Scotland Groups Guide 2010

SCOTLANDGROUPS GUIDE 2010

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A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO ALL THAT IS BEST FOR GROUPS & TRAVEL ORGANISERS, SCOTLAND’S ONLY NATIONAL GROUPS GUIDE

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SCOTLANDGROUPS GUIDE 2010

SOUTH WEST SCOTLANDDumfries & GallowayAyrshire and the Isles of Arran & CumbraeGreater Glasgow & Clyde Valley

SOUTH & EAST SCOTLAND Scottish Borders Edinburgh & LothiansKingdom of Fife

WEST SCOTLAND Argyll, the Isles, Loch Lomond, Stirling & the Trossachs

NORTH CENTRAL & EAST SCOTLAND PerthshireAngus & DundeeAberdeen & Grampian Highlands

NORTH SCOTLAND Highlands of ScotlandOuter Hebrides

NORTHERN ISLES OF SCOTLAND Orkney IslesShetland Isles

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Map of Scotland

National Tourist Routes

VisitScotland™ Divisions, Contacts and Network Offices

How to use this guide

Transport to and within Scotland

Car Hire in Scotland

Hotels and Consortia

Theatres

Sporting Venues

Major Events

VisitScotland™ Quality Assurance Schemes

Incoming Tour Operators

Notes and Indexes

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SCOTTISH TOURISM AREAS

Each section features area description, must see destinations,

events listings and local information contacts.

CONTENTS

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MAP OFSCOTLAND

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The No.1 booking and information service for Scotland VisitScotland.com PAGE 3

THE ROSS FOUNTAIN AND EDIBURGH CASTLE

SUMBURGH, SHETLAND

THE NATIONAL TOURIST ROUTES OF SCOTLAND

THE ROSS FOUNTAIN AND EDIBURGH CASTLE

JOHN O’GROATSDURNESS

KINLOCHBERVIE

LOCHINVER

ACHILTIBUIE

ULLAPOOL

INVERNESS GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY

ABERDEEN

STONEHAVEN

MONTROSE

ARBROATH

DUNDEE

ST. ANDREWS

BRAEMAR

PERTHCRIEFF

DUNBLANE

STIRLING

GLASGOW

ABERFELDY

FORT WILLIAM

OBAN

TARBET

BALLINLUIG

BLAIRGOWRIE

LAIRG

KINCARDINE BRIDGE DUNFERMLINE

EDINBURGH

GALASHIELS

SELKIRK

LANGHOLM

HAMILTON LANARK

BIGGAR

ABINGTONAYR

DALBEATIE

DUMFRIES

GRETNA

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The National Tourists Routes are well signposted. They show the diverse landscape of Scotland, with its many and

varied attractions and things to do. More detailed information is available from Tourist Information centres.

ALTERNATIVE ROUTES TO THE MAIN TRUNK ROADS AND MOTORWAYS

CULZEAN CASTLE, AYRSHIRE

ANGUS COASTAL ROUTE58 MILES/93 KMFrom Dundee, the city of discovery along the coast to Stonehaven.

FIFE COASTAL ROUTE85 MILES/136 KMFrom Dunfermline, Scotland’s ancient capital along the coast of the‘Kingdom of Fife’ to Dundee on the River Tay.

BORDERS HISTORIC ROUTE95 MILES/152 KM

From the great border city of Carlisle

through historic border country to

Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh.

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NORTH & WEST HIGHLAND ROUTE

140 MILES/224 KM

From Ullapool through to

John o’Groats.

PERTHSHIRE TOURIST ROUTE

45 MILES/72 KM

From just north of Dunblane to

Ballinluig near Pitlochry.

ARGYLL COASTAL ROUTE

149 MILES/238 KM

From Tarbet on the

banks of Loch Lomond

to Fort William at the

foot of Ben Nevis.

FORTH VALLEY ROUTE

39 MILES/62 KM

From Edinburgh

to the historic

town of Stirling.

CLYDE VALLEY ROUTE

42 MILES/67 KM

From Abington following

the River Clyde through

to Hamilton.

GALLOWAY TOURIST ROUTE

96 MILES/154 KM

From Gretna

to bonnie Ayr

on the Ayrshire coast.

MORAY FIRTH ROUTE80 MILES/128 KMFrom Inverness round the three firths of Beauly, Cromarty and Dornoch to the heart of the Northern Highlands.

HIGHLAND TOURIST ROUTE118 MILES/189 KMFrom Aberdeen to Inverness.

DEESIDE TOURIST ROUTE107 MILES/171 KMFrom “The Fair City of Perth’ all the way to Aberdeen.

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VISITSCOTLANDCONTACTS

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VISITSCOTLAND NETWORK OFFICES

Useful contacts & local knowledge

V I S I T S C O T L A N D

HOLYROOD HOUSE EILEN DONNAN CASTLE

DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY64 Whitesands, Dumfries DG1 2RSwww.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk

SCOTTISH BORDERSShepherd’s Mill, Whinfield Road, Selkirk TD7 5DTwww.visitscottishborders.com

AYRSHIRE and the ISLES of ARRAN and CUMBRAESouth Ayrshire Council, 5th Floor, Burns House, Burns Statue Square, Ayr KA7 1UTwww.ayrshire-arran.com

GREATER GLASGOW & CLYDE VALLEY11 George Square, Glasgow G2 1DYwww.seeglasgow.com

EDINBURGH & LOTHIANS & KINGDOM OF FIFEOcean Point One, 94 Ocean Drive, Edinburgh EH6 6JHwww.edinburgh.orgwww.visitfife.com

ARGYLL, the ISLES, LOCH LOMOND, STIRLING & the TROSSACHSOld Town Jail, St. John Street, Stirling FK8 1EAwww.visitscottishheartlands.com

PERTHSHIRE, ANGUS & DUNDEELower City Mills, West Mill Street, Perth PH1 5QPwww.perthshire.co.ukwww.angusanddundee.co.uk

ABERDEEN & GRAMPIAN HIGHLANDSSuite 3, Exchange House, 26/28 Exchange Street, Aberdeen AB11 6PHwww.aberdeen-grampian.com

HIGHLANDS of SCOTLANDCowan House, Inverness Retail & Business Park, Inverness IV2 7GFwww.visithighlands.com

OUTER HEBRIDES4 South Beach, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis HS1 2XYwww.visithebrides.com

ORKNEYThe Travel Centre, West Castle Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1GUwww.visitorkney.com

SHETLANDMarket Cross, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0LUwww.visitshetland.com

OCEAN POINT ONE, 94 OCEAN DRIVE, EDINBURGH EH6 6JH TEL: 0131 472 2222 FAX: 01463 717 2255

INTERNATIONAL MARKETINGVisitScotland’s International Marketing team is tasked with generating increasing demand for Scotland holidays in key markets. We work closely with VisitBritain to ensure optimum impact for our promotions in all markets, and in priority markets, run solo Scotland campaigns. For information on how you can tie in with our marketing activities or how we can assist you in developing new Scotland holiday products within your programme, please contact the relevant Marketing Manager:North America, Australasia: EWAN COLVILLE. Emerging Markets: (Asia, Middle East, Eastern Europe): MELANIE ANGUS. Southern Europe: MICHAEL JARVIS.Northern Europe: HELEN ARMSTRONG.

COWAN HOUSE, INVERNESS RETAIL & BUSINESS PARK, INVERNESS IV2 7GF TEL: 01463 244100 FAX: 01463 244180UK & IRELAND MARKETINGThe UK and Ireland Marketing team’s aim is to raise awareness of Scotland as an all year round holiday destination. We undertake a number of advertising promotions throughout the year using various media including television, press, radio, direct mail and sales promotions, promoting Scotland by activity or special interest area.For further information on how you can tie in with our promotion or if you want more information on our marketing strategy, please contact the relevant Group Product Manager:GWEN RAEZ, SUZANNE CASEY, JILLIAN SCHOFIELD.

Detailed area information can also be obtained from the Centres listed below.

VISITBRITAIN OFFICES WORLDWIDE

A FRIENDLY VOICE AROUND THE WORLD INFORMATION WHEN & WHERE YOU NEED IT

www.visitbritain.org/aboutus/contactus/offi cefi nder/index.aspx For full details and contacts all over the world visit:

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ABERDEEN

EDINBURGH TATTOO

HIGHLAND GAMES

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

Each area consists of up to 6 categories where some

abbreviations are used as below:

VISITOR ATTRACTIONS

PR = Party (Group) Rates available

GL = Guides and/or Lecturers available

R = Restaurant/Café facilities available

CP = Coach Parking available

EPW = Educational Parties Welcomed

Last figure refers to the Maximum Party Size that can be

accommodated at any one time

MEAL STOPS

MC = Morning Coffee available

L = Lunches available

AT = Afternoon Teas available

D = Dinners available

Other = Other Catering available


SERVICED ACCOMMODATION

R = Restaurant available


SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION

R = Restaurant on site

C = Coach Parking available

GROUP ACTIVITIES

PR = Party (Group) Rates available

Max Number = Maximum single party size that can be

accommodated

Min Age = Minimum Age of customers that are accepted

EF = Educational Facilities available

HOSTELS AND BUNKHOUSES

Capacity = Total sleeping capacity of the establishment

Min = Minimum party/group size accepted for Group

Rates

SYMBOLS USED

Bronze Green Tourism Award

Silver Green Tourism Award

Gold Green Tourism Award

Cyclists Welcome

Walkers Welcome

Unassisted wheelchair access

Assisted wheelchair access

Access for visitors with mobility difficulties

In some cases, more detailed information is available at www.scotlandgroupsguide.com

For ease of reference, the Scotland Groups Guide is broken down into 6 areas:

South West Scotland (the M74 corridor including Dumfries & Galloway, Ayrshire and the Isles of Arran and Cumbrae and Glasgow)

South East Scotland(the eastern routes into Scotland and including the Scottish Borders, Edinburgh and the Lothians and the

Kingdom of Fife)

Central Scotland(Argyll and the Isles, Loch Lomond, Stirling and the Trossachs)

Eastern Scotland(Perthshire, Dundee and Angus and Aberdeen City & Shire)

The Highlands of Scotland(Highland region, Nairn, Moray and the Outer Hebrides)

Northern Isles(the Orkney and Shetland Isles)

There is also a separate section covering Tour Operators who specialise in Scotland and are willing and eager to help you in your group itineraries and organisation.

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SCOTLAND TRAVEL GETTING HERE & GETTING AROUND

Details of travel options to Scotland including destinations and airlines, train, ferries, coach and buses can be found on www.scotlandgroupsguide.com/traveldownloads/travel.php or www.visitscotland.com

BY ROADScotland has an excellent road network with motorways and dual carriageway roads linking cities and most towns. The primary road network extends over most of the country, except in a few remote areas. In these areas you will find single-track roads with passing places where you have to draw in to the left to let others pass or overtake. Getting away from traffic jams and out onto Scotland's quiet roads can really put the fun back into driving. There are no tolls on roads in Scotland.

CAR RENTAL. There are many companies offering competitive car rental rates. Details of many of the major car rental firms in Scotland are given in the Car Hire section of this guide. Conditions of hire vary but most require the driver to be between 23 and 75 years old, with a current driving licence having been held for at least one year. The rental charge is due when you collect the vehicle and usually covers passenger liability, third party, fire and theft insurance. You will also be

required to leave a deposit which will be refunded if you return the vehicle without damage. Be sure to check if you are required to fill the tank full or to the same level as when you hired the car, otherwise you will have to pay a re-fuelling fee. For details of branch locations and rental conditions please either view the company's web site or contact them directly.

FUEL. Many fuel stations in cities are open 24 hours a day. In rural areas the distance between stations is greater and opening hours may be shorter. Fuel prices fluctuate and tend to be lower in cities and towns.

TO SCOTLAND BY COACH

National Express is the UK’s leading

coach network provider taking you

to over 1000 destinations throughout

the UK.

Contact: 08717 818181

www.nationalexpress.com

For information on disabled travel:

08717 818179

or textphone 0121 455 0086

AROUND SCOTLAND BY COACH/BUS

There is an excellent network of

coach services in Scotland and

information can be obtained from

Tourist Information Centres. Advance

booking is not usually required,

although you are advised to do so for

longer journeys.

Contacts: Scottish CityLink (Scotland’s leading provider of coach services) 08705 50 50 50 www.citylink.co.uk

Rapsons (Stagecoach) Highland’s and Islands 0871 200 22 33 www.rapsons.co.uk

Postbus (very popular in the more remote areas of Scotland) 08457 740 740 www.royalmail.com/postbus

Highland and Islands Transport Map: available from 01463 702660 or [email protected]

TO SCOTLAND BY AIRScotland is well served by airports offering airlines with destinations both international and domestic. The main international airports are:

Aberdeen Airport, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 7DU Tel: 0844 481 6666 www.aberdeenairport.com

Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh EH12 9DN Tel: 0844 481 8989 www.edinburghairport.com

Glasgow Airport, Paisley, Renfrewshire PA3 2SW Tel: 0844 481 5555 www.glasgowairport.com

Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Aviation House, Prestwick, Ayrshire KA9 2PL Tel: 0871 223 0700 www.gpia.co.uk

Dundee Airport, Riverside Drive, Dundee DD2 1UH Tel: 01382 662200 www.dundeecity.gov.uk/airport

Inverness Airport, Dalcross, Inverness IV1 2JB Tel: 01667 464000 www.hial.co.uk/inverness-airport

Shetland (Sumburgh) Airport, Virkie Mainland, Shetland ZE3 9JP Tel: 01950 460905 www.hial.co.uk/sumburgh-airport

There are also smaller domestic airports at :

Kirkwall Airport, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1THTel: 01856 872421 www.hial.co.uk/kirkwall-airport

Barra Airport, Northbay, Isle of Barra HS9 5YDTel: 01871 890212 www.hial.co.uk/barra-airport

Benbecula Airport, Benbecula, Western Isles HS7 5LWTel: 01870 602051 www.hial.co.uk/benbecula-airport

Campbeltown (Machrihanish) Airport, Moss Road, Campbeltown PA28 6NTTel: 01586 553797 www.hial.co.uk/campbeltown-airport

Islay Airport, Glenegedale, Islay PA42 7ASTel: 01496 302361 www.hial.co.uk/islay-airport

Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis HS2 0BNTel: 01851 702256 www.hial.co.uk/stornoway-airport

ABERDEEN

421 BIRMINGHAM

529 113 CARDIFF

71 357 465 DUNDEE

131 290 398 62 EDINBURGH

161 396 504 123 138 FORT WILLIAM

152 286 394 84 45 108 GLASGOW

387 137 251 318 255 384 275 HULL

118 446 553 134 162 69 178 444 INVERNESS

200 469 577 179 207 76 184 459 82 KYLE OF LOCHALSH

201 440 548 163 182 44 152 428 109 23 MALLAIG

345 93 201 281 214 320 210 95 370 393 376 MANCHESTER

244 208 323 175 112 267 159 148 274 343 311 147 NEWCASTLE

190 385 493 121 125 50 96 371 112 125 94 309 310 OBAN

177 304 411 113 79 131 32 279 201 204 176 228 168 120 PRESTWICK

115 324 425 48 14 124 47 265 145 189 172 247 123 114 79 ROSYTH

234 555 663 250 278 183 293 559 112 177 223 499 391 233 311 254 SCRABSTER

241 297 404 172 133 196 89 284 265 272 240 224 161 172 54 131 382 STRANRAER

179 499 607 194 222 119 238 504 63 91 159 444 335 169 255 199 128 327 ULLAPOOL

343 132 246 279 191 318 208 41 367 391 363 70 90 307 226 212 477 218 421 YORK

549 118 150 481 412 514 406 216 573 590 559 201 288 502 418 437 690 415 635 208 LONDON

www.hial.co.uk/stornoway-airport

DRIVING TO & WITHIN SCOTLAND

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FORTH RAILWAY BRIDGE

CAR HIREIN SCOTLAND

Within Scotland a large number of hotels are owned/managed by multi-national hotel chains or are part of marketing consortia.

These include companies and consortia such as:

Several of these hotel companies & consortia have on-line booking facilities and special groups departments.

Information on a large number of these Hotel & Consortia can be found on www.scotlandgroupsguide.com

Car, van and mini-coach hire is widely available throughout Scotland. The major national companies operating throughout the country are:

Alamo Car Hire: 0871 384 1086 www alamo.co.ukArnold Clark Car & Van Rental: 01786 468 700 / 0844 576 5425 www.arnoldclarkrental.comAvis Rent-a-Car: 0844 581 0147 www.avis.co.ukBudget Rent a Car: 0844 544 3455 www budget.co.ukEasycar: 08710 500 444 www.easycar.com Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 0800 800 227 www.enterprise.co.ukEuropcar: www.europcarscotland.co.ukHertz: www.hertz.co.ukThrifty: 01494 751 568 www.thrifty.co.uk

There are, in addition, a number of independent car hire companies, details of whom can be found (together with more detailed information on the national operators) on www.scotlandgroupsguide.com

THEATRICAL VENUESScotland is renowned for its association with the performing arts as shown at Festivals such as the Edinburgh International Festival and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Within www.scotlandgroupsguide.com there are contact details for over 90 theatrical venues throughout the length and breadth of the country, many of whom are willing to accept group bookings at discounted prices.

SPORTING VENUESThe “beautiful game” of football is often seen as being Scotland’s favourite spectator sport - however it is by no means the only spectator sport available to the general public.

On www.scotlandgroupsguide.com you will fi nd contact details of Premier League clubs in addition to main rugby venues, racecourses, athletics stadiums, ice rinks, motor racing circuits, golf clubs (Championship), ski centres and mountain biking centres. This list is constantly being added to. Group rates are often available.

The Hilton Group,

Choice Hotels,

Best Western Hotels,

Corus Hotels,

Thistle Hotels,

Strathmore Hotels,

Premier Travel Inn

and many others.

HOTELS & CONSORTIAIN SCOTLAND

VENUESIN SCOTLAND

Tiree Airport, Isle of Tiree PA77 6UWTel: 01879 220456 www.hial.co.uk/tiree-airport

Wick Airport, Caithness KW1 4QPTel: 01955 602215 www.hial.co.uk/wick-airport

AROUND SCOTLAND BY RAILThere are fast and efficient cross-border rail links with England and Wales to both Edinburgh and Glasgow and thence to Perth, Striling, Dundee, Aberdeen, Inverness (and Thurso), Fort William, Mallaig and Oban. There are also extensive urban services especially in the west of Scotland.

Contacts:www.nationalexpresseastcoast.comTel: 08457 225 010 (Groups)

www.virgintrains.co.ukTel: 0870 010 4490 (Groups)

SLEEPER SERVICES

First ScotRail’s Caledonian Sleeper is the overnight train service operating between London (Euston) and Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness and Fort William every night Sunday-Friday (does not run on Saturday nights).

Contacts:

First ScotRail Telesales: 08457 55 00 33 (Groups) www.firstscotrail.com

AROUND SCOTLAND BY RAIL

First ScotRail’s rail network covers almost all major towns. www.firstscotrail.com

RAIL TRAVEL PASSES

There are a number of incentive passes available offering special discount pricing. These include:

Freedom of Scotland Travelpass: covers many ferry, rail and bus routes

Highland Rover: unlimited travel on many routes in the Highlands

Central Scotland Rover: unlimited travel on many routes in the central belt

For further information contact any staffed railway station, rail-appointed travel agents or First ScotRail on 08457 55 00 33 www.firstscotrail.com

TO SCOTLAND BY SEAFERRY LINKS WITH EUROPENorfolkline operate a direct ferry service from Zeebrugge in Belgium to Rosyth on the Firth of Forth near Edinburgh. The latest information can be found at: www.norfolkline.com, phone 0844 499 0007 or email [email protected]

There are also a large selection of ferry links between England and Europe. Details can be found on www.scotlandgroupsguide.com

FERRY LINKS WITH NORTHERN IRELAND

Stena Line operate both fast ferries and superferries from Belfast to StranraerContact: 08705 20 44 02 (Groups) www.stenaline.co.uk

P&O Irish Sea operate between Larne/Cairnryan and Larne/TroonContact: 0871 66 44 888 (Groups) www.poirishsea.com

FERRY LINKS WITHIN SCOTLAND

With over 130 inhabited islands, ferry links are very important in Scotland. Main operators are:

Caledonian MacBrayne (sailing to 24 destinations off the west coast and in the Clyde). 01475 650 355 (Groups) www.calmac.co.uk or email: [email protected]

Western Ferries (Gourock to Dunoon) 01369 704452 www.western-ferries.co.uk

Highland Council (Corran Ferry) 01397 709011 www.lochabertransport.org.uk/corranferry.html

Skye Ferry (Glenelg to Kylerea) www.skyeferry.co.uk

NorthLink Ferries (Orkney, Shetland and Aberdeen) 08456 000449 www.northlinkferries.co.uk

John o’Groats Ferries (John o’Groats to Burwick, Orkney non-vehicular) 01955 611353 www.jogferry.co.uk

Orkney Ferries (Orkney inter-island) 01856 872044 www.orkneyferries.co.uk

Pentland Ferries (John o’Groats to St Margaret’s Hope, Orkney) 01856 831226 www.pentlandferries.co.uk

Shetland Isles Council for Shetland inter-island services 01806 244219

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WHAT’S ONHIGHLIGHTS & MAJOR EVENTS

Music, Dance, Culture and much more.Scotland is host to a year-round programme of truly world-class celebrations and festivals. Enjoy one of our many Highland Games; immerse yourself in the world’s biggest arts event, Edinburgh’s International Festival and Fringe, or savour the unique atmosphere of a live Scottish band in the local pub. Try a dram or two at a whisky festival and sample delicious scallops at our seafood fairs.Whatever you’re looking for, Scotland always has something to entertain you and the guarantee of a warm welcome. Here are some of this year’s highlights.For a full listing, go to www.visitscotland.com

JANUARYJanuary-DecemberPERTH 800A year long programme of eventscelebrating the 800th anniversaryof the granting of the Royal BurghCharter to Perth by King Williamthe Lion of Scotland in 1210.www.perth800.com

1 January (and 25 December)THE BA’, OrkneyHistorical street football game witharound 400 players.Tel: +44 (0)1856 872856www.visitorkney.com

1-31 JanuaryTURNER IN JANUARY, EdinburghAnnual exhibition of Turner watercolours.Tel: +44 (0)131 624 6200www.nationalgalleries.org

e 13-31 JanuaryCELTIC CONNECTIONS, GlasgowCelebration of traditional music.Tel: +44 (0)141 353 8000www.celticconnections.com

e 25 JanuaryBURNS’ NIGHT, Throughout ScotlandCelebrating the anniversary of ournational poet.

29 January-7 FebruaryWINTER WORDS FESTIVAL,Pitlochry Festival TheatreFestival celebrating both the writtenand spoken word.Tel: +44 (0)1796 484626www.pitlochry.org.uk

26 JanuaryUP HELLY AA, ShetlandViking fire festival.Tel: +44 (0)1595 693434www.visitshetland.com

FEBRUARY1 February-16 MarchSCOTTISH SNOWDROP FESTIVALVarious events celebrating ourenchanting Scottish snowdrops.www.visitscotland.com/snowdrops

18-28 FebruaryGLASGOW FILM FESTIVALShowcase of movies from aroundthe world.Tel: +44 (0)141 332 6535www.glasgowfilmfestival.org.uk

24 February-6 MarchEDINBURGH FESTIVAL OF MUSICSPEECH AND DANCEA programme of classes and events.www.ecfest.org.uk

MARCH1-21 MarchNEW TERRITORIES, GlasgowScotland’s international festivalof live arts.Tel: +44 (0)141 3575538www.newmoves.co.uk

e 6-17 MarchINVERNESS MUSIC FESTIVALInstrumental, speech, dance andvocal competitions.Tel: +44 (0)1463 716616www.invernessmusicfestival.org

11-28 MarchMAGNERS GLASGOWINTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVALStand-up, theatre, film, children’sshows and workshops.Tel: +44 (0)141 552 2070www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com

17-21 MarchStAnza, St AndrewsScotland’s Poetry Festival –a celebration of poetry.www.stanzapoetry.org

e 26 March-18 AprilCEILIDH CULTUREAnnual event celebrating all aspectsof the traditional arts.Tel: +44 (0)131 228 1155www.ceilidhculture.co.uk

APRIL3-17 AprilEDINBURGH INTERNATIONALSCIENCE FESTIVALStunning science for all ages.Tel: +44 (0)131 5587666www.sciencefestival.co.uk

e 9-11 AprilORKNEY CEILIDH WEEKENDTel: +44 (0)1856 873534www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/otda

10 AprilMELROSE SEVENSRugby 7s tournament.Tel: +44 (0)1896 822993www.melrose7s.com

11-17 AprilST ANDREWS GOLF WEEKA week of golfing events to suit all levels.www.standrewsgolfweek.com

16 April-3 MayGLASGOW INTERNATIONALFESTIVAL OF VISUAL ARTExperience the vibrancy and depthof the city’s art scene at its best.Tel: +44 (0)141 287 8994www.glasgowinternational.org

16-17 AprilSCOTTISH GRAND NATIONAL, AyrHighlight of the Scottish horseracing calendar.Tel: +44 (0)1292 264179www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk

e 2 9April - 3 MaySPIRIT OF SPEYSIDE WHISKY FESTIVALWhisky festival with over 200 events.Tel: +44 (0)7768 383500www.spiritofspeyside.com

e 29 April-2 MayHIGHLANDS & ISLANDS MUSIC& DANCE FESTIVALFestival showcasing music anddance of the Highlands and islands.Tel: +44 (0)1631 710787www.obanfestival.org

e 29 April-2 MaySHETLAND FOLK FESTIVALPresenting the best folk musicfrom around the globe.Tel: +44 (0)1595 694757www.shetlandfolkfestival.com

30 AprilBELTANE FIRE FESTIVAL, EdinburghA celebration of the arrival of summer.www.beltane.org

e 30 April-2 MayGIRVAN FOLK FESTIVALConcerts, ceilidhs, competitions andsessions throughout the weekend.Tel: +44 (0)1560 321 102

MAYe May-SeptemberHIGHLAND GAMESAround 100 Highland games andgatherings take place in Scotland eachyear. Each one has a mix of piping,athletic events and Highland dancing.www.visitscotland.com

e * MaySCOTTISH PIPE BANDCHAMPIONSHIPS, DumbartonTel: +44 (0)141 221 5414www.rspba.org

1-2 MayBIG IN FALKIRKScotland’s national street festival.www.biginfalkirk.com

20-30 MayPERTH FESTIVAL OF THE ARTSAnnual arts festival.Tel: +44 (0)845 612 6330www.perthfestival.co.uk

21-29 MayDUMFRIES & GALLOWAY ARTS FESTIVALTel: +44 (0)1387 260447www.dgartsfestival.org.uk

e 22-30 MayISLAY FESTIVAL OF MALT AND MUSICTel: +44 (0)1496 810254www.islayfestival.org

e 28-30 MayORKNEY FOLK FESTIVALTel: +44 (0)1856 851638www.orkneyfolkfestival.com

29-30 MayEMIRATES AIRLINES EDINBURGHRUGBY SEVENS, Murrayfieldwww.edinburgh7s.com

JUNE3-6 JuneANGUS GLENS WALKING FESTIVALThis 4 day festival with walks tosuit all tastes and abilities.Tel: +44 (0)1307 473168www.angusahead.com/walkingfestival

4-6 JuneGARDENING SCOTLAND, EdinburghScotland’s national celebration ofgardening and outdoor living.Tel: +44 (0)131 333 0969www.gardeningscotland.com

5 JuneTASTE OF GRAMPIAN, InverurieSample the wide range of qualityproduce from the north east of Scotland.www.tasteofgrampian.co.uk

5-6 JuneUCI MOUNTAIN BIKE WORLD CUP,Fort WilliamA stunning celebration of 2 wheeledaction in the Highlands.Tel: +44 (0)131 555 3820www.fortwilliamworldcup.co.uk

e 6-13 June16th ARRAN FOLK FESTIVALA week of concerts, ceilidhs andopen pub sessions.Tel: +44 (0) 1770 700 641www.arranfolkfestival.com

* 11-13 JuneROCKNESS, Dores, near Inverness3 day music festival on the banks ofLoch Ness.www.rockness.co.uk

e * 13 JuneARDROSSAN HIGHLAND GAMES,Memorial Playing Fields, Ardrossanwww.ardrossanhighlandgames.org.uk

14-27 JuneSHETLAND HAMEFARINWelcoming Shetlanders from aroundthe world back to their home islands.Tel: +44 (0)1595 744944www.shetlandhamefarin.com

