🌟 Exciting News for ASSC Members! 🌟 We’re thrilled to welcome Simply Owners as our new partner – and they’re bringing an exclusive offer just for you! 🏡 FREE 1-Year Listing Worth £298.80! Paid ASSC Members can now list one property for FREE on the UK’s largest owner-direct booking site, Simply Owners. No fees, no commission, just direct bookings with total control over your business. ✨ Why List with Simply Owners? 🚀 Massive Exposure: Over 10 million monthly Google searches. 🔒 Unrivalled Security: Free Payment Protection for holidaymakers. 🌟 Owner Control: Set your own rules, pricing, and policies. 📞 Support You Can Rely On: A family-run team always just a call away. ⏳ Don’t Wait! Offer Ends 23rd December 2024 Ready to boost your bookings? 🌟 Find the offer here: https://bit.ly/3ZxOS2r Rebecca Ward PASC UK Fiona Campbell Victoria Brooks Myah Thomas (Cert DDM) Anna Scott Sharon Luke Anna Calder Urquhart Morris The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) SuperControl Property Management System Scottish Land & Estates Scottish Agritourism
Association of Scotland's Self-Caterers
Travel Arrangements
Supporting Self-Catering in Scotland
About us
Founded in 1978, the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers (ASSC) is the leading source of knowledge on short-term letting and holiday homes in Scotland. The ASSC is the only trade body representing the interests of the traditional self-catering sector. It has more than 1450 Members, operating in excess of 7,000 self-catering properties throughout Scotland, and has close links with other European countries, as founding members of the European Holiday Homes Association (EHHA). The ASSC commits its members to maintaining the principles of “quality, integrity, cleanliness, comfort, courtesy and efficiency” and to offering visitors to Scotland consistently high standards within their self-catering properties. The ASSC’s vision is to place our members at the forefront of a professional, vibrant and prosperous Scottish self-catering sector.
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- 2-10 employees
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Employees at Association of Scotland's Self-Caterers
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Victoria Brooks
Freelance, rural tourism consultant specialising in business support, marketing and communications.
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Clare Winskill
Co Chair IoD Highlands and Islands / NED Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) / Owner @ CORUISK…
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Fiona Campbell
Chief Executive, Association of Scotland's Self-Caterers * CEO of the Year * Outstanding Contribution to Tourism * Director, Scottish Agritourism *…
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Anna Scott
Membership, Partnerships & Events Lead @ the Association of Scotland's Self-Caterers
Updates
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On behalf of the Association of Scotland's Self-Caterers (ASSC), Fiona Campbell, ASSC Chief Executive, will give evidence in the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry this coming Thursday (5th December). There is no further detail at this point, updates will be shared after the session. Myah Thomas (Cert DDM) Anna Scott Sharon Luke Iain Muirhead Ralph Averbuch Marc Crothall MBE The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) VisitScotland Garry Clark
FSB Scotland today told the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry of the extreme pandemic challenges faced by small businesses. A lack of reliable local economic data and difficulties in turning high level Ministerial announcements into practical actions in real businesses hampered efforts to mitigate the economic impact of Covid, our witnesses told the Inquiry. On the opening day of evidence on the business and welfare impact of the pandemic, FSB told Lord Brailsford’s Inquiry it proved hard “to fit the world in which FSB members live and do business into the world that government inhabits”. “Arguably, that is why there were nearly 180 grant schemes,” our witness statement says. Speaking after the session, Colin Borland, FSB’s Director of Devolved Nations, said: “This was a heartbreaking period for many small businesses in Scotland – 20,000 of whom didn’t make it out the other side. That’s not just an economic tragedy, it’s a personal one. For so many small business owners, your business isn’t just a job. Your life savings, your family home, your pension and more might all be tied up in an enterprise you’ve spent decades building. Business owners are also acutely aware of their responsibilities to their employees, customers and wider communities, so were determined to stay afloat. “What we saw, though, were some long-standing issues with the mechanics of government in Scotland being becoming painfully apparent – and that’s what we hope we can learn from.” Explaining how firms struggled under rapidly changing lockdown rules, due in part to the way changes were communicated, FSB’s Regional Development Manager, David Groundwater, cited the example of the Aberdeen local lockdown in August 2020: “The communication of the extension for the local lockdown restrictions was often slow and inaccurate, which caused confusion for businesses and residents. Even once announcements had been made in the Scottish Parliament or at the First Minister’s daily briefings, it sometimes took approximately six hours for the updates to be made available across the Scottish Government and local authority platforms.” FSB also noted instances where there appeared to be a lack of communication between the Scottish Government and local authorities, with FSB pointing out support available that councils did not know about. FSB were told that in some cases grant letters were issued to local authority staff who had left their post, meaning funding was not distributed for a period by that local authority. On the operation of emergency business grants, Garry Clark, FSB’s Development Manager for the East of Scotland, said: “Because we didn’t have reliable local economic data about who makes up the local business base, the authorities had to rely on imperfect proxies – such as the valuation roll for non-domestic rates. “Nearly half of our members... don’t have commercial premises, so won’t feature on the roll at all.”
