Scottish Marine & Outdoor Tourism (Covid-19) Restart Fund (MOTRF)

Who is MOTRF aimed at?

Marine and boating tourism operators (MBTO).
Outdoor wildlife, adventure and activity sector tourism businesses (OWAA).
These business sectors will be faced with seasonal re-commissioning and re-start costs ahead of the 2021 season.

What is the MOTRF grant?

The grants will be paid over a range of award amounts up to a maximum of £15,000 per company.
There is a fixed amount of funding available so the final amount awarded to a successful applicant will be determined once all applications are received and vetted.

What businesses in the (MBTO) sector maybe eligible?

What businesses in the (OWAA) sector maybe eligible?

Guided short and long-distance rural walking day trips or holidays using qualified guides.
Guided mountaineering / outdoor climbing guided day trips or holiday using qualified guides.
Guided short and long-distance rural mountain bike and cycling trips/experiences and holidays including e-bikes using qualified guides.
Guided pony treks and holidays as a tourism activity.
Guided kayaking/ sea kayaking/ canoeing/river tubing/white water rafting/kite surfing /surfing
Guided stand-up paddle boarding.
Guided canyoning / gorge walking /coasteering.
Guided wild swimming /snorkelling and diving.
Guided land yachting/dinghy sailing/windsurfing holidays and experiences.
Guided 4×4 off-road driving and quad biking activities.
Guided Bush craft & Survival/Caving/Tree Climbing.
Bungee Jumping/ Zip Wire.
Guided Snow sports experiences and activities.
Guided rural running/trail running holidays.

What is the criteria for each MOTRF?

The eligibility guidance notes for each MOTRF sector can downloaded on the link below:

What is the MOTRF application process?

Applications for the fund will close at 5pm on Tuesday 9 February. See the link below to apply: