Timberbush & The Environment

Committed to preserving Scotland's natural heritage

Timberbush Tours are conscious of the importance of preserving and maintaining Scotland’s natural beauty and how, as a business, we operate within our natural environment.

We have adapted and continue to promote environmental awareness within the business and to our customers. All of our vehicles are fuel efficient, with the latest engines and are all upgraded roughly every 4 years, our Reservations and Transport offices, where possible, recycle materials such as printer cartridges, paper, plastic, cans, mobile telephones and computers and are encouraged to leave the car and commute to work via public transport.

We also aim to support local businesses in Scotland when transporting passengers on our extended 2 and 3 day tours, so that they can contribute to sustaining local communities. This includes booking accommodation for you in locally owned hostels, bed & breakfasts and hotels, to ensure you have that authentic Scottish experience whilst supporting the local economy.

Our tour brochures are printed on FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) paper, which means that the paper used for printing is from responsible sources. We work and donate regularly to charities such as Trees for Life and It’s Good to Give, and our tours are often offered as prizes at fundraising events.

We are always thinking of ways we can improve aspects of our business to reduce the negative impact we have socially and environmentally. You can view our 2024 Corporate Social Responsibility Report by clicking the button below.

Your carbon footprint

It can be difficult to decide how much you should donate to offset your carbon footprint for travelling on your holiday.

You can calculate your emissions incurred through your visit to Scotland using the following link.

In order to offset your carbon footprint; our chosen charity, Trees For Life, require a donation of only £6 to plant one tree.

Did you know a tree can absorb as much as 48lbs of carbon dioxide per year, which over the course of 40 years would be almost 1 tonne of CO2! Donating to this wonderful charity is an excellent way to travel without a heavy conscience.

Scottish Wildlife

Additionally, we encourage our passengers to keep their eyes out for local wildlife whilst on tour. Scotland has some of the most beautiful animals in the World, but certain species are becoming endangered due to pollution and deforestation. Be aware of the habitat you're in and the impact littering can have on wildlife.

We have comprised a helpful guide on what birdlife may be found on your tour, which can be found here.