29/10/2026
Foundations of community tourism
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
What is it?
The Islands Community Tourism Learning and Networking Programme helps island communities develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to support sustainable tourism that benefits local people, businesses and places.
Delivered on behalf of the Scottish Government, the programme consists of 11 interactive online workshops led by the Scottish Community Tourism Network (SCOTO CIC). Participants will explore topics including community-led tourism, governance and partnerships, destination development, visitor management, sustainability and measuring impact, while connecting with other island communities across Scotland.
Anyone attending these online interactive workshops will be able to apply for a funded place on a four-day learning journey to Orkney in March 2027. This will be a great opportunity to learn from successful community-led tourism initiatives and attend the Scottish Community Tourism Gathering.
Who should take part?
The programme is suitable for a broad range of island organisations and individuals, including:
community organisations
development trusts
community councils
tourism businesses
sole traders
voluntary groups
individuals involved in community tourism development
Key benefits
Participants will:
gain practical knowledge and skills to support community-led tourism
learn from community tourism examples from across Scotland
connect with other island communities and share experiences
explore ways to maximise the benefits of tourism for local people and places
build confidence in planning and supporting local tourism initiatives
What's the cost?
The programme is free to join.
What are the timescales?
Online workshops take place on Thursday mornings, starting on 29 October 2026 to 25 February 2027.
How do I apply?
There are 20 places available for each workshop. Browse the full programme below and register for the individual sessions you're interested in attending. You can sign up for as many workshops as you'd like, subject to availability.
How to apply
See below for the full schedule of webinars
Ready to join?
Secure your place on the full programme or book individual workshops that match your interests and needs.
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
12/11/2026
Our island home as a host destination
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
14/01/2027
Visitor pressures and visitor management
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
11/02/2027
How do we know we are making a difference?
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
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