Affiliations & Awards

As a Proud Supporter, we recognise the value that the UNESCO Biosphere designation brings to people and nature, and we work hard to make southwest Scotland a great place to holiday, live, work and play.  We hope our commitment and energy inspires others to explore the Biosphere – to try new activities, visit places they haven’t seen before, and to learn more about our natural and cultural heritage.

We have partnered with Play it Green to make our workforce Climate Positive, lower our carbon footprint, and give back to a good cause.  Play it Green is an organisation who employ a 3 Step Solution to Climate Change: REDUCE carbon footprints; REPAIR the planet and rebalance carbon footprints by planting trees; and REGIVE 10% of all revenues to a good cause.

The Prestige Awards celebrate the very best in business, shining a spotlight on those who consistently deliver exceptional products and services to both locals and visitors. Each year, readers of Prestige are invited to nominate businesses that they believe have gone above and beyond, demonstrating excellence in their field. These nominations are then carefully reviewed, and the most deserving businesses are shortlisted for the award.