Visit Scotland Quality Assurance

We are having a Visit Scotland Advisor visit the Barn today to undertake our annual Quality Assurance inspection. This is what leads to our 'star rating'. Each of our properties has an annual inspection. The event doesn't worry us these days, as we know what to expect, and we know we meet the required criteria to maintain our 3-star status.

There is quite a bit of unrest among accommodation owners about the system though, as there seems to be a lack if consistency in the gradings, and a very 'blurred' distinction between a good 3-star and a 'just about' 4-star. It's expensive for us too - by far the greatest expense in our advertising budget, but currently we are obliged to have the rating if we wish to advertise with Visit Scotland.