17-27 JuneEDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FILMFESTIVAL, EdinburghTel: +44 (0)131 228 4051www.edfilmfest.org.uk

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18-23 JuneST. MAGNUS FESTIVAL, OrkneyOrkney’s annual celebration of the arts.Tel: +44 (0)1856 871445www.stmagnusfestival.com

24-27 JuneROYAL HIGHLAND SHOW, EdinburghThe highlight of the Scottishcountry calendar.Tel: +44 (0)131 335 6200www.royalhighlandshow.org

27 June-10 JulyJEDBURGH CALLANTS FESTIVALTel: +44 (0)1835 863687www.jethartcallantsfestival.com

JULY2-4 JulyGAME CONSERVANCY SCOTTISH FAIR,Scone Palace, PerthshireDemonstrating the importance ofgame and other wildlife to the Scottishcountryside.www.scottishfair.com

e 4-9 JulyCEÒLAS MUSIC FESTIVAL,South Uist, Outer HebridesGaelic music and dance summer school.www.ceolas.co.uk

* 8-11 JulyBARCLAYS SCOTTISH OPEN,Loch LomondMajor PGA golf championship.Tel: +44 (0)141 887 2992www.barclaysscottishopen.co.uk

10-11 JulySCOTTISH VINTAGE VEHICLEEXTRAVAGANZA, Glamis CastleTel: +44 (0)1307 840393www.glamis-castle.co.uk

12-17 July12th HEBRIDEAN MARITIMEFESTIVAL, StornowayDisplays, sailing tuitionand challenges to suit all tastes.Tel: +44 (0)7759 231125 or+44 (0)851 703562www.sailhebrides.info

e * 14-17 JulyHEBRIDEAN CELTIC FESTIVALPremier Celtic music festival.Tel: +44 (0)1851 621234www.hebceltfest.com

15-18 JulyTHE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP, St AndrewsTel: +44 (0)1655 331 000www.opengolf.com

e * 26-31 JulyINVERNESS TATTOO, InvernessTel: +44 (0)1463 242915www.tattooinverness.org.uk

29 July-7 AugustABERDEEN INTERNATIONAL YOUTHFESTIVAL11 days of music, dance and theatre.Tel: +44 (0)1224 213800www.aiyf.org

e 30 JulyLOMOND FOLK FESTIVAL, Balloch Parkwww.lomondfolkfestival.com

30 July-8 AugustEDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL JAZZAND BLUES FESTIVALwww.edinburghjazzfestival.co.uk

AUGUST* 6-7 AugustTARTAN HEART FESTIVAL, Beauly,Inverness-shireFeaturing locally and internationallyrenowned artists.Tel: +44 (0)1463 741366www.tartanheartfestival.co.uk

6-8 AugustEDINBURGH MELAA mix of theatre, dance, music,film, visual arts and multi art formperformance.Tel: +44 (0)131 332 2888www.edinburgh-mela.co.uk

e 6-28 AugustEDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOOMilitary extravaganza withbreathtaking displays.Tel: +44 (0)8707 555 118www.edintattoo.co.uk

* 6-30 AugustEDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGEThe world’s largest Arts festival.Tel: +44 (0)131 226 0026www.edfringe.com

7-15 AugustPITTENWEEM ARTS FESTIVAL, FifeTel: +44 (0)1333 313903www.pittenweemartsfestival.co.uk

e 9-15 AugustPIPING LIVE!, GlasgowInternational Piping Festival.Tel: +44 (0)141 353 0220www.pipinglive.co.uk

9-15 AugustCREATIVE CONNECTIONS, ShetlandA week of fiddle music, workshops,concerts, storytelling and visual arts.Tel: +44 (0)1595 743843www.visitshetland.com

13 August- 5 SeptemberEDINBURGH INTERNATIONALFESTIVAL3 weeks of the best opera, theatre,dance and classical music fromaround the world.Tel: +44 (0)131 473 2000www.eif.co.uk

14-30 AugustEDINBURGH INTERNATIONALBOOK FESTIVALTel: +44 (0)131 718 5666www.edbookfest.co.uk

14 August-31 OctoberGAELFORCE 2010, Dumfries andGallowayArts season.Tel: +44 (0)1387 253383/262084www.gaelforceevents.co.uk

e * 14 AugustWORLD PIPE BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS,Glasgow Green, GlasgowThe ultimate pipe band championships.Tel: +44 (0)141 221 5414www.rspba.org

26-29 AugustBLAIR CASTLE INTERNATIONALHORSE TRIALS AND COUNTRY FAIR,Blair AthollInternational 3 day event.Tel: +44 (0)1796 481543www.blairhorsetrials.co.uk

e 26-28 AugustCOWAL HIGHLAND GATHERING,DunoonTraditional Highland games.Tel: +44 (0)1369 703206www.cowalgathering.com

SEPTEMBERe 3-11 SeptemberBLAS FESTIVAL – CELEBRATING THEHIGHLANDSTel: +44 (0)1463 225559www.blas-festival.com

e 4 SeptemberBRAEMAR GATHERINGTraditional Highland games andgathering.Tel: +44 (0)1339 755377www.braemargathering.org

11 SeptemberRAF LEUCHARS AIRSHOW,Nr St AndrewsOfficial military air show.Tel: +44 (0)1334 839000www.airshow.co.uk

16-18 SeptemberAYR GOLD CUP FESTIVAL,Ayr Race Coursewww.ayr-racecourse.co.uk

* 23-26 SeptemberMERCHANT CITY FESTIVAL, GlasgowThe cream of Scotland’s arts scene.www.merchantcityfestival.com

e 24-26 SeptemberThe BELHAVEN BEST DUNBARTRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVALTraditional concerts, ceilidhs andsessions.Tel: +44 (0)1368 863301www.dtmf.dunbar.org.uk

24 September-3 OctoberTHE STENALINE WIGTOWN BOOKFESTIVALA 10-day celebration of the writtenword.Tel: +44 (0)1988 403222www.wigtownbookfestival.com

OCTOBERe 7-11 OctoberSHETLAND ACCORDION &FIDDLE FESTIVALTel: +44 (0)1595 693162www.shetlandaccordionandfiddle.com

e 8-16 OctoberTHE ROYAL NATIONAL MOD, CaithnessScotland’s premier festival of Gaeliclanguage, music and culture.Tel: +44 (0)1463 709705www.the-mod.co.uk

e 29 October-7 NovemberPERTHSHIRE AMBERTraditional music festival.www.perthshireamber.com

e 30-31 OctoberGLENFIDDICH PIPING & FIDDLECHAMPIONSHIPS, Blair AthollInternational competition.Tel: +44 (0)1698 573536www.glenfiddich.com

NOVEMBER27 November-25 DecemberEDINBURGH’S CHRISTMASA month of sparkling celebrations.www.edinburghschristmas.com

30 NovemberST ANDREW’S DAYCelebrations of Scotland’s patron saint.

DECEMBERThroughout DecemberCHRISTMAS MARKETS,Throughout ScotlandFestive markets are held throughoutScotland, ideal for unique Christmasshopping ideas.

29 December-1 January 2010EDINBURGH’S HOGMANAYCelebrate the New Year at the homeof Hogmanay.www.edinburghshogmanay.com

31 DecemberTHE FLAMBEAUX, ComrieAncient torchlight processionsignifying the New Year.Tel: +44 (0)1764 652578

31 December-1 JanuaryGLASGOW’S HOGMANAYNew Year celebrations with specialguests in George Square.www.winterfestglasgow.com

31 DecemberHOGMANAYNew Year celebrations take place in most towns and cities throughout Scotland.www.visitscotland.com

31 DecemberSTONEHAVEN FIREBALL FESTIVALFire festival to welcome the New Year.Tel: +44 (0)1569 764647 or(0)1569 762300www.stonehavenfireballs.co.uk

* Denotes provisional date.e Denotes an event with traditional music or bagpipes.

The information contained in thispublication is as supplied to VisitScotland and to the best of VisitScotland’s knowledge was correct at the time of going to press. VisitScotland can accept no responsibility for any errors. Events can be subject to change, we recommend you check details before traveling.

For a full list of events, check out www.visitscotland.com

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It’s written in the stars…A simple, impartial, consistent approach to quality

Scottish Tourist Board verified symbols

Ensuite bath and/or shower for all bedrooms

Ensuite bath and/or shower for some bedrooms

Private bath and/or shower for all bedrooms

Private bath and/or shower for some bedrooms

Ensuite bath and/or shower room(s) in self catering unit

Washbasins in bedroom

Hairdryer in bedrooms

Bed linen available – free or for hire

Towels available – free or for hire

TV in bedrooms/ in self catering unit

No TV

Satellite/Cable TV

Broadband

WiFi

Tea/Coffee making facilities in bedroom

Telephone in bedrooms

Payphone provided

Restaurant

Evening meal available

Room service

VisitScotland, under the Scottish Tourist Board brand, administers the star grading schemes which assess the quality standards of all types of accommodation and visitor attractions from castles and historic houses to garden centres and arts venues. We quality assure over 70 per cent of the accommodation in Scotland and 90 per cent of the visitor attractions – so wherever you want to stay or visit, we’ve got it covered. Schemes are monitored all year round – each establishment is reviewed once a year. We do the hard work so you can relax and enjoy your holiday.

How does the system work?Our advisors visit and assess establishments on up to 50 areas from quality, comfort and cleanliness to welcome, ambience and service. The same star scheme runs in England and Wales, so you can follow the stars wherever you go.

Graded visitor attractionsVisitor attractions from tourist shops and museums to leisure centres and tours are graded with 1-5 stars depending on their level of customer care. The focus is on the standard of hospitality and service as well as presentation, quality of shop or cafe (if there is one) and toilet facilities.

The promise of the stars: it is clean, tidy and an acceptable,

if basic, standard it is a good, all round standard

it is a very good standard, with attention to detail in every area

it is excellent – using high quality materials, good food where provided and friendly, professional service

an exceptional standard where presentation, ambience, food where provided and service are hard to fault.

Establishments awarded gold stars have consistently achieved the highest levels of excellence within their star grading.

A consistent standard wherever you stay

We grade all types of accommodation from hostels, through to B&Bs and self catering properties to hotels grand and small.We even grade campus accommodation and parks offering holiday homes and camping. So whether you prefer to spend the night under canvas or the canopy of a four-poster bed, we’ll make sure you know the standard to expect.

Access all areasThe following symbols will help visitors with physical disabilities to decide whether accommodation is suitable:



Access for visitors with mobility difficulties.

QualityAssurance

Lounge

TV Lounge

Full alcohol drinks licence

Restricted alcohol drinks licence

Laundry service

Non-smoking establishment

Smoking restricted

Smoking rooms available

Washing machine

Tumble dryer

Laundry facilities on site

Telephone in unit

Microwave

Dishwasher

Freezer

Hi-fi

DVD

Video

CD available

Leisure facilities

Indoor swimming pool

Private parking

Limited parking

Domestic help

Porterage

Not all properties have all facilities

Hostels may also provide the following:

Meal service available

Drying facilities

Family rooms available

Twin/double rooms available

Alpine sleeping platform

Further information

For more information on Quality Assurance at VisitScotland, please contact us:

Tel. 01463 244 111 Fax. 01463 244 [email protected]

We welcome your comments on star-awarded properties:

VisitScotland - Quality & StandardsCowan HouseInverness Retail & Business Park, Inverness IV2 7GF


Call into any VisitScotland Information Centre for further information.

www.visitscotland.com/wheretofindus

We want you to feel welcomeVisitScotland has developed Welcome Schemes to complement the Star Quality Assurance grades. These schemes tell you about establishments who pay particular attention to the specific needs of these visitors. As well as the established Walkers Welcome

and Cyclists Welcome schemes, there are similar schemes for:

Anglers Bikers

Classic Cars Golfers

Children Field sports

Film crews Groups

Ancestral Tourism

This means that a bothy or bod has been inspected.

The Thistle symbol recognises a high standard of caravan holiday home.

This means individual caravan holiday homes have been inspected.

Because we care If you care about the environment, this

is the sign for you. We’re working with tourism businesses to recognise their efforts to care for the environment.

Since its inception in 1997, the Green Tourism Business scheme has been championing sustainable tourism in the UK, and has become the largest and most successful scheme of its type in the world.

We grade businesses that try to work in a sustainable, environmentally friendly way:

Bronze, Silver or Gold.

We use 150 different measures divided into technical sections such as energy, water, waste, transport, purchasing and natural and cultural heritage to assess the three different levels.

A business will need to achieve 30 measures to reach the bronze standard, 45 for the silver, 60 for the gold and be taking sufficient action in each section.

The very best of food and drink EatScotland is a nationwide Quality

Assurance Scheme from VisitScotland. A trained team of assessors carry out an incognito visit to assess quality, standards and ambience.

Only those operators who meet the EatScotland quality standards are accredited to the scheme so look out for the logo to ensure you visit some of Scotland’s best, quality establishments.

Those with extra special standards of food are awarded EatScotland Silver or Gold .

We assess the presentation, quality and service of food in every kind of eating establishment in Scotland from fish and chip shops to pubs, takeaways and top class restaurants. Whether you’re looking for a family friendly bar or a romantic restaurant, EatScotland is the perfect guide for the best quality. EatScotland gives a reliable, authoritative and comprehensive guide to eating out in Scotland.

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It’s written in the stars…A simple, impartial, consistent approach to quality

Scottish Tourist Board verified symbols

Ensuite bath and/or shower for all bedrooms

Ensuite bath and/or shower for some bedrooms

Private bath and/or shower for all bedrooms

Private bath and/or shower for some bedrooms

Ensuite bath and/or shower room(s) in self catering unit

Washbasins in bedroom

Hairdryer in bedrooms

Bed linen available – free or for hire

Towels available – free or for hire

TV in bedrooms/ in self catering unit

No TV

Satellite/Cable TV

Broadband

WiFi

Tea/Coffee making facilities in bedroom

Telephone in bedrooms

Payphone provided

Restaurant

Evening meal available

Room service

VisitScotland, under the Scottish Tourist Board brand, administers the star grading schemes which assess the quality standards of all types of accommodation and visitor attractions from castles and historic houses to garden centres and arts venues. We quality assure over 70 per cent of the accommodation in Scotland and 90 per cent of the visitor attractions – so wherever you want to stay or visit, we’ve got it covered. Schemes are monitored all year round – each establishment is reviewed once a year. We do the hard work so you can relax and enjoy your holiday.

How does the system work?Our advisors visit and assess establishments on up to 50 areas from quality, comfort and cleanliness to welcome, ambience and service. The same star scheme runs in England and Wales, so you can follow the stars wherever you go.

Graded visitor attractionsVisitor attractions from tourist shops and museums to leisure centres and tours are graded with 1-5 stars depending on their level of customer care. The focus is on the standard of hospitality and service as well as presentation, quality of shop or cafe (if there is one) and toilet facilities.

The promise of the stars: it is clean, tidy and an acceptable,

if basic, standard it is a good, all round standard

it is a very good standard, with attention to detail in every area

it is excellent – using high quality materials, good food where provided and friendly, professional service

an exceptional standard where presentation, ambience, food where provided and service are hard to fault.

Establishments awarded gold stars have consistently achieved the highest levels of excellence within their star grading.

A consistent standard wherever you stay

We grade all types of accommodation from hostels, through to B&Bs and self catering properties to hotels grand and small.We even grade campus accommodation and parks offering holiday homes and camping. So whether you prefer to spend the night under canvas or the canopy of a four-poster bed, we’ll make sure you know the standard to expect.

Access all areasThe following symbols will help visitors with physical disabilities to decide whether accommodation is suitable:



Access for visitors with mobility difficulties.

QualityAssurance

Lounge

TV Lounge

Full alcohol drinks licence

Restricted alcohol drinks licence

Laundry service

Non-smoking establishment

Smoking restricted

Smoking rooms available

Washing machine

Tumble dryer

Laundry facilities on site

Telephone in unit

Microwave

Dishwasher

Freezer

Hi-fi

DVD

Video

CD available

Leisure facilities

Indoor swimming pool

Private parking

Limited parking

Domestic help

Porterage

Not all properties have all facilities

Hostels may also provide the following:

Meal service available

Drying facilities

Family rooms available

Twin/double rooms available

Alpine sleeping platform

Further information

For more information on Quality Assurance at VisitScotland, please contact us:


We welcome your comments on star-awarded properties:

VisitScotland - Quality & StandardsCowan HouseInverness Retail & Business Park, Inverness IV2 7GF


Call into any VisitScotland Information Centre for further information.

www.visitscotland.com/wheretofindus

We want you to feel welcomeVisitScotland has developed Welcome Schemes to complement the Star Quality Assurance grades. These schemes tell you about establishments who pay particular attention to the specific needs of these visitors. As well as the established Walkers Welcome

and Cyclists Welcome schemes, there are similar schemes for:

Anglers Bikers

Classic Cars Golfers

Children Field sports

Film crews Groups

Ancestral Tourism

This means that a bothy or bod has been inspected.

The Thistle symbol recognises a high standard of caravan holiday home.

This means individual caravan holiday homes have been inspected.

Because we care If you care about the environment, this

is the sign for you. We’re working with tourism businesses to recognise their efforts to care for the environment.

Since its inception in 1997, the Green Tourism Business scheme has been championing sustainable tourism in the UK, and has become the largest and most successful scheme of its type in the world.

We grade businesses that try to work in a sustainable, environmentally friendly way:

Bronze, Silver or Gold.

We use 150 different measures divided into technical sections such as energy, water, waste, transport, purchasing and natural and cultural heritage to assess the three different levels.

A business will need to achieve 30 measures to reach the bronze standard, 45 for the silver, 60 for the gold and be taking sufficient action in each section.

The very best of food and drink EatScotland is a nationwide Quality

Assurance Scheme from VisitScotland. A trained team of assessors carry out an incognito visit to assess quality, standards and ambience.

Only those operators who meet the EatScotland quality standards are accredited to the scheme so look out for the logo to ensure you visit some of Scotland’s best, quality establishments.

Those with extra special standards of food are awarded EatScotland Silver or Gold .

We assess the presentation, quality and service of food in every kind of eating establishment in Scotland from fish and chip shops to pubs, takeaways and top class restaurants. Whether you’re looking for a family friendly bar or a romantic restaurant, EatScotland is the perfect guide for the best quality. EatScotland gives a reliable, authoritative and comprehensive guide to eating out in Scotland.

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DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY

To the east and west of the M74 corridor, this is one of the most beautiful, accessible and contrasting areas of Scotland, yet one of the least explored. All that is best about Scotland; acres of sky, miles of rugged coastline, sandy beaches, mysterious forests, rolling hills, tranquil lochs, fresh local produce and authentic traditions stretching back into the past - with plenty of “themes” available this is an area with undoubted potential, that is, if you have not already discovered it!

VisitScotland Dumfries & Galloway64 Whitesands, Dumfries DG1 2RS Tel: 01387 245550 Fax: 01387 245551 Travel Trade Contact: Tabitha Mudaliar,Tel: 01387 245550 Fax: 01387 245551tabitha.mudaliar@visitscotland.comwww.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk

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NewGalloway

Moniaive

Dalmellington

Whithorn

CairnryanGretna

Portpatrick

Bargrennan

Drummore

CastleDouglas

Langholm

NewtonStewart

Moffat

Cumnock

LochmabenLockerbie

Dalbeattie

Kirkcudbright

Girvan

Annan

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Galloway

Whatever you and your clients are looking for, the stunning scenery of Ayrshire and the Isles of Arran and Cumbrae on the beautiful Clyde Coast will simply take your breath away. Steeped in history dating back to the very dawn of civilisation - from the mysterious Bronze Age standing stones on Arran and the Viking attacks of the early Middle Ages to the magnifi cence of Culzean Castle on the Ayrshire Coast.

If you are a golfer, the area offers over 50 courses including three Open Championship links courses - this is, indeed, a golfers’ paradise.

VisitScotland Ayrshire & ArranSouth Ayrshire Council, Burns House, Burns Statue Square, Ayr KA7 1UT Tel: 01292 616225 Fax: 01292 616151Travel Trade Contact: Joan Stewart, Tel: 01292 616170 Fax: 01292 [email protected]

One of Europe’s most exciting, friendly and energetic destinations - a true European city of the arts, architectural elegance and education with an eclectic atmosphere, chic shopping, excellent restaurants, theatres and all the nightlife you could wish for!

From the vibrant streets of Glasgow with their spectacular architecture to the upper reaches of the River Clyde with some of

Scotland’s most magnifi cent scenery.

VisitScotland Glasgow 11 George Square, Glasgow G2 1DY. Tel: 0141 204 4480 Fax: 0141 566 4074 Travel Trade Contact: Mark Irwin, Tel: 0141 204 4480 Fax: 0141 566 4074. [email protected]/glasgow

Stranraer

Arran

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Dalmellington

BrodickMachrie

Lochranza

LamlashLagg

Dippin

Cairnryan

Maybole

Strathaven

Mauchline

Galston

Cumnock

Muirkirk

NewCumnock

LargsMillport

DalryDunlop

BeithKilbirnie

RothesayWemyssBay

Girvan

BallantraeBarrhill

Turnberry

Dunoon

AyrPrestwick

Irvine

Troon

KilwinningArdrossan

Greenock

Paisley

Kilmarnock

East Kilbride

GLASGOW

Stranraer

Abington

BiggarLesmahagow

Strathaven

Douglas

Leadhills

CrawfordCumnock

Lanark Carstairs

Shotts

Lennoxtown

BathgateArmadale

Largs

WemyssBay

Kilbirnie

Kilsyth

PortGlasgow

Gourock

Carluke

Motherwell

Larkhall

Johnstone

Barrhead

Kirkintilloch Cumbernauld

FalkirkDumbarton

Greenock

Paisley

Kilmarnock

East Kilbride

Hamilton

Clydebank

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AYRSHIRE & THE ISLES OF ARRAN

AND CUMBRAE GLASGOW

& THE CLYDE VALLEY

Glasgow & South West

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DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY COAST & COUNTRYSIDE, FORESTS AND HILLS


SEE & DO 2010

LUCE BAY

GLENTROOL

MENNOCK PASS

AUCHENCAIRN BAY

DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY

WHAT'S ON& SUGGESTED ITINERARY

Events of interest to the Groups Market include the Wickerman Festival “Scotland’s Alternative

Music Festival” held near Kirkcudbright annually in July together with their annual

Jazz Festival held in June and the Dumfries & Galloway Arts festivals held throughout the

area in May. The Wigtown Book Festival in late September attracts visits from many well known writers some of whom hold seminars and talks. The Dumfries & Galloway Wildlife Festival attracts many visitors to the area in

April as do the many walking events especially those that take place in the Galloway Forest

Park. For full up to date information visit:WWW.VISITDUMFRIESANDGALLOWAY.CO.UK

Getting to Dumfries & Galloway could not be simpler – up the M6 and turn off at Gretna on

the M74. A tour taking in eastern Dumfriesshire and the Borders would follow the A7 which

goes to Edinburgh from Carlisle via Langholm, Hawick, Selkirk, Galashiels and Melrose.

From Gretna to the west, a number of themed tours could be created, perhaps contrasting the beautiful Solway Firth coastline with the

rugged beauty of the Galloway Hills and Forest Park or discovering the “theme towns” of

Kirkcudbright, Castle Douglas and Wigtown, perhaps taking in the Book Festival.

Scotland’s National Bard, Rabbie Burns, was an excise offi cer in Dumfries and died

nearby. Many of his verses were related to the Dumfries area and combining this with a visit

to his birthplace in Ayrshire could be the basis of a very interesting literary tour.

WWW.SCOTLANDGROUPSGUIDE.COM

GRETNA & GRETNA GREENThe World Famous Old Blacksmith’s Shop Centre

and the Gretna Gateway Outlet Village – both

superb group attractions just off the M74.

DRUMLANRIG CASTLEThis ancient and majestic Douglas stronghold

steeped in history and intrigue is one of

Scotland’s principal visitor attractions.

This is an area with tremendous group tourism potential. Apart from being on the road to Northern Ireland (Stranraer ferries) its attraction to groups includes its land and seascapes, country and fi shing culture, wildlife, activities and history.

The administrative centre of the area is Dumfries on the River Nith – a town closely associated with Robert Burns, Scotland’s National Bard who worked and eventually died here at a very young age. Rivers are a current theme in Dumfries & Galloway – most of which offer excellent trout, if not salmon fi shing opportunities. Langholm to the east lies on the River Esk and is noted for its woollen/textile heritage and its Armstrong Museum.

Moffat just off the M74 in the northern part of the region is another woollen/textile town – once a fashionable “spa” town, it now celebrates the magnifi cent opportunities for walking, as it is set in the hills. Moffat is a popular staging post for group tourism as are Gretna and Gretna Green (with two superb group attractions) ideally situated just north of the border at the crossroads to the Borders, Dumfries & Galloway or northern destinations.

To the west and into deepest Galloway, art, literature and food draw the unsuspecting visitor in the three “theme” towns of Kirkcudbright and Wigtown (both on the coast) and Castle Douglas (with Threave Castle nearby), respectively. Here the scenery is on par with the best anywhere in Scotland – forests, hills, rivers - right down to the shoreline with attractions to suit – try the Creetown Gem Rock Museum, Threave Garden, Cream o’Galloway and many others.

To the north, the Galloway Forest Park offers a plethora of activities, not only for the fi t and adventurous but for all ages and abilities. Wildlife, walking, fi shing, cycling all have a place here and the park authorities are all too willing to advise and organise suitable activities and instruction/guidance.

Beautiful countryside and rural landscapes also tend to go with wildlife and the RSPB Reserves at Mersehead and the Wood of Cree offer excellent opportunities to learn more about the local and transient birdlife…and wildlife in general.

GROUP TRAVEL THEME SUGGESTIONSGardens, Golf, Walking, Cycling, Wildlife, Coast and

Countryside, the 3 Theme Towns of Castle Douglas

(Food Town), Kirkcudbright (Artists’ Town) and Wigtown

(National Book Town).

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AYRSHIRE & THE ISLES OF ARRAN AND CUMBRAESOME OF THE WORLD’S BEST GOLFING - ALL ON YOUR DOORSTEP

SEE & DO 2010

AYR RACES

GREENAN CASTLE

MILLPORT BEACH ISLE OF CUMBRAE

GOATFELL ISLE OF ARRAN

AYRSHIRE & THE ISLES OF ARRAN AND CUMBRAE

CULZEAN CASTLE AND COUNTRY PARKA spectacular 18th century Robert Adam castle

and 600 acre country park in the care of the National Trust for Scotland

DUMFRIES HOUSEBuilt around 1760 by the Adam brothers, with a unique collection of Chippendale furniture, the House is described as a time-capsule with the principal rooms and their contents remaining

virtually unchanged for 250 years.

80 miles of unspoilt coastal scenery with some of the world’s best golf. Stunning sea views, rolling countryside and a warm welcome from the locals make this an ideal corner of Scotland to visit.

Over a century ago, towns like Largs and Irvine on the Clyde Coast developed as major holiday resorts, Arran was an extra special attraction needing a ferry trip across the Clyde! Today, Ayrshire and the Isles of Arran and Cumbrae are still major tourism destinations and for very good reasons - superb championship golf being only one of them with over 50 courses including Turnberry, Troon and Prestwick.

Excellent transport facilities (rail, road, ferry and Glasgow Prestwick International Airport) mean that the area is very easily accessed - even the islands!

Robert Burns is a key attraction, especially for the popular seaside town of Ayr - the Burns Heritage Park and his birthplace being in many group itineraries. Ayr Racecourse is also a major attraction. To the north lie the original seaside holiday towns of Largs and Irvine with Kelburn Castle, Eglinton Castle and Vikingar! all worthy of a visit. To the east, Dumfries House is a must see and to the south, the National Trust for Scotland’s (NTS) Culzean Castle, a jewel of Scotland’s architectural and historic heritage, would be an automatic addition to any group visit. Further castles like Dunure and Blairquhan and Souter Johnnies Cottage (NTS), at Kirkoswald add to the Castles and Burns themes respectively.

Dubbed “Scotland in Miniature”, the Isle of Arran gives the best of what Scotland can offer in one stunning location. The golf theme continues with 7 courses to enjoy, their very own distillery and the splendour of Brodick Castle and Country Park (another NTS property) - this is in addition to excellent walking, cycling, local food and drink. For the energetic, the view from the top of Goatfell is exquisite!

Smaller neighbour, the Isle of Cumbrae, is “built” for cycling, being fl at and only 4 miles by 2 miles wide, with a Marine Biological Station, golf (of course) and in Millport, the smallest house in Britain!

Accommodation throughout the area is abundant right up to 5 star luxury standard (Turnberry) - this area is, truly, a self-contained group tourism destination.

