Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Edinburgh & Panoramic Tour of the City
On arrival at Edinburgh Airport you will receive a warm Scottish welcome from your kilted tour guide who will provide you with a Panoramic Tour of our majestic Capital City. Visit the historic Old Town and the World Heritage Site architecture of the New Town, passing the magnificent setting of the Botanical Gardens and onto historic Calton Hill for views across the city skyline.
Returning to the Old Town you will pass the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the award winning Scottish Parliament building, before arriving at your Luxury Hotel on Princes Street in the heart of Edinburgh.
You will spend the evening at The Jam House, one of Edinburgh's newest venues where you will enjoy some great live music, fine dining and dancing into the wee small hours.
Day 2 - Activity Day in East Lothian
Today we will arrange for you to play one of the world-renowned courses in East Lothian. The Open Qualifying courses at Gullane and North Berwick, and the Open Championship course at Muirfield are all located here, so it is little wonder that this area is known as the 'Cradle of Golf' and boasts some of the most scenic courses in Scotland.
For the non-golfers we will arrange an alternative Activity Day with a very Scottish theme with a half day of Highland Games, followed by a barbecue lunch and a tutored Whisky tasting session. The afternoon will conclude with a journey through Edinburgh’s mysterious past with a Murder Mystery Walking Tour of the city.
A Highland Games event is the perfect way to involve everyone in an action packed, fun-filled experience, with kilted instructors encouraging and coaching the skills for all the traditional events, including Tossing The Caber, Putting The Stane and Tug O’War. Following the Games and a tutored Whisky Tasting you will travel to the historic Royal Mile to meet your costumed Guide for a journey back into Edinburgh’s mysterious and bloody past, visiting the scenes of many horrific tortures, murders and supernatural happenings within the historic Old Town. This dramatic walking tour combines the best story-telling and the most gruesome history to be found anywhere in Europe.
Tonight you will enjoy a traditional bar supper in Milnes Bar, a landmark on the Edinburgh pub-scene with its extensive range of fine ales and large selection of Malt Whiskies.
Day 3 - Clay Pigeon Shoot and Highland Adventure Safari
Today you will journey into the Perthshire hills for a spectacular Highland Adventure Safari. This award winning 4x4 Land Rover Safari is a unique and exciting way to experience the freedom and exhilaration of this scenic and fascinating environment.
You will meet your Ghillies at a local hotel before being transported by Land Rovers into wild and beautiful Glen Lyon, with lochs and mountains surrounding you on all sides. Enjoy expert tuition at a Clay Pigeon Shoot at one of Scotland’s leading shooting schools. Then Safari on to a unique hilltop marquee to enjoy a sumptuous lunch at 1,600 feet with magnificent views across the glens and mountains. The cosy marquee is located in a wooded glade high above the Appin Valley with views of Glen Lyon and Schiehallion.
Following lunch and armed with binoculars and telescopes climb up into the mountains through the outstanding natural wilderness to heights of 3000 feet. Your professional kilted guides will entertain you with the myths and legends of the area, ensuring you enjoy the magnificent scenery and spot wildlife such as the elusive Blue Hare, soaring Golden Eagle and majestic Red Deer.
On returning to your hotel you will find a full Highland Kilt has been delivered to your room for the final night of your stay - a magnificent Scottish Banquet at historic Edinburgh Castle. You will follow in the footsteps of Kings and Queens of centuries past as you are welcomed through the Castle Gateway by Piper and flaming torches. As pre-dinner drinks are served on the magnificent Castle Battlements you will be offered a private tour of the Scottish Crown Jewels and the Stone of Destiny.
You will then be piped into the spectacular Queen Anne Room at the heart of the historic Castle in Crown Square. A Chieftain Haggis will be ceremoniously piped in, addressed and all Guests will be asked to toast the haggis. A clarsach player will entertain throughout the sumptuous banquet.
Following dinner there will be a spectacular grand finale of Beating the Retreat in the Crown Square where a military band will perform exclusively for you and your guests – this is guaranteed to end the evening on a high.
Day 4 - Depart Edinburgh
