Our Be Local Stories
Delve deeper and become a temporary local.Take time to read our strories which will give you a real insight for ideas for trips to take and destinations to visit, and individual community enterprises where you can 'Give, Stay, Eat, Buy, Do or Enjoy'. Learn how your tourism pound gets invested and makes a difference in the local community.
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SEALL
More than a place for hot insta photo spots - it's place where you can experience world-class events in small halls.
Trimontium Museum
The only museum in Scotland dedicated to the Roman Iron Age in Scotland.
Discover Cullen
Epic beaches, a world-famous soup and a warm welcome from a vibrant community.
Easter Ross Peninsula
A seriously underrated and unexplored corner of Scotland ready to be experienced.
The Glentrool Hive
At the heart of the Galloway Forest Park, and blessed with jaw-dropping beauty the Hive is a perfect base to explore from on foot or bike.
Colmonell Community Toilets
A welcoming community in the Stinchar Valley and a handy stop if you're walking the Whithorn Way with their award-winning community owned toilets!
Bute Community Forest
Stay in an eco ‘charcoal hut’ in Scotland’s largest community forest with the local residents - woodland wildlife.
Laggan Wolftrax
From heart pumping runs to family focused routes, the Laggan Wolftrax is for any skill level and age.
The Hive Moniaive
"Some people see the greatest asset of Moniaive and the area round it as the landscape, but I’d actually say it’s the people who are our greatest asset."
Hike and Bike
With guided cycling and walking tours, the Hike & Bike Hub is an oasis of information on walking and cycling for the Galashiels area.
Linlithgow Union Canal
Slow down, switch off your phone and take a trip on the Union Canal, where you can experience life at a different pace.
New Galloway
We’ve got it all here, whether you want to savour complete solitude, or to be welcomed like a ‘temporary local’ in our village of New Galloway.
Bùth Bharraigh
The ‘Outer Hebrides in Miniature’ is awaiting you -this island packs a punch when it comes to beaches, seafood, historical sights and warm welcomes.
Silverburn
Creating meaningful activities for people who would benefit from them, which underpins everything, it’s our core determination.
Loch Ness Hub
With savvy local advice, the Hub is a one-stop spot for everything to do in the Drumnadrochit area - there's more than just monster spotting.
When the ferry is late it’s an issue for people. They might be a single traveller coming to an island for the first time and feel a little daunted. We will stay open to welcome them with a smile and help them sort everything out.”
“For every £1 spent in Bùth Bharraigh it equates to £2.58 for the local economy (LMF).”
“We get young people coming through from the community. We work with programmes like the Duke of Edinburgh Award and the Saltire Awards. We help them towards the workforce, giving them transferable skills and the confidence that comes from working in a shop and information centre.
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