Stepping Lightly: The World’s Truly Hidden Sustainable Destinations
Explore five of the world's most remote and authentic sustainable destinations, from the Arfak Mountains to the Isle of Eigg, where community-based tourism directly funds conservation and cultural preservation.
Isle of Eigg, Scotland, UK: The Island that Runs on Community Power
A little easier to reach, but still decidedly off-grid, this remote island in the Scottish Hebrides has a story of independence that’s truly unique.
The "Cool" Factor: It is the first community in the world to launch an off-grid electricity system based purely on renewable energy.
The Sustainability Model: In 1997, the residents successfully bought the island from its absentee landlord. In 2008, they launched Eigg Electric, an integrated grid powered by wind, hydro, and solar energy. Visitors can appreciate the island's slow-travel ethos—it's mostly car-free, and locals manage energy demand by capping household consumption. The community ownership model is a potent global model for energy self-sufficiency and collective land management because all profits are reinvested in the island.
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