Our Commitment to the Environment

At Fortingall Hotel we are proud to claim a prestigious Gold Award in the Green Tourism Business Scheme; along with Gleneagles, we are one of only two hotels in Perthshire to hold this award. We take our environmental policy very seriously and it is something that the whole team at the hotel is involved in.  

We encourage our guests to be aware of their own impact on our planet, by asking them to think about recycling, water wastage, and simple energy saving measures ‐ none of which has any detrimental effect on a luxurious stay here. In addition, we support biodiversity in our local wildlife, with bird feeders, bird and bat boxes and a garden full of flowers to encourage the insects. We have information books in the library on wildlife, on walking and cycling routes and for our local public transport.  

Most of our suppliers are local and we use seasonal produce as far as possible, with venison from Glen Lyon, local beef and lamb and seasonal fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs from the Estate or hotel garden.

Community and Social Responsibility

As part of a rural community, we feel it is important to play our part. We support local charities, we sponsor the local Breadalbane Cricket Club, we hold regular Quiz Nights to raise funds for the Aberfeldy Cottage Hospital, and in January 2008 we hosted a group of students from Breadalbane Academy, introducing them to life both front of house and in the kitchen of a busy hotel.

Useful Links

www.consideratehoteliers.com  An organisation we support in order to further our commitments to environmental issues.

www.lowimpactliving.com  An organisation dedicated to helping protect the global environment by researching and promoting sustainable, low impact living.

www.wasteconnect.co.uk  A comprehensive reference for recycling points throughout the country.

www.envirowise.co.uk  Advice and monitoring body for businesses on many green issues.

www.binnecopark.com  Eco innovation in Tayside.