GROUP TRAVEL THEME SUGGESTIONS

Golf, Robert Burns, Seascapes and Scenic Beauty, Country

Houses and Castles, Islands Culture, Food & Drink.



Ayr Racecourse hold meetings throughout the year including the Scottish Grand National in April and the Ayr Gold Cup in September. The

annual Burns an’ a’ that! Festival is held in May with the Arran Viking Festival and Irvine’s

Marymass Festival being held in August. Arran Wildlife Festival takes place in May, as does the Arran Folk Festival. The Arran

Outdoor & Walking Festival is a good choice for September. For full up to date information visit:

WWW.AYRSHIRE-ARRAN.CO.UK

One of the main themes, Robert Burns, covers both Dumfries and Ayrshire and a coastal tour

of South West Scotland would take you right along the Solway Firth from Dumfries and

north up the Clyde coast past the spectacular splendour of Culzean Castle and the hallowed links of Turnberry (with Ailsa Craig the focus of attention out in the Firth) to Ayr. From the

north, the route from Glasgow is fast, down the M77, past Kilmarnock. Dumfries House near

Cumnock should not be overlooked being one of Britain’s most beautiful stately homes.

NO MATTER where you go in this area, the pull of the islands is strong. Relatively short ferry

trips take you to the very popular Isle of Arran, “Scotland in Miniature” as it has been dubbed

and its smaller neighbour, Cumbrae. Apart from scenic beauty and a plethora of activities, they

offer a special Island culture and hospitality.www.SCOTLANDGROUPSGUIDE.COM

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GREENAN CASTLE

MILLPORT BEACH ISLE OF CUMBRAE

GOATFELL ISLE OF ARRAN

GLASGOW& THE CLYDE VALLEYCITY CULTURE, THE ARTS & DESIGN, CITY OF MUSIC, THEATRE AND SHOPPING


SEE & DO 2010

KELVINGROVE ART GALLERY & MUSEUM

GLASGOW SKYLINE - OLD AND NEW

NEW LANARK WORLD HERITAGE SITE

GLASGOW BAR SCENE

GLASGOW & THE CLYDE VALLEY

GLASGOW SCIENCE CENTREOne of Scotland’s must-see visitor attractions

- presenting concepts of science and

technology in unique and inspiring ways.

KELVINGROVE ART GALLERY AND MUSEUMOver 8,000 objects on display including

masterpieces by Salvador Dali,

Vincent Van Gogh and Claude Monet.

Glasgow - Scotland’s biggest city - a city of culture

- with iconic architecture where Italianate steeples

and medieval spires sit harmoniously with neo-

gothic towers, sensuous Charles Rennie Mackintosh

Art Nouveau and the titanium, glass and steel of the

contemporary city. A city of parks and gardens, centres

of educational excellence which has made Glasgow

one of the major centres of the arts and design in

Europe. There are over 20 museums and art galleries

in Glasgow, many of them housed in the very same

buildings of architectural elegance for which the city is

renowned.

21st century Glasgow is now very much an

international city with an exciting eclectic atmosphere

especially in the huge range of restaurants, bistros and

pavement cafés - from the magnifi cent malls of Princes

Square and Buchanan Galleries to the ultra-chic of the

Merchant City. This is seriously good shopping, some

of the very best in Britain. Then there are the theatres,

the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, the Kings, Theatre

Royal, Citizens’ and Tron - combined with the comedy,

music and dance clubs they offer an array of evening

entertainment options all year round.

The River Clyde not only spawned the great streets of

Glasgow, it also gave rise to a number of other towns

and villages along its length including Wemyss Bay,

Inverkip, Port Glasgow and Greenock all involved in the

past with heavy industry or shipbuilding. Paisley was

built around its magnifi cent 12th century Abbey and for

many years was at the centre of the textile industry in

the UK - the Paisley Pattern is well known - it is now

an infl uential University town. Rural Renfrewshire is full

of thriving residential towns and peaceful villages -

Houston, Elderslie and Kilbarchan. A particularly pretty

village is Lochwinnoch, in the heart of the countryside.

The Royal Burgh of Lanark was the site of Scotland’s

fi rst parliament meeting in 978. New Lanark - now a

World Heritage Site offering a glimpse of a fascinating

past in the award winning Visitor Centre. Robert Owen’s

19th century revolutionary “new town” is tastefully

preserved in its spectacular riverside setting near the

Falls of Clyde. The area around Hamilton is very historic

with 13th century Bothwell Castle and the hunting

lodge of Chatelherault, designed by William Adam.


City Culture, the Arts & Design, City of Music, Theatre

and Shopping


Glasgow has a year-round programme of arts and music festivals including Celtic

Connections (January), Glasgow Film Festival (February), the Magners Glasgow International

Comedy Festival (March), International Jazz Festival (June) and Glasgay! (Oct/Nov) …and

many others. For full up to date information visit:

WWW.VISITSCOTLAND.COM/GLASGOW

Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city is resplendent with excellent Museums, Art Galleries, Theatres, Science Centre and stunning

architecture – this is the home of superlative architects like Charles Rennie Mackintosh

and Alexander “Greek” Thomson. In the 19th century, Glasgow was the centre of European Art and the Glasgow School of Art was world renowned - it still is! Attractions include the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Gallery of Modern Art, The Burrell Collection, House

for an Art Lover, Hunterian Art Gallery and The Lighthouse which applauds the design and architecture of Glasgow’s superb buildings. In addition, The NTS has three properties -

Greenbank Gardens, The Tenement House and Pollok House.

Outwith the city, spectacular buildings like Chatelherault in Hamilton and the World

Heritage site of New Lanark are further tour itinerary options. Other ideas could include

the regular meetings at Hamilton Races which attract group visitors.

But no tour of Glasgow is complete without the option of enjoying the city chic, style and buzz

of a vibrant modern, truly European city.


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it’s who we are.it’s who we are.The Scottish Football Museum,Hampden Park, Glasgow G42 9BA Tel: 0141 616 6139

297 BATH STREETGLASGOW G2 4JN

PHONE SALES0844 871 7648

(Bkg fee)

GROUPS0141 240 1122www.ambassador

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Strathclyde Country Park, Motherwell

01698 333777

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www.cosmopolitan-hotels.com - 0141 812 8505

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CAIRNDALE HOTEL

DUMFRIESPrivately owned hotel situated close to the centre

of Dumfries, South West Scotland.• 91 En-suite Bedrooms/Suites• Extensive Leisure Facilities• Lunches/Dinner for up to 300 guests

REGULAR WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT

• Sunday Night Ceilidhs (May to Oct)• Cabaret/Tribute Nights

BOOK NOW FOR -• Christmas • Hogmanay• Twixmas • Ceilidh Weekends• Cabaret Weekends

Group Rates from £39.50 per person DBB

Cairndale Hotel & Leisure Club, Dumfries, DG1 2DF.Tel: 01387-254111.

www.cairndalehotel.co.uk

The AA four Diamond Kelvingrove Hotel is a warm and welcoming family owned and run hotel. Ideally situated in the west end of Glasgow‘s Sauchiehall Street, near all the main city attractions including the world famous Kelvingrove Art Galleries and Park, Science Centre, Lighthouse, Botanic Gardens, Glasgow School of Art and some of the best shopping in the UK!

Close by, you can also fi nd: Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena, Glasgow Museum of Transport, Hunterian Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow University, Stand Comedy Club, Hop-On/Drop-Off point for Glasgow open top bus tour

All 22 bedrooms are very well appointed with rooms featuring en-suite shower-room, colour television, tea and coffee making facilities, direct dial telephone, hair dryer, laundry and alarm call service. The bright breakfast room boasts white linen on all tables with delicious traditional, continental and vegetarian options available.

The Kelvingrove Hotel 944 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G3 7TH

Tel: 0141 339 5011 Fax: 0141 339 6566 [email protected] www.kelvingrovehotel.com

The Kelvingrove Hotel

With stunning views over the River Clyde, Crowne Plaza Glasgow is a landmark, not only for its size and riverside location, but also its contemporary style and simple elegance. Relax in the riverside bar

and One Restaurant or take advantage of the hotel’s leisure facilities: indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna, spa or steam room. With a

unique walkway to the SECC and Clyde Auditorium the hotel is ideally located for events held there. Ample on-site car parking available. Winner of Hotel Review Scotland “Glasgow Hotel of the Year 2007”.

Crowne Plaza Glasgow boasts 283 bedrooms including 15 Suites all with stunning views across many different parts of the city. All 15 of Crowne Plaza Glasgow’s conference and banqueting suites are located

in one dedicated wing of the hotel and hold from 10 to 800 pax.

The hotel is ideally located 8 miles from Glasgow International Airport, J19 off M8 (follow signs for SECC) and a 5 minute walk to

the centre of the city.

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Ad Page 12World class garden with spectacular daffodils, colourful summer displays and beautiful autumnal trees & heathers. Excellent restaurant, shops & plant sales. Threave House open for guided tours. Prices: £7.50 open: feb-Dec PR Gl R cP EPW

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contact: Donna laidlaw Ad Page 13one of Scotland’s finest castles it is everyones idea of a medieval fortress, the scene of two famous seiges. This moated castle has a childrens Adventure Park, model Seige Engine & a Nature Trail. Prices: £2.60-£5.20 (2009 rates) open: All year (closed 25 & 26 Dec and 1 & 2 Jan) PR R cP No limit

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Ad Page 35Take in a century of style at this beautiful country house museum. follow fashion from the 1850s to the 1950s and explore life-like room settings and elegant clothes. Tearoom, giftshop. 7 miles south of Dumfries on A710. Prices: free - £3.50 open: April-october PR Gl R cP EPW 50

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luxurious cashmere, mens and ladies fashions, Highland Dress, whisky shop, golf shop, childrenswear,Scottish food and gifts, costa coffee, restaurant. Just off the m74, Drivers lounge, coach washing facilities. Prices: free open: Jan-Dec R cP No limit

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Ad Page 12Visit the cottage where Robert burns was born 250 years ago; stroll across the romantic brig o’ Doon, immortalized in the poem Tam o’ Shanter; relax in our popular restaurant and visit our burns themed gift shop. brand New world class Robert burns birthplace museum opening summer 2010! Prices: £4.00 open: All year PR Gl R cP EPW

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Ad Page 125 Star Visitor attraction with stunning Robert Adam castle perched on cliff top, surrounded by beautiful gardens and extensive country park. Excellent group facilities including restaurant, cafes, shops and plant sales. Prices: £9.00 open: Apr-oct PR Gl R cP EPW

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contact: Duty manager Ad Page 22Summerlee, the Scottish museum of industrial life, reopened this autumn after a major Heritage lottery fund supported redevelopment. Now with new exhibition hall, shop and cafe. Please phone for full details. Prices: free open: All year Gl R cP EPW No limit

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Ad Page 35Escape to the countryside. Explore the award-winning museum building and take in the sights, smells and sounds of a 1950s working farm, complete with dairy cows and sheep. café, giftshop. Prices: free - £5.50 open: Jan-Dec PR Gl R cP EPW

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come to Auchentoshan Distillery and Visitor centre and see the magic behind the distillation of the World’s No. 1 lowland Single malt, Auchentoshan. only 20 minutes from Glasgow city centre. full wheelchair access. Groups welcome. Prices: £5.00 open: Jan - Dec Gl cP EPW Group bookings by appointment.

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Ad Page 20The King’s, Glasgow is one of Scotland’s most historic and significant theatres. it opened in 1904 as one of the most brilliant designs of the prolific theatre architect frank matcham and has played host to top stars and shows ever since. The theatre continues to present first class musicals and pantomime alongside a wider range of drama, dance and comedy. open: All year PR Gl EPW

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contact: Anna macfarlane Ad Page 46often described as Scotland’s most beautiful distillery, Glengoyne is open all year round for guided distillery tours, in-depth whisky blending and tasting sessions and superb shop. Situated on A81 approx 35 mins drive from Glasgow, Stirling and loch lomond. Prices: £5.50 - £100.00 open: Jan-Dec Gl cP EPW No limit

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contact: Trish ingrammackintosh’s only built church. The simplicity of the design is inspiring where light and space are used to dramatic effect. Shop, Resource centre, cafe with mackintosh video presentations. Prices: £2.00 & £4.00. free on wednesday afternoon open: Jan-Dec mon-fri; + Sundays mar-oct PR Gl EPW No limit

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contact: becky Scott Ad Page 22Educational and fun. Amazonia is Scotland’s only indoor tropical rainforest attraction, packed full of exotic animals. it offers a new fun and educational experience for all ages. A unique place to learn and explore, giving insight into a tropical rain forest. Tours arranged for groups booked in advance. Prices: Please check our Website open: All year Around Except christmas Day & New years Day PR Gl cP EPW No limit 1

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unrivalled as ‘Scotland’s most Exotic Garden’, logan is home to a spectacular collection of bizarre and beautiful plants - you’ll find it hard to believe you’re still in Scotland! Prices: £1.00-£10 open: mar-oct PR Gl R cP EPW No limit

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See Scottish football past and present, walk amongst Scotland’s legends in the Hall of fame and take the Stadium Tour.....it’s who we are. cafe and gift shop. Prices: children £3.00 - Adults £6.00 open: Jan-Dec PR Gl R cP EPW No limit

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contact: Suzanne Jackson Ad Page 24Situated close to the centre of Dumfries, the hotel’s location has proved to be a particularly popular choice for overnight stops on the first and last night of a Scottish tour and many operators use the hotel on this basis. Alternatively it is an ideal base for touring South west Scotland and the Borders. Also an ideal stop for high teas. tariff: £39.00-£62.50pp (D,B&B sharing t/D) £12-£25 Sing.supp per person open: Jan-Dec rooms: 8S 37D 24t 22F All ensuite cP r

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SCOTTISH BORDERS

Why are there are more stately homes in the Scottish Borders than in any other part of Scotland? Well just look at the land, rich and fertile, once fought over - now just coveted. This is an area of estates and farms where the countryside has an economic value and a special way of life, a land of green rolling hills, woods, rivers and fi elds for as far as the eye can see - and from Carter Bar on the A68 they will see for some distance. If you stop here and appreciate the view you will begin to understand why this land was so stoutly defended against the ambitions of southerly neighbours.

VisitScotland Shepherds Mill, Whinfi eld Road Selkirk TD7 5DT. Tel: 01835 863170. Fax: 01750 21886 [email protected]


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An all year round destination with superb international access, Edinburgh, is one of the classic European capital cities dominated by one of the most awe-inspiring Castles in the world. Its Old Town is historic, atmospheric, compact and vibrant and is complemented by a neoclassical New Town complete with some of the fi nest museums and art galleries in the UK. It is also a city of festivals, the most prestigious being the annual Edinburgh International Festival held in August - a time when it seems that every available venue in the city is used for the performing arts.

VisitScotland UK & Ireland Marketing teamOcean Point One, 94 Ocean Drive,Edinburgh EH6 6JH.Tel: 0131 472 2222. Fax: 0131 472 2250www.edinburgh.org

Although there are many man-made attractions in the Kingdom of Fife, most are natural. The Kingdom has some of the fi nest beaches in Scotland and where there are beaches there are often golf courses but in Fife’s case, many golf courses; this being, of course the home of golf. And where there is sea and coast in abundance, there is also wildlife - especially seabirds and seals. There is also the Fife Coastal Path - 150km/93 miles of stunning coastal pathway to enjoy for both recreational and serious walkers. There are, of course, less strenuous ways to enjoy yourself such as fi shing, horse riding, clay pigeon shooting, quad biking and off road driving - and of course golf.

VisitScotland UK & Ireland Marketing TeamOcean Point One, 94 Ocean Drive,Edinburgh EH6 6JH.Tel: 0131 472 2222. Fax: 0131 472 2009www.visitfi fe.com

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EDINBURGH & LOTHIANS

THE KINGDOM OF FIFE

Edinburgh & South East

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ST ABBS EDINBURGH CASTLE ST ANDREWS CATHEDRAL

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SCOTTISH BORDERS RICH IN TRADITION, FARMLAND, RIVERS AND OPULENT COUNTRY HOUSES


SEE & DO 2010

KELSO ABBEY

GALASHIELS BRAW LADS (COMMON RIDING)

SMAILHOLM TOWER

NEIDPATH CASTLE, PEEBLES

SCOTTISH BORDERS


The many traditional “Common Riding”

Festivities held in most Scottish Borders’

towns over spring and summer are major

local attractions for both the Scottish Borders

diaspora and general visitors. Many of the

Country Houses, Gardens and Estates have

calendars of events throughout the year. In

sporting circles, the famous Melrose Rugby

Sevens takes place in April and racing at Kelso

racecourse is popular at the many meetings

throughout the year. For full up to date information visit:

WWW.VISITSCOTTISHBORDERS.COM/WHATSON

There are three main routes into the Scottish

Borders (A7, A68 and A1) all of which pass

close by to the many magnifi cent tourism

attractions on offer throughout the region.

There is absolutely no shortage of attractions

to satisfy groups off any of these routes and

with the Scottish Borders having more Grand

Houses and Stately Homes than any other part

of Scotland outside Edinburgh, it is a defi nite

‘must see, must visit’ destination for Group

Travel Operators to add to visitors itineraries.

There is also a “Cross-Borders” route (A72)

through Melrose, Galashiels, Innerleithen (with

Traquair House) and Peebles (Cardona Hotel

and Golf Course).

The routes are numerous, so are the

attractions – an area of outstanding potential

and quality.WWW.SCOTLANDGROUPSGUIDE.COM

THE BORDERS ABBEYSThe breathtaking ruins of 4 masterpieces, Kelso,

Dryburgh, Jedburgh and Melrose Abbeys all

under the protection of Historic Scotland.

MANDERSTON, DUNSThe supreme country house of Edwardian

Scotland; the swan-song of its era.

The choice and quality is unparalleled - Paxton House,

Manderston, Floors Castle, Abbotsford House, Thirlestane

Castle, Traquair House - Melrose, Jedburgh, Kelso and

Dryburgh Abbeys - Bowhill House, Hermitage Castle,

Ferniehirst Castle, Harestanes House & Country Park in

addition to the National Trust for Scotland’s Priorwood Gardens

in Melrose, Robert Smail’s Printing Works in Innerleithen - and

that is just listing a few of the many on offer. These houses

and the wealth required to build them was borne out of the

soil - this is rich farming country, fed by the famous River

Tweed, itself a famous salmon river - one of the main reasons

why the area was so heavily fought over in the past. Your fi rst

view of the Borderlands from Carter Bar on the A68 explains

it all, green fertile hills and valleys in sharp contrast to the

rough hill country of the near south and there are plenty of

opportunities to explore them, observe the wildlife and take

part in cycling or even mountain biking in Glentress Forest

near Peebles/Innerleithen.

The east coast along the A1 route is spectacular - from the

busy harbour at Eyemouth through the seabird haven of

rocky St Abbs and then through the Lammermuir Hills to

Cockburnspath.

Just off the A1 is Paxton House built to the design of John

Adam in 1758 and one of the fi nest 18th century Palladian

country houses in Britain boasting interiors by Robert Adam

and the pre-eminent collection of furniture in Scotland by

Chippendale and William Trotter. At Duns, the spectacular

Manderston House where no expense was spared, boasts

the worlds only silver staircase and is set in some 56 acre

landscaped gardens.

Further inland, the picturesque town of Kelso on the River

Tweed is home of one of the four Border Abbeys destroyed on

the orders of Henry VIII (the others being Jedburgh, Melrose

and Dryburgh). It is also home of the opulent Floors Castle, the

largest inhabited castle in Scotland as opposed to the oldest

inhabited castle in Scotland, Traquair House, Innerleithen on

the road to Peebles.

Jedburgh is a fi rst ideal stop over the border on the A68. The

Abbey, Castle & Jail, woollen mills and Ferniehirst Castle (in

July) offer more than enough for an afternoon or morning

sojourn.

Melrose with its Abbey and walks down the river is another

excellent stop, with Dryburgh Abbey not too far away is just as

impressive. Sir Walter Scott’s home, Abbotsford House lies just

along the road towards Galashiels.

We have given you just some of the reasons, so why not come

and explore all that we have on offer in this magnifi cent part

of Scotland - it truly is a destination for all the seasons.


Country Houses and Gardens, Fishing, Golf, Cycling,

Mountain Biking, Wildlife, Walking, Coast and

Countryside.

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EDINBURGH & LOTHIANS INSPIRED, HISTORIC, COSMOPOLITAN & CULTURED - A TRULY CLASSIC EUROPEAN CAPITAL AND WORLD HERITAGE CITY

SEE & DO 2010

CRAIGMILLAR CASTLE

THE ROYAL MILE, EDINBURGH

GOLF AT GULLANE, EAST LOTHIAN

PALACE OF HOLYROODHOUSE

EDINBURGH & LOTHIANS

EDINBURGH CASTLESo many things to see in Edinburgh, but if you

had to choose then the Castle is the obvious

choice.

THEMED WALKING TOURS Something visitors never forget! Imaginative,

informative and sometimes downright scary!

Over ten years have passed since Edinburgh became home, once again, to a Scottish Parliament, enhancing its credentials as one of the classic European cities. This is one of the most popular destinations for groups in the UK because of the diversity and quality of its attractions, entertainment and accommodation provision.

Its Old Town is a maze of ancient thoroughfares where the most unusual of souvenirs can be found. The Royal Mile offers a plethora of attractions down its length and covers history from a bygone age to the very present. The New Town was built over a long period of time from 1766 to 1840, maybe this was done just to get it right? It is full of fi ne architecture, sweeping crescents, squares and circles where gardens form an integral part. Both Old and New, however, offer an array of stylish bars, award-winning restaurants and quality shopping. This is also a Festival City - it seems to be celebrating something new every week.

During the International Festival in August, every theatre, hall, church hall – in fact any venue capable of being commandeered – is used by a cosmopolitan plethora of artistes, artists, comedians and special evenings for the Fringe. It is always an extremely exciting and busy time for the City.

To really get to know Edinburgh, though, a walking/theme tour is suggested as part of any itinerary. Bus tours are also available and take the strain out of walking long distances on concrete pavements or, in the case of the Old Town, cobbled streets.

Edinburgh sits centrally, surrounded by the Lothians. To the west, the Forth Bridges span across the Firth to Fife. Hopetoun House stands nearby as does Linlithgow with its grand Palace. Midlothian to the south offers an insight into the heavy mining of the past at the Scottish Mining Museum in addition to a little gem, Rosslyn Chapel of Da Vinci Code fame.

East Lothian is a rich agricultural area with a penchant for fi ne golf courses like Muirfi eld and North Berwick both guarded from the sea by the Bass Rock and its myriad seabirds.

Scotland’s capital seems to grow in stature every year and certainly does a good job as the “shop window” for the country it represents.


City Culture, Festivals, Shopping, the Arts and Theatre,

Themed Walking Tours, Historical Sightseeing, Golf



The Edinburgh Festival which includes the International Festival, The Fringe Festival,

Edinburgh Book Festival, Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Jazz & Blues Festival and Edinburgh Mela, all in August. Other Festivals include, Snowdrop (Feb/Mar), Childrens’ (late May),

Ceilidh Culture (late Mar/Apr), Science (Apr), Beltane Fire Festival (late Apr), Film (June), Art

(Aug), Politics (Aug), Edinburgh’s Christmas and Hogmanay.

It is fairly simple to target any particular Festival as the theme of any tour product.

Accommodation of all types is abundant especially when the universities and colleges

are closed.Outwith the Festivals, Edinburgh is full of

itinerary possibilities under a number of themes. The Arts in particular are strong with many

Art Galleries and literary attractions. Evening entertainment is particularly well represented with many theatres, cinemas, clubs and pubs.

Edinburgh is also a city of golf courses with the jewel in the crown being Muirfi eld. For full up to

date information visit: WWW.EDINBURGH.ORGHistory abounds, the Real Mary King’s Close instructs on the hidden Edinburgh of old and

walks from the Castle down the High Street to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and then the new

Parliament brings centuries of history to the present day, all in one afternoon!

Excursions out of the City to West Lothian (Hopetoun House, House of the Binns, Linlithgow

Palace,) Midlothian (Rosslyn Chapel, Scottish Mining Museum) or East Lothian (Dirleton

Castle, Scottish Seabird Centre, Tantallon Castle, Museum of Flight) are recommended.


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CRAIGMILLAR CASTLE

THE ROYAL MILE, EDINBURGH

GOLF AT GULLANE, EAST LOTHIAN

PALACE OF HOLYROODHOUSE

THE KINGDOM OF FIFEANCIENT HOLIDAY PLAYGROUND OF SCOTTISH MONARCHS, GOLFING MECCA AND PICTURESQUE FISHING VILLAGES


SEE & DO 2010

FORTH RAIL BRIDGE

CRAIL HARBOUR, THE EAST NEUK OF F IFE

DUNFERMLINE ABBEY

ST ANDREWS OLD COURSE

THE KINGDOM OF FIFE

ST ANDREWSUniversities, quaint streets, the Royal & Ancient,

the Castle, Blue Flag awarded beach, the Old Course and British Golf Museum, 2 luxury 5 star

hotels with spa facilities and much more.

EAST NEUK OF FIFEA most beautiful coastal strip of Fife overlooking

the Firth of Forth with many quaint and picturesque fi shing villages such as Anstruther,

Crail and Pittenweem.

Dunfermline was Scotland’s capital for six centuries

and many Scottish Kings and Queens are buried in

its Cathedral. Fife has always been at the heart of the

nation’s history, evidence of which can still be found in

its wealth of castles, cathedrals and places of historic

interest. Falkland Palace was a country retreat for

many Monarchs and Fife was used as their leisure

playground. To a certain extent, that is exactly what Fife

is today - a place to enjoy the land use and learn more

about the life-styles of the people.

This is, of course, the Home of Golf and the Kingdom

offers over 45 golf courses from links to inland courses

to suit all tastes and abilities. Relatively few of the

people who would like to play the Old Course actually

get a chance to do so but St Andrews has seven

courses, including the newest addition, the Castle

Course, opened in 2008. St Andrews is an attraction in

its own right, having the oldest university in Scotland

and an ancient Castle and Cathedral.

One of the best and healthiest ways to see Fife is by

bike. With over 300 miles of cycle ways networking

along the length and breadth of the Kingdom, this is a

breathtaking way to experience and explore the real

countryside and see the abundance of wildlife. Through

the centre of Fife wildlife fl ourishes including roe deer,

badgers, foxes and red squirrels - there is no lack of

wildlife to look out for whilst taking in the scenery

on foot or by bike. The weekly Farmers’ Markets in

different locations every Saturday are an excellent

forum to purchase and enjoy the best of the Kingdom’s

local produce.

From the 16th century village of Culross in the west, to

Leven and Methil in the east lie a range of towns and,

picturesque villages - Charlestown, Limekilns, North

Queensferry, Burntisland, Kinghorn and West Wemyss.

The old fi shing villages of the East Neuk including Elie,

Pittenweem, Crail and Anstruther, apart from being

very picturesque and frequented by artists, are full of

families born and bred into the strong heritage of sea

fi shing.

GROUP TRAVEL THEME SUGGESTIONSHistory, Golf, Cycling, Walking, Watersports,

Multi-activity.


Events range from the Fife Festival of Music (Jan), StAnza 2010 (poetry, Mar), East Neuk Festival (July), The Big Tent Festival (July),

Pittenweem Arts Festival (Aug), Lammas Fair, St Andrews (Aug), Fife Outdoor Access Festival (Aug), Leuchars Airshow (Sep) and

the St Andrews Festival (Nov). Golfi ng events include the St Andrews Golf Week (Apr), The

Open Championship (July), Alfred Dunhill Links Championship (Oct).

Undoubtedly, the Open Championship will, once again, be the main draw in July 2010 and

an ideal opportunity to create new itineraries around Fife and beyond. For full up to date

information visit: WWW.VISITFIFE.COMCrossing the Forth Road Bridge, Deep Sea

World in North Queensferry is a popular stop, as are Dunfermline Abbey, St Andrews with

its Cathedral, Castle and Golf Museum and the National Trust for Scotland properties, Hill Of

Tarvit (Cupar), Kellie Castle (Pittenweem) and Falkland Palace. The villages of the East Neuk

of Fife on the coast of the Firth of Forth, Elie, Pittenweem, Crail, Anstruther are must

sees - popular with artists and harbouring a strong heritage of sea fi shing. Fife Animal Park near Cupar is a fairly new attraction dedicated to exotic pets and animals, while the Scottish

Deer Centre (near Cupar) offers 9 species of deer, wolves and falconry. For the more active, watersports are to be found in Elie,

golf in around 45 courses and multi-activity opportunities in at least three centres.WWW.SCOTLANDGROUPSGUIDE.COM

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Group rates include priority entrance. Open daily from 10am.*discounted rates apply to late entry times. Please check terms of offer at time of booking.

