SCOTLAND
Scotland is a country with its own unique identity, from castles to lakes to bagpipes and kilts. Scotland has astonishing variety, even within a small area. North Sea to Irish Sea, Highlands to Lowlands, the landscapes of Scotland—lush woodlands, windswept moors, lochs as deep as the imagination—may take your breath away.
Edinburgh is a gloriously dignified city; Glasgow, a Victorian powerhouse. An excursion to St. Andrews is a pilgrimage for golf aficionados and numerous castles polka-dot the northeast. Its local products, customs, music, and traditional dress—from tartans and bagpipes to tweeds—travel all over the globe, but there’s nothing like experiencing them firsthand.
GET INSPIRED
Experience unique Train Ride
The Royal Scotsman where men are encouraged to wear a kilt for the gourmet dinners or the Jacobite Steam Train.
See the highest Mountain
In Britain, Ben Nevis. Cross the 21-arched Glenfinnan viaduct (a location made famous by the Hogwarts’ train in Harry Potter).
Haunt the Castles
Scotland contains more castles than anywhere else in the world. Many are in ruins, but others are architectural masterpieces filled with paintings and antiques.
Explore the Islands of North West Scotland
For their rocky shorelines, secluded beaches and coastal pathways.
Drive through spectacular landscapes
Sparkling lochs, dramatic glens and romantic castles, coastlines that are the epitome of Scottish scenery and the spectacular Scottish Highlands.
Follow the famous Whisky Trail
Where some of the oldest distilleries in the world are. Visit Loch Ness, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, Glen Nevis and Glen Coe for a true Highland experience
Play Golf
Discover the home of golf, St Andrews. Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus – amongst scores of other top golfers – have all played here and many of Scotland’s most prestigious courses were designed by golfing legends.
RECOMMENDED HOTELS
Hotel Balmoral
This sophisticated Victorian landmark hotel is surrounded by shops and restaurants. It’s a 2-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station, and a 13-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle.
Contemporary rooms have marble bathrooms, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Suites add extra living space; some include a complimentary breakfast.
Dining options include a brasserie, a fine-dining restaurant, an elegant lounge serving afternoon tea, and 2 bars, 1 specializing in whiskies. A spa has an indoor pool, a gym, and a sauna, as well as steam rooms and beauty treatments
Inverlochy Castle
Built in 1863, this lavish castle hotel overlooking a private loch is 2 miles from the 13th-century Old Inverlochy Castle and a mile from the Ben Nevis Distillery.
Refined rooms are decorated in period style, and some have 4-poster or half-canopy beds. All have loch, mountain and/or garden views, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and DVD players, as well as posh en suite bathrooms, some with claw-foot tubs. Room service is available.
Full Scottish breakfast is included. There’s an elegant Albert and Michel Roux restaurant, and a billiard room, plus gardens and lounges. Boat trips, golf and adventure sports can be arranged.
The Gleneagles Hotel
Opened in 1924, this luxury spa and golf resort on an 850-acre estate is 20 miles from Stirling Castle.
Elegant rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with DVD players, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and minifridges; some have fireplaces and/or balconies. Suites add sitting areas, and some have 2 bedrooms and/or 4-poster beds.
Breakfast is free. Dining options include 2 fine-dining restaurants (1 acclaimed), plus a casual bistro, a cafe, an art-deco bar and a sleek whiskey bar. Other amenities include a posh spa, a gym, an indoor pool and 3 championship golf courses. Activities include shooting, horse-riding and falconry.
Kinloch Lodge
A former clan hunting lodge, this upmarket country hotel remains in the Macdonald family and is near the shore of sea-loch Na Dal, 9.8 miles from the Clan Donald Skye Visitor Centre and castle.
Stylish rooms feature traditional Scottish decor; most have loch or hill views. All have en suite bathrooms (some with free-standing tubs) with designer toiletries, plus flat-screen TVs with DVD players, free Wi-Fi, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and fresh fruit. Room service is offered.
Breakfast is included and half-board is available. There’s a renowned, upscale restaurant featuring local and seasonal cuisine, as well as a bar and cosy public rooms.
CONTACT
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Operations & Reservations
3477 Rushbrooke street, Suite 302
Verdun, QC, H4G IS8 CANADA
Corporate Headquarters
107-27 71st Avenue, Suite 403
Forest Hill, NY 11375
Phone: 1-514-285-8758
Toll free: 1-866-285-8758
Fax: 1-514-285-9128
Email: info@eetvl.com
