National or Official Bodies

Government & Political Parties

• The Scottish Government

• The Scottish Parliament

• Scottish Conservatives

• Scottish Green Party

• Scottish Labour Party

• Scottish Liberal Democrats

• Scottish National Party

• Scottish Socialist Party

• Solidarity Scotland

Other National or Official Bodies

• Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA) Representing over 450 of Scotland's best visitor attractions.

• Cairngorms National Park Britain's largest national Park.

• COSLA, The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities The representative voice of Scottish local government and the employers’ association on behalf of Scottish councils.

• Forestry Commission One of Scotland's larger landowners, and increasingly aware of the need to take account of the interests of visitors.

• Historic Scotland This very high-tech site is by and about the official body looking after Scotland's historic built heritage.

• Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Information about the area and about the work of the Park Authority.

• National Trust for Scotland NTS are the guardians of Scotland's historic, architectural and natural heritage, including many mountain areas.

• Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. The government body which records and interprets the sites, monuments and buildings of Scotland's past.

• Scotland Is The Place Scottish Government campaign to advise those wishing to work or study in Scotland.

• Scottish Archive Network The project aims to revolutionise access to Scotland's archives by providing a single electronic catalogue to the holdings of more than 50 Scottish archives.

• The Scottish Islands Federation The aim of the Scottish Islands Network is to promote, publicise and advance the interests of Scotland's islands.

• Museums Galleries Scotland The lead body for the funding, development and advocacy of over 340 museums and galleries in Scotland.

• Scottish Natural Heritage SNH is the body charged with protectong Scotland's natural heritage.

• Scottish Screen Locations Scottish Screen Locations will assist location managers and producers in finding locations for feature films, TV, and stills photography.

• Scottish Youth Hostel Association Youth hostels across Scotland.

• St Andrew's Ambulance Association Providing first aid cover for events, first aid training and first aid supplies. St Andrew's House, 48 Milton Street, Glasgow, G4 0HR.

• UK Battlefields Resource Centre Information on fields of conflict throughout the United Kingdom.

• Wild Scotland The Scottish wildlife and nature tour operators association. Promoting wildlife-watching in Scotland. Thistle House, Beechwood Park North, Inverness, IV2 3ED.