Popular visitor destinations across the country will share just under £2.6 million in funding for projects to improve facilities as part of Scotland’s drive for sustainable tourism.
Across the country, 11 projects have been recommended for approval, subject to conditions, to receive support from round four of the Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund (RTIF).
Sustainable tourism takes account of its impact on the community and natural surroundings, maximising the positives whilst minimising the negative effects.
Managed by VisitScotland on behalf of the Scottish Government, the RTIF was created to improve the quality of the visitor experience in rural parts of Scotland that have faced pressure on their infrastructure due to this increase in visitor numbers.
The fund aims to reduce the impact of visitor numbers on local communities and facilities and create a more collaborative and sustainable approach to infrastructure provision and long-term maintenance of local facilities for the benefit of communities. Find out more about the Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund.
Round four was open for applications from local authorities and national park authorities, in partnership with their communities. It was aimed at funding infrastructure improvements such as parking with electric vehicle (EV) charging points and e-bike facilities, campervan facilities (including disposal points) viewpoints and toilet provision.