What does Accredited Professional Orkney Tour Guide mean?
Simply put, it means quality is assured. Accredited Professional Orkney Tour Guides are Scottish Tourist Guides Association (“STGA”) Regional Affiliate Green Badge Guides. STGA, the accrediting body for professional tourist guides in Scotland, sets the criteria for the extensive and rigorous guide training programme which includes topics of local relevance as well as development of interpersonal skills, and education on the selection and presentation of material. STGA Standards of Performance and Professional Code of Conduct are the foundation of the curriculum. All employees of Wildabout Orkney are Accredited Professional Orkney Tour Guides who proudly wear their Green Badge, a symbol of their commitment to providing a quality experience for guests.
