Ardanaiseig is a small baronial-style 4 star hotel nestled in wooded grounds on the banks of Loch Awe in the Scottish Highlands. Guests can indulge in massages, cookery classes, country sports, chauffeured local tours, wildlife photography classes…and much more. Ardanaiseig also boasts 3 AA rosettes for Gary Goldie’s unforgettable gourmet cuisine.
Arnold Clark Car & Van Rental is part of the Arnold Clark Group, Europe’s largest independently owned car retailer. As a leading Scottish rental company, it operates one of Scotland’s biggest and newest car and van rental fleets offering competitive rental rates on an extensive range of vehicles including 4x4s, automatics, estates and saloons.
Located on Princes Street and close to many city attractions, The Balmoral is a luxury five-star hotel situated in the heart of Edinburgh and overlooks Edinburgh Castle. Guests can experience Michelin-starred number one restaurant, stylish and chic Hadrian’s Brasserie, afternoon tea in Palm Court or sophisticated cocktails in Balmoral Bar. For utter relaxation visit the award-winning Spa.
The Balvenie has always produced single malt Scotch whisky according to the principles of founder William Grant. Nowhere else will you find a distillery that still grows its own barley, still malts in its own traditional floor maltings and still employs a team of coopers to tend to all the casks and a coppersmith to maintain the stills. The result is a unique range of rich, luxuriously smooth single malts underpinned by the distinctively honeyed character.
Bunchrew House, steeped in history, has been lovingly restored; it has an incredibly warm and welcoming atmosphere and is situated in 8 hectares of lawn and woodland only metres from the sea and five kilometres from the Highland Capital, Inverness - right in the heart of some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.
Caledonian MacBrayne sails amongst some of the most breathtaking scenery in the United Kingdom to twenty four destinations off Scotland's west coast. Experience the Clyde and Hebridean islands and discover rich history, culture, iconic wildlife, charming towns and world class food and drink. For inspiration and information visit our website.
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Capercaillie have been credited with being the major force in bringing Celtic music to the world stage, and their unique fusion of Gaelic culture and contemporary sound has always stretched boundaries. “Sound of Sleat” is featured in our Whisky Heaven and Key to the Castle videos and check out “The Seventh Day” a composition from band members Donald Shaw and Charlie McKerron.
Edinburgh Festivals
A trip to the Edinburgh Festivals is the cultural experience of a lifetime, where you rub shoulders with emerging and established performers and thousands of visitors and locals. Edinburgh is the world’s Festival capital. It launched the careers of Robin Williams, Jude Law and Emma Thompson. And transforms Scotland’s capital city for five weeks every August.
Inveraray Castle & Gardens - Argyll's "Jewel in the Crown" is the family home of the Duke & Duchess of Argyll and their young family as well as ancestral home of the Clan Campbell. This romantic fairytale castle stands on the edge of Loch Fyne overlooking the beautiful little town of Inveraray.
The Isle of Mull Hotel & Spa is set in breathtaking surroundings. Enjoy the elegantly designed guest rooms, mouth-watering fine cuisine of the Sheallach-Na-Mara Restaurant, our Observatory Lounge and unique Bar Muileach whisky bar. Experience sumptuous treatments in our Sonas Spa or take advantage of our excellent leisure club comprising Mull’s only swimming pool, plus steam room, sauna and gym.
Enjoy spectacular cruises and tours with the award-winning Jacobite Cruises. Whether you want to sail to the heart of the mysterious and world renowned Loch Ness, discover the Caledonian Canal, explore the majestic ruins of Urquhart Castle or spend a full day exploring the area and its surrounding attractions, Jacobite’s range of tours offer something for everyone.
Award winning Knockomie Hotel, located on the Western Gateway to the Speyside Malt Whisky Trail, is close to 15 golf courses, Loch Ness, Cawdor and Brodie castles, Johnston's of Elgin Cashmere, The Cairngorms and Moray's beautiful beaches. Return to your luxury bedroom, then dine in The Grill Room offering the finest local produce.
Experience the true essence of Scotland when you stay at our picturesque, historic hotels. Relax and unwind by the lochs, mountains, coastlines and woodlands of our hotels in Scotland. Immerse yourself in history whilst enjoying contemporary home comforts in our exquisite bars, restaurants and grounds. Whatever your reason for visiting, your real taste of Scotland begins when you stay with us.
The exhibition takes visitors through seven themed areas on a journey from the dawn of time to the third millennium. On one hand, there is the loch’s famous “Jurassic Park” reputation, 1000 reliable eye-witnesses and some classic photography. On the other hand, hoaxes and illusions, Scotland’s journey and the legacy of the ice, life in the abyss and a possible underlying truth. Everything about Loch Ness that you can’t see by looking at it!
Bagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. The Red Hot Chilli Pipers have been rocking the world from New York to Beijing with a passion for pipes that will leave you breathless. The track "100 Chillies" is featured in our Edinburgh’s Festivals video.
Whisky Heritage Centre
Visit the new Scotch Whisky Experience for a sensational journey! Take a swirling, bubbling barrel ride through a replica distillery as you become part of the Whisky making process. Along the way you’ll hear the stories behind the magical craft, with expert tour guides and Whisky advisors with you every sip of the way. Visit The Scotch Whisky Experience - a truly breathtaking experience for everyone.
Wilderness Scotland is the only activity provider to hold VisitScotland’s 5-star award. An award-winning adventure travel and ecotourism company, we specialise in small group walking and adventure holidays in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. In 2009, National Geographic Adventure ranked Wilderness Scotland as the No.1 Adventure Travel Company in Europe.