness
5 Star Loch Ness Cruises and Tours
Jacobite offers luxury cruises on Loch Ness, and the Caledonian Canal, visiting Urquhart Castle and other historic locations on the Loch, complemented by luxury coach tours of Loch Ness visiting other historic sites around Inverness.
Boots ‘N’ Paddles
Boots ‘N’ Paddles
Outdoor adventurous activity company based near Inverness in the Scottish Highlands. Join us for adventure in Scotland!
Urquhart Castle
Urquhart Castle - Historic Scotland
The magnificently situated Urquhart Castle remains an impressive stronghold. Once one of Scotland’s largest castles, Urquhart’s tower house commands splendid views of the famous loch and Great Glen.
Hazelgrove Self Catering accommodation
Welcome to Hazelgrove Self Catering cottage.
Whatever your aspirations - be they walking, golf or skiing, a fun- filled family holiday, a honeymoon or a get-away-from-it-all romantic break, Hazelgrove holiday cottage is an excellent accommodation choice which will exceed your expectations.
Lovat Arms Hotel - Fort Augustus
Loving it at the Lovat
This unique hotel is the heart & soul of the Highlands.
Caley Cruisers
Caley Cruisers
Quality Fleet of cruisers for week & short break self sail charters to explore Loch Ness & the Caledonian Canal
Loch Ness Lodge
Loch Ness Lodge
An elegant and intimate retreat in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. Loch Ness Lodge look forward to welcoming you.
Aigas Holiday Cottages
Attractive 3 and 4 star cottages
Aigas Holiday Cottages nestles spectacularly between Aigas Forest and the peaceful River Beauly 5 minutes drive from Beauly and 20 minutes drive from Inverness and Loch Ness.