A reduced price is now available for this one property only for the 2011 Christmas week and the New Year 2011/2012 week for this Impressive Country House. Set in Fife in a rural setting, yet only half an hour from Edinburgh airport and the centre of Edinburgh, this is a large holiday house ideal for larger groups of up to 18 people.
For the Christmas week, the price is reduced to £2,775, which works out at only £22 per person per night, based on 18 people for 7 nights. The New Year week price is reduced to £3,330, which works out at only £26 per person per night, based on 18 people for 7 nights. These prices are festive friendly and could be an early Christmas present for a loved one or for all the family. Contact the office today for more details at Scotts Castle Holidays.
August 26th, 2011 | Tags: Large Holiday house | Category: Special Offers | Leave a comment
Cowalfest 2011, is being held from Friday 7th October until Sunday 16th October 2011, offering a programme of walks for all ages and all levels of fitness and interests. Whether you are a hardy hill walker, a heritage buff, a family group, a wildlife fan or someone who likes to be busy and learn new skills on holiday, you will find a wealth of walks and events available. The festival completes the whole holiday experience with opportunities for drama workshops for children, horse riding, orienteering, exhibitions, art, theatre and concerts, all set within the dramatic and historic landscape of Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Forest Park.
If you wish to be part of the CowalFest 2011 – now is the time to get your accommodation booked. This Holiday House with Pool near Glendaruel is available on a self-catering basis for the weekend of 14th October 2011 for £1,695. Based on 10 adults sharing over 3 nights, that works out at £56.50 per adult per night, with children for free. Great value for the accommodation with an indoor swimming pool and great fun for your week! Find out more at Scotts Castle Holidays today?
August 22nd, 2011 | Tags: CowalFest | Category: General News | Leave a comment
The prestigious Scottish Hydro Camanachd Cup is the Highland sport of shinty’s blue riband event and the final at Bught Park in Inverness on 17th September 2011, should be a spectacle well worth witnessing. The finalists, being separated by 3 miles geographically, are Kingussie and Newtonmore, but with one of the fiercest of rivalries within the sport historically. Whilst Kingussie have been in the ascendency in recent years, Newtonmore retain being the record holders of this trophy. Whilst the game should be thrilling, whoever wins, the celebrations will be well worth participating in.
Shinty is the ancient Gaelic game of Scotland, fast, furious and fairly dangerous, played with 12 men to a side, a ball and slightly curved sticks. Rules seem to be absent!
If you wish to attend – then get your accommodation booked. This impressive house and chalet, just north of Inverness is available on a self-catering basis for the weekend of 17th September 2011 for £700. Great value for the accommodation and great entertainment on show! Find out more at Scotts Castle Holidays today?
August 15th, 2011 | Tags: Shinty | Category: General News | Leave a comment
The 2011 Blas Festival will feature nearly 100 events across the Highlands of Scotland from 9th to 17th September 2011. This year’s festival takes in a unique concert at the top of Cairngorm Mountain, a great night in the terminal building at Inverness Airport and large scale events in the Highlands’ main venue, Eden Court Theatre in Inverness. As well as, a range of events in village halls and unusual venues like churches across the Highlands, from Caithness to Lochaber, and from Skye to Wester Ross, including traditional cèilidhs. The programme features top traditional musicians and singers from the Highlands & Islands and beyond, and you will be able to sample a real taste of musical Highland heritage and culture.
Once you have found the ceilidh you wish to attend – then get your accommodation booked. This cottage with sea views on the west coast of Scotland is available on a self-catering basis for the week of 9th – 16th September 2011 for £695. Based on 8 people sharing, that works out at £12 per night per head. Great value for the accommodation and great entertainment for those nights out! Find out more at Scotts Castle Holidays today?
August 8th, 2011 | Tags: The Blas Festival 2011 | Category: General News | Comments (1)
In August 1991 Scotts Castle Holidays took its first booking for this 16th Century Castle in Moray. 20 years later in 2011, this delightful castle is still taking bookings and its popularity is easy to see why. It is in a great location with stunning views towards the Cairngorms, offers good value for money and delivers on being an authentic castle. Scotts Castle Holidays are proud to have this association over 20 years.
With a vaulted dining room and a first floor Great Hall, this fairy tale castle is a huge treat for adults and children alike. If you ever fancied being “king of the castle” or your children do, no need to wait another 20 years! Contact the office today and find out more at Scotts Castle Holidays?
