Hydro nominated for global gong

Crieff Hydro is in the running for an international green tourism title.

The 900-acre Perthshire holiday resort has been shortlisted in the prestigious National Geographic Traveller Reader Awards.

It was voted a finalist in the Green Light (Eco Travel) category in recognition of its efforts towards sustainability.

The 200-bedroom resort has a dedicated “Green Team” made up of representatives from across all departments, who become ambassadors for identifying and implementing changes that contribute towards the Hydro becoming a greener business.

LED lighting, improved food waste management, upcycling of bedding and kitchen equipment, and guest donations towards Perthshire’s Big Tree Country Initiative are among the eco-friendly schemes which the resort has put in place.

Crieff Hydro is up against Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge in Kenya and the Ocean Cleanup initiative in the Green Light category. The winners will be announced at the National Geographic Traveller Reader Awards ceremony on November 27, at the May Fair Hotel in London.

CEO of Crieff Hydro, Stephen Leckie, said he was delighted with the nomination, adding: “The accolade is testament to our hard work in the field of sustainability. It’s something that runs right through the business, from staff training to customer awareness.”