The Glenartney was awarded 'The Best Performer 2007' in the hotel and guesthouse sector by the Green Tourism Business Scheme. 

The Glenartney was judged on the energy performace, green grading and efforts towards sustainable tourism in Scotland.

The Glenartney consumes a huge amount of energy in turn this creates a large carbon footprint.

Over the last 3 years we have been able to slightly reduce the primary footprint (gas, coal, electricity and oil ) to approximately 22000 kg of CO2 whilst doubling our occupancy levels. The average UK household has a primary footprint of approximately of 9500 kg.

The Glenartney has been given an 'A' rating  by the GTBS for carbon emissions per bed night- this stands at 4.09kg.

Most of us are here because Arran is such a wonderful place. We feel we need to do our bit to conserve it .

We, as with most other people, want to contribute but we don’t want it to impact our lives or lively hoods! We don’t want to pay too much extra or forego any luxuries or comforts. We use our closed season to source and test products and services that will help reduce the impact. Some we do adopt, others will have to wait until a more viable product is found.

WHAT HAVE WE BEEN ABLE TO DO SO FAR?

*Double glazing units have been fitted in all of the windows, unfortunately the old windows were beyond repair.
*Our cleaning products are all environmentally friendly
*Ecover guest shower and hand gels in dispensers.
*Appropriate litter is recycled

All food  cooked and raw waste is composted, we use a green cone to compost cooked food.
*Water inhibitors are in all toilet cisterns

*Water restrictors on all plumbing
*We recycle old towels and linen into dusters and cloths. Other items given to charity
*Full loft and pipe insulation, new efficient boiler system has been installed
*Low energy bulbs are used where possible and push button timers are used in hallways
*We buy locally produced food and products , we buy fair trade products as the next alternative where possible
*Where ever possible recycled stationary is used and reused
*The car is only used when totally necessary– 7000 miles a year

* All radiators are fitted with individual thermostats

* All staff are committed to our green credentials

We try first to
Reduce
then
Re-use
finally
Recycle

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