Tourist attractions
Tourist attractions
Two tourist attractions in Scotland have been awarded Green Key certification.
The two attractions below have shown a commitment to the Green Key programme and met all the criteria required for their certification.
Glasgow Science Centre have been certified for a second year, with The Royal Yacht Britannia in its first year as a Green Key certified establishment.
You can find out more about the Green Key criteria here.
Glasgow Science Centre (second year of certification)
Glasgow Science Centre has secured the second year of Green Key certification. It become the first Science Centre in Scotland (and the UK) to secure Green Key certification. There is an excellent environmentally sustainable culture present and well-established procedures for well-coordinated environmental management.
- A large and diverse green team covering multiple departments of 12 members with two directors on board as well, creates a positive and serious approach towards becoming more sustainable.
- An excellent variety of green and open spaces surrounding the building. They are largely kept wild, and have wildflowers, or reeds for insects and birds to nest in. They also have constructed four floating islands that are in the Pacific Quay that support plant life, and bird life. During the audit, insect pollinators, and wild birds (ducks, moorhens, and swans) were all present and using the habitat in the area.
- Staff are skilled in carbon calculations and clearly presenting the data.
- Being a scientific educational attraction, sustainable ways of working, and environmentally friendly culture is a core value which was seen extensively in the outside green spaces, and environmental management. processes they have in place.
Read our Glasgow Science Centre case study here.
The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust
The Royal Yacht Britannia
- Staff go above and beyond to assist guests on sustainable travel options, such as the tram system.
- The trust is investigating the possibility of adopting underused space at Ocean Terminal to create the Royal Britannia Gardens with the assistance of The Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh.
What's the process to apply for Green Key certification?
Please see our Green Key webpage, or get in touch with our Awards and Accreditation Co-ordinator, Jamie Ormiston, to discuss your requirements and timescales.
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