DAY ONE - Arrival in Edinburgh & Panoramic Tour of the City

On arrival at Edinburgh Airport you will be met by a professional tour guide who will provide you with a Panoramic Tour of our majestic Capital City, visiting the historic Old Town and the World Heritage Site architecture of the New Town. Continuing past the magnificent setting of the Botanical Gardens and onto historic Calton Hill for views across the city and the perfect panoramic photograph of the Edinburgh 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.

This evening you will visit 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 TWO - Activity Day in East Lothian

Golf has been played in Scotland since the 14th century and 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.

North Berwick Golf Course, East Lothian

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.

DAY THREE - Clay Pigeon Shoot and Highland Adventure Safari

Today you will journey into the Perthshire hills for a spectacular Highland Adventure Safari. Based in the heart of Highland Perthshire 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 then Safari on to a unique hilltop marquee to enjoy a sumptuous 5* lunch at 1,600 feet with magnificent views across the glens and mountains. The cosy marquee is located in a wooded glade of old pines and enjoys an exclusive location high above the Appin Valley with views of Glen Lyon and Schiehallion.

On returning to your hotel you will find a full Highland KIlt has been delivered to your room to ensure that you are dressed appropriately for the final night of your stay - a magnificent Scottish Banquet at historic Edinburgh Castle.

The Balmoral Hotel

The Balmoral is a luxury hotel in the true sense of the word, with its majestic landmark clock tower providing one of the iconic images of Scotland’s Capital City.

This stylish five-star property in the very heart of Edinburgh is one of the Rocce Forte Group’s flagship hotels and is close to the leading luxury department stores and within striking distance of many Edinburgh attractions.

The hotel offers opulent suites and stylish rooms with views towards Edinburgh Castle, the Old Town, or the hotel's internal courtyard. All the bedrooms were fully refurbished in the hotel's recent £7 million refurbishment programme which also included the signature conference and banqueting suite, Hadrian's Brasserie, Number One restaurant and the hotel lobby.

When it comes to fine-dining, the choice of restaurants at The Balmoral matches the mood of the moment. Guests can choose from the hotel's Michelin-starred Number One restaurant, Hadrian's for chic and informal dining, Palm Court for cocktails or traditional afternoon tea and NB's Bar for a relaxing drink with live entertainment.

For the ultimate in relaxation, the Balmoral Spa is an exclusive retreat in the heart of the city. Voted the 'Best UK Urban Day Spa' in Condé Nast Traveller's 2005 Readers' Spa Awards, it offers five treatment rooms, a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, gymnasium and exercise studio.

Prestonfield

Prestonfield is Edinburgh's most indulgent retreat and Scotland's latest 5-star hotel. Rated one of the "Best 101 Hotels in the World" by Tatler/Abercrombie & Kent and AA Hotel of the Year 2005, this exceptional hotel is a short distance from Edinburgh's Royal Mile.

This 17th century mansion is set in manicured lawns and 20 acres of parkland adjacent to Prestonfield golf course and Arthurs Seat.

Prestonfield has been lavishly restored by the current owners and the guest bedrooms and suites boast state-of-the-art technology discreetly located amid their antique splendours. The public rooms exude an atmosphere of glorious decadence and The Rhubarb Restaurant is possibly the most magnificent dining-room in the country.

The restaurant is one of Edinburgh’s most opulent and theatrical with a candle-lit, columned hallway leading into the grand dining rooms, decorated in decadent shades of aubergine, plum, red and black brocade.

Richly decadent, stylish and very, very glamorous, the restaurant occupies two exceptionally grand Regency oval rooms hidden at the heart of Prestonfield. Rhubarb delivers all of the magic, drama and romance you would expect from a world class dining experience.

Alternative Suggestions

While we have suggested an itinerary for your Activity Scotland experience we would be delighted to make any alterations in order to ensure that your trip is tailored to your specific requirements. We have made some alternative suggestions for you to consider below:

Day Tours

• Visits to Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery and Rosslyn Chapel
• St Andrews and the Fishing Villages of Fife
• Ghost Tour of Edinburgh and a visit to the Underground Vaults beneath the Royal Mile
• A day trip to Stirling Castle, the Trossachs National Park and a cruise on Loch Lomond
• Highland Perthshire and a visit to the Famous Grouse Whisky Experience
• Pitlochry, Edradour Distillery, Highlands Lochs & Glens
• Scotland In A Day Tour - Fort William, the Great Glen and Loch Ness
• Scottish Activity Day with Clay Pigeon Shoot, Archery and Falconry Display