Glenmoriston, near Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands – Dundreggan Rewilding Centre, an initiative by Trees for Life, has clinched the British Guild of Travel Writers International Tourism Award for the Best Tourism Project in the UK and Ireland. The announcement was made during the Guild’s Annual Gala Awards Dinner on November 5th at Middle Temple Hall in London.
This esteemed accolade acknowledges excellence in tourism projects, both nationally and globally, and brought together over 200 British Guild of Travel Writers members alongside ambassadors, ministers of state, travel and tourism organizations, and travel editors, journalists, and bloggers.
Expressing her joy at the recognition, Laurelin Cummins-Fraser, Director of Dundreggan Rewilding Centre, stated,
“We are delighted to have been recognised by the British Guild of Travel Writers and its members. Our centre only opened in April this year, so to be awarded such a significant accolade so soon is a testament to the unique visitor experience we offer here at Dundreggan and our fantastic team who deliver a first-class service.
“The Rewilding Centre is a world first, and a gateway for our visitors to explore this regenerating and stunning Highland landscape, which Trees for Life has been rewilding since 2008.
“The centre offers people opportunities to celebrate the region’s rich natural and cultural heritage and connect with nature, and we hope that our visitors leave inspired to make small changes that can have a big impact for generations to come.”
Developed in collaboration with the local community, the free-to-access Dundreggan Rewilding Centre, situated within Trees for Life’s expansive 10,000-acre Dundreggan estate, offers year-round events and activities, accessible forest trails, a café and events space, a storytelling bothy, an outdoor play area, and purpose-built accommodation featuring 20 bedrooms.
For additional information, please visit visitdundreggan.co.uk and treesforlife.org.uk.