“Edinburgh’s Christmas” with open-air ice rink in Princess Street Gardens is a spectacular winter attraction in a wonderful setting beneath Edinburgh Castle. Accommodation is still available nearby at the Impressive Country House near Dunfermline, which is only a quick journey on the train to the centre of Edinburgh. At only £2,775 for the 2011 Christmas week, it can accommodate up to 18 people. Ideal for all the family, around a warm fire, or for easy access to these festivities in Edinburgh.
For those wishing to travel to Scotland for their Christmas, check out the Christmas and New Year 2011 page. Venues like the Traditional Country House near Newtonmore, which can sleep up to 11 people is only £1,200 for the week. Or the Cottage with Sea Views in Argyll, can sleep up to 9 people and is priced at £985. The chance to stay in a large holiday house in Scotland with snow falling outside on Christmas Day is a special experience indeed. Contact Scotts Castle Holidays today for more details.
November 10th, 2011 | Tags: Christmas 2011 availability | Category: christmas | Leave a comment
New in 2011 is this Large Upmarket Lodge which sits in delightful grounds overlooking picturesque Perthshire. It is easily accessible being less than 2 hours from Edinburgh and Glasgow, this large holiday house is ideal for groups sleeping up to 20 people. With a large sitting room with open fire, a secondary sitting room, an elegant dining room and a large recently modernised kitchen with breakfast area – there are so many places for your group to gather. Outside is an 8-person hot tub for the further entertainment of your group.
This part of west Perthshire is renowned for its scenery with Glen Lyon and Loch Tay being highlights, as well as the many outdoor activities that can be enjoyed here. Walking and mountain biking are very popular in this area, as well as white water rafting on the Tay. There are good golf courses locally or Gleneagles is only half an hour away. Why not find out more today at Scotts Castle Holidays?
October 31st, 2011 | Tags: Self-catering in Perthshire | Category: New Properties | Leave a comment
The Scottish ski resorts in 2011/12 are looking forward to another bumper season as the Met Office prepares Scotland for another lengthy winter. Last season, at certain times of the year, Scottish ski resorts had more snow than parts of Europe. So it just remains which of the 5 ski resorts you wish to choose and they are:
1, Cairngorm is the best-known resort, with 11 lifts and 23 miles of slopes. It is around one hour from Inverness and two hours from Edinburgh or Glasgow. 2, Nevis Range is the most dramatic of the resorts, with spectacular coastal views from slopes rising to 3,900 feet. There are 11 lifts, with 22 miles of slopes which offers something for everybody. It is about two-and-a-half hours’ drive north of Glasgow, one-and-a-half hours from Inverness. 3, Glenshee is marginally the biggest resort, with 21 lifts serving 25 miles of pistes. The main lifts go up from 2,130 feet on either side of the A93 road from Blairgowrie to Braemar. One hour from Perth. 4, Glencoe is Scotland’s original ski resort. A chairlift takes you up to 2,130 feet at the base of the main slopes, and is served by 6 lifts. Glencoe is 25 miles south of Fort William. 5, The Lecht is seen as a beginner and family area with 13 lifts and 13 miles of runs on the gentle slopes beside a high pass, with a series of parallel lifts and runs above the car parks. One hour from Aberdeen.
So is this the season to head north of the border for your skiing trip? Scotts Castle Holidays can provide the accommodation you require, within a large holiday house or a more family size if you prefer. Why not contact the office today for more details?
October 24th, 2011 | Tags: Scotland ski resorts | Category: General News | Leave a comment
New in 2011 is this Stylish Country House which sits in substantial grounds in elegant East Lothian. It is easily accessible being only forty-five minutes from Edinburgh, this large holiday house is ideal for groups sleeping up to 10 people. With a large sitting room with open fire, a conservatory, a large reception hall, delightful dining room and a large kitchen with breakfast area – there are so many places for your group to gather. All the bedrooms have zip-and-link beds, making the rooms either double or twin rooms.
Situated on the border between East Lothian and Berwickshire, with so many fabulous golf courses nearby, including North Berwick and Gullane, it is ideal for those who enjoy golf. It is available for 4 night bookings, Monday – Friday at only £750 in 2012. Why not find out more today at Scotts Castle Holidays?
October 17th, 2011 | Tags: Scottish golfing accommodation | Category: New Properties | Leave a comment
The Enchanted Forest is a sound and light show offering visitors in Perthshire a unique opportunity to experience the outdoors at night with spectacular imagery. Using the new venue at the Explorers Woodland Garden in Pitlochry as a natural backdrop, you will experience a lighting show that is out of this world. Attracting 20,000 visitors each year this is Scotland’s premier sound and light show experience. The Enchanted Forest takes place from 7th – 29th October 2011 and this year’s show theme is Transitions.
Whilst there are many beautiful places in Perthshire, choosing the right accommodation in Scotland will be an important factor. An ideal Scottish holiday house would be this Country House and Cottage which is only 7 miles from Pitlochry, and can accommodate up to 12 people. It would be perfect for a weekend with a group of friends or for a school holiday week with children to enjoy picturesque Perthshire. Why not check this out at Scotts Castle Holidays today?
