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Scotland offers visitors a wide range of accommodation, and this itinerary will
introduce you to some of the country's most elegant country and city
properties. Days 1 & 2: Arrive Edinburgh – Balmoral
Hotel 5*
The prestigious Balmoral Hotel combines the noble character of a Scottish
baronial home with the classic sophistication of an International hotel.
Located in the heart of Edinburgh overlooking Princes Street Gardens and
Edinburgh Castle you are ideally located for enjoying all that Edinburgh can
offer. All the bedrooms and suites are of the highest standard making your stay
as comfortable as possible. Whilst the public areas include The Bar at Palm
Court where you can relax enjoying a morning coffee, afternoon tea, or
cocktails. NB's Pub is an ideal venue to meet friends and enjoy a pint of ale,
enjoy local fayre and be entertained with live music. The hotel's two
restaurants offer the best of cuisine, Number One offers award winning meals in
elegant surrounds whilst Hadrians offers cosmopolitan dining in a relaxed
atmosphere.
Afternoon Tea experience: Palm Court is known for offering guests a sample of
the finer things in life, including its world-famous Afternoon Tea experience.
Harpists and musicians perform regularly under the sparkling glass dome and
stunning Venetian glass chandelier.
Day 3: Edinburgh – Perthshire – Ballathie House 4*
Ballathie House Hotel is one of the UK's leading country house hotels situated
on its own Perthshire estate overlooking the River Tay, gateway to the Scottish
Highlands. Ballathie Country House and Estate date back to the 17th Century and
great care has been taken to retain the original beauty of the house. Many
original features remain giving Ballathie an air of classical elegance matched
with a warm and welcoming ambience.
The beautiful Scottish country house hotel offers spacious and warm naturally
lit reception rooms, 42 beautiful bedrooms each decorated to an individual
style (including 3 suites), and one of the finest restaurants in Scotland. The
relaxed and charming character of Ballathie provides the perfect location for a
luxurious stay home-from-home.
The Scottish Highlands and Perthshire offer some of the finest salmon fishing
and scenery in Scotland. Tay salmon fishing is renowned world over and
Ballathie's riverside location is ideal for a fishing break in the Scottish
Highlands.
Days 4 & 5: Perthshire - Inverness – Culloden House 4*
At the time of the Jacobite rising in 1745-46, Culloden House was requisitioned
by Bonnie Prince Charlie and used as his lodging and battle headquarters prior
to that fateful and final battle on Culloden Moor on the 16th April 1746.
Today, this handsome Palladian country house stands in nearly 40 acres where
guests are free to wander about the elegant lawns and parkland to enjoy the
exceptional peace, tranquility and majesty of the grounds.
The interior features a wonderfully comfortable drawing room with magnificent
Adamesque plasterwork, many fine antiques and a large open fire.
Culloden House has two Rosettes for food and is a member of 'Taste of
Scotland'.
Day 6: Inverness – Fort William–Inverlochy Castle 5*
Inverlochy is Scotland's finest luxury hotel and restaurant uniquely located
amongst the glens, lochs and mountains of the West Highlands of Scotland.
At Inverlochy you will experience one of the most relaxing and exciting
holidays of a lifetime, where every detail for your comfort and enjoyment has
been carefully considered.
Dinner at Inverlochy is an experience to savour in any of our three dining
rooms, each decorated with period and elaborate furniture presented as gifts to
Inverlochy Castle from the King of Norway.
The menu features modern British cuisine that is internationally recognised by
all major guides. The restaurant has been awarded AA 3 red Rosettes and 1
Michelin Star.
Day 7: Fort William – Loch Lomond – DeVere Cameron
House 5*
Located on the peaceful shores of Loch Lomond, Cameron House Hotel occupies
over 100 acres of magnificent wooded parkland, providing an inspirational
setting for a memorable visit. Deluxe accommodation, excellent restaurants and
superb sport and leisure facilities ensure Cameron House has the reputation of
being one of the finest leisure resorts in the UK.
Motor yacht: a unique feature of Cameron House is its 46ft motor yacht "Celtic
Warrior" which is the ideal way to discover the delights and mysteries of
beautiful Loch Lomond, its coves and islands.
Day 8: Departure
Return to Edinburgh or Glasgow for your onward flight, or add
a couple of days to explore one or both of these great cities. |