To register for special offers and up to date group visitinformation please visit www.groupfundays.co.uk

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Come Fly with Us!Visit our award-winning 5 star visitor attraction perchedon the sea. Stunning views over the islands of the Forth.Amazing live cameras to zoom in on wildlife all year.Seabird Seafari Boat Trips (April to October) daily andexclusive photography landing trips to the Bass Rock.

Café with open decking over the sea serving food all day,group rates, free offsite coach parking, complimentary mealfor driver, full disabled access.

Open All Year

Scottish Seabird Centre,The HarbourNorth BerwickEH39 4SS 01620 890202 www.seabird.org

GIFT SHOP • CAFÉ • DISCOVERY CENTREGIFT SHOP • CAFÉ • DISCOVERY CENTRE

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The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is the world’s leading specialist in single cask,single malt, cask strength whiskies. With an unrivalled reputation for hospitality,the Society’s venues in Edinburgh City centre and The Vaults in Leith provide the most memorable of events.

Celebrating the finest Scottish produce, the Society offers exquisite dining andwhisky tastings along with curious and impressive themed packages includingour Spirited night and Golf night whisky dinners.

For a private event with a difference, welcome to the Scotch Malt Whisky Society.

Call the Events Team on +44 (0) 131 555 2266 or visit www.smwsevents.co.uk

‘curious andimpressive’

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www.bowhill.org

bowhillHOUSE & COUNTRY ESTATE

The Buccleuch Heritage Trust Registered Charity No. SC014915

For more information call 01750 22204

Three miles west of Selkirk on the A708. The Scottish Borders home ofthe Duke of Buccleuch displays an outstanding art collection with worksby Canaletto, Claude, Raeburn, Reynolds, Gainsborough and Ruysdael.Its fine rooms display tapestries, superb French furniture, Sevres andMeissen china and silver.

Groups are welcome all year round by appointment please call for more information. Admission charge applies.

Please quote ‘Minstrel’ at time of booking to receive your free Tea or Coffee after your House Tour.

LANDSCAPED GROUNDS...LOCH & RIVER WALKS...TEAROOM...GIFT SHOP...BOWHILL THEATRE...JAMES HOGG EXHIBITION...

VICTORIAN KITCHEN...RANGER LED ACTIVITIES...

Buccleuch Heritage Trust, Bowhill, Selkirk TD7 5ET

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TRAQUAIR

Less than an hour from Edinburgh

INNERLEITHENSCOTTISH BORDERS

Maze . Children’s Adventure PlaygroundGift & Brewery Shop . Ale Tasting . Craft Workshops Award Winning 1745 Cottage Restaurant: Seats up to 60

A unique piece of living history. Over 900 years old Traquair has played host to 27 Scottish monarchs

including Mary Queen of Scots. Today it remains a unique family home.

Scotland’s Oldest Inhabited House

• Come and discover the story of Mellerstain for a day.• Enjoy the fabulous paintings, embroidery and furniture

collections.• Admire the classical perfection of Robert Adam's architecture

and interior decoration.• Be inspired by the friendly atmosphere and romantic location of

one of Scotland's finest stately homes.• Take a leisurely walk around our terrace gardens and lake.

• Treat yourself to lunch or afternoon tea in our Tearoom.Guided tours of the house available throughout the year for

pre booked parties

For further information please contact us:

Tel:01573 410225, Fax: 01573 410636Email: [email protected]

Website: www.mellerstain.com

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Scotland’s oldest inhabited and most romantic house. Visited by 27 Scottish Monarchs. Also 18th century working brewery, brewery shop & museum, gift shop, woodland walks, maze, craft workshops.Prices: £4.00-£7.50Open: April-November 2010PR GL R CP EPW No Limit

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One of Scotland’s great Georgian houses and a unique example of Robert Adam’s work. Tearoom, terrace gardens, lake and extensive grounds.

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Explore Dawyck’s wild woodland walks, majestic specimen trees and secret delights in a stunning landscaped setting in the Scottish borders. Visitor centre with exhibition studio, cafe and shop. Scotland’s first five star Garden.Prices: £1.00-£10Open: Feb-NovPR GL R CP

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FOR YOUR PERFECT SCOTTISH HOLIDAY,

ONLY 20 MINUTES FROM EDINBURGH, VISIT

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Call us on 0131 451 3115 or visitwww.edinburgh-conference.comQuote reference ‘VS-GT0’

affordableedinburgh

• 165 ensuite bedrooms available throughout the year-18 doubles

• 960 en-suite bedrooms available during the vacation

• Excellent on-site amenities :

A range of dining facilities and bar Sport and exercise centre General store Free car parking

• Picturesque woodland campus located on the edge of Edinburgh

• Excellent city centre public transport links 24/7

DREAMING OFA 5-STAR CITY CENTRE HOSTEL?THE ULTIMATE URBAN RESORTBEDS FROM £21

CALL US ON 0800 840 5500 OR BOOK ON-LINE AT WWW.SMARTCITYHOSTELS.COM

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Scotland’s oldest inhabited and most romantic house. Visited by 27 Scottish Monarchs. Also 18th century working brewery, brewery shop & museum, gift shop, woodland walks, maze, craft workshops.Prices: £4.00-£7.50Open: April-November 2010PR GL R CP EPW No Limit

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The only Scottish Hard Rock cafe! come and visit our retail shop for exclusive Hard Rock cafe Edinburgh merchandise ranging from t-shirts to glassware. Prices: free Open: Shop open all year 9am - late (not christmas day) PR Gl R EPW

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contact: dougie NeaveA wide selection of knitwear, countrywear, outerwear, golf equipment & accessories, shoe shop, household textiles, Scottish foods & gifts, Whisky Shop. drivers room, coach washing facilities. Prices: free Open: Jan-dec R cP No limit

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contact: liz NolanOur dynamic Earth, it’s the Mother Earth of all adventures. Explore our planet’s past, present and future. Group discounts and foreign language guides available. Gift shop and cafe. Open Apr-Oct 10am-5pm daily; Jul-Aug 10am-6pm daily; Nov-Mar 10am-5pm, Wed-Sun. Prices: £7.50 Adult, £4.75 child/Senior Open: Jan-dec PR Gl R cP EPW No limit

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contact: Pete chambersExplore five decks of britannia with a self-led audio tour, available in 21 languages. Highlights include the State dining Room, Sun lounge and Engine Room. Visitor centre, Tea Room and Gift Shop. Special rates for pre-booked groups of 15 or more. Prices: Adult £8.50, Senior (60+) £7.00, child £5.50 Open: Jan-dec PR R cP EPW No limit

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THE ScOTcH WHISKY EXPERIENcE 354 cASTlEHIll, THE ROYAl MIlE, EdINbURGH EH1 2NE Tel: 0131 220 0441 fax: 0131 220 6288 [email protected] www.scotchwhiskyexperience.co.uk

contact: Julie Hunter Ad Page 34Take a barrel ride as you become part of the whisky making process. See the World’s largest collection of Scotch whiskies. 15 languages. Private Tours and Tastings can be arranged outwith standard opening hours Prices: £5.95 - £11 Open: Jan-dec PR Gl R No limit

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contact: Robin RobertsonSet inside the wonderfully restored lady Victoria colliery, this 5 star attraction tells the story of coal for Scotland. be amazed at the engineering & retrace the lives of the miners. Prices: Adult £6.50, child/conc £4.50. Groups: Adult £5.50, child/con £3.50 Open: Jan-dec PR Gl R cP EPW 50


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contact: Rena RamsayOne of the three great medieval churches of the lothians and the longest parish church in Scotland. There is a tearoom and shop. disabled access and toilet. Groups are welcome with advance notice. Prices: free, but donations welcomed Open: Easter and May-Sep (11:00 to 16:00, Sun 14:00 to 16:30) Gl cP EPW 60

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contact: donna laidlaw Ad Page 13birthplace of Mary queen of Scots. All the Stewart Kings lived here and later it housed cromwell, bonnie Prince charlie & after culloden, the duke of cumberland. See the oldest fountain in britain. Prices: £2.60-£5.20 (2009 rates) Open: All year (closed 25 & 26 dec and 1 & 2 Jan) PR cP No limit

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contact: donna laidlaw Ad Page 13The oldest part of the romantic castle dated from the 13th century. It was rebuilt in the 14th century and modified in the 16th century. Prices: £2.35 - £4.70 (2009 rates) Open: All year (closed 25 & 26 dec and 1 & 2 Jan) PR cP No limit

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Set on the edge of the cliffs, looking out to the bass Rock. This formidable castle was a stronghold of the douglas family. Prices: £2.35 - £4.70 (2009 rates) Open: All year (closed 25 & 26 dec and 1 & 2 Jan) PR cP No limit

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THE REAl MARY KING’S clOSE 2 WARRISTON clOSE, HIGH STREET, EdINbURGH EH1 1PG Tel: 0845 070 6255 fax: 01904 527701 [email protected] www.realmarykingsclose.com

contact: becky Ruston Ad Page 36Guided tours of Edinburgh’s famous underground streets, giving an historically accurate interpretation of 17th century life. come and discover Edinburgh’s deepest secret - the Real Mary King’s close - hidden but not forgotten. Tours every 20 minutes. Prices: Group Rates Available Open: Jan-dec PR Gl EPW 20 per tour

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AdMISSION fREE; shop, cafe. See Parliament in action or join our free guided tours, depending on when you visit. booking in advance recommended. See website for exhibitions and opening times. Prices: free Open: Jan-dec Gl R EPW 20 per tour

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Ad Page 35At historic East fortune airfield, discover some of the most extraordinary machines ever built, from the Wright brothers to concorde. New exhibitions fantastic flight and fortunes of War now open.cafe, giftshop. Prices: free - £8.50 Open: Jan-dec (w/ends only Nov-Mar) PR Gl R cP EPW No limit

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brunton Theatre presents a variety of events to appeal to all ages and tastes, including drama, dance, music, comedy, children’s theatre, pantomime, film, workshops and musicals. We are open all year round, please call the box Office for more information. Open: Jan - dec PR R cP EPW No limit

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Award winning Musselburgh Racecourse hosts 27 race days each year. We offer great value family days and our weekend and evening meetings have special themes and entertainment in addition to the racing. Prices: £15 - £25 (conc £10-20). children 16 & Under free Open: Jan-dec (27 racedays) PR R cP EPW No limit


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ROYAl bOTANIc GARdEN EdINbURGHINVERlEITH ROW, EdINbURGH EH3 5lR Tel: 0131 552 7171 fax: 0131 248 2901 [email protected] www.rbge.org.uk

contact: Education department Ad Page 39One of the world’s finest gardens. 70 acres of beautiful grounds, magnificent glasshouses, events and exhibitions and queen Mother’s Memorial Garden. New John Hope Gateway visitor centre now open. Prices: free admission but a charge for the glasshouses Open: Jan-dec Gl R EPW No limit

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contact: linsey Stewart Ad Page 33 47In the city centre, this unique attraction combines Edinburgh’s horrible history with live actors, rides, shows & special effects to transport visitors back to those black, bleak times. Group Prices: Adult: £9.95 child £6.95 conc £8.95. 1 free with 10 paying Open: Open Jan - dec. daily from 10am closing times vary PR EPW no limit

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contact: Lynne GearySet in beautiful parkland on the edge of Edinburgh, the University offers 165 ensuite rooms throughout the year, 960 ensuite rooms during the summer vacation, excellent on-site amenities and free parking. Tariff: £39.65 (single) - £28.38(double) per person. 8% commission Open: Jan-dec Rooms: 940S 20d All ensuite cP R

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dAVId RUSSELL APARTMENTS bUcHANAN GARdENS, ST ANdREWS KY16 9LY Tel: 01334 467100 Fax: 0134 467114 [email protected] www.discoverstandrews.com

Ad Page 37These apartments are perfect for family holidays, golf parties and activity groups. Each apartment has 5 double bedrooms with en-suite faciliities and a shared kitchen/living area. Tariff: £290 - £675 Open: Jun-Sep Units: 46 Apartments 1 Public Room 5 bedrooms sleeping 6 cP R Min Party Size - 4

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HARd ROcK cAFE20 GEORGE STREET, EdINbURGH EH2 2PF Tel: 0131 260 3000 Fax: 0131 225 4530 [email protected] www.hardrock.com

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catering for up to 150 for a sit down meal and up to 250 for a reception/buffet style event. Group menus available on request. Open: Open all year 12pm - late (not christmas day) PR Max Party Size: 250 Min Age: n/a EF

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Ad Page IbcThis Georgian mansion overlooks Melrose Abbey and is situated in the town centre. Excellent facilities and an ideal base for exploring the borders, castles and beautiful scenery. Tariff: From £11 commission: Neg Open: Mar-Oct (Available Oct-Mar as a RentaHostel) Acc. Type: private, family and dorms 2 Public rooms Sleeping 75 Min party size - 10

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Ad Page IbcIn the heart of the city, the hostel is ideally situated for enjoying and exploring Scotland’s vibrant capital. Stylish, modern and well equipped to suit the needs of large groups. Tariff: From £14 comm: Neg Open: Jan-dec Acc. Type: en-suite, private, family, disabled & dorms 1 Public room Sleeping 298 Min party size - 10

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Ad Page 37All rooms have en-suite facilities, double beds and TVs. New Hall is located within easy walking distance of the beach, golf courses and historic town centre. Tariff: From £47.00 (single occ) per room 8% commission Open: Jun-Sep Rooms: 100d All ensuite cP R

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contact: claire Simpson Ad Page 38Smart city is located just off the royal mile in the heart of the city’s old town district. We provide a five star experience with en-suite rooms, bed linen, towels, a fully licensed bar & cafe. Hostelling has evolved. Tariff: £21.00 - £35.50 b&b commission: Net Open: Jan-dec Acc. Type: Private rooms & dorms, all ensuite, 2 Public rooms Sleeping 620 Min party size - 10

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cITY OF THE dEAd TOURSLEAVING FROM LARGE bLAcK SIGNS, ST GILES cATHEdRAL, ROYAL MILE, EdINbURGH EH1 1RE Tel: 0131 225 9044 [email protected] www.blackhart.uk.com

contact: Jan Henderson Ad Page 35Underground city and Haunted Graveyard walks - featuring the world famous MacKenzie Poltergeist - the world’s best documented supernatural case. ‘Terrifying’ - beyond chance. ‘brilliant’ - About Edinburgh. ‘Wonderful’ - Edinburgh Evening News Open: All Year PR Max Party Size: 10-50 EF

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contact: Travel Trade Ad Page 13Spectacular, scrumptious and seriously good - the views aren’t too bad either! Meander around the castle then relax and enjoy everything from a biscuit to a banquet in one of two truly unique venues - The Queen Anne and Redcoat cafes. Mc L AT d Other

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The only Hard Rock cafe in Scotland and well worth a visit! Eat and drink from our delicious menu in the atmosphere of some of the greatest names in Rock! Groups welcome, Group menus available. L d Other 150 Max

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ST ANdREWS cATHEdRAL c/O HISTORIc ScOTLANd, LONGMORE HOUSE, SALISbURY PLAcE, EdINbURGH EH9 1SH Tel: 0131 668 8894 Fax: 0131 668 8888 [email protected] www.historic-scotland.gov.uk

contact: donna Laidlaw Ad Page 13The remains still give a vivid impression of the scale of what was once the largest cathedral in Scotland. St Rule’s Tower provides spectacular views. Prices: £2.10 - £4.20 (2009 rates) Open: All year (closed 25 & 26 dec and 1 & 2 Jan) PR No limit

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Winner of the best Light Meal in the borders 2004, the 1745 cottage Restaurant is set in the old walled garden at Traquair. Seating up to 50 in the restaurant and additional seating on patio and in the garden. Mc L AT d Other 50 Max

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Kellie’s oldest tower dates from 1360 and is said to be haunted! Magnificent plaster ceilings, furniture desgigned by Sir Robert Lorimer, and beautiful garden spaces with fine views over the Firth of Forth. Prices: £5.50 Open: Apr-Oct PR GL R cP EPW

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contact: donna Laidlaw Ad Page 13See the fascinating mine and counter mine, a rare example of Medieval seige techniques and the bottle dungeon, hollowed out of solid rock from which death was the only release. Prices: £2.60-£5.20 (2009 rates) Open: All year (closed 25 & 26 dec and 1 & 2 Jan) PR No limit

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Stunning 16th century Renaissance palace set in the gentle scenery of Fife. country retreat of the Royal Stuart Kings and Queens, it is also home to britain’s oldest Royal tennis court. Prices: From £7.50 Open: Mar-Oct PR GL cP EPW

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contact: Findlay WithersAn exciting wildlife park with 10 species of deer, resident wolves & daily bird of prey demonstrations and new otter enclosure together with our excellent selection of quality shopping and coffee shop. Prices: Group Rates on application Open: Jan-dec PR GL R cP No limit


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contact: donna Laidlaw Ad Page 13The remains of the great benedictine Abbey founded by Queen Margaret. The foundations of her church are under the superb 12th century Romanesque style Nave. Prices: £1.85-£3.70 (2009 rates) Open: All year (closed 25 & 26 dec and 1 & 2 Jan) PR cP No limit

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contact: Tracy Robertson Ad Page 38daily trips around the Forth islands with unique views of the famous Forth bridges. Option to land and explore Inchcolm, the “Iona of the East”. Glass enclosed saloons or open top viewing deck. cafe/ bar. Prices: cruise only - Adult £10 conc. £9 child £3.50 (Landing option incurs additional fee) Open: Easter to end October PR

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contact: Mairi ScottScotland’s best kept secret for over 40 years, Hidden beneath an innocent Scottish Farmhouse, a tunnel leads to, 24,000 square feet of Secret accommodation. The size of two football pitches, one on top of another, On two levels 100 feet underground. Prices: £8.60, Adults, £5.60, children, £7.10, conc Open: Apr-Oct PR GL R cP EPW 200

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Meet our friendly and knowledgeable staff, experience our unique exhibition, see the process at first hand and taste the product. Prices: From £5.00 (Group Rates £4.50) Open: Jan-dec PR GL cP EPW No limit

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Ocean Point One, 94 Ocean Drive, Edinburgh EH6 6JH Tel: 0131 472 2222 Fax: 0131 472 2009

www.visitscottishheartlands.com


ARGYLL, THE ISLES, LOCH LOMOND, STIRLING & THE TROSSACHS

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LochAwe

LochLomond

Auchterarder

Lochearnhead

Callander

CrianlarichTyndrum

Bridgeof Orchy

StrachurTarbet

Tighnabruaich

KennacraigTarbert

Brodick

Fionnphort

Scarinish

Arinagour

Craignure

Portnacroish

Glencoe

Lochaline

Connel

Inveraray

Killin

Lochgilphead

Tobermory

Tayinloan

Ardlussa

Port Ellen

PortAskaig

Portnahaven

ScalasaigDunblane

Bridge of Allan

Largs

Rothesay

Denny

ObanCrieff

Campbeltown

Bo'nessGrangemouth

DunoonHelensburgh

Alloa

FalkirkDumbartonAlexandria

Greenock

Stirling

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ARGYLL, & THE ISLES THE BIRTHPLACE OF SCOTLAND AND THE CRADLE OF ITS CHRISTIANITYCoast, countryside, castles and gardens, islands, seascapes, history, wildlife, lochs, mountains, glens, and rivers - no wonder this area is one of the gems of Scotland. Highly popular and very accessible with a myriad of attractions, accommodation of all types and world class fresh, local produce. And then there is the culture, born out of Gaeldom and Highland heritage and a style of living prevalent to these shores; crofting. This is the land of Mull, Iona, Jura, Islay, Kintyre and Oban - an area as diverse as one can get.


SEE & DO 2010

ARGYLL & THE ISLES


The Macrihanish Golf Festival and Islay Festival

of Malt & Music (May), Cantilena Summer

Festival (Chamber Music) in Islay (late June),

Mull of Kintyre Music Festival (Aug), Islay Jazz

Festival (Sept), Tour of Mull Rally (Oct). For full

up to date information visit:

WWW.VISITSCOTTISHHEARTLANDS.COM

The most popular “base” for tours in this part

of the West Highlands is Oban. From here it is

an easy trip north to Fort William or Tyndrum

via Dunstaffnage Castle, the Sealife Centre at

Barcaldine, Arduaine Gardens (NTS), Cruachan

Power Station, Kinlochlaich Gardens and many

other attractions. For Gardens, the NTS and

Glorious Gardens of Argyll are useful contacts.

Tours of Mull are highly popular taking in Iona,

Tobermory and a ferry trip as well. Basing

tours in Mull is also popular.

Islay and Jura are both easily accessible

from Kintyre, Jura being the most rugged

and wild. Inveraray should form part of any

tour to Kintyre with the castle, jail and Crarae

Gardens (NTS) essential viewing. The road

from Inveraray to Campbeltown (A83) is full of

attractions but make sure you give

yourself time.

Argyll and the Isles offer a myriad of tour

opportunities with so many themes available.


IONA ABBEY & ST COLUMBA CENTREOne of Scotland’s most historic and sacred sites,

Iona Abbey was founded by St Columba and his

Irish followers in AD 563.

CRARAE GARDENS (NTS)100 acres of gardens with one of the best

collections of the genus rhododendron in

Scotland.

Oban, the “Gateway to the Isles”, has been

a major port to the islands for centuries.

Ferries to Mull leave regularly and the port

is the starting point for island hopping.

The beautiful gardens of Argyll are a

horticulturalist’s paradise ranging from

the unusually lime-rich soils of the Isle of

Lismore to the more common peaty soils of

the mainland - both offer distinctive ranges

of fl oral displays. Oban abounds with evening

entertainment, accommodation, shopping

and its own distillery. Group attractions

include Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel;

Arduaine Gardens (NTS); Bonawe Iron

Furnace, Taynuilt; Oban Distillery; Oban Rare

Breeds Park; Barcaldine Castle; Scottish

Sealife Sanctuary, Barcaldine; Ardchattan

Priory, North Connel; Ardanaiseig Gardens,

Kilchrenan; Barguillean’s Angus Garden,

Taynuilt; Cruachan Power Station Visitor

Centre, Dalmally; Kilchurn Castle, Dalmally;

Craignish Castle, Ardfern; Inverawe Fisheries

and Smokery, Taynuilt; Ardmaddy Castle;

Ardmaddy Gardens, Isle of Seil; Oban; Oban

Chocolate Company.

Mull, only a 45 minute ferry trip from Oban, is

surrounded by wildlife watching opportunities

- whales, dolphins, seals and numerous

species of seabird, in addition to otters,

red deer, golden eagles and the occasional

osprey. Tobermory is famed for its colourful

waterfront buildings, its distillery and the

Spanish Galleon lying in the silt somewhere

offshore. The peaceful, spiritual Island of Iona

radiates harmony and is the birthplace of

Christianity in Scotland - the fertility of the

Island contrasts sharply with the mountains

and moorland of Mull. Tiree is almost

completely fl at although its situation strongly

favours windsurfi ng. Coll is a wonderful

wilderness of sand dunes, fi elds and lochs

with superb bird life and selection of wild

fl owers.

Islay, Jura and Kintyre is where the original

Scots (6th century) settled. Pre-historic

cairns, standing stones, ancient castles and

crannogs are all part of this area. Wildlife

just abounds - in the air, land (and many

superlative beaches) and sea. Picturesque

short walks are a fi ne complement to the

famous single malt whiskies distilled here,

especially on Islay!

Both Inveraray (Castle, Jail and NTS Crarae

Gardens) and Lochgilphead are highly popular

holiday destinations with Tarbert having

one of the most photographed harbours in

Scotland. The eastern seaboard of Kintyre,

overlooking Arran, is full of historic sites

like Saddell Abbey, Skipness Castle and the

sublime setting of Carradale, with the busier

western side offering spectacular views over

to Islay, Jura and Gigha.

GROUP TRAVEL THEME SUGGESTIONSIsland Hopping, Coast and Countryside, History,

Wildlife, Activities, Scenic Beauty, Castles and

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LOCH LOMOND, BUTE & THE COWAL PENINSULA HISTORIC HOUSES AND GARDENS, SCENIC BEAUTY & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES The true value of Loch Lomond was fi nally recognised in 2002 when a National Park was set up

to protect this icon of the Scottish environment. More popular than ever, the Loch splendours

in scenic beauty and offers boundless activities. It is now a place of learning, understanding

and conservation all aimed at preserving this idyllic beauty. More groups have passed Loch

Lomond than probably any other location in Scotland - many on their way to Dunoon or Bute,

over the “Arrochar Alps” - no problem with “fi rst impressions” here!

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LOCH LOMOND, BUTE & THE COWAL PENINSULA

NATIONAL PARK GATEWAY CENTREAn introduction to the National Park and its

many other attractions.

MOUNT STUART, ROTHESAY, BUTEBritain’s most astounding Victorian gothic

mansion with over 300 acres of gardens.

Loch Lomond is an impressive 24 miles long, 5 miles wide and has 38 islands. One of its islands, Inchlonaig, is scattered with yew trees that were originally planted by Robert the Bruce to supply bows for his archers at The Battle of Bannockburn. The remains of ancient loch dwellings - crannogs - can be located just off Inchcailloch, one of the most accessible islands of Loch Lomond. National Park status was gained in 2002 and the National Park Gateway Centre, together with the Loch Lomond Shores complex at Balloch and the sheltered harbour at Balmaha, offers visitors the opportunity to learn more about this national treasure as well as giving the opportunity to explore or take part in many water sports on the Loch. Sweeney's Cruises and Cruise Loch Lomond offer group trips from Tarbet.

The magnifi cent shore setting of Loch Lomond Golf Club hosts the Scottish Open and attracts some of the best golfers in the world. Helensburgh stands at the mouth of the Gareloch with superb views down towards Dunoon and the Holy Loch. This handsome town, birthplace of John Logie Baird, the inventor of the television, dates back to the 18th century. The National Trust for Scotland’s Hill House, is a fi ne example of architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s distinctive and innovative design.

West from Loch Lomond, over the “Arrochar Alps”, the Saddle, Cnoc Coinnich, The Brack, The Cobbler and Beinn Ime is where the rugged Highlands take over from the rolling hills and fertile fi elds of the east and south.

Dunoon on the Cowal Peninsula, sitting on the shores of the Clyde Estuary offers a fascinating selection of craft shops, cafes and museums, as well as the opportunity to take a pleasure cruise amidst the breathtaking coastal scenery of the Firth of Clyde.

The Isle of Bute, once the island retreat of

Scottish kings, lies at the heart of the Firth of Clyde and is the favourite destination of the famous Waverley, the last sea-going paddle steamer in the world. The Royal Burgh of Rothesay splendours in Victorian architecture and in past decades was a major summer holiday destination. The wildlife of Bute is also varied with feral mountain goats, buzzards and roe deer in the hills and fi ne fi shing in the lochs and sea where seals keep a constant eye on proceedings.


Historic Houses and Gardens, Scenic Beauty,

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The main A82 Glasgow to Inverness road, via

Fort William is one of the main arteries into

the highlands. Loch Lomond lies alongside this

road so no detour is really required. At Tarbet,

follow the A83 over the 'Rest and be Thankful'

and turn off at Cairndow on to the A815 which

takes you deep down into Cowal through St

Catherine’s and Strachur (visit the Strachur

Smiddy Museum) with Inveraray in view across

Loch Fyne. Dunoon lies 19 miles south past Loch

Eck and some superb scenery. For full up to date

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From Dunoon attractions like the Castle House

Museum, Benmore Botanic Gardens (Dunoon)

and Millcroft Scottish Lavender (Tighnabruaich)

can be visited on route to Bute to see the Isle

of Bute Discovery Centre, Mount Stuart House

and Gardens, and Rothesay Castle in addition

to a round tour of the island taking in the

scenery and ever changing vistas - paying close

attention to the seals in Scalpsie Bay and the

feral mountain goats, buzzards and roe deer.


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THE WAVERLEY ON ITS WAY TO ROTHESAY

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STIRLING AND THE TROSSACHSHISTORY, CASTLES, SCENIC BEAUTY, WALKING, CITY CULTURE GREAT SHOPPINGStirling, a former royal burgh and newly appointed city since 2002, engraved forever in the country’s history as a major logistical prize for any invader. Highly signifi cant battles were fought near here - Bannockburn and Stirling Bridge - battles that were to shape the future of Scotland’s independence as a sovereign state. Stirling’s majestic Castle has seen plenty of action over the centuries and still stands proud over the Forth Valley - a symbol of power and strength, designed to send a signal of defi ance to any foe.


