Formed in 1978, the ASSC committed its members to maintaining the principles of “comfort, cleanliness, courtesy and efficiency” and to offering visitors to Scotland consistently high standards within their self-catering properties. More than 35 years later, and now with a vastly increased membership, these ASSC ideals continue. As does our emphasis on understanding and providing a quality experience to our visitors and guests. The ASSC remains an independent Association run by and for owners and operators, which is funded entirely by annual subscriptions and services to members.
Our members own and manage over 2,500 rural and city properties throughout Scotland, ranging from cottages and chalets to flats, lodges and castles. Owners with a single property, to operators of large self-catering complexes, enjoy unique benefits of membership.
The ASSC does not run a booking agency. We encourage visitors to deal directly with our members, to benefit from the personal touch and enjoy an authentic experience of the real Scotland – its local people, events, landscape and food.
The ASSC is governed and managed by an Executive Committee made up of volunteers who give their time to support the development of the sector. They are all owners and operators of self-catering businesses in Scotland.
Current members of the Committee are:
The ASSC has a small team of staff, with its main office in Argyll:
The Constitution is the main governing document for membership of the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers. All Members are subject to the terms of the Constitution. The Constitution is amended and updated by a majority vote at an Annual General Meeting.
The ASSC Self-Catering Charter is designed to give visitors a clear idea of what to expect from ASSC Members and agreeing to abide by this code of practice is a condition of membership.