New Lanark, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, has joined the Coach Tourism Association as part of its drive to welcome more coach groups. The site is based on an 18th century Mill Village on the River Clyde, south-east of Glasgow. Founded with a focus on philanthropy, education and the welfare of the mill workers, [...]
VisitScotland has prepared a portfolio of trade-ready garden experiences that showcase Scotland’s gardening excellence and heritage, ideally suited to coach groups. The listing of gardens includes the classic, from Backhouse Rossie Estate Walled Garden near Auchtermuchty in Fife, through to the more unusual, such as The Japanese Garden at Cowden (Sha Raku En), Clackmannanshire. [...]
Perth Museum, the new £26.5m redevelopment of a historic building in the centre of Perth City, has released its travel trade rates and guide. A popular feature on the recent CTA Winter Networking event, The Perth Museum invites visitors to explore Scotland’s past and its connection to the wider world through its display of exceptional [...]
www.nts.org.uk 0131 243 9304 Enjoy the best of Scotland with the National Trust for Scotland. With over 90 of the top historic attractions across the country including the new Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Culzean Castle, Glencoe, Culloden Battlefield, Inverewe & Threave Gardens, all NTS properties in Glasgow and Edinburgh and many sites on Scotland’s [...]
www.scone-palace.co.uk 01738 554929 Rich in Scottish History There can be few places of interest in Scotland as historically potent as Scone Palace. When you visit the Palace you are walking in the footsteps of Scotland’s ancient founding fathers, both pagan and Christian. It was an important religious gathering place of the Picts, it was [...]
www.rbge.org.uk 07776 164 107 The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is world renowned for its horticultural excellence in over 70 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. Nestled in the Scottish Borders, Dawyck Botanic Garden is home to one of Scotland’s finest arboreta including some of Britain’s oldest and tallest trees. In Dumfries & Galloway lies Logan [...]
www.newlanark.org 01555 661345 New Lanark World Heritage Site is the perfect destination for your group’s outing. The heart of New Lanark is a living and working village which is situated in an outstanding location by the majestic Falls of Clyde. There are activities for all ages to enjoy including the many attractions of the [...]
www.gretnagreen.com 01461 338441 Romance, scandal, intrigue… whisky, cashmere, golf… One of Scotland’s most compelling historical tales marries with the best of ‘Made in Scotland’. This famous village on the Scottish border is a popular place to visit… famous for runaway weddings, it also makes a great place to stop while travelling north or south. [...]
www.floorscastle.com 01573 223 333 Floors Castle is Scotland’s largest inhabited castle, a magnificent William Adam creation standing in spectacular parklands on the outskirts of Kelso, in the Scottish Borders. Home to the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe, from the grand Ballroom to the Bird room the interiors are filled with the fine art, furniture [...]
www.dewars.com 01887 822013 Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery, Highland Perthshire The Aberfeldy Distillery is located on the banks of the river Tay three miles from the birthplace of our founder, John Dewar, and is the only distillery built by the Dewar family. Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery offers guided tours for groups throughout the year. Tours can be [...]
www.continuumattractions.com 01904 527708 Live the story at Continuum Attractions, where fascinating stories are brought to life in unforgettable ways. Witness the drama at Emmerdale The Tour, ascend the 170 metre tall Emirates Spinnaker Tower, discover Edinburgh’s underground history at The Real Mary King’s Close, immerse yourself in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, discover 1000 years of [...]
www.devilsporridge.org.uk 01461 700021 A 5-star museum just off the A75, 15 mins from Carlisle. The incredible story of the women munitions workers that helped win WW1 is revealed as well as personal stories of WW2, up to the Cold War. Admission for groups from £4 pp. Free guided presentation. Café. Free coach parking. Booking essential.