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STIRLING AND THE TROSSACHS

STIRLING CASTLEOne of Scotland’s grandest castles due to its

imposing position and impressive architecture,

commanding the countryside for many miles

around.

SS SIR WALTER SCOTT This historic steamship regularly sets sail on

Loch Katrine from Trossachs Pier and cruises

up to Stronachlacher. Special events taking

place in celebration of Trossachs 2010.

Stirling - the ancient capital of Scotland, dominated by the awesome Stirling Castle, lies at the heart of the nation’s history with its strategic position being recognised by many a friend and foe. Today, the new city offers the group visitor superb shopping options, excellent pubs and entertainment, with eclectic restaurants and cafes and excellent accommodation choices. Attractions for the group visitor are plentiful in and around Stirling. Bannockburn Heritage Centre (NTS), Stirling Castle and the regimental Museum of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, National Wallace Monument, the Old Town Jail, Cambuskenneth Abbey, Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum (Stirling), Blair Drummond Safari and Leisure Park (Doune), Dunblane Cathedral, Alloa Tower (NTS).

Falkirk, to the east, was once the northernmost frontier of the Roman Empire, and the remains of the Antonine Wall, recently awarded UNESCO World Heritage status, can be explored at Rough Castle about a mile and a half away from the remarkable Falkirk Wheel on the Forth & Clyde Canal, “the world’s fi rst and only rotating boat lift” - a testimony to modern technology and engineering. A reminder of earlier, more stormy times is the 15th century Blackness Castle, poised above the River Forth.

Callendar House in Falkirk tells stories spanning 600 years of Scottish history. Through wars, rebellions and the industrial revolution, the house has played host to many great historical fi gures over the centuries, including Mary, Queen of Scots, Cromwell and Bonnie Prince Charlie.

The Trossachs lie at the frontier between the Highlands and the Lowlands and form part of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. The popular holiday town of Aberfoyle offers superb walking and cycling opportunities. Cruises on Loch Katrine are very popular and take the visitor near to

Rob Roy’s birthplace at Glengyle. In the middle of the Lake of Menteith lie the ruins of Inchmahome Priory, once a refuge for the infant Mary Queen of Scots. The River Teith fl ows sedately through the town of Callander and walking along its banks watching for signs of salmon is always interesting.Here, the woollen mills at Kilmahog and the Hamilton Toy Collection are worthy of inclusion in any itinerary as is the NTS property - Moirlanich Longhouse.

Above all, this is a remarkably beautiful area full of activity opportunities, walks, wildlife and discovery!

GROUP TRAVEL THEME SUGGESTIONSHistory, Castles, Scenic Beauty, Walking, City

Culture, Shopping.WHAT'S ON

& SUGGESTED ITINERARY

Based in Stirling, there are a number of

different themes on which to base itineraries.

History draws you to Stirling Castle,

Bannockburn Heritage Centre, the National

Wallace Monument, Doune Castle, the Old

Town Jail, Castle Campbell (Dollar), Blackness

Castle and the Antonine Wall. Stirling is also an

excellent city to explore and then relax in the

centre’s shops and cafes - excellent for that

“free” day. For full up to date information visit:


Scenic beauty takes you along the River

Forth into the Trossachs - Aberfoyle (Scottish

Wool Centre, Queen Elizabeth Forest Park),

Lochs Katrine (perhaps a cruise and a walk

to Rob Roy’s birthplace for the fi ttest?) and

Venachar, the Lake of Menteith - or further

north via Callander into the mountains of

Breadalbane, past Loch Lubnaig and Strathyre

and up to Killin (Ben Lawers Visitor Centre,

Breadalbane Visitor Centre and the NTS

Moirlanich Longhouse) and Crianlarich through

spectacular glens.

Callander is also a popular “base” from which

to tour the surrounding countryside with plenty

of accommodation, restaurants, shopping and

activity opportunities.


LOCH LOMOND

THE WAVERLEY ON ITS WAY TO ROTHESAY THE DUKES PASS

THE WALLACE MONUMENT

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Open daily from 10am (except Christmas Day). Feeding demonstrations throughout the day. Free coach parking. Lift access to the cafe viewing platform. *discounted rates apply to off peak periods only (school holiday periods excluded)


Visitors will go on a journey that allows intriguing close views of a wide variety of species from humble starfish to mighty sharks ending at the top of the Aquarium with stunning views over the Loch.

Open daily from 10am (except Christmas Day). Feeding demonstrations throughout the day. Free coach parking. *discounted rates apply to off peak periods only (school holiday periods excluded)


With 30 fascinating natural marine habitats containing everything from Octopus to Sharks, a busy Seal rescue facility and forest walk visitors will enjoy a truly memorable day out whatever the weather.

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Witness Living History

“One of the best attractions we have ever been to!”

“Brilliant and fun”. “A superb experience!”

Face the JudgeFace the JudgeGet locked upGet locked up Sample the Sample the punishments

OPEN ALL YEAR www.inverarayjail.co.uk.

20 gardens set in the spectacular landscape of the west coast, on both the mainland and the islands. Rich plant collections flourish in the mild climate and acid soils and the gardens range from informal woodlands to classic 18th century design. Most are

open throughout the year.

Details available on www.gardens-of-argyll.co.uk

or by contacting 01499 600261

Established family coach tour operator for groups of 30 to 800, bch bonded.

Fitzcharles Coaches Ltd87 Newhouse Road, Grangemouth, FK3 8NJTel: 01324 482093 Fax: 01324 665411

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One Hour Cruise departs hourly in summer months. Two Hour Cruise departs 1pm and 3pm (summer only). Evening sunset cruise departs 7pm (July & August only). Full commentary, bar and toilet facilities on board. Book online at www.sweeneyscruises.com

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Journey deep into the secret heart of this majestic mountain and you’ll discover one of the hidden wonders of the Scottish Highlands, Cruachan Power Station. An underground world on a spectacular scale. Prices: Adults £6 Sen/Stu £5 children 6 yrs to 16 yrs £2.50 Open: Easter - November 7 days winter opening hours on requestPR GL R CP EPW No limit

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Contact: Bryan ConlanInformative live show with sheep dogs and ducks. Paddocks with various sheep breeds and duck pond. Birds of Prey centre Browse quality shopping.150 seat restaurant with Costa Coffee. Coach washing facilities.

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Contact: Peter InnesLadies & Men’s fashions, Cashmere, Golf Shop, Whisky Shop,Pavers Shoes, Ponden Home Interiors, Scottish gifts and food. Village Restaurant with Costa Coffee Drivers room.


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One Hour Cruise departs hourly in summer months. Two Hour Cruise departs 1pm and 3pm (summer only). Evening sunset cruise departs 7pm (July & August only). Full commentary, bar and toilet facilities on board. Book online at www.sweeneyscruises.com

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Journey deep into the secret heart of this majestic mountain and you’ll discover one of the hidden wonders of the Scottish Highlands, Cruachan Power Station. An underground world on a spectacular scale. Prices: Adults £6 Sen/Stu £5 children 6 yrs to 16 yrs £2.50 Open: Easter - November 7 days winter opening hours on requestPR GL R CP EPW No limit


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KILMAHOG WOOLLEN MILLby CALLANdEr FK17 8Hd Tel: 01877 330268 Fax: 01877 331631 [email protected] www.ewm.co.uk

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250 year old mill complete with original waterwheel. discover your Scottish Clan and tartan at Clan History and Heraldry Centre. driver’s room. Coach washing facilities. Prices: Free Open: Jan-dec r CP No limit

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Visit the Weaving Exhibition where the Looms date back to 1927 producing the famous Trossachs rugs. beautiful knitwear, countrywear, outerwear, as well as Scottish foods and gifts - and Hamish the Highland cow. Prices: Free Open: Jan-dec r CP No limit

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This tranquil garden oasis is renowned for its spectacular displays of rhododendrons, azaleas, magnolias, blue Tibetan poppies & giant Himalayan lillies - a real horticultural adventure across the temperate world. Prices: £4.50 Open: Jan-dec Pr GL CP EPW

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Contact: Carol bennett Ad IFCThis year Oban is offering a new flavours tour where visitors to the distillery will explore exactly what happens in the process to produce Oban single malt’s unique spirit character. Prices: £6.00 Open: Feb-dec Pr GL EPW No limit

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Site of robert the bruce’s famous victory over the English in 1314. Colouful exhibitions and filmshows capture the special atmosphere of this iconic battlefield. Prices: £4.50 Open: Mar-Oct Pr GL r CP EPW

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Cruise Loch Katrine, the heart of The Trossachs on ‘Lady of the Lake’ or the classic steamship ‘Sir Walter Scott’. Shopping, lochside dining in The Anchor’s rest, free coach parking. Prices: Special group rates and reservations available on all sailings Open: Apr-Oct Pr r CP EPW 150

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In Loch Lomond Shores, discover strange and beautiful creatures from the world’s oceans and our loch-side shores. Enjoy spectacular views of Loch Lomond from the cafe. Group Prices: Adults £6.50 Child £4.50 Conc £5.50. 1 free leader with 10 Open: Jan - dec From 10am. Closing times vary. Pr r CP EPW No limit

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Contact: Alex blackman Ad Page 33 47The Scottish SEA LIFE Sanctuary is located on the shores of Loch Creran. It houses a busy seal rescue centre, a superb aquarium with North American Otters and attractive outdoor amenities. Prices: Group Prices: Adult: 6.50 Child £4.50 Concessions £5.50. 1 leader free with every 10 paying Open: Open Jan - dec daily from 10am. Closing times vary. Pr GL r CP EPW

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Contact: Joyce Webb A beautifully restored mill, overlooking the river dochart. Step inside where the legends of Scotland’s High Country are revealed - from the story of St. Fillan to the history of the clans. Gift and book Shop. Prices: Adults - £2.95; Children - £1.95; discount for groups of 10+ Open: Apr-Oct Pr EPW 25

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Contact: donna Laidlaw Ad Page 13Founded by St Columba in Ad 563. A celebrated focus for Christian pilgrimage, Iona retains its spiritual atmosphere & remains a vital place of worship. The Abbey houses a collection of medieval & religious carved stones. Prices: £2.35 - £4.70 (2009 rates) Open: All year (closed 25 & 26 dec and 1 & 2 Jan) Pr GL CP No limit

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Visit our distillery and receive the warmest welcome on Islay. your visit includes a guided tour and dram. bowmore distillery self catering cottages are also available. Groups welcome. Prices: £4.00 - Concessions Available Open: Jan-dec Pr GL CP Parties by arrangement

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Pronounced ‘cull-eela’, the distillery is situated on the north eastern shores of Islay, tucked away in a hidden cove near Port Askaig. Prices: £4.00 Free entry to Lagavulin distillery included in tour price. Open: Feb-dec Pr GL CP EPW by Appointment


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One of the finest distilleries on the Isle of Islay. Next to dunyvaig Castle, three miles from Port Ellen. Prices: From £4.00 Free entry to Caol Ila distillery included in tour price. Open: Feb-dec GL CP EPW by appointment.


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Contact: Centre Manager Ad Page 22Come and see the magic behind the distillation of the World’s No. 1 Lowland Single Malt, Auchentoshan. Only 20 minutes from Glasgow city centre. Full wheelchair access. Groups welcome. Prices: £5.00 Open: Jan - dec GL CP EPW Group bookings by appointment.


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Contact: Janette Gibson Ad Page 49In a stunning lochside position witness ‘living’ history at the Courthouse & Prison.Experience the atmosphere, brought vividly to life by the ‘real’ warders, matron and prisoners.Interest and excitement for all. Prices: £3.75 - £7.95 Open: Open All year Pr GL EPW 100

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Contact: Peter baxter Ad Page 39An enchanting garden steeped in history and surrounded by dramatic scenery. benmore boasts a world famous collection of rhododendrons and one of the finest entrances to any botanic garden in the world - a spectacular avenue of Giant redwoods. Come and visit the newly restored Victorian Fernery. Prices: £1.00-£10 Open: Mar-Oct Pr GL r CP No limit

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Contact: rhona Hunter Ad Page 46Often described as Scotland’s most beautiful distillery, Glengoyne welcomes visitors all year round for guided distillery tours, in-depth whisky blending and tasting sessions and superb shop. Situated on A81 approx 35 minutes drive from Stirling, Glasgow and Loch Lomond. Prices: £5.50 - £100.00 Open: Jan-dec GL CP EPW No limit

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Ad Page iBCin Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, an impressive country house with spectacular views. Excellent facilities that are well suited to groups and within easy reach of many tourist attractions. Tariff: From £11 Commission: Neg Open: Mar-Oct (Oct-Mar rentaHostel) Acc. Type: private, en-suite and dorms 4 Public rooms Sleeping 110 Min party size - 10

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Ad Page iBCin heart of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, offering an unrivalled location. relax and enjoy the magnificent views, fish, sail or walk the West Highland Way which passes the front door. Tariff: From £10.50 Commission: Neg Open: Mar-Oct (Nov-Feb rentaHostel) Acc. Type: private, family, ensuite, disabled & dorms 2 Public rooms Sleeping 75 Min party size - 10

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Contact: Eric BrownA 17th Century country house hotel is set in 20 acres of secluded gardens on the banks of the beautiful river Teith. Offering refined dining in our award winning restaurant, luxury bedrooms with modern facilities. Tariff: From £72.50 per night per person 10% Commission Open: Jan-Dec rooms: 6D 6T 2F All ensuite CP r

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Contact: Shirley GreigThe royal Marine situated at the seaward gateway to Scotland’s National Park, has been tastefully modernised whilst retaining lovely original features. Highland nights are featured with great Scottish menus. Tariff: Negotiable by arrangement Open: Jan - Dec rooms: 9S 18D 11T 3F All ensuite CP r

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Contact: Events TeamPanoramic views of loch and mountains, 2 AA rosette restaurant, lounge area, stylish accommodation, resident only health suite with swimming pool and spa. Special group rates available. Tariff: £89 - £249 B&B per room 10% Commission Open: All year rooms: 32D 10T 4F All ensuite CP r

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Contact: Graham Kelly, General ManagerModern inn rooms, plus elegant beach house on shores of Loch Lomond. Fantastic fish restaurant and whisky bar, 200 Scottish whiskies, real ales and traditional live folk music. Special group rates available. Tariff: £69 - £189 B&B per room 10% Commission Open: All year rooms: 19D 1F CP r

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Considered to be the grandest of all Scotland’s castles with outstanding architecture including the recently restored Great Hall and Gatehouse. Prices: £4.50-£9.00 (2009 rates) Open: All year (closed 25 & 26 Dec) Pr GL r CP No limit

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The 2 AA rosette Colquhoun’s restaurant within Lodge on Loch Lomond Hotel has panoramic views of the Loch and mountains. Excellent group lunch and dinner menus/rates are available, by prior arrangement. MC L AT D 150 Max

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PERTHSHIRE

Perthshire is one of Europe’s fi nest

adventure playgrounds where you will fi nd a

strong emphasis on the traditional activities

of walking, cycling, angling and golf in

addition to an unrivalled range of unique

outdoor experiences. Here you will fi nd high

mountains, tumbling streams and waterfalls,

lochs, rivers, Europe’s most remarkable

trees and woodlands, all of which provide a

kaleidoscope of Scotland’s best scenery. It

is this, along with the unbeatable range of

things to see and do, that makes Perthshire

such a magnet for visitors.

VisitScotland PerthLower City Mills, West Mill Street, Perth PH1 5QPTel: 01738 450600 Fax: 01738 [email protected]


CouparAngus

Kirriemuir

DunkeldAberfeldy

Bridgeof EarnAuchterarder

Methven

Bridgeof Cally

Spittal ofGlenshee

Calvine

Dalnaspida

RannochStation

Kenmore

St Fillans

GleneaglesGreenloaning

KinlochRannoch

Milton

Lochearnhead

Callander

Crianlarich

Killin

CuparAuchtermuchty

Blairgowrie

Pitlochry

KinrossDunblane

Crieff

Cowdenbeath

Kirkcaldy

Glenrothes

Alloa

Perth

Dunfermline

Firthof Tay

G r a m p i a n M o u n t a i n s

Dundee

Stirling

This is a land where ancient peoples, Kings

and Queens, adventurers and inventors

have woven tales of magic and mystery

that have become part of the landscape

and culture for over two thousand years

and from where Scottish independence

was declared in 1320. It was the heartland

of the Picts and fought over by the Scots

and the English. Here you can take relaxing

walks, absorb romantic castles, glistening

beaches and stunning formal gardens and

experience fi rst-rate visitor attractions that

are informing, inspiring and entertaining.

VisitScotland Angus & DundeeDiscovery Point, Discovery QuayDundee DD1 4XATel: 01382 [email protected]

A land of myriad mountains, castles, open

countryside, salmon rivers, fi shing towns,

villages and Highland games - Aberdeen’s

pedigree of “Britain in Bloom” awards is

fully complemented by some of the most

fertile and scenic landscape in the UK.

This area also has Royal patronage with the

Granite City of Aberdeen being the gateway

to Royal Deeside, an area of outstanding

natural beauty, sparkling Highland rivers

and misty mountains. A buzzing city, whisky,

castles, salmon fi shing, adventure sports…

and Royal patronage says it all!

VisitScotland AberdeenAberdeen VisitScotland Information23 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 5ABTel: 01224 288828www.aberdeen-grampian.com

CouparAngus

Kirriemuir

InverharityRottal

AuchmullTarfside

Dykehead

Glamis

TodhillsMuirdrum

Marywell

InverkeilorFriockheim

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Marykirk

Tannadice

Clova

Carnoustie

Brechin

Newport-on-Tay

TayportMonifieth

Blairgowrie

Arbroath

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Dundee

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ANGUS& DUNDEE

ABERDEENCITY & SHIRE

North Central & East

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BLAIR CASTLE, BLAIR ATHOLL DUNDEE AND THE TAY ROAD BRIDGE ABERDEEN SKYLINE AND HARBOUR

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PERTHSHIRE THE HEART OF SCOTLAND - SOME OF THE FINEST AND MOST ACCESSIBLE SCENERY ANYWHERE IN THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS


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SCOTTISH CRANNOG CENTRE, LOCH TAY

KENMORE

THE HERMITAGE, BY DUNKELD

THE QUEEN'S VIEW, LOCH TUMMEL

PERTHSHIRE


Perth Races (April – Sept), Perth Festival of the

Arts (May), Game Conservancy Scottish Fair

(July), Blair Castle International Horse Trials

(late August), The Enchanted Forest (mid-late

October), and Pitlochry Amber Festival (early

Nov). For full up to date information visit:

WWW.PERTHSHIRE.CO.UK

Perth (Scone Palace, Racecourse, Concert Hall,

Museums & Art Galleries), Pitlochry (Theatre,

Dam, Bell’s Blair Athol Distillery, Edradour

Distillery, Queen’s View, Killiecrankie Visitor

Centre - NTS) and Blair Atholl (Blair Castle,

House of Bruar) are the major towns for

group tourism just off the A9 with plenty of

attractions and accommodation.

However the draw of the countryside brings

more options such as Aberfeldy & Loch

Tay (Dewar’s World of Whisky, The Scottish

Crannog Centre), Blairgowrie, Crieff (Crieff

Visitor Centre, Drummond Gardens, The

Famous Grouse Experience, Glenturret

Distillery), Dunkeld (Cathedral, The Hermitage

– NTS) and Kinross. In winter, the Glenshee Ski

Resort is not that far away from Blairgowrie

which can be used as a base. On the A9 from

Stirling, the Gleneagles Resort is a major draw

as is Baxters at Blackford. Access using the A9

and the M90 is quick and easy from

the south.


BLAIR CASTLEWith its roots in the 13th century, Blair

Castle’s history extends over some 740 years, during which time it has welcomed countless

generations of visitors.

THE FAMOUS GROUSE EXPERIENCEScotland’s favourite whisky at Scotland’s oldest distillery, combining the traditional visit with an

exciting sensory experience.

Perth, Pitlochry, Blair Atholl - three of the most popular group destinations in Scotland and for good reasons. The Fair City of Perth, once the capital of Scotland, became a major trading port and with the Palace of Scone nearby, the crowning place of Scottish Kings, has always been at the forefront of Scottish culture and history. Perth stands on one of the fi nest salmon fi shing rivers in the UK, the River Tay, the longest and fastest fl owing river in Scotland. Much of the excellent shopping here can be attributed to the many family-owned and specialist businesses.

Pitlochry is well served by rail and road transport links with its fame as a holiday resort dating back as long ago as the 1860’s. Its most popular attraction is the Pitlochry Dam and Fish Ladder but it also offers a wide selection of fi ne restaurants and accommodation. There are a wide range of attractions in the area from Blair Castle and Edradour Distillery to the superlative shopping and restaurant at the House of Bruar. Killiecrankie Visitor Centre is a NTS property and the Queen’s View shows Scotland as it is - spectacular.

The superb natural environment of Perthshire offers opportunities to either relax and unwind in the outstanding scenery or to take a more active, but hopefully environmentally friendly role in the hills, mountains, forests, rivers and lochs - after all, this is Big Tree Country where superlatives do exist but in environmental terms - home to the world’s highest hedge, Europe’s oldest living thing (a yew tree), the widest conifer in Britain, the sole survivor from Shakespeare’s Birnam Wood and many more fascinating champion trees.

Off the A9, Lochs Earn, Tay and Rannoch nestle in some of the most beautiful scenery in Scotland. Here, watersports are popular, complemented by superb attractions like the Scottish Crannog Centre at Kenmore on Loch Tay, Drummond Gardens and Crieff Visitor Centre on the way to Loch Earn - and there are the distilleries, Dewar’s World of Whisky in Aberfeldy, the Famous Grouse Experience at Glenturret Distillery and Tullibardine Distillery, near to Baxter’s at Blackford and not far from the Gleneagles Resort to name but three.

On route to Perth, the M90 passes Loch Leven, here you can mention to group members the daring escape from the Castle in the middle of the loch by a young Mary Queen of Scots - they may query why someone would want to leave the beauty of Perthshire!

GROUP TRAVEL THEME SUGGESTIONSMulti-Activities (40 different activities available and

around 30 activity operators within the Perthshire area),

Lochs and Rivers, Scenic Beauty, Wildlife, Golf, Gardens.

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ANGUS & DUNDEE UNSPOILED HIGHLAND GLENS, STUNNING RUGGED COASTLINES AND A VIBRANT AND COSMOPOLITAN URBAN CENTRE

SEE & DO 2010

ARBROATH ABBEY

SUNSET, DUNDEE

RRS DISCOVERY, DISCOVERY POINT, DUNDEE

DUNDEE CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTRE

ANGUS & DUNDEE

GLAMIS CASTLESpectacular childhood home of the late Queen

Mother, gifted to the Earl of Strathmore in 1372 by King Robert II and legendary setting for

Shakespeare’s “Macbeth”. A must see, in any itinerary.

PICTAVIAA Visitor Centre which tells the story of

Scotland’s ancient Pictish tribes - warrior people who roamed Angus nearly two thousand

years ago.

This area offers dramatic and breathtaking scenery from rugged coastlines to highland glens and a unique blend of ancient Scottish history, romantic castles, formal gardens, top quality visitor attractions and modern 21st century shopping.

Dundee is served by an excellent road system, luxury long-distance coach services and a mainline railway station and has been growing in popularity over the years as a short break destination.

Many visitors are introduced to this vibrant riverside city through education and its two Universities. This is the perfect place to combine all the advantages of city life with the ease of access to the countryside of Angus & beyond. Dundee also boasts a plethora of attractions, events, entertainment, shopping, the Arts and culture. Captain Scott’s ship RRS Discovery and “Sensation”, Dundee’s Science Centre are two of the best. The performing arts are also very strong in Dundee with the Caird Hall, Dundee Contemporary Arts Centre, Dundee Rep Theatre, and the Whitehall Theatre offering a full year’s entertainment.

The ancient county of Angus stretches from the base of Balmoral Forest and Lochnagar to the coast - a drop of well over 3,000 ft. In fact, there are 13 Munroes (mountains of over 3,000 feet) in Angus and some of the best salmon and sea trout fi shing in Scotland.

It was in Arbroath Abbey that the Declaration of Arbroath was signed in 1320 six years after the battle of Bannockburn confi rming Scotland’s independence from England. Glamis Castle was the childhood home of the late Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and the legendary setting of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Kirriemuir, birthplace of Peter Pan author J. M. Barrie, is a charming small red sandstone town located at the foot of three Glens and is, therefore, often referred to as ‘the gateway to the Angus Glens’ - glens which offer excellent walks with some of the most amazing scenery in Scotland and which have been the hiding places of many a Scottish warrior; William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, the Marquis of Montrose and Claverhouse (Bonnie Dundee). They are fully utilised nowadays by hikers and walkers taking in the superb scenery with a touch of adventure in the air!

Like Fife, Angus and Dundee is blessed with some fi ne golf. Carnoustie is renowned as the hardest of all the Open Championship courses especially when that wind blows off the Firth!

GROUP TRAVEL THEME SUGGESTIONSGolf, seascapes, City Breaks, shopping, walking, cycling,

horse riding/trekking, wildlife.



Glamis Castle is the setting for the Strathmore Highland Games (June), Scottish Transport Extravaganza (July), Grand Scottish Prom

(August) and the Scottish Countryside Festival (Sept). A popular Angus event is the annual Angus Glens Walking Festival (early June).

Dundee meanwhile hosts the Dundee Flower and Food Festival (Sept). For full up to date

information visit:

WWW.ANGUSANDDUNDEE.CO.UK

Nestling on Scotland’s east coast, between Edinburgh and Aberdeen, Angus and Dundee

is easy to reach from either Edinburgh via Fife or Perth. Using Dundee as a base, groups can

explore the infl uence of the ancient Picts at Pictavia near Brechin, celebrate the childhood

home of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother at Glamis Castle, mark the 14th century

Declaration of Independence by Scottish Nobles at Arbroath Abbey, honour Victorian explorers

like Captain Scott at the RRS Discovery, illustrate the infl uence of the jute barons of

Dundee on modern day life at Verdant Works or discover a child’s eye view of our fi ve senses at

the award winning Sensation Science Centre.

Or, they can discover the Angus Glens, places that offered shelter to Highland “outlaws” or

take to the links golf courses at Monifi eth, Panmure, Downfi eld, Montrose or even, for

those looking for a challenge, the demanding Carnoustie itself - a truly daunting prospect!


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ARBROATH ABBEY

SUNSET, DUNDEE

RRS DISCOVERY, DISCOVERY POINT, DUNDEE

DUNDEE CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTRE

ABERDEENCITY & SHIRESTHE CAPTIVATING NORTH-EASTERN CORNER OF SCOTLAND, CASTLE AND WHISKY COUNTRY


SEE & DO 2010

CRUDEN BAY

CROVIE VILLAGE

CASTLE FRASER

ABERDEEN CITY

ABERDEENCITY & SHIRES

BALMORAL CASTLEOpen April to July only, but how could you leave it out of your itinerary if you had the

opportunity?

HADDO HOUSE & COUNTRY PARKOffering an outstanding representation of early

18th and mid 19th century landscape styles. Haddo House features on Scotland’s Castle Trail.

Aberdeen, the “Granite City”, at the confl uence of the Rivers Dee and Don with its own international airport, is Scotland’s third largest city. In addition to the buzz of the city packed with shops and restaurants, Aberdeen boasts 2 miles of clean sandy beach, children’s playgrounds, a huge fun fair, pleasure pool, ice rink, indoor sports facilities and plentiful evening entertainment, especially the theatres. Aberdeen Harbour has always been busy, previously with a huge fi shing fl eet but now with ferries to Orkney and Shetland.

Sea fi shing is, for the most part, concentrated in Fraserburgh and Peterhead. Fraserburgh also has award-winning sandy beaches and small picturesque villages nearby including Pennan, Crovie and Gardenstown. Attractions like the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses and the Heritage Centre appeal to the group market. Peterhead is Europe’s busiest fi shing port, with bustling daily fi sh market and leisure Marina. In and around Peterhead, the Aberdeenshire Farming Museum, Pitmedden Garden, Haddo House, Tolquhon and Slains Castles and the Peterhead Maritime Museum are all excellent itinerary options.

Explore Aberdeenshire by following one of its signposted trails, highlighting the best of the coast and the areas loved by Queen Victoria, not forgetting the magnifi cent buildings on Scotland’s Castle Trail. Inverurie is set in the midst of this superb fl owing countryside. Group attractions around here include Grampian Transport Museum, Alford Valley Railway, Kildrummy Castle and Craigievar Castle (all around Alford), Castle Fraser, Glen Garioch Distillery, Carnegie Museum and The Bennachie Centre (all either in or near to Inverurie). Huntly and Turriff also have a number of excellent group-orientated attractions such as Archaeolink Prehistory Park (Oyne), the castle at Fyvie, Huntly, Delgatie and Kildrummy and the NTS property of Leith Hall.