August 1st, 2011 | Category: General News | Leave a comment
The Highland games season is upon us again for summer 2012 in Scotland, and is much enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. These Highland games generally include the following events: throwing the hammer, tossing the caber, putting the shot, tug o’ war, athletics/track and field events, and dancing and piping competitions. There are usually side shows along with trade and refreshment stands. Highland games take place throughout Scotland between May and September.
Coming up on 3rd August 2011 is the Isle of Skye Highland Games, with the Newtonmore Highland Games taking place on the 6th August 2011. For holiday accommodation nearby, on the Isle of Skye, is the Island Holiday House, which sleeps up to 12 people or close to Newtonmore, there is the choice of the Traditional Shooting Lodge, which sleeps up to 16 people or the Traditional Country House, which sleeps up to 11 people. These large holiday houses in Scotland are perfect for family holidays. Why not find out more today at Scotts Castle Holidays?
July 25th, 2011 | Tags: Highland Games | Category: General News | Leave a comment
New in July 2011, is this Self Catering Hotel which is found in the heart of the Highlands in Newtonmore. This Victorian house hotel, runs as a hotel or it can be offered on a self-catered basis at select times of the year. It sleeps up to 20 people and is ideal for larger groups, especially those wishing to take advantage of some of the main activities in this area, but come back to a little comfort, as all the bedrooms are en-suite.
Situated in “Monarch of the Glen” country, this venue is ideal for golfers with the 1st tee at Newtonmore, less than a chip away, with other good Highland golf courses at Kingussie and Boat of Garten nearby. For other outdoor activities, there are many outdoor centres or activity companies who will host whatever you wish, from clay-pigeon shooting to rafting. Why not find out more today at Scotts Castle Holidays?
July 18th, 2011 | Tags: Large Holiday House in Newtonmore | Category: New Properties | Leave a comment
Wild food, wild life, wild Scotland – and the best bit of all, it is all organic and green, and to be found in the most beautiful parts of Scotland. So the foraging season approaches with the promise of mushroom picking for chanterelles, ceps and boletus. Whilst it is advised to pick with an expert, this is becoming more popular with the British, though it is still a way of life for the French, Italians and the Eastern Europeans. From July through to November, this wild harvest is abundant, and is free to pick throughout Scotland for your own consumption, subject to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code, which is always worth reading before you go out into the Scottish countryside.
An ideal large holiday house for groups of up to14 adults, who want a self-catering holiday house as a base to forage for wild food and for a wide range of activities, is this Victorian Fishing Lodge near Fort William. Why not find out more today at Scotts Castle Holidays?
June 21st, 2011 | Tags: Scottish Outdoor Access Code | Category: Holiday Advice | Leave a comment
New in June 2011, is a renovated and refurbished wing apartment, to this Large Holiday House which can be found in Morayshire. With the looks of a French chateau, this is a lovely big old house that is ideal for entertaining a large group of people. With the addition of this wing apartment, the property can now sleep up to 23 adults. Whilst the house is suitable for large groups of people, the area is excellent for all ages, with the famous castle and whisky trails in the vicinity, as well as excellent local beaches for younger members of the family.
It is ideal for groups of 23 adults, who want a large self-catering holiday house in Scotland to themselves with a bit of privacy. Why not find out more today at Scotts Castle Holidays?
June 14th, 2011 | Tags: Large Holiday house | Category: General News | Leave a comment
One of the biggest rural events, the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust Scottish Game Fair takes place on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd July 2011 at Scone in Perthshire and is a popular day out for all the family. Last year it attracted over 33,000 people over the 3 days to enjoy the lively and friendly atmosphere, hunt for bargains in over 300 trade stands, learn more about the countryside and to see a huge variety of displays and demonstrations. From falconry to foodhalls, fishing stands to ferret handling, this show has everything for the family.
For holiday accommodation near the Scottish Game Fair, situated in Perthshire, within half an hour from the showground is this Holiday Lodge. This delightful rural holiday house is ideal for family groups and can sleep up to 10 people and is perfect for family holidays. Why not find out more today at Scotts Castle Holidays?
June 6th, 2011 | Tags: The Scottish Game Fair | Category: General News | Leave a comment
