One of the best parts of Scotland is the fantastic nature! Perthshire is often called the heart of Scotland and so it is very important that we protect the beautiful landscape of Perthshire.
Some of the main steps we have taken to reduce our impact are:
Energy
- We use a hybrid car
- We have A rated fridges and washing machines
- We use low-energy or LED lightings and solar lighting in most areas
- We use eco-friendly electric kitchen ware
Water
- We use environmentally friendly cleaning/ washing products
- We save water where ever possible
Waste
- We recycle paper, cardboard, plastic containers, glass bottles, metal cans and foil and unbleached and recycled toilet rolls
- We buy unpacked groceries at the Locavore Shop in Glasgow and local organic farms and organic wholesaler for larger quantities
- We compost raw vegetable matter
- We reduce plastic items where possible, e.g no plastic bottles, no plastic bags, no plastic package
Food
- We buy organic, fair-trade, seasonal and local products
- We are vegetarians and offer organic vegetarian and vegan food and drink at our B&B and Yurts
Travel
- We use public transport where ever possibly
Office
- We using recycled paper or paper from sustainable sources
- We using recycled paper for our business cards and flyer
- We save paper where possible
- We reuse package and jars where possible