Royal Deeside beckons but before venturing up the glen it is worth calling in at the Grassic Gibbon Centre in Laurencekirk, view Dunnottar Castle and perhaps visit the Fettercairn Distillery. Balmoral Castle is open from April to July only but even if you are unable to secure a visit, Royal Deeside is teeming with attractions suitable for any group - Crathes Castle and Garden, Banchory Museum, Banchory Woollen Mill, Drum Castle (all in or near Banchory), Balmoral Castle and Estate and Crathie Church, Glenshee Ski Centre, Loch Muick & Lochnagar Wildlife Reserve, Royal Lochnagar Distillery & Visitor Centre and The Old Royal Station (in or around Ballater), the International League for the Protection of Horses (Aboyne) and Corgarff Castle (Strathdon).

GROUP TRAVEL THEME SUGGESTIONSActivities (Walking, cycling, golf, skiing, fi shing,

adventure and water sports). Scenery, Royal Deeside,

Castle Trail, Whisky, City Culture and shopping.


Aberdeen Youth Festival (late July), Braemar Gathering (Sept) and the Stonehaven Fireball Festival on Hogmanay are all popular events. More local events include the Royal Deeside

Golf Week (May), Castle Fraser Steam & Vintage Fair (June), Stonehaven Folk Festival (July), The Scottish Traditional Boat Festival

(July), Aberdeen International Football Festival (Youth Football - July), The Aboyne

and Deeside Festival (July), Turriff Show (agriculture, Aug) and numerous Highland

Games and Agricultural Shows. For full up to date information visit:

WWW.ABERDEEN-GRAMPIAN.COM

Possibly the most popular group tour theme is castles and there are more here

in Aberdeenshire than anywhere else in Scotland. Balmoral, Crathes, Tolquhon (Tarves),

Slains (Cruden Bay), Drum (Banchory), Corgarff (Strathdon), Dunnottar (Stonehaven), Kildrummy & Craigievar (Alford), Castle Fraser

(Inverurie), Huntly, Delgatie & Kildrummy (Turriff).

Enjoy fantastic malt whisky with a visit to Aberdeenshire’s distilleries – Royal Lochnagar (Ballater), Fettercairn, Glen Garioch (Inverurie),

and GlenDronach (Huntly) all open to visitors.

Aberdeen should also be part of any itinerary with attractions such as David Welch Winter

Gardens, Aberdeen Art Gallery, Storybook Glen, Aberdeen Maritime Museum, Provost Skene’s

House, Satrosphere, Aberdeen Arts Centre, Gordon Highlanders Museum, St Machar’s

Cathedral, Marischal Museum, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen Fun Beach and Blairs Museum.


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To receive your copy of our Groups Guide 2010, which features full details of our Summer Season of six plays, make sure you contact our box office team today! Call: 01796 484626, Click: www.pitlochry.org.uk

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The Centre is devoted to the life and times of Lewis Grassic Gibbon who grew up in Arbuthnott,

Kincardineshire and was later to become one of Scotland’s best known authors.

The Grassic Gibbon Centre is located in north-east Scotland, situated on B967 accessible

from A90 & A92.

Open 7 days a week from March - October.

Visitor centre, coffee shop, home baking, exhibition on Scottish author Lewis Grassic Gibbon.

The Grassic Gibbon Centre, Arbuthnott, Laurencekirk AB30 1PB. Tel: 01561 361668

[email protected]

The Grassic Gibbon Centre

Group Rates from £15 per person. Up to 49 pax. Coach parking available. Open all year

Add something extra to your group touring programme and take your group on a off-road personalised Land Rover tour of beautiful Highland Perthshire. With your kilted private guide, take in some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery and wildlife and combine with the following options:

• GOLD PANNING• COFFEE or WHISKY ON THE HILL• HILLWALK and/or PICNIC IN OUR MOUNTAIN BOTHYProviding a memorable experience of a lifetime.

A Group Experience with a Difference!

Highland Safaris, The Safari Lodge, Dull,By Aberfeldy PH15 2JQ Tel: 01887 820071

[email protected]

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Interactive heritage exhibition, distillery tours and dramming.Premium whisky experiencesand cask tastings.

Aberfeldy DistilleryAberfeldy, Perthshire PH15 2EB

Tel 01887 822010www.dewarsworldofwhisky.com

BalmoralSC O T T I S H HO M E T O TH E RO YA L FA M I LY

Open April 1st - July 31st

Castle Ballroom and Royal Dress Exhibition,Gardens, Audio Tour, Coffee Shop, Balmoral Collection and Gift Shop

Tel: 01339 742 534 for further information

www.balmoralcastle.com

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Fettercairn Distillery one of the oldest licensed Distilleries in Scotland set at the foot of the Garampian Mountains in the Howe of the Mearns.Our Visitor Centre is open from 10am - 4.30pm Monday till Saturday from Easter until the end of September.

Enjoy a taste of our single malt whisky as you watch our superb audio visual presentation in the art of making Scotch Whisky.

You will then be given a guided tour of the Distillery to see Whisky made in the traditional way.

Then back to our shop where you can purchase some of our whiskies - especially our limited edition single cask hand filled and signed bottles which can only be purchased at our Distillery Visitor Centre. We also have various gift items for you to choose from.

There is a £2 charge for over 18’s

Larger groups should book in advance.

Telephone 01561 340 205

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Situated by the motorway network, this modern 81

bedroom lodge style hotel is the ideal base for exploring

the ‘Fair City of Perth’ and the ‘Gateway to the Highlands’.

The Hotel offers complimentary parking and

free wi-fi to guests. All rates include complimentary

continental breakfast. Rates from £25 per person per night.

Express by Holiday Inn Perth200 Dunkeld Road, Inveralmond, Perth PH1 3AQ

t: 01738 636666 f: 01738 633363w: www.hiexpressperth.co.uke: [email protected]

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Contact: Rhona Harrison Ad Page 60Described as “the ultimate Scotch Whisky visitor centre”. Enjoy our superb heritage exhibition and guided tour of Aberfeldy Distillery. Relax in our coffee shop and brand store.Prices: Adults £6.50, concessions available.Open: All yearPR GL R CP EPW No Limit


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Contact: Julie Riddell Ad Page 59Add something extra to your group touring programme - An Off-Road Safari tour in beautiful Highland Perthshire with kilted guides *Coffee or Whisky on the hill *Group rates from ‘15.00 per person *Gold Panning *Hill walk and/or Picnic in our mountain bothy Prices: On ApplicationOpen: Jan-DecPR GL R CP EPW 2-50

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Discover in pleasant surroundings, Drovers exhibition, restaurant, garden centre, outdoor and gift showrooms, children’s play area and spaceframe.

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Meet Scotland’s Iron Age loch dwellers! Guided tours, artefacts, exhibits, video, and ancient craft demonstrations bring the past to life. Groups welcome - booking essential. Regular special events. Giftshop. Refreshments.Prices: £4.50-£6.50 Open: April-Nov

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Contact: Rhona Harrison Ad Page 60Described as “the ultimate Scotch Whisky visitor centre”. Enjoy our superb heritage exhibition and guided tour of Aberfeldy Distillery. Relax in our coffee shop and brand store.Prices: Adults £6.50, concessions available.Open: All yearPR GL R CP EPW No Limit


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Contact: Julie Riddell Ad Page 59Add something extra to your group touring programme - An Off-Road Safari tour in beautiful Highland Perthshire with kilted guides *Coffee or Whisky on the hill *Group rates from ‘15.00 per person *Gold Panning *Hill walk and/or Picnic in our mountain bothy Prices: On ApplicationOpen: Jan-DecPR GL R CP EPW 2-50

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Meet Scotland’s Iron Age loch dwellers! Guided tours, artefacts, exhibits, video, and ancient craft demonstrations bring the past to life. Groups welcome - booking essential. Regular special events. Giftshop. Refreshments.Prices: £4.50-£6.50 Open: April-Nov

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visitscotland.com/wheretofindus

Find all you want to do in Scotland, in one place.

VisitScotland Information Centres have details of everything to see and do in Scotland. Our friendly experts can tell you about hidden gems, arrange accommodation or book tickets for events, activities and transport across Scotland. So whatever you’re looking for, there’s only one place to go.

visitscotland.com/wheretofindusInformation Centres

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Contact: Visitor Centre Ad Page 22For over 200 years Glen Garioch Distillery has been handcrafting a beautiful range of Single malt Scotch Whiskies, so why not come along and enjoy a distillery tour and a warming dram. Groups welcome.Prices: £4.00 - Concessions AvailableOpen: Jan - DecGL EPW Group bookings by appointment.


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NORTHLINK FERRIES LTDSTROmNESS FERRY TERmINAL, STROmNESS, ORKNEY KW16 3bHTel: 01856 852086 Fax: 01856 851795 [email protected]

Contact: Steve Nottage Ad Page 84

Northlink Ferries provide fast and frequent sailings to Orkney and Shetland, from Aberdeen and Scrabster, using three state-of-the-art ships. Net rates available to group organisers.Prices: VariousOpen: Jan-DecR CP 6001

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Contact: Laura Sharpe Ad IFCSavour the atmosphere on a unique journey around the distillery. Cragganmore is a small distillery of huge character. Friends of the Classic malts are welcome to visit all year on an appointment only basis.

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Contact: Stewart Adamson Ad IFCRoyal Lochnagar is a small traditional working distillery situated on the River Dee close to balmoral Castle. Visitor centre shop has a range of rare and unusual malt whiskies.

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Crathes has something for everyone - superb 16th-century castle for history and culture, beautiful garden spaces and estate walks, and a newly designed courtyard cafe to relax in. Prices: £7.50Open: Apr - DecPR GL R CP EPW

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Elegant Georgian mansion house with sumptuous Victorian interiors and superb collections of portraits and furniture. Guided tours only of the House and Garden (special themed tours bookable in advance) Prices: £5.50Open: Apr-NovPR GL R CP EPW

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Contact: Alan FindlayOne of Europe’s largest indoor gardens and Scotland’s third most visited garden. It boasts a beautiful floral paradise all year round with many rare and exotic plants on show from all around the world.Prices: FreeOpen: Jan-DecGL CP EPW No limit

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Dating from 1545, Provost Skene’s House holds a series of period room settings. Visitors can also enjoy a unique painted ceiling, costume gallery, displays of local interest and snacks in the café.

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balmoral, the Scottish home to The Royal Family. Castle ballroom, Audio Tour, Exhibitions, Gardens, Large Coffee Shop and balmoral Collection Gift Shop.

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Aberdeen’s maritime museum tells the story of the North Sea. View displays and exhibitions on the offshore oil industry, shipbuilding, fishing and clipperships; then visit the museum shop and café.



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Contact: Donna Laidlaw Ad Page 13

The beautiful Walled Garden at Edzell is one of Scotland’s unique sites, created by Sir David Lindsay in 1604.Prices: £2.35-£4.70 (2009 rates)Open: All year (closed 25 & 26 Dec and 1 & 2 Jan)PR CP No limit

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Contact: Libby Reynolds

Home of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne. Childhood home of the late Queen mother. Castle Tours, Nature Walks, Highland Cattle, Restaurant, Picnic Area, Exhibitions, Gift Ideas, Food Shop,Gardens.Prices: £4.00 - £8.00Open: mar-Dec 08 / 09PR GL R CP EPW No Limit

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Aberdeen Art Gallery houses an important fine art collection with examples of 19th, 20th and 21st century, contemporary works, a rich, decorative arts collection, special exhibitions, gallery shop and café.


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Contact: Elspeth bruce Ad Page 58Home of the Earls of mansfield. Crowning place of Scottish Kings. Gardens, woodland walks and treasure trove of objets d’art. Coffee Shop, Gift & Food Shops,Playarea, Audio Visual, maze & Plant Hunters’ Pavilion.

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Contact: Jill Scougall Ad IFCblair Athol Distillery stands at the gateway to the Scottish Highlands. Come along and enjoy a tour at one of the oldest working distilleries. Wheelchair access limited to shop and receptionPrices: From £5.00Open: Jan-DecPR GL CP EPW Groups on app.

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Contact: Kirsty GowansKenmore hotel is famous for its warmth, charm & highland hospitality. Our award winning Taymouth Restaurant overlooks the river Tay & surrounding countryside, whilst our Poet’s Bar offers roaring fires. WiFi available. Tariff: from £46.50 per person 10% Commission Open: Jan-dec Rooms: 19d 18T 3F All ensuite CP R

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Contact: Conference Office Ad Page 61Well equipped self-catering flats with a range of on-site facilities and activities are available mid June to Sept. Flats with 5 or 7 bedrooms. 15 min walk from the city centre with ample coach parking. Ideal for group holidays. Tariff: From £15.50 Open: Jun-Sep units: 70 Flats 1 Public Room 4-7 Bedrooms sleeping 4-7 CP Min Party Size - 2

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Ad Page IBCPitlochry is a bustling Victorian town at the very centre of Scotland boasting the celebrated Festival Theatre and the smallest whisky distillery in Scotland. An excellent base for touring groups. Tariff: From £10.50 Commission: rates negotiable Open: Feb-Oct (Rentahostel Nov-Jan) Acc. Type: private, family, en-suite and dormitory rooms 2 Public rooms Sleeping 62 Min party size - 10

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Situated 3 miles from Perth City Centre, our newly refurbished rooms have en-suite bathroom, colour TV and hospitality tray. Ideally located for a country break, with a wealth of opportunities on your doorstep.

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Visitor centre, coffee shop, home baking, exhibition on Scottish author lewis Grassic Gibbon. Situated on B967 accessible from A90 & A92. Prices: £2.25-£3.00 Open: Mar-Oct PR R CP EPW 100

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Ad Page 12800-year old Fyvie is a magnificent Scottish baronial fortress with lavish Edwardian interiors and one of the largest private collections of Raeburns in the world. Set in beautiful landscaped grounds with loch and 18th-century walled garden. Prices: From £5.50 Open: Apr-Oct PR Gl R CP EPW

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Contact: Gwen BruceQuiet rural location within large woodland estate only 5 miles from Aberdeen city centre and a 5 minute drive from the Airport. It is the ideal venue for touring the North East of Scotland. Tariff: £27.00-£45 per room 5% Commission Open: Mar-Apr Jul-Sep Rooms: 45S 15T All ensuite CP R

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VisitScotland Highland

Cowan House, Inverness and Retail & Business Park, Inverness IV2 7GF Tel: 01463 244 100 Travel Trade Contact: Ben Thorburn

www.visithighlands.com


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INVERNESS, STRATHSPEY & THE EASTERN HIGHLANDS HISTORY, MOUNTAINS, ACTIVITIES AND WHISKY IN ABUNDANCEThe Capital of the Highlands, Scotland’s largest National Park and the Northwest Highlands are three of Scotland’s most outstanding attractions but for very different reasons. Inverness, the commercial and cultural centre of the Highlands with historic Culloden and mysterious Loch Ness on its doorstep; the Cairngorms National Park protecting a sublime natural mountain environment; and the Northwest Highlands, a display of outstanding geological beauty.


SEE & DO 2010

BENROMACH DISTILLERY

SNOWBOARDING, CAIRNGORM SKI AREA

INVERNESS, STRATHSPEY & THE EASTERN HIGHLANDS


Highland Games naturally feature throughout

the summer months with walking and mountain

festivals making lively additions to the

programme. Spirit of Speyside (Dufftown, May)

is a major event and other features include the

Burning of the Clavie (Burghead, Jan), Inverness

Music Festival (March), Nairn Jazz (Aug),

Autumn Speyside Whisky Festival (Sept) and the

Inverness Book Festival (Oct). For full up to date

information visit:

WWW.VISITHIGHLANDS.COMDriving up the A9 it is so easy to turn off

and visit the attractions of Newtonmore and

Kingussie – the Folk Museum, Clan MacPherson

Museum (Newtonmore), Ruthven Barracks

and the RSPB Insh Marshes Nature Reserve

(Kincraig) before travelling north to Aviemore

and the Cairngorms National Park, the

CairnGorm Mountain Railway, Glenmore Forest

Park and en route to Inverness, the Loch Garten

Nature Osprey Centre (Boat of Garten) and the

Landmark Forest Adventure Park (Carrbridge).

Inverness offers the Culloden Visitor Centre,

James Pringle Woollen Mill and towards Beauly,

the Moniack Wineries (Kirkhill).

To the east along the Moray Firth, the imposing

barracks at Fort George which guard the

entrance to Inverness by sea and Cawdor Castle

are popular before venturing to Nairn, Elgin

(Elgin Cathedral, Pluscarden Abbey, Johnston’s

of Elgin Cashmere Centre), Fochabers (Baxters

Highland Village) and the Whisky Trail.


THE MALT WHISKY TRAILEnjoy the fl avour of the 8 uniquely distinct whiskies and learn about their history and

production in Moray’s Malt Whisky Country.

CULLODEN BATTLEFIELD16th of April 1746 saw the last battle on British

soil. The visitor centre and site itself tells the story of Bonnie Prince Charlie and his adversary

the Duke of Cumberland.

Situated close to the head of Loch Ness, apart

from being the “Capital of the Highlands”,

Inverness is also “Nessie” spotting HQ with

ever-popular cruises leaving here down Loch

Ness to Drumnadrochit and Fort Augustus.

Dolphin spotting on the Moray Firth is also a

highly enjoyable experience! From Inverness

you can also visit Culloden Battlefi eld,

the scene of the last battle on British soil,

culminating in the end of Bonnie Prince

Charlie’s 1745 Jacobite Rising. This ever-

expanding and beautiful city, with the River

Ness fl owing through its centre, also offers

excellent shopping, bars/restaurants/cafes

and with Eden Court Theatre, some excellent

evening entertainment. Accommodation of all

types is plentiful and of high quality.

To the east, following the A96 Aberdeen road,

the seaside town of Nairn offers miles of

sandy beaches and is a very popular holiday

destination. Moray is an area of contrast

with fertile coastal land around Findhorn,

Lossiemouth and Spey Bay giving way to

Malt Whisky Country where the River Spey

winds from its source high in the Cairngorms

National Park. Visitors can explore Elgin’s

ruined cathedral and watch whisky barrels

being made at the Speyside Cooperage near

Craigellachie or visit one of eight distilleries

on the Malt Whisky Trail including Benromach,

Glenfi ddich, Glen Moray, Cardhu, Glen Grant,

Dallas Dhu, The Glenlivet and Strathisla -

some of the great and good of malt whiskies.

Aviemore, set within Britain’s largest

National Park offers a myriad of activities,

some strenuous like mountain biking, rock

climbing and skiing - but mostly relaxing

- like canoeing, walking and pony trekking

- however, all enjoyable and make the most

of this outstanding natural environment.

Here, visitors can become better acquainted

with the local inhabitants like red squirrels at

the Landmark Forest Adventure Park, otters

at the Highland Wildlife Park, ospreys and

capercaillie at Loch Garten or the Abernethy

Forest or take to the hills to see the mountain

hare, dotterel and ptarmigan. And, you do

not have to walk all the way - the CairnGorm

Mountain Railway and the Strathspey Railway

can do the legwork for you. Kingussie,

Newtonmore and, to the north, Grantown-

on-Spey are further options for use as tour

“bases” and all are within easy reach of all of

the attractions in this remarkably attractive

and accessible area.


History, Mountains and Lochs, Whisky,

Activities, Natural Heritage, City Culture.

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FORT WILLIAM, LOCH NESS AND SKYE ROMANTIC, SUPREMELY BEAUTIFUL, HISTORIC AND FULL OF MYSTIQUE An area full of history, romance, wildlife and scenic beauty to match anything in the World, a spectacular natural environment of mountains, glens, rivers, lochs and sea. An introduction to Gaeldom and a culture unique to the Highlands and Islands. This is one of the most popular visitor destinations in Europe with all of the necessary resources to hand, a superb selection of accommodation, visitor attractions, quality local shopping and restaurants, cafes and pubs serving the very best of local Highland produce.

SEE & DO 2010

FORT WILLIAM, LOCH NESS AND SKYE

ARMADALE CASTLE AND GARDENS, SKYEVisit the 15th century Armadale Castle where

Flora MacDonald was married in 1750. 40 acres of exotic trees, shrubs and fl owers.

NEVIS RANGE MOUNTAIN GONDOLAThe gondolas transport visitors effortlessly from

300ft up to 2150ft on the north face of Aonach Mor, the eighth highest mountain in Britain.

From the A82 Glasgow to Inverness road,

visitors are welcomed to Lochaber through the

vast expanse of Rannoch Moor before passing

the majestic Buchaille Etive Mor which guards

the entrance to majestic Glencoe. Lochaber

with Fort William at its centre abounds with

historic deeds and tales of Bonnie Prince

Charlie fl eeing from the Redcoats through

Lochaber, Skye and the Outer Hebrides and

of treacherous deeds like the Massacre of

Glencoe. Fort William at the foot of Ben Nevis

has many stories to tell and the West Highland

Museum is a good place to fi nd out about

them all. This is the ‘Outdoor Capital of the UK’

where activities make full use of the natural

environment of mountains, glens, rivers, lochs

and sea. A land of superlatives - Ardnamurchan

Point and its Visitor Centre being the most

westerly point on the British mainland, Ben

Nevis the highest and Loch Morar the deepest!

The Glenfi nnan Monument encapsulates

the atmosphere of the Jacobite period. The

“Road to the Isles” A830 takes you to Mallaig

and its ferries to Skye and the Small Isles

- another popular option is to travel by the

Jacobite Steam Train from Fort William just like

Harry Potter did! The Nevis Range Gondolas

are a “Must See” attraction as is Loch Ness

from Fort Augustus or Urquhart Castle,

Drumnadrochit. Cruises on the loch are also

popular from either Fort Augustus or Inverness

en route perhaps to the Isle of Skye.

Picturesque little villages such as Plockton and

Glenelg and spectacular castles like Eilean

Donan adorn Lochalsh leading you over the

bridge to the Isle of Skye - an island of scenic

splendour, folklore and a romance associated

with Bonnie Prince Charlie and Flora

MacDonald. The soaring, craggy heights of the

Cuillin mountains are ever-present - a haven

for walkers and climbers with the islands of

Scalpay and Raasay offering superb birdlife,

watersports and excellent walks.

The Isle of Skye is a magnet for visitors,

especially to Dunvegan Castle, Armadale Castle

and Gardens, Talisker Distillery and Portree -

and the folklore will intrigue any visiting group.

GROUP TRAVEL THEME SUGGESTIONSLochs and Glens, Mountains and Scenery,

History, Activities, Coast and Countryside.



Music, mountains, Highland Games, motorcycle

trials and mountain bikes all feature throughout

the year, the most popular being the Fort William

Mountain Festival (March); 6 Days Motorcycle

Trial, Fort William and area (May); Skye Music

Festival (late May); UCI Mountain Bike World

Cup, Fort William (June); The Skye Festival

(July); Ben Nevis Race (Sept) in addition to many

Highland Games. For full up to date information

visit: WWW.VISITHIGHLANDS.COM

The most popular tours are the Road to the

Isles following in the footsteps of Bonnie Prince

Charlie which can also be undertaken by the

steam train made famous by Harry Potter. The

A830 to Mallaig is now much improved and

stops at Glenfi nnan, Loch nan Uamh, Arisaig,

Morar and Mallaig should be allowed for. This

is a great route to the Isle of Skye, and the ferry

from Mallaig is often preferred to the bridge at

Kyle of Lochalsh. Ben Nevis as viewed from the

top of the Nevis Range gondola together with

the nature trails are also a must. Glencoe can be

visited on the way up the A82 as can Loch Ness

to the north via Fort Augustus.

A Skye Tour is always popular, perhaps visiting

Armadale Castle in the south and Dunvegan in

the north via Portree and Broadford and perhaps

the Talisker Distillery.


EILEAN DONAN CASTLE

ELGOL, ISLE OF SKYE

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NORTHERN HIGHLANDS ROSS-SHIRE, SUTHERLAND & CAITHNESSSCENIC BEAUTY, NORTHERN MOUNTAINS, LOCHS & GLENS, CASTLES AND GARDENS AND GREAT GOLFThe sheer expanse and atmosphere of these northlands makes a big impression. This area offers splendid variety, all the way from the remote wildness of the austere rock-hewn landscapes of the west coast - location of Scotland’s fi rst “Geopark” - over the top of the UK mainland overlooking the Pentland Firth to Orkney, down the east coast to the ancient archaeological sites of Caithness and then the quintessentially Scottish architecture of the old burgh of Cromarty on the Black Isle.


SEE & DO 2010

ROSS-SHIRE, SUTHERLAND & CAITHNESS

INVEREWE GARDENS, POOLEWE (NTS) One of the world’s greatest gardens, Inverewe

sprang from the realisation of one man’s

determination and his taste for the exotic.

DUNROBIN CASTLE, GOLSPIEOne of Britain’s oldest continuously inhabited

houses dating back to the early 1300s, home to

the Earls and later, the Dukes of Sutherland.

These sublime landscapes are made for walkers and climbers. There are fi shing lochs and salmon rivers, many boat trips and cruises for close encounters with sea-caves, sea-stacks, seals and dolphins. Golf, cycling, riding and watersports are also to be found here. Ultimately, however, it is the wilderness experience of the far north and its all-but empty grandeur, which will leave the strongest impression - along with the punctuation of stand-alone majestic mountains which include such names as Canisp, Foinaven, Suilven, Stac Polly, Ben More Assynt and Quinag.

Wester Ross is world famous for its beauty and myriad remote communities still deeply associated with fi shing or crafting or even both. The remoteness of Applecross is only one of its charms with spectacular seascapes looking over to Skye and Raasay. The whole coast is indented with fjord-like sea lochs like Lochs Carron, Torridon, Gairloch and Loch Ewe. Opportunities for wildlife spotting abound and for walking, infi nite. And, for group tours, there are towns neatly spread out just far enough away to make itinerary planning simple - Gairloch, Aultbea, Ullapool, Lochinver then the long run to Tongue or else travelling straight down to Lairg missing out the east coast - which would be very unfortunate!

Sutherland is a vast area of sparsely populated mountains, moors, lochs and rivers - once famous as a playground of fi shing and shooting for the rich. There is still some excellent fi shing and shooting today but it is not all just for the rich!

Along the top of the mainland UK, Viking names are common - Durness, Tongue, Melvich, Reay, Thurso - all three sides of this tour had Viking settlements over 1,000 years ago. The eastern side of Northern Scotland is

peppered with quaint old fi shing communities with beautiful views. Dunrobin Castle is a must see attraction as is a visit to Dornoch with its championship golf course and sandy beaches. Over the Dornoch Bridge, Tain is the oldest Royal Burgh in Scotland and is home to another fi ne links golf course. A further new bridge takes you over the Cromarty Firth to the Black Isle where a detour to Cromarty itself is to be recommended, simply for the architecture.

GROUP TRAVEL THEME SUGGESTIONSHistory, Castles, Scenic Beauty, Walking, City

Culture, Shopping.


The Northern Highlands is not a place for

extravagant festivals and events - spontaneity

is the key word but that is not to say that

organised events and festivals do not exist.

Ullapool’s Loopallu Music Festival (Sep),

Caithness Walking Festival (May), Dunrobin’s

Vintage Car Rally (August) and Inverewe

Gardens’ special walking, wildlife spotting

events and the various Highland Gatherings

including Dornoch, Golspie and Tain Gatherings

all add to the holiday experience. 2010 also

sees the National Mod coming to Thurso in

October. For full up to date information visit:

WWW.VISITHIGHLANDS.COM

To go round the top of the UK mainland is

quite a journey but it is so worthwhile. From

Inverness to Gairloch where there is plenty of

good tour accommodation up to Ullapool via

Inverewe Gardens and then to Tongue after

a stop at Durness. Along the top of Scotland

past many secluded beaches and perhaps to

John o’Groats and then Wick and down the

east coast through the small fi shing villages

of Lybster, Latheron, Dunbeath, Helmsdale

(Visitor Centre – the gold rush!), Brora and

Golspie with a major stop at Dunrobin Castle.

Dornoch lies a few miles south – excellent for

accommodation, walks along the beach and

the supreme championship golf course!