October 10th, 2011 | Tags: The Enchanted Forest | Category: General News | Leave a comment
Now is the time to enjoy the changing scenery in Scotland with these cooler October days and nights. When the leaves change colour from green to a range of autumnal colours it can create an even more beautiful setting. If you travel along the A93, Perth to Blairgowrie road at this time you will pass the “world’s biggest hedge” near Meikleour. It is 30 metres high (100 foot) and is 530 metres in length, and it was planted back in 1745 by Robert Murray Nairne, who was later killed that year at the battle of Culloden. The hedge is beech and it changes to a beautiful orange colour which is quite a sight in the low sun at this time of year. Well worth a visit.
Whilst there are many beautiful places in Perthshire, choosing the right accommodation in Scotland will be an important factor. An ideal property would be this Beautiful Holiday House near Edzell, which can accommodate up to 12 people. It would be perfect for a weekend with a group of friends or for a school holiday week with children to enjoy the Angus Glens and the range of colour on offer. Why not check this out at Scotts Castle Holidays today?
October 3rd, 2011 | Tags: Meikleour Beech Hedge | Category: General News | Leave a comment
New in 2011 is this Large Country Mansion which sits in its own grounds in picturesque Perthshire. It is easily accessible, being only fifteen minutes drive from Perth and forty-five minutes from Edinburgh airport, this large holiday house is ideal for large groups, sleeping up to 15 people. Additionally, there is a large games room with full size snooker table and table tennis table, whilst outside there is an enclosed tennis court.
Situated in south Perthshire, close to Fife and St Andrews, the home of golf, it is ideal for those who enjoy golf as well as culture with Falkland Palace and Scone Palace nearby. Perth and Perthshire have so much to offer and there are many activities available locally, including an off-road driving centre a few miles away. Why not find out more today at Scotts Castle Holidays?
September 26th, 2011 | Tags: Perthshire Holiday House | Category: New Properties | Leave a comment
Now in its second year the Wild Connections Festival, which is being held from 8th – 16th October 2011, is a chance for visitors to experience wildlife in the wilds of Perthshire. Activities include night time bat walks along the river Tay to sea eagle tracking with RSPB experts. Building on the success of last year there are over 30 activities aimed at introducing wildlife to all ages.
Whilst there are many activities to attend at this Perthshire Wildlife Festival, choosing the right accommodation in Perthshire will be an important factor. An ideal property would be this Large Country Mansion near Perth, which can accommodate up to 15 people. It would be perfect for a weekend with a group of friends or for a school holiday week with children to enjoy the wildlife events in Perthshire. Why not check this out at Scotts Castle Holidays today?
September 19th, 2011 | Tags: Perthshire Wildlife Festival | Category: General News | Comments (1)
Christmas is starting to loom large and it is time to organise that pre-Christmas get-away, which might be for a surprise weekend or to celebrate an event. If so, at the Magnificent Baronial Castle near Helensburgh, a seasonal special offer is available. If you book before the end of September 2011 for a stay before 18th December 2011, the choice of three luxury reward packages, valued up to £250 is on offer:
Option 1 – Champagne Cocktail reception for up to 25 adults with exclusive hot and cold canapés.
Option 2 – Royal Breakfast Buffet for up to 25 adults, including full Scottish breakfast, selection of fruits, yoghurts, pastries and breads.
Option 3 – Traditional English afternoon high tea for up to 25 adults, including sandwiches, Scottish smoked salmon, fine patisseries, gateaux, scones served with jam and clotted cream and dessert wine.
This delightful castle can accommodate up to 22 adults and 5 children and is only one hour away from Glasgow. This is an ideal venue for hosting a large group occasion. Contact Scotts Castle Holidays for more details today.
September 12th, 2011 | Tags: Castle for Christmas | Category: Special Offers | Leave a comment
It is well known that Brad Pitt filmed scenes in Scotland in August and September 2011 for a Hollywood blockbuster, World War Z. However, away from filming duties, both he and Angelina Jolie took in as much of Scotland as they could. She visited the Halo Trust in Dumfries, which is the headquarters for the land mine charity, and they both visited the Hill House, a Charles Rennie Mackintosh building. Brad was spotted riding his motorbike, a BMW F800, through the scenic Scottish glens. We know this because he posed for photographs at the Glencoe petrol station, with women from the wonderfully named “Curvy Riders Motorcycle Group”, who were filling up at the same time. A pit stop to remember with Brad Pitt.
Whilst Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have also booked a castle (Carnell Castle) to stay in, you too can be like Hollywood royalty and book a castle when you stay in Scotland. This Magnificent Baronial Castle in Argyll, is close to the Hill House in Helensburgh and to the wonderful hills, lochs and glens. It books on a self-catering basis for short breaks or for weeks for up to 20 people. Find out more at Scotts Castle Holidays today?
September 5th, 2011 | Tags: Brad Pitt in Scotland | Category: General News | Comments (1)