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Hospitality Health Relaunches Wellness Charter to Champion Mental Health Across Scotland’s Hospitality Industry The Wellness Charter is a commitment to prioritising mental health and wellbeing within the hospitality industry. It recognises businesses that foster supportive, inclusive, and open workplace environments, where care and respect for employees are at the forefront. By joining the Charter, businesses pledge to uphold principles that promote mental health, such as providing proactive support for mental health, training managers in mental health awareness, offering resources like Employee Assistance Programmes, and encouraging a positive work-life balance. Certification is a symbol of leadership in employee wellness, reflecting a dedication to creating thriving teams and contributing to a wider movement for a healthier, more inclusive hospitality industry. https://lnkd.in/ezaFpR3q Gordon McIntyre MBE Fiona Campbell Anna Scott Myah Thomas (Cert DDM) Sharon Luke
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📣Early release tickets are now live for the Signature Conference Series! 📣 Join the STA in Edinburgh from Monday 10th to Tuesday 11th March 2025 for a specially curated programme of events to mark Scottish Tourism Month 2025, and an important milestone, the midway point of Scotland’s National Tourism Strategy, Scotland Outlook 2030. 🎫The Signature Conference Workshops | Monday 10th March | EICC 🎫The Signature Conference Evening Gathering | Monday 10th March | The Signet Library 🎫The Signature Conference | Tuesday 11th March | EICC Find out more about the Series and book early release tickets here👉 tinyurl.com/cz6mj37d
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ℹ️ New Member Guidance: HMRC Regulations for Online Intermediaries and Agencies ℹ️ HMRC’s new Platform Operators (Due Diligence and Reporting Requirements) Regulations 2023 are now in effect as of 1st January 2024. These regulations impact UK intermediaries, including online booking platforms, to improve tax compliance and transparency. While this doesn’t change how much tax you pay, it outlines new reporting requirements for platforms that market your property. Make sure you're up to date on what this means for you and your property. Read guidance here: https://lnkd.in/ehkfjuF6 Fiona Campbell Victoria Brooks Myah Thomas (Cert DDM) Anna Scott Sharon Luke The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA)
HMRC Regulations for Online Intermediaries and Agencies - NEW - ASSC
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Happy St. Andrew's Day from all of us at the ASSC! 🏴 Today, we celebrate Scotland’s rich heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant culture - everything that makes our self-catering industry so special. #StAndrewsDay #ScotlandSelfCatering Fiona Campbell Victoria Brooks Myah Thomas (Cert DDM) Anna Scott Sharon Luke The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) Scottish Land & Estates Scottish Agritourism
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🔔 REMINDER! Please Fill In Our Barometer Survey! 🔔 The Bi-Annual ASSC Barometer Survey is a vital piece of research that gathers valuable feedback from our members and the wider self-catering community across Scotland. Your participation helps us, alongside key stakeholders like The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA), VisitScotland, and Scottish Government, better understand trends, challenges, and emerging opportunities in the sector. This is your chance to share your perspective on key issues like Short-Term Let Regulations, the Furnished Holiday Let Regime, and the Visitor Levy. 🗓️ Survey Deadline: 9th December 2024 at midnight. Your voice matters! By contributing, you’re helping shape a stronger, more sustainable future for Scotland’s self-catering industry. Thank you for supporting this important research! Complete here: https://lnkd.in/eUGFZ79Q Fiona Campbell Victoria Brooks Myah Thomas (Cert DDM) Anna Scott Sharon Luke Anna Calder Urquhart Morris Clare WinskillCarl Thomson Gemma Cruickshank Jemma Reid Patrick O'Shaughnessy ASVA : Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions Scottish Land & Estates Scottish Agritourism
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Chief Executive, Association of Scotland's Self-Caterers * CEO of the Year * Outstanding Contribution to Tourism * Director, Scottish Agritourism * Scottish Tourism Alliance Policy Group
A few hours of desperately needed R&R in beautiful Paris after a challenging week. Association of Scotland's Self-Caterers
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🌟 Welcome to Our New Partner: HMA Tax! 🌟 We’re thrilled to introduce HMA Tax, the UK’s leading Capital Allowance claims specialists, as our newest partner! HMA Tax helps hospitality property owners - like you - unlock significant tax savings. With over a decade of expertise and more than 8,500 successful claims, they’ve recovered millions in tax relief for commercial properties, including furnished holiday lets. 💡 Exclusive Offer for ASSC Members: Get a free initial consultation to explore your potential tax savings! 👉 Learn more about HMA Tax and their services here: https://lnkd.in/ePGd7cZD Ronnie Dodd Fiona Campbell Victoria Brooks Myah Thomas (Cert DDM) Anna Scott Sharon Luke The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) Scottish Land & Estates Scottish Agritourism
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Council wants to explore potential for "significant investment" with visitor levy. A proposed visitor levy in Argyll and Bute has sparked contrasting opinions. Council officials highlight its potential for “significant investment” in local tourism and infrastructure, while over 1,000 people have signed a petition opposing the plan. Many, including local business owners, fear the levy could harm tourism and strain businesses, with some calling for alternative solutions to support the sector. A formal consultation is expected to launch next year, offering the public a chance to share their views. https://lnkd.in/ePxCPNtZ Fiona Campbell Victoria Brooks Myah Thomas (Cert DDM) Anna Scott Sharon Luke Anna Calder Urquhart Morris The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) Scottish Land & Estates Scottish Agritourism
Council wants to explore potential for "significant investment" with visitor levy
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