EILEAN DONAN CASTLE

ELGOL, ISLE OF SKYE GAIRLOCH

DUNROBIN CASTLE

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40 miles west of the Scottish Mainland and in an arc of 150 miles

from the Butt of Lewis in the north to Barra Head in the south lie a

string of islands known as The Outer Hebrides - a haven of beaches,

outdoor activities, culture, wildlife and adventure, a great place

to unwind. The Islands have a wealth of history combined with an

unrivalled natural beauty and natural heritage. Having a unique

culture and different language - Gaelic - their tenacity at keeping

their traditions and culture alive is admirable in the 21st century.

VisitScotland Outer Hebrides

4 South Beach , Stornoway

Isle of Lewis HS1 2XY

Tel: 01851 701818 Fax: 01851 701828

Travel Trade Contact:

Alan MacKenzie

Tel: 01851 701818 Fax: 01851 701828

[email protected]

www.VisitHebrides.com


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Helmsdale

Dornoch

Lochinver

Ullapool

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ARRIVING, SOUTH UISTTRAIGH LAR BEACH, NORTH UISTLUSKENTYRE BEACH, HARRIS

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THE OUTER HEBRIDES A PLACE TO UNWIND -AN OASIS OF CALM IN A CHAOTIC WORLD.


SEE & DO 2010

THE OUTER HEBRIDES


The Gaelic Culture is strong here and Gaelic events and Ceilidhs are highly popular

with both locals and visitors – many are spontaneous! Events include Ceolas Music School, South Uist (July), Hebridean Celtic

Festival (July), Harris Mod & Festival (July), Isle of Barra Festival (Sept). For full up to date

information visit: WWW.VISITHEBRIDES.COM

Thanks to modern ferries and new causeways, it is now possible to tour all of the islands in

the Hebrides by coach/car. Ferries travel from Ullapool to Stornoway in the north, Oban to

Castlebay and Lochboisdale in the south with the ports of Tarbert (Harris) and Lochmaddy (North Uist) being serviced from Uig in Skye.

The Port of Ness which seems to be at the edge of the world, is at the very top of Lewis is

always a major draw, just because it is there! The Callanish Standing Stones are even more impressive than Stonehenge but just that bit

more remote and totally unspoilt!

Stornoway is one of the main “bases” with a busy harbour, welcoming cafés and unusual shops. Harris has a stunning landscape with

mountains rising up out of crystal clear waters. North Uist, Benbecula and South Uist

are connected by causeways with each island having its own noticeable environmental

differences. Barra is a delight to explore and meet the welcoming locals - just make sure none of your group absconds and decides to

stay - and don’t be surprised if they do!


KISIMUL CASTLE, BARRAAncient fortress and seat of the Chiefs of Clan

Macneil lying majestically in the bay. Access is by boat from Castlebay.

CALANAIS VISITOR CENTRE, LEWISThe famous cross-shaped standing stones

dating back to 3000BC, but why are they there and what do they mean? Learn more at the

visitor centre.

Lewis and Harris form the northernmost island and each

has its own distinctive culture. Lewis has steep cliffs

leading into the ocean with some of the oldest rocks

known to man. Harris is mountainous and has some of

the fi nest beaches in the UK. Stornoway in Lewis has

an impressive harbour and is the largest town in these

islands. Tarbert is the main town in Harris and is also

one of the main ports of entry - from Uig in Skye. The

earliest known settlers came here about 5,000 years

ago and many ancient remains have been found.

Places to visit include Lews Castle, the Standing Stones

at Calanaish, Carloway Broch, Gearannan Blackhouse

Village, the Black House at Arnol, St Clement's Church

and “Seallam!” Visitor Centre in Harris.

The middle set of islands consists of North Uist,

Benbecula, South Uist, Eriskay and Berneray (a

favourite of Prince Charles) all of which are all linked

by causeways. 40 miles offshore, the island of St Kilda

(a dual World Heritage Site) remains a major attraction

with boat trips available (subject to weather conditions).

Lochmaddy is the main port in North Uist linking the

islands by ferry to Skye. Of interest to visitors is Taigh

Chearsabhagh Museum and Arts Centre (North Uist);

Nunton Steadings Centre, Borve Castle (Benbecula);

Kildonan Heritage Centre and Museum (South Uist).

There are two Nature Reserves in the Uists, at Balranald,

North Uist, where there is an RSPB Visitor Centre and

at Loch Druidibeg, South Uist, both renowned for their

visiting bird life.

On Barra, Kisimul Castle standing proud in Castlebay

is the most commonly used picture but Barra is much

more than that. The beaches are superb and so empty.

The Castle and “Dualchas” Heritage centre should both

be visited.


Beachcombing, watersports, nature, fi shing, archaeology,

local culture, walking, cycling

HORGABOST, HARRIS

TARBERT, ISLE OF HARRIS

STORNOWAY HARBOUR

CALLANISH STANDING STONES, ISLE OF LEWIS

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VISITOR EXPERIENCETHE GLENMORANGIE DISTILLERY

THE GLENMORANGIE DISTILLERY VISITOR EXPERIENCE

On the gentle shores of the Dornoch Firth in the Highlands of Scotland lies theGlenmorangie Distillery, renowned for creating the most delicious malt whisky in the world

Admission charge: £2.50 (£1 for those unable to climb stairs) redeemable against purchases of £16 or over in the Distillery shop. Pre-booking is recommended. The Glenmorangie Distillery is a working distillery. For a few weeks a year we undergo essential maintenance when tours may be restricted.

For more information call 01862 892477 email: [email protected] or visit www.glenmorangie.com

The Glenmorangie Distillery, Tain, Ross-shire IV19 1PZ, Scotland

The Glenmorangie Distillery Shop The Glenmorangie Distillery Visitor ExperienceOpen all year

Mon to Fri 09:00 - 17:00

and June - AugustSaturdays 10:00 - 16:00Sundays 12:00 - 16:00

Tours every 30 minutes between June and August and every hour

any other time.

On the A9, 45 minutes from Inverness, 1 mile north of Tain

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Dunrobin Castle & Gardens

t: 01408633177 f: 01408634081

[email protected]

Dunrobin Castle is the largest house in the North of Scotland and dates from 1400. The Castle contains a magnifi cent collection of furniture, silver, tapestries, family

portraits and memorabilia. Outstanding formal gardens designed by Sir Charles Barry. Informative Falconry Displays every Monday to Saturday with additional Sunday

displays during June, July and August.

Tearoom and Gift Shop, pre-booked coaches welcome. Group rates available. Open 1st April - mid October 2010.

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Heritage Centre, Shopping, Coff ee Shop & Foodhall, Free Guided Mill Tours

Johnstons Newmill Elgin IV30 4AF 01343 554 099 Open 7 Days

Also at St. Andrews 4 Pilmour Links KY16 9JG 01334 472 216

www.johnstonscashmere.com

LOCH NESSC R U I S E S A N D T O U R S

Sail the Loch...Live the Legend...TOUR

For more information please call 01463 233999visit our website at www.jacobite.co.ukor email us at [email protected]

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Our Visitor Centre incorporates a permanent exhibition, a Video Programme featuring Hector McDram a snack bar and shop.

BEN NEVIS DISTILLERY (FORT WILLIAM) LTDLochy Bridge • Fort William • PH33 6TJ Tel: 01397 702476 • Fax: 01397 702768

OPENING TIMES: All year • Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm. Easter to September • Sat 10am - 4pm. July - August • Monday to Friday 9am - 6pm. Saturday 10 - 4pm. Sunday 12 - 4pm.

October to Easter • Saturday, Sunday and Evenings by arrangementLast tour leaves 1/2 hour before closing time. Tel: (01397) 700200.

Guided Tours are limited to a maximum of 15 persons. Larger groups should book in advance.

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Highest and Fastest Mountain Railway in the UK, Spectacular views, Mountain Exhibition,Gift Shops, Panoramic Restaurant, Ceilidhs, Mountain Garden, Camera Obscura(free entry), Guided Walks, Footpath Network.Prices: £4.50-£9.50Open: Jan-DecPR GL R CP EPW No limit

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Contact: Jill Scougall Ad IFC

One of Scotland’s highest distilleries - mid way between Perth and Inverness. Home of the Gentle Spirit. A warm welcome awaits.

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Contact: Donna Laidlaw Ad Page 13The remains of one of the largest Castles in Scotland. Dominates a rocky promontory on Loch Ness. Splendid views up and down the Loch.

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Contact: Donna Laidlaw Ad Page 13The superb remains of a magnificent 13th century cathedral. Almost destroyed in 1390 by Alexander Stewart the infamous “Wolf of Badenoch”

Prices: £2.35 - £4.70 (2009 rates)Open: All year (closed 25 & 26 Dec and 1 & 2 Jan)PR No limit


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Highest and Fastest Mountain Railway in the UK, Spectacular views, Mountain Exhibition,Gift Shops, Panoramic Restaurant, Ceilidhs, Mountain Garden, Camera Obscura(free entry), Guided Walks, Footpath Network.Prices: £4.50-£9.50Open: Jan-DecPR GL R CP EPW No limit

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Contact: Jill Scougall Ad IFC

One of Scotland’s highest distilleries - mid way between Perth and Inverness. Home of the Gentle Spirit. A warm welcome awaits.

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Contact: Donna Laidlaw Ad Page 13The remains of one of the largest Castles in Scotland. Dominates a rocky promontory on Loch Ness. Splendid views up and down the Loch.

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Contact: Donna Laidlaw Ad Page 13The superb remains of a magnificent 13th century cathedral. Almost destroyed in 1390 by Alexander Stewart the infamous “Wolf of Badenoch”

Prices: £2.35 - £4.70 (2009 rates)Open: All year (closed 25 & 26 Dec and 1 & 2 Jan)PR No limit


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JOHN O’GROATS KNITWEAR COMPANYCOuNTY ROAd, JOHN O’GROATS KW1 4YR Tel: 01955 611326 [email protected] www.ewm.co.uk

A superb selection of quality knitwear, clothing, accessories and souvenirs at the uK’s most northern point.Coffee Shop serving Costa Coffee. Prices: Free Open: Jan-dec R CP No limit

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GLEN ORd dISTILLERY VISTOR CENTREMuIR OF ORd, ROSS-SHIRE IV6 7uJ Tel: 01463 872004 Fax: 01463 872008 [email protected] www.discovering-distilleries.com

Contact: Lynne Sutherland Ad IFCEnjoy a tour at the closest distillery to Inverness and have a dram of the Classic Highland Malt we have been making since 1838. Browse our range of Single Malt Whiskies from all corners of Scotland. Prices: £5.00 Open: Jan-dec GL CP No Limit

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Contact: donna Laidlaw Ad Page 13

Built following the battle of Culloden. Fort George, is the mightiest artillary fortification, in Britain, if not Europe. Prices: £3.35-£6.70 (2009 rates) Open: All year (closed 25 & 26 dec) PR R CP No limit

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Contact: Thomas Macdonald

Watch Mary Carol Souness, our resident weaver, bring the Scottish weaving tradition alive. Knitwear, tweeds, tartans, Scottish gifts, food and whisky shop. drivers’ room. Prices: Free Open: Jan-dec R CP No limit

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Glenmorangie distillery can be found on the shores of the dornoch Firth. Visitors can enjoy tours and tastings by experienced guides and a chance to explore the well-stocked whisky shop. Prices: £2.50 - redeemable against purchases in the shop Open: Jan - dec. PR GL CP EPW 12 (larger groups pre-booking advisable)


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Contact: donna douglas

Superbly located on the harbour front, here you will find a unique selection of quality knitwear, countrywear, gifts and food. Prices: Free Open: Jan-dec CP No limit

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JOHN O’GROATS FERRIESFERRY OFFICE, JOHN O’GROATS KW1 4YR Tel: 01955 611353 Fax: 01955 611301 [email protected] www.jogferry.co.uk

Contact: Fred Fermor Ad Page 85

It’s so easy to enjoy a day Trip To the Orkney Islands. 40 minute ferry ride from John O’Groats - then board your exclusive coach with local driver guide. Select your departure time and leave the rest to us! Prices: On Application Open: May-Sep

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CAWdOR CASTLECAWdOR CASTLE LTd, NAIRN IV12 5Rd Tel: 01667 404401 Fax: 01667 404674 [email protected] www.cawdorcastle.com

Contact: david Broadfoot Ad Page 73Fairy tale castle, home to the Thanes of Cawdor since 1370. Book, Wool,Gift Shops. 70 cover restaurant with advance group booking for 2/3 course lunches. Golf course, Snack Bar, nature trails, magnificent gardens. Prices: Group Rate (20+) £6.95 Open: 1 May - 3 Oct 7 days a week PR GL R CP EPW 50

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SEAPROBE ATLANTISTOuRIST INFORMATION CENTRE, KYLE OF LOCHALSH, ROSS-SHIRE IV40 8AQ Tel: 01471 822716 [email protected] www.seaprobeatlantis.com

Contact: Nigel Smith Ad Page 75Our Glass Bottom Boat Trips. Include a visit to Seal Island and fantastic under water views of the Kelp Forest. All trips are guided. We carry 55 passengers. Toilets and refreshments available. driver incentives. Prices: £8.50 Open: Mid Mar - End Oct PR GL R CP EPW 55

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Contact: Georgette Crawford Ad IFCVisit Talisker distillery, the only distillery on the Isle of Skye and home of Talisker single malt. Tastings, tours, selection of fine malt whiskies available. Restricted access for wheelchair users. Prices: Adults £5, 8-17yo £2.50, under 8’s unable to tour but welcome to Open: Jan-dec GL CP All by Appointment


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BROdIE CASTLE (NTS)THE NATIONAL TRuST FOR SCOTLANd, BROdIE, FORRES, MORAY IV36 2TE Tel: 0844 493 2663 Fax: 0844 493 2260 [email protected] www.nts.org.uk

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Wonderful 16th-century tower house, packed with enough art and antiques to keep connoisseurs happy all day. In Spring the grounds are carpeted with a magnificent collection of daffodils. Prices: From £5.50 Open: Apr-Oct PR GL R CP EPW

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Contact: donna Laidlaw Ad Page 13A completely preserved time capsule of the distiller’s craft. Wander at will through this fine old Victorian distillery with the aid of an audio guide and then enjoy a dram. Prices: £2.60-£5.20 (2009 rates) Open: All year (closed 25 & 26 dec and 1 & 2 Jan) PR CP No limit

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Here you will find a wide selection of knitwear, countrywear, Scottish gifts and food as well as their own whisky shop. drivers’ room. Prices: Free Open: Jan-dec R CP No limit

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Ad Page 125 Star world class Visitor Attraction - scene of the last major battle fought on mainland Britain. Exciting 360o battle immersion theatre, fantastic weapons display, and GPS audio battlefield guides. Excellent restaurant and branded Culloden gifts for sale. Prices: £7.50 Open: All year PR GL R CP EPW

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Ad Page 74Established in 1973, Jacobite offers an extensive range of cruises and tours including visits to urquhart Castle and the Loch Ness Exhibition Centre. Jacobite promises the ultimate magical, Loch Ness experience. Prices: From £10.00 Open: All Year PR GL R CP EPW 159

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Contact: Neil SouterHere you will find a wide selection of knitwear, countrywear,outerwear,golf equipment and accessories, whisky shop,Scottish gifts and food, Pavers Shoe dept. McGregors clearance store Coach washing facilities. Prices: Free Open: Jan-dec R CP No limit


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Contact: Charlotte Mountain Ad Page 74Visit us to enjoy our latest range, alongside our Courtyard Home and Garden Shop, interactive Heritage Centre and Mill Tour. We also offer the finest quality food in our Food Hall and Coffee Shop. Open: 7 days Monday - Saturday 9am - 5.30pm Sunday 11am - 5.30pm GL R CP EPW

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Contact: Christina Maciver

Just a short stroll to the town centre and ferry terminal, the island’s largest hotel is known for its friendly hospitality. Guests enjoy comfortable, well appointed bedrooms and excellent dining. Tariff: £49.00-£62.00 DBB per person Open: Jan-Dec Rooms: 20S 20D 26T 2F All Ensuite CP R

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Contact: Alastair BorlandKnown as the island’s finest hotel the Cabarfeidh is set in extensive gardens, on the outskirts of Stornoway. Excellent bedrooms, superb food and attentive service contribute to an enjoyable stay. Tariff: £59.00 - £72.00 DBB per night per person Open: Jan-Dec Rooms: 10S 9D 27T All Ensuite CP R

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The Alexandra Hotel provides traditional Scottish Hospitality at its best and located in the centre of Fort William is an ideal base from which to explore the Highlands and islands. Tariff: Negotiable Open: Jan-Dec Rooms: 12S 26D 44T 11F All ensuite CP R

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Contact: Rhonda Wood Ad Page 15Situated at the foot of Ben Nevis in Fort William, The Ben Nevis Hotel & Leisure Club is in a prime spot for exploring the area’s most scenic countryside. Tariff: Negotiable Open: Jan-Dec Rooms: 20S 31D 57T 8F All Ensuite CP R

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Well known to generations of travellers, this Victorian hotel of magnificent character is situated amidst the splendour of the Cairngorm Mountains and the lushly wooded Strathspey Tariff: Negotiable Open: Jan - Dec Rooms: 8S 19D 37T 5F All Ensuite CP R

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Contact: Rory Cameron Ad Page 74The only Loch Ness-side hotel. Observation lounge bar & Cobbs restaurant. Standard & deluxe loch view rooms. Jacobite boat trips to Urquhart Castle from adjacent harbour. Gift shop & coffee shop. Tariff: £69.00-£125.00 per double room Open: Jan-Dec Rooms: 3S 12D 5T 4F All ensuite CP R

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Contact: Sharon Longley Ad Page 74Gairloch Highland Lodge makes the perfect base from which to explore and enjoy the dramatic landscape and varied attractions of Wester Ross. Only an hours drive and inverness and Ullapool. Tariff: From £69.00 per night B&B per room Open: Open April - October Rooms: 1S 8D 12T 4F All ensuite CP

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Contact: Dennis ConnellA visit to Portree is not complete without a meal experience at the Bosville Hotel. You will sample the freshest of Skye’s first class produce in the Bosville’s Award Winning Restaurant. MC L AT D Other 100 Max

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Ad Page 12Relax and enjoy the best of Scottish food at a unique location. Morning coffees and afternoon teas with traditional home baking and quality refreshments, delicious lunches made with the finest ingredients, tasty light snacks, healthy options and treats to take away, make this the perfect stop for groups and FiTs at any time of day. Pre-booking advised for groups. MC L AT D Other 120 Max

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Contact: Donna Laidlaw Ad Page 13A traditional, fully furnished, Lewis thatched house. There is an attached barn, byre and stackyard. Beside the blackhouse, a furnished 1920s house and a ruined blackhouse can also be seen. Prices: £1.25 - £2.50 (2009 rates) Open: All year (closed every Sunday, 25 & 26 Dec and 1 & 2 Jan) PR CP No limit

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Orkney’s famous archaeology, superb wildlife, landscape, traditional island welcome, unique arts and crafts and superb seafood (and whisky) are well known - at least to lovers of the good life.

The islands’ attractions are guaranteed to keep any group of visitors amused and entertained for a long time - especially ornithologists, as one in six of all British species of seabird (over 350 recorded species) nest here on every conceivable rock, cranny and ledge on Orkney’s dramatic cliffs.

VisitOrkneyThe Travel CentreWest Castle Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1GUTravel Trade Contact: Carly TaitTel: 01856 872001 Fax: 01856 [email protected] www.visitorkney.com

The Northern Isles

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ITALIAN prisoners of war, CHAPEL, LAMB HOLM, ORKNEY KIRKWALL HARBOUR, ORKNEY ONE OF THE STANDING STONES OF STENNESS

THE ORKNEY ISLES

Hoy

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THE ORKNEY ISLES A TRULY UNIQUE DESTINATION WITH HERITAGE DATING BACK OVER 5,000 YEARS


SEE & DO 2010

THE CLIFFS AND OLD MAN OF HOY

SKARA BRAE

RING OF BRODGAR

THE ORKNEY ISLES


The four main festivals/events are the Orkney

Ceilidh Weekend (April), the Orkney Folk

Festival (May), the St Magnus Festival (June)

and the Orkney Science Festival (Sept).

There is, however, a long list of other events

throughout the year covering subjects such as

golf, sailing, Nordic Studies Summer Schools,

agriculture and gardening. For full up to date

information visit:

WWW.VISITORKNEY.COM

Ornithology and archaeology/wildlife tend to

be the most popular group travel themes as the

Orkney Isles are a haven for both. The plethora

of birdlife includes guillemots, razorbills,

shags, storm petrels, cormorants and the

favourites, puffi ns. Over 8,000 hectares of

nature reserve land are managed by the RSPB

including their reserve in Hoy.

Walks and cycle trips in Orkney take visitors

through thousands of years of history – from

the Neolithic Settlers (Skara Brae – now a

UNESCO site - & the Ring of Brogar), 5,000

years ago to the Vikings (Maeshowe being

an excellent example, the Orkneyinga Saga

Centre, Orphir) right up to 20th century

maritime history (Scapa Flow and the Italian

Chapel, Lamb Holm).


SKARA BRAEThe most famous of the many archaeological

treasures of these islands. This Neolithic village is rightly regarded as one of the most

remarkable monuments in Europe.

ITALIAN CHAPEL, LAMB HOLMAn artistic masterpiece designed and created by

Italian Prisoners of War at the end of World War II from two Nissen huts.

Even if you only visit it once, sometime in your life you must visit Orkney. For such a relatively small destination it has an unprecedented array of both natural and man-made attractions guaranteed to overfl ow any 7 date itinerary - from history and archaeology to ornithology and wildlife and with inter-island communications being so good, island-hopping.

One of the best preserved examples of an ancient Norse town, Kirkwall, is dominated by the magnifi cent 12th century St Magnus Cathedral. Nearby are the ruins of the Bishop’s Palace and the Earl’s Palace. The Orkney Museum in Tankerness House provides an introduction to Orkney’s history and archaeology stretching back fi ve millennia. The Orkney Library and Archive caters for the needs of increasing numbers of people researching their Orcadian ancestors.

Orkney’s second town, Stromness, dates from the 17th century when trade between Europe and distant colonies was growing rapidly. The town was an important port of call for ships of the Hudson’s Bay Company before they set sail across the Atlantic.

Between the two towns amid the rural landscape there are well over 1,000 recorded archaeological sites throughout the islands and the quality and importance of many of them has resulted in Orkney’s Neolithic heartland being awarded World Heritage Site Status. This includes sites such as Maeshowe in Stenness, dating back to 2,800 BC, the Standing Stones of Stenness, the Ring of Brodgar, Barnhouse Neolithic village and probably the most well known of them all, Skara Brae, a well preserved stone age village engulfed by sand 5,000 years ago.

Sea defences were strengthened after the torpedoing of HMS Royal Oak in 1939 and the islands of South Ronaldsay, Burray and Lamb Holm were joined by four causeways called the Churchill Barriers. Italian prisoners of war helped to build the causeways. They also constructed the Italian Chapel on Lamb Holm from an old Nissen hut. It is now the most popular and one of the most moving attractions in Orkney.

Island-hopping is an increasingly popular activity due to the frequent and excellent inter-island ferry crossings and many fl ights. Each island in Orkney has its own unique character. The Mainland is the largest but of the total of around 70, a further 20 have lively communities. Each has wonderful archaeological sites, spectacular scenery, seascapes and wildlife, quality assured accommodation, and easy going, welcoming,

friendly people.


Ornithology, archaeology, fi shing, sea angling, diving,

wildlife, walking, cycling, island tradition and heritage.

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These 100+ islands, with their unique brand of Norse character

and tradition, have an unmistakable beauty and charm. The

powerful Viking infl uence can be seen, and heard, in their

musical culture, dialect and place names with the famous Up

Helly Aa fi re festival being the highlight of the year. The strength

of these traditions is matched by the spectacular natural

environment - cliffs, sea-scapes and abundant wildlife including

the highest number of otters in Europe and over a million

breeding seabirds - and superb seafood, preferably consumed to

the sound of the fi ddle during a midnight sun!

VisitScotland Lerwick Market Cross,

Lerwick,

Shetland ZE1 0LU

Tel: 01595 693434 Fax: 01595 695807

[email protected]

www.visitshetland.com

The Northern Isles

O F O R K N E Y A N D S H E T L A N D

SUMBURGH HEAD, SHETLAND JARLSHOF

THE SHETLAND ISLES

Yell

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SEE & DO 2010

ESHA NESS

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SHETLAND FIDDLER, TRONDRA

THE SHETLAND ISLES


Shetland has a number of major festivals each year including Up Helly Aa (Viking Fire Festival

- Jan), Shetland Folk Festival (April/May), Johnsmas Foy (Maritime Heritage - June), the Bergen-Shetland Races (Yachting - June), the

Shetland Fiddle and Accordian Festival (Oct) and the Shetland Guitar Festival (Nov) - and

this is just a fl avour as there are many other events throughout the year.

For full up to date information visit:WWW.VISITSHETLAND.COM

Probably the main reason why people like to visit island communities is that the lifestyle is different and interesting and that is what

tourism is all about – experiencing other cultures. However, in the case of Shetland it

is much more than just that - a visit to the Shetland Museum and Archives in Lerwick is a very good start to any group visit and prepares

visitors for ancient sites like Jarlshof and the Brochs at Mousa, Clickimin and Old Scatness

and many more.

Communications with the outer islands are very good - by ferry and air - and island

hopping is popular and rewarding as most of the islands have their own museums/heritage

centres to inform visitors of the culture/heritage/history of their own island community.

Exploring the scenery and landscapes of Shetland by foot or by bike also offers added

opportunities for ornithology.WWW.SCOTLANDGROUPSGUIDE.COM

JARLSHOFOne of the most popular of the many historical

and archaeological attractions in Shetland. Bronze age houses, an Iron Age broch and a

16th century Laird’s House.

UNST HERITAGE CENTRELearn of the Island’s culture & heritage through a fi ne collection of artefacts and items donated

to the centre from residents past and present.

Apart from ferry links to Aberdeen, Sumburgh Airport offers connections with Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Aberdeen and Kirkwall. Accessibility, is therefore no problem in getting to or between the Shetland Islands.

Shetland’s largest town, Lerwick, is the commercial and industrial centre of the islands and also the hub of a busy cultural and social life. Dating from the 17th century, it was a popular trading port for Dutch herring fi shermen. Merchants built their own piers and warehouses known locally as “lodberries”. By the beginning of the 20th century Lerwick was one of the chief fi shing ports in Scotland and today the old waterfront is bustling with pleasure boats, visiting yachts, historic craft and working fi shing boats. Attractions for groups include The Shetland Museum and Archives, Bod of Gremista, Clickimin Broch, Up Helly Aa Exhibition, Islesburgh Exhibition, Fort Charlotte, Lodberries, Town Hall (Lerwick) and Scalloway Castle and Scalloway Museum (Scalloway).

With awesome cliffs and spectacular seascapes, the mainland of Shetland has lots to explore whether it is by bus, car, bike, foot or boat. Throughout the mainland you will fi nd many places of interest such as archaeological sites, areas with rare wild fl owers, spectacular wildlife and breathtaking sea views.

Unlike many of the Scottish islands, Shetland has retained healthy rural communities on its outer islands including Fair Isle - a bird sanctuary owned by the National Trust for Scotland. All have excellent ferry links to the mainland and some to each other - ideal for island ferry/plane hopping and discovery trips. One of the reasons for the stability of these remote settlements is the Shetland economy, greatly strengthened by North Sea Oil. This has also given the islands the fi nancial strength to develop other industries such as tourism. Attractions that should not be missed include Unst Heritage Centre, Hermaness Visitor Centre, Unst Boat Haven; Old Haa, Muness Castle (Yell); George Waterston Memorial Centre (Fair Isle); The Hanseatic Booth Museum (Whalsay); Fetlar Interpretive Centre (Fetlar); Mousa Broch (Mousa); Noss National Nature Reserve (Noss); Bressay Heritage Centre (Bressay); Cabin Museum (Lunnasting).

Shetland is a destination in its own right - visitors come here for a reason, they cannot just “drive through” en route to some other location, and there are so many reasons to come here - and this is a special place, a place to inspire and a place to remember for a very

long time.


Archaeology, History, Ornithology, Wildlife, Shetland

Culture, Island Hopping

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Visit our museums and attractions including

The Orkney MuseumSaint Magnus CathedralScapa Flow Visitor Centre and MuseumCorrigall Farm MuseumKirbuster Museum

From Prehistory to the present day

Orkney Museums and Heritage

For further details tel: 01856 873535 fax: 01856 871560 email: [email protected]

FASCINATING DAY TRIPS every summer morning

from famous John O’Groats40 minute crossing

John O’Groats FerriesJohn O’Groats, Scotland KW1 4YR

www.jogferry.co.ukTel: 01955 611 353

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Contact: Donna Laidlaw Ad Page 13Uncovered by a storm in 1850, Skara Brae presents the remarkable picture of life around 5,000 years ago. It is one of the best preserved groups of stoneage houses in Western Europe.Prices: £3.35 - £6.70 (2009 rates)Open: All year (closed 25 & 26 Dec and 1 & 2 Jan)PR R CP No limit

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Contact: Donna Laidlaw Ad Page 13Over three acres of remains spanning 3,000 years from the Stone Age. Oval shaped Bronze Age houses, Viking long houses, medieval farmstead and a 16th century laird’s house. Free audio tours are available.

