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Cameron House on Loch Lomond has received the Gold Award from Green Tourism.
This award is given to travel, tourism and hospitality businesses at the “forefront” of sustainable and environmentally friendly practices.
The hotel was recognised for its level of commitment in running and promoting a sustainable hospitality business in the area, led by the resort’s conservation team.
Cameron House has been adopting and promoting numerous practices as part of its Green Statement. This includes reducing electricity consumption across the entire resort, with the hotel switching to a 100% renewable electricity tariff starting 1 October, 2024.
Additionally, over 30 electric charging stations have been installed throughout the resort for guest use, along with the introduction of electric fleet vehicles. Senior employees can also take advantage of a salary sacrifice scheme, enabling them to drive electric cars while enjoying substantial cost savings.
The hotel also diverts 99% of waste from landfill and ensures the recycling of mixed plastics and cardboard. Across its array of bars and restaurants, the menus focus on locally sourced produce, where possible, to reduce food miles and support the local economy.
The on-site conservation and green teams have also been key to help promote and protect the natural beauty of the loch and its surrounding countryside. This includes encouraging native wildlife and increasing local biodiversity, from protected onsite beehives from The Helensburgh and District Beekeepers Association, to installing bird, bat and owl boxes resort wide and establishing wildflower meadows and nature sanctuaries.
The hotel has also introduced an umbrella hire scheme for guests, wherein a tree is planted for every umbrella hired, which has already seen a total of 2,581 trees planted in the past six months alone.
Jim Brown, director of Estates and Sustainability at Cameron House, said: “All at Cameron House are delighted to be recognised for our commitment to sustainability. We are incredibly proud to be presented with a Green Tourism Gold award and we acknowledge our continuing responsibilities to share and support the best green practice where possible.
“Looking ahead, we are excited to continue our positive relationship with Green Tourism and to further improve our environmental and sustainable credentials.”
Andrea Nicholas, CEO of Green Tourism, added: “The commitment to sustainability is so clearly part of the DNA of Cameron House, delivered by a passionate team and fully supported by top management.
“This has resulted in a wide range of green measures being successfully implemented at the hotel which do not distract from the luxury or comfort of a guest’s stay, but instead enhance and complement the hotel’s beautiful heritage, culture and wonderful natural surroundings.”
