Scottish tourism establishments awarded leading eco-certificate

Thirty-one locations secure Green Key certifications and renewals 

Tourism establishments from across Scotland have recently secured their Green Key eco-certificates. 

With audits conducted by environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful, some recipients are receiving the award for the first time while others are being recognised with two, three and four-year recertifications. 

This latest batch of recipients means there are now 55 Green Key establishments across Scotland. 

The establishments achieving Green Key for the first time include: 

• Crowne Plaza, Glasgow 

• Seaton House, St Andrews, Fife 

• Ibis Aberdeen Centre Quayside, Aberdeen 

• Hilton Garden Inn, Glasgow 

• Holiday Inn Express, Aberdeen 

• Crowne Plaza, Aberdeen 

• Novotel Glasgow Centre, Glasgow 

• Ibis Glasgow City Centre – Sauchiehall Street 

The establishments who have secured their accreditation for a second, third and fourth year include: 

• Royal Yacht Brittania, Edinburgh (3rd accreditation) 

• Gleneagles, Perthshire (3rd accreditation) 

• Moxy Aberdeen Airport (3rd accreditation) 

• Delta Hotels Edinburgh, (4th accreditation) 

A full list of recipients is attached. 

Katie Murray, Development Manager at Keep Scotland Beautiful, said: “A huge congratulations to every establishment receiving their Green Key accreditation, whether that’s their first accreditation or a renewal – it is a massive achievement for everyone involved. 

“Green Key status means an establishment has placed best environmental practice at the heart of all decisions. We now have a fantastic and growing network of Green Key sites across the country so people can choose a location that is environmentally friendly for their visits.” 

Through Green Key, Keep Scotland Beautiful offers a comprehensive in-person audit of premises and additional support to help tourism establishments achieve year-on-year environmental improvements and reduce climate-change-causing greenhouse gas emissions.  

From energy use in hotel rooms and laundry, to food waste in kitchens, to how employees work day-to-day, are all areas they offer advice on through the audit process.  

The Green Key audit also provides an ideal opportunity to access advice on how to make financial savings, such as through more efficient use of energy and resources - vital with the current high level of operating costs.  

Green Key is open to a wide range of establishments including hotels, visitor attractions, conference centres, campsites and restaurants and helps them meet global environmental standards recognised by the UN World Tourism Organisation. 

Find out more about how to apply for Green Key and other assistance Keep Scotland Beautiful offer at Green Key | Keep Scotland Beautiful.