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Orkney maritime and natural history including whaling, fishing, Hudson’s Bay Company, Scapa Flow, birds, butterflies, fossils and geology.

Prices: £0.50-£3.00Open: Jan-DecCP 40

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Northlink Ferries provide fast and frequent sailings to Orkney and Shetland, from Aberdeen and Scrabster, using three state-of-the-art ships. Net rates available to group organisers.Prices: VariousOpen: Jan - Dec

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Contact: Donna Laidlaw Ad Page 13Uncovered by a storm in 1850, Skara Brae presents the remarkable picture of life around 5,000 years ago. It is one of the best preserved groups of stoneage houses in Western Europe.Prices: £3.35 - £6.70 (2009 rates)Open: All year (closed 25 & 26 Dec and 1 & 2 Jan)PR R CP No limit

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Contact: Donna Laidlaw Ad Page 13Over three acres of remains spanning 3,000 years from the Stone Age. Oval shaped Bronze Age houses, Viking long houses, medieval farmstead and a 16th century laird’s house. Free audio tours are available.

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It’s so easy to enjoy a Day Trip To the Orkney Islands. 40 minute ferry ride from John O’Groats - then board your exclusive coach with local driver guide. Select your departure time and leave the rest to us!Prices: On applicationOpen: may-Sep

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18th century/19th century Orkney farming, interpreted, with peat fires, livestock and a warm welcome. Children’s activites and gift shop.

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Contact: Mrs Anne Piercy,

Member of: UKInbound, ETOA, GTOA, CTC, SDMA, NTA, ASTA

Main Markets: Worldwide

Main Business: Guaranteed Coach Series, Special Interest Groups, Tailor Made Groups, Individuals, City Breaks. All ground arrangements from arrival to departure comnbined with first class service and expertise.

Also With: Go As You Please, Incentive groups, ground handling services.Languages : French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portugese.

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Contact: RonnieMember of: Visit Scotland, Edinburgh Convention Bureau, Confederation Of Passenger Transport, Coach Drivers Club

Main Markets: Local and International

Main Business: Corporate Groups, Luxury Groups, Conferences, Special Interest Groups, School Groups and Leisure Groups

Also With: Tailor-made Tours, Accommodation, Ferries, Visitor Attractions, Event Tickets and Conference Venues.

Languages : English, German, & Other Language Guides can be organised.

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23 Ardoch Way,Braco,Perthshire FK15 9RH Tel: 01786 880561 Fax: 01786 880561 [email protected]

Contact: Alan MitchellMain Markets: Worldwide

Main Business: Custom made tours for groups of all interests, sizes and ages.

Also With: Special packages to customers’ requirements e.g. genealogy and historic sites. Driver / Guide car tours.

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Contact: Ronnie PookMain Markets: Europe, USA, Canada, S Africa, Australia, Japan, Korea.

Main Business: Incentive events, conferences, venue finding, team building, golf events, meetings with leisure activities, day excursions and spouses programmes.

Languages : English

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Contact: John CliffordMain Markets: Austria Germany France Switzerland Italy all Europe & further afield USA & Canada.

Main Business: Incentives; delegations; political, professional, study and cultural programmes; specialist + general tours.

Also With: Conferences; meetings; public affairs; information, political and cultural exchange.

Languages : German French, Gaelic and others as required

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Contact: Karen TownsendMain Markets: Worldwide

Main Business: Self-guided walking holidays throughout Scotland and the rest of Britain. Our extensive range of tours in Scotland includes the West Highland Way, Great Glen Way, Speyside Way, St Cuthbert’s Way, Fife Coastal Path, Cateran Trail, Borders Abbeys Way and Arran Coastal Way.

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Contact: Mr G MylesMain Markets: Worldwide

Main Business: Guided tours for small groups. Maximum 10 passengers. Day & extended tours. Personalised tours. History, Culture, Wildlife etc. Collection for tours from Stirling, Edinburgh or Glasgow.

Also With: Transfers - Airports, Rail Stations.

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Contact: Margot McMurdo, Nick Wilson, Fiona WhiteheadMember of: ATOL STGA DGA GRTG ABTOT


Main Business: Corporate Groups, Luxury Groups, Conferences & Incentives, Corporate Hospitality, Special Interest Groups

Also With: Driver/Guide Car Tours, Tailor-made Tours, Flight Requirements, Accom, Golf Tours, Activity Breaks, Theatre Tickets

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Contact: Elspeth ForbesMember of: ASTA AAGTO IAGTO


Main Business: Quality golf and hotel arrangements for all of Scotland’s top championship courses. Groups, Individuals and Incentive Travel.

Also With: Imaginative programmes for non-golfers featuring Scottish history, culture, crafts and traditions. Special Events. Fishing.

Languages : Interpreter / guides available in all European and Asian languages.

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Contact: Dorothy BreckenridgeMember of: GTBS(Gold), AALS

Main Markets: UK, Europe, N.America

Main Business: Walking Tour Operator. Single day private guiding to full scale multi-day packages, independent and ‘specially for you’. We’re well informed and passionate about Scotland.

Also With: Car tours with or without walking.

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351 Niddry Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LG Tel: 0131 556 7559 Fax: 0131 557 4222 [email protected] www.macitalia.co.uk

Contact: Mr Ross Clark

Member of: UKInbound


Main Business: Established Incoming Tour Operator offering extensive group and individual services: scheduled coach tours, FIT programmes, incentives and special interest programmes.

Also With: Customised interest tours including, Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Whisky, Gardens and Castles programmes

Languages : English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Norwegian, Swedish.

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90 Giles Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6BZ Tel: 0131 561 0523 Fax: 0131 553 3698 [email protected]

Contact: Peter SchullerMember of: Cruise Britain, Cruise Scotland Main Markets: UK, Europe & America Main Business: Experienced & Professional Ground-Handler, specialising in quality Group Tours, Shore Excursions & Corporate Hospitality Also With: Golf & other special interest or themed tours Languages : French, German, Italian

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Contact: Mark RiggMember of: SIGTOA, Golf Tourism Scotland Main Markets: USA Japan Europe Worldwide Main Business: Links Golf St Andrews are a UK golf tour operator based in St Andrews. We provide the finest golf tours to Scotland, Ireland, England and Wales, combining the championship golf courses with the best in accommodations and transport. We have guaranteed St Andrews Old Course tee times and provide customised packages for British Open. Also With: Organisers of the annual St Andrews Golf Week - Late April. Visit website for details

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Contact: Robert KiddMember of: ATOL Main Markets: UK Europe North America Australia South Africa. Main Business: Personalised self-drive tours and itineraries for individuals and small groups. See Scotland Differently. See Scotland through McKinlay Kidd. Also With: Itineraries can be based on some or all of the following: whisky, historical tours, romantic breaks, honeymoons, island-hopping, wildlife including bird and whale-watching, beaches, gardens. Languages : Dutch.

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Contact: Gordon RossMember of: MIGTAG Main Markets: USA Europe Main Business: Arranging personalised tours of Scotland, Ireland, Lake District. Full itinerary provided and creation of a daily diary of tour on request. Also With: Whisky tours, walking tours. Languages : Gaelic, German

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Contact: Craig IrvingMember of: Visit Scotland, ScotEvents, Edinburgh Capital Group, Edinburgh Convention Bureau Main Markets: Worldwide Main Business: 5 Star tours for FIT. Year round. 1-5 Days in duration. Discounts for groups of 4+ as well as Child & Senior Prices. Mercedes Coaches with Air Conditioning, Local Guides, Never EVER Cancel Guarantee Also With: Private tours for Groups/Corporate. Groups department will deal with your enquiry and help plan itinerary etc.. Languages : Any by arrangement TO

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Contact: Craig IrvingMember of: FIYTO Main Markets: Worldwide Main Business: FIT Tours throughout Scotland, England and Wales. 17 years experience delivering world-class tours, from 1-7 Days. Accommodation is in Youth Hostels, 16-39 Seat Mercedes Coaches, Local Guides, Never EVER Cancel! Also With: Bespoke Group Tours, Transfers and Airport Shuttle Services. We can take care of entire trip or transport only Languages : Any by arrangement

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Contact: Karen RobertsonMember of: SDMA,STF, ETOA, ECB Main Markets: Europe, North America, Australasia, Japan, Russia and India. Main Business: Tour operator. Leisure, Special Interest and Educational Groups, City Tours, Scheduled Tours, Luxury Groups, Corporate Groups, Conferences & Incentives, Event Management. Also With: Golf Breaks, Event Packages, Accommodation, Coaching & Guiding Services, Car Tours. Languages : French, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Hungarian, Danish, Japanese, Russian

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143 Dalsetter Avenue, Glasgow G15 8TE Tel: 0141 944 7224 Fax: 0141 944 7320 [email protected] www.helloscotland.com

Contact: Bill Thomson or Elaine CraigMember of: SITE Main Markets: Europe, USA Main Business: Destination Management Company (DMC), Incentives, Conferences, Corporate Groups, Pre / Post Conferences, etc Also With: Gala Dinners, Outdoor Activities, Exclusive Highland Games Languages : German French

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48 Muirs, Kinross KY13 8AU Tel: 01577 866716 Fax: 01577 866996 [email protected] www.mortongolf.com

Contact: Peter and Fiona CraigonMember of: SIGTOA Golf Tourism Scotland and Golf Tourism Scotland Main Markets: USA Canada Germany Scandinavia France Australia Soth Africa. Main Business: Customised Golf Tours for groups and individuals. Also With: Transport, Chauffeur Hire, Self Drive, Golf Tuition, Scenic & Special Interest Tours, Accommodations, Whisky Tastings, Hickory Demonstrations

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Contact: Rebecca Field Member of: CCC; ACDMO; BAIML; GTBS Main Markets: Worldwide Main Business: fully inclusive guided walking holidays; special interest groups; activity breaks. Also With: tailor-made adventure activities - cycling, mountain biking, kayaking etc

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Contact: Mr Stevie Christie

Member of: ATOL, AITO, GTBS (Gold), Responsible Travel, Sustainable Travel International, Activity Scotland


Main Business: FIT and private group adventure holidays including walking, hiking, sailing, canoeing, sea-kayaking and mountain biking. Specialists for Highlands and Islands, including Outer Hebrides, Skye, Orkney & Shetland.

Also With: Corporate & Incentives; malt whisky walking tours

Languages : French German Spanish - others on request

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Contact: Douglas Hart or Janet McAleeseMember of: SDMA Main Markets: UK, Europe, North America, Australasia, Worldwide Main Business: Tour operator and Destination Management Company arranging individual self drive holidays and small group tours in Scotland, England, Wales & Ireland. Great choice of hotels, country & city breaks, personalised tours, whisky tours, driver/guides. Established 1982 - we have many years experience. Also With: Specialist for Scottish Island Holidays, self catering Scottish Country Cottages, Scotland by Car Hotels.

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Contact: Pasquale FonicielloMember of: SDMA SITE Main Markets: Worldwide - particularly southern Europe and Scandinavia Main Business: Tour series and special interest groups, Charter Programmes, FIT programmes (on-line booking system), incentives and meetings, sporting teams and supporters, cruise ships Also With: A complete ground handling service. Languages : Italian, German, French, Spanish, SwedishTO

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30 Canmore Street, Dunfermline KY12 7NT Tel: 01383 727999 Fax: 01383 727927 [email protected] www.scotland-tours.com & www.scotlandgolftours.com & www.1st-events.co.uk

Contact: Mr Ronnie PookMember of: ASTA Golf Tourism Scotland, SIGTOA, Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Main Markets: USA, Canada, Australia, Ireland, S Africa, Japan, Korea, NZ, France, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Switzerland. Main Business: Golf, touring, Edinburgh Festival, Whisky, FITS and Groups, Ground Handling for overseas Tour Operators/Travel Agents/Incentive Companies/CorporationsTO

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Contact: Mr Ivor HenrichsenMember of: Various Trade Bodies Main Markets: Worldwide Main Business: Private tailored escorted tours for individuals, families and groups in Scotland, England, Norway and Spain.Programmes and packages prepared for Independent travellers to all our destinations. Feature; Day Tours; Short Breaks; Study and Corporate programmes. AYR. Also With: Third Age, Ladies Only, Seniors, and Special Interest Groups Languages : Norwegian Spanish

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Contact: Margot McMurdoMember of: ATOL STGA DGA GRTG ABTOT Main Markets: USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, UK Main Business: Quality tours customised to suit individual travellers or groups of any size in luxury people carriers, 4x4 or coaches. Specialist interests welcomed. Itineraries. Also With: Driver / Guided Tours; Coach Tours; Accommodation; Flight Requirements; Activities; Worldwide Travel with London Office. Languages : Tours organised in many other languages with qualified guides.

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Contact: Klaus Frommel (Deutschsprachige Reisen, English-speaking Tours)Main Markets: Germany Austria Switzerland UK France Poland Russia Worldwide Main Business: Walking, Cultural, Wildlife Tours. Wander- und Erlebnisreisen, Studienreisen; May to October guaranteed departures. Also With: Sondergruppe, Tailor-made tours, Golf Tours Languages : German English French Nihongo Italian Spanish Russian Poland TO

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Contact: George SimpsonMember of: VisitScotland Main Markets: Worldwide Main Business: Customised/Escorted Highland and Islands Car or Minicoach Tours for the Individual or Group Traveller. Also With: CastleTours/Whisky Trails/Wildlife Tours/Guided Hillwalking around Loch Ness and Wester Ross.

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Contact: Klaus Frömmel (deutschsprachig, English speaking)Main Markets: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, UK, France, Poland, Russia, Worldwide Main Business: Incentive Reisen, Special Interest Groups, Sonderreisen, Adhoc Reisen, Erlebnisreisen, Walking Tours, Cultural Trips, Railway Tours, Busrundreisen, Wanderreisen, Bahnreisen Languages : German, English, French, Polish, Russian, Italian, Spanish

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Auld Reekie Tours 35Balmoral Estates 60Ben Nevis Distillery (Fort William) Ltd 75Black Hart Entertainment 35Bowhill House & Country Park 36Cairndale Hotel 24Callendar House, Falkirk 49Cawdor Castle 73Crieff Visitor Centre 59Crowne Plaza Hotels 24Dean Park Cosmopolitan Hotels 23Dewar's World of Whisky 60Diageo IFCDuff House 60Dundee Contemporary Arts 60Dunrobin Castle & Gardens 73East Lothian Council 38Edinburgh Conference Centre 38

Historic Buildings & Monuments

Brodick Castle & Country Park - NTS (Arran) 26Caerlaverock Castle - NTS (Dumfries) 26Culzean Castle and Country Park - NTS (Maybole) 26Mackintosh Church at Queen’s Cross (Glasgow) 26Pollok House - NTS (Glasgow) 26

Gardens & Country Parks

Logan Botanic Gardens (Stranraer) 26

Wildlife

Amazonia (Motherwell) 26Gardens & Country ParksThreave Garden & Estate - NTS (Castle Douglas) 26

Museums & Galleries

National Museum of Costume (Dumfries) 26National Museum of Rural Life (East Kilbride) 26

Euro Hostels 24Express by Holiday Inn Perth 62Fettercairn Distillery Visitor Centre 61Fitzcharles Coaches 49Gairloch Highland Lodge 74Glengoyne Distillery, Dumgoyne 46Glenmorangie Distilleries 72Glorious Gardens of Argyll 49Grassic Gibbon Centre 59Hampden Scotland's Football Museum 20Hard Rock Cafe 32Highland Adventure Safaris 59Historic Scotland 13Inveraray Jail 49Jacobite Cruises 74Johnson's Cashmere 74

John o'Groats Ferries 85Kelvingrove Hotel 24King’s Theatre Glasgow 20Knockhill Racing Circuit 35Loch Ness Clansman Hotel 74M&D Leisure 22Maid of the Forth 38Mellerstain 36Merlin Entertainments 33 & 47Morrison Bowmore Distilleries 22National Museums of Scotland 35National Trust for Scotland 12Northlink Ferries 84North Lanarkshire Council 22Orkney Museums and Heritage 85Perth Airport Sky Lodge 61Pitlochry Festival Theatre 58Royal Botanic Gardens 39Scone Palace 58

Glasgow & South West Scotland (the M74 corridor including Dumfries & Galloway, Ayrshire and the Islands of Arran and Cumbrae and Glasgow)

Factory Shops, Mills & Shopping

Mackinnon Mills (Coatbridge) 26Moffat Woollen Mill (Moffat) 26Owen's Warehouse (New Lanark) 27

Industrial Heritage

Summerlee Industrial Museum (Coatbridge) 26

Distilleries & Whisky

Auchentoshan Distillery (Glasgow) 26Glengoyne Distillery (Dumgoyne) 26

Special Attractions & Visitor CentresBurns National Heritage Park - NTS (Ayr) 26 M&Ds Theme Park (Motherwell) 26Motherwell Heritage Centre 26The Hampden Experience (Glasgow) 26University of Glasgow Visitor Centre 26

Cultural Festivals, Shows & Theatres

Kings Theatre (Glasgow) 26Theatre Royal (Glasgow) 26

Edinburgh & South East Scotland (the eastern routes into Scotland and including the Kingdom of Fife, Edinburgh and the Lothians and the Scottish Borders)

Historic Buildings & Monments

Bowhill House & Country Park (Selkirk) 39Dirleton Castle and Gardens (North Berwick) 40Dryburgh Abbey (St Boswells) 39Dunfermline Abbey & Palace 41Edinburgh Castle 39Falkland Palace (Cupar) 41Floors Castle (Kelso) 39Jedburgh Abbey 39John Muir's Birthplace (Dunbar) 39Kellie Castle - NTS (Pittenweem) 41Linlithgow Palace 40Mellerstain House (Gordon) 39Melrose Abbey 39St Andrews Castle 41St Andrews Cathedral 41St Mary's Parish Church (Haddington) 40Scotland's Secret Bunker (St Andrews) 41The Georgian House - NTS (Edinburgh) 40

Tantallon Castle (North Berwick) 40Traquair House (Peebles) 39


Dawyck Botanic Gardens (Edinburgh) 39 Royal Botanic Garden (Edinburgh) 40

Museums & Galleries

National Museum of Scotland (Edinburgh) 40National War Museum (Edinburgh) 40National Museum of Flight (Haddington) 40


Edinburgh Woollen Mill (Jedburgh) 39James Pringle Retail Warehouse (Edinburgh) 40

Jedburgh Woollen Mill 39The Abbey Mill (Melrose) 39The Scottish Deer Centre (Cupar) 41

Industrial Heritage

Scottish Mining Museum (Edinburgh) 40

Maritime Heritage

The Royal Yacht Britannia (Edinburgh) 40


Glenkinchie Distillery (Pencaitland) 41The Scotch Whisky Experience (Edinburgh) 40

Special Attractions & Visitor Centres

Edinburgh Dungeon 40Hard Rock Cafe (Edinburgh) 40Our Dynamic Earth (Edinburgh) 40The Real Mary King's Close (Edinburgh) 40The Scottish Parliament (Edinburgh) 40


Brunton Theatre (Musselburgh) 40

Cultural & Historical Tours

Auld Reekie Tours (Edinburgh) 39Maid of the Forth (South Queensferry) 41

Sport & Leisure

Musselburgh Racecourse 40

Scottish Crannog Centre 59Scottish Malt Whisky Society 34Scottish Seabird Centre 34Scottish Tourist Guide Association 15Scottish Youth Hostel Association IBCSeaprobe Atlantis 75Smart City Hostels 38Stirling District Tourism 48Strathclyde University 21Strathmore Hotels 15The Real Mary King's Close 36The Scottish Parliament 33 & OBCThe Steamship Sir Walter Scott 48Traquair House 36 University of Aberdeen 61University of Glasgow 21University of St. Andrews 37

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Central Scotland (Argyll and the Isles, Loch Lomond, Stirling and the Trossachs)


Bannockburn Heritage Centre

(Stirling) 52

Callendar House (Falkirk) 52

Inveraray Jail 52

Iona Abbey & Nunnery 52

Stirling Castle 52

Stirling Old Town Jail 52

The National Wallace Monument

(Stirling) 52


Antartex Shopping Village (Alexandria) 51Inveraray Woollen Mill 52Kilmahog Woollen Mill 52The Scottish Wool Centre (Aberfoyle) 51Trossachs Woollen Mill (Kilhahog) 52

Wildlife

Loch Lomond Sea Life Aquarium (Loch Lomond) 52Scottish Sea Life Sactuary (Oban) 52


Arduaine Gardens - NTS (Oban) 52Benmore Botanic Garden (Dunoon) 51Crarae Gardens - NTS 51 Glorious Garden of Argyll and Bute 51


Ardbeg Distillery (Islay) 52Auchentoshan Distillery (Glasgow) 52Bowmore Distillery (Islay) 52

Caol Isla Distillery (Islay) 52Glengoyne Distillery (Dumgoyne) 51Lagavulin Distillery (Islay) 52Oban Distillery Visitor Centre 52


Breadalbane Folklore Centre (Killin) 52Cruachan - the Hollow Mountain (Dalmally) 51


Loch Katrine (Cruises) 52Sweeney's Cruises Loch Lomond (Balloch) 51

Eastern Scotland (Perthshire, Dundee and Angus and Aberdeen City and Shire


Crathes Castle & Gardens - NTS (Banchory) 64Edzell Castle 64Fyvie Castle - NTS (Turriff) 65Glamis Castle 64Haddo House - NTS (Aberdeen) 64Provost Skene's House (Aberdeen) 64Scone Palace (Perth) 64


Balmoral Estates (Ballater) 64David Welch Winter Gardens (Aberdeen) 64Pitmedden Garden - NTS (Udny) 65

Museums & Galleries

Aberdeen Art Gallery 64 Aberdeen Maritime Museum 64


Bell's Blair Athol Distillery (Pitlochry) 64Cardhu Distillery Visitor Centre (Knockando) 65Cragganmore Distillery (Aberlour) 64Dewar's World of Whisky (Aberfeldy) 63Fettercairn Distillery 65Glen Garioch Distillery (Aberdeen) 64Royal Lochnagar Distillery (Balmoral) 64


Crieff Visitor Centre 63Queen's View Centre (Pitlochry) 64The Grassic Gibbon Centre (Laurencekirk) 65The Scottish Crannog Centre (Kenmore) 63


Highland Safaris (Aberfeldy) 63


Dundee Contemporary Arts 64

Transport & Ferries

Northlink Ferries (Aberdeen) 64

The Highlands of Scotland (Highland region, Nairn, Moray and the Outer Hebrides)


Black House (Isle of Lewis) 79Brodie Castle - NTS (Forres) 78Cawdor Castle (Nairn) 78Dunrobin Castle (Golspie) 78Elgin Cathedral 77Fort George (Nairn) 78Urquhart Castle (Drumnadrochit) 77


Ben Nevis Highland Centre (Fort William) 78James Pringle Weavers Shopping Village (Inverness) 78John o'Groats Knitwear Company 78Johnson's of Elgin 78Spean Bridge Mill 78West Highland Woollen Company (Ullapool) 78


Clynelish Distillery (Brora) 77Dalwhinnie Distillery 77Dallas Dhu Distillery (Forres) 78Glen Ord Distillery (Muir of Ord) 78Talisker Distillery (Isle of Skye) 78The Glenmorangie Distillery Company (Tain) 78


Cairngorm Mountain (Aviemore) 77

Culloden Battlefield - NTS (Inverness) 78Glencoe Visitor Centre - NTS 78Highland Wineries (Inverness) 78


Jacobite - Experience Loch Ness (Inverness) 78Seaprobe Atlantis (Kyle of Lochalsh) 78

Transport & Ferries

John o'Groats Ferries 78

The Northern Isles (the Orkney and Shetland Islands)


Jarlshof (Sumburgh, Shetland) 86Skara Brae & Skail House (Sandwick, Orkney) 86St Magnus Cathedral (Kirkwall, Orkney) 86

Museums & Galleries

Corrigall Farm House (Corrigall, Orkney) 86 Fossil & Heritage Centre (Burray, Orkney) 86Kirbuster Museum (Birsay, Orkney) 86Orkney Wireless Museum (Kirkwall, Orkney) 86Scapa Flow Visitor Cenre and Museum (Lyness, Orkney) 86Stromness Museum (Orkney) 86The Orkney Museum (Kirkwall, Orkney) 86


The Orkneyinga Saga Centre (Orphir, Orkney) 86

Transport & Ferries

John o'Groats Ferries (Orkney & Shetland) 86Northlink Ferries (Shetland & Orkney) 86

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Glasgow & South West Scotland

Burns National Heritage Park - NTS (Ayr) 27Culzean Castle and Country Park - NTS (Maybole) 27Crowne Plaza (Glasgow) 27Pollock House - NTS (Glasgow) 27The Hampden Experience (Glasgow) 27Threave Garden & Estate - NTS (Castle Douglas) 27

Edinburgh & South East Scotland

1745 Cottage Restaurant (Peebles) 41Edinburgh Castle 41Hard Rock Cafe (Edinburgh) 41

Central Scotland

Ardbeg Distillery (Islay) 53Lodge on Loch Lomond Hotel 53Roman Camp Country House Hotel (Callander) 53

The Inn at Inverbeg (Loch Lomond) 53The Teashop at the Stables (Falkirk) 53Stirling Castle 53

Eastern Scotland

Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate (Banchory) 65Crieff Visitor Centre 65Scone Palace (Perth) 65Zeste, University of Aberdeen 65

The Highlands of Scotland

Bosville Hotel and Chandlery Seafood Restaurant (Isle of Skye) 79Culloden Battlefield (Inverness) 79Dunrobin Castle (Golspie) 79Loch Ness Clansman Hotel (Inverness) 79Johnson's of Elgin 79Urquhart Castle (Drumnadrochit) 79


Cairndale Hotel & Leisure Club (Dumfries) 27Crowne Plaza Glasgow 27Erskine Bridge Hotel (Glasgow) 27Euro Hostels (Glasgow) 27Normandy Hotel (Glasgow) 27University of Glasgow 27 University of Strathclyde (Glasgow) 27


Bailey Mill (Newcastleton) 41Heriot-Watt University (Edinburgh) 41New Hall, University of St Andrews 41

Central Scotland

Lodge on Loch Lomond Hotel 53Roman Camp Country House Hotel (Callander) 53Royal Hotel (Oban) 53Royal Marine Hotel (Dunoon) 53The Inn at Inverbeg

(Loch Lomond) 53Winnock Hotel (Drymen) 53

Eastern Scotland

Express by Holiday Inn Perth 65King's Hall, University of Aberdeen 65Loch Kinord Hotel (nr Ballater) 65Perth Airport Sky Lodge 65SAC (Aberdeen) 65Salutation Hotel (Perth) 65The Kenmore Hotel 65


Alexandra Hotel (Fort William) 79Ben Nevis Hotel & Leisure Club (Fort William) 79Cabarfeidh Hotel (Isle of Lewis) 79Caladh Inn (Isle of Lewis) 79Gairloch Highland Lodge 79Loch Ness Clansman Hotel (Drumnadrochit) 79Nethybridge Hotel 79


Margaret Macdonald House (Glasgow) 27University of Strathclyde (Glasgow) 27


David Russell Apartments (St Andrews) 41

Eastern Scotland

King's Hall, University of Aberdeen 65


"The Logs" (Fort William) 79Cawdor Castle (Nairn) 79


Hard Rock Cafe (Edinburgh) 41 City of the Dead Tours (Edinburgh) 41

Central Scotland

Fitzcharles Coaches Ltd (Grangemouth) 53Loch Katrine (Cruises) 53

Eastern Scotland

Highland Safaris (Aberfeldy) 65


Glasgow Youth Hostel 27New Lanark Youth Hostel 27


Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel 41 Melrose Youth Hostel 41smartcityhostels 41

Central Scotland

Loch Lomond Youth Hostel 53Oban Youth Hostel 53Rowardennan Youth Hostel 53Stirling Youth Hostel 53

Eastern Scotland

Aberdeen Youth Hostel 65Pitlochry Youth Hostel 65


Aviemore Youth Hostel 79Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel 79Carbisdale Castle Youth Hostel 79Inverness Youth Hostel 79

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