Environmental Values

A CLEANER, GREENER YOU

Keen to be green, we are the proud owners of a bio mass woodchip boiler. This eco beauty produces all the heating and hot water for the hotel, meaning you can sleep, swim and shower, safe in the knowledge it isn't costing the earth.

Happy holidays!

OUR SOCIAL POLICY

Our social policy in the local community:

  • we use local suppliers wherever possible to minimise transport and CO2 emissions but also promote local and Scottish produce.
  • we use local trades people and companies for property maintenance and operation.
  • we endeavour to pay all suppliers promptly and within their own credit terms
  • we work closely with North Ayrshire Council and all statutory authorities to ensure that we operate our business about the minimum standards for Environmental Health & Safety.
  • we recognise that we are one of the largest employers on the Island and therefore contribute to the local community.
  • we offer free membership of our health and fitness club to staff members.
  • we support the local village community group by providing use of the hotel leisure club for the children' annual fun swimming gala.

CARE AND SHARE!

Why not take a break from behind the wheel and let someone else do the driving! Stagecoach buses operate a reliable and well connected timetable throughout the Island, leaving you the opportunity to share in the beauty of your holiday destination without the distraction of navigation.

www.stagecoachbus.com

GET ON YOUR BIKE!

Why not leave the car at home this holiday?

See Arran at its best, get off the beaten track and take to the saddle. The Island has many wonderful routes to choose from, be it stunning coastal paths or invigorating down hill runs, all tastes are catered for. Not only does the hotel have a large secure bike storage, we also have bike work stands, tools and bike wash facilities.

Join like minded bikers on an island ride visit www.arranbikeclub.com

FREE OF CHARGE

For those guests touring with an electric car, Best Western Kinloch Hotel offers FREE electric car charging at the Island's first car charging port.

OUR ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

As part of the Green Tourism Business Scheme, Best Western Kinloch Hotel recognises that we must operate our business with care and consideration both within our local community and in the wider world. We have committed to operate these policies.

We use local suppliers and trades-people wherever possible.

We reduce, recycle and re-use all possible waste.

Our rooms and water are heated by a biomass boiler using sustainable,carbon neutral fuel from Arran's own forests.

Our lighting has been replaced throughout with low energy versions with motion detectors and photocells.

We donate our used furniture and textiles to local charities.

Printer cartridges are donated to charity.

We have signed up to the cycle to work scheme.

We participate in the Arran Trust visitor gifting scheme.

We work with local schools to provide work experience and training.

We recognise complience with relevant environmental legislation as a minimum level of performance.

We are commited to raising awareness in our employees with regards to  green issues and how they can help.

We are commited to monitoring of progress and review of environmental performances by our green team on a regular basis.

We continue to maintain a respect for natural resources through water and energy conservation and material reuse, purchasing recycled materials and using recyclable packaging and other materials where possible.

Your personal data

We'll always treat your personal details with the utmost care, using them to provide you with the service that you have requested. Your data may also be used for analysis purposes.

We will only share your data with suppliers working on our behalf, including Best Western.

For further details on how your data is used and stored please see our privacy policy.

Best Western Kinloch Hotel
Blackwaterfoot
Isle of Arran
KA27 8ET
 AA VS
Green tourism - Gold Award

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