Fams

For travel advice, go to the Travel tab above

Fri 21 November

The Winter Networking event has a special pre-night Fam for buyers at the Peebles Hydro Hotel, including a complimentary gin tasting evening, dinner and overnight stay. With limited availability for this option, buyer members will need to book early.

Those staying at Peebles on Friday also have a chance to visit CTA member Abbotsford in Melrose on the way.

Discover Abbotsford, the home of Sir Walter Scott, in the Scottish Borders.  This “conundrum castle” is an iconic monument to the 19th century poet & novelist, the “Great Scott” who changed how the world saw Scotland and Scotland saw itself.

• Learn about Scott’s life & achievements with guided and self-guided tours of the Historic House & Gardens. Bespoke packages available.
• Visit Witch Corner (Supernatural Folklore trail)
• Dine in Ochiltree’s café with catering packages like afternoon tea & Scottish Platter.  Add a taste of Abbotsford Whisky or Gin.
• Visit the chapel and view holy relics belonging to St John Henry Newman, Britain’s newest saint.
• Wander around Abbotsford’s wider estate, including picturesque woodland and riverside trails.
• Shop for unique gifts and souvenirs in the gift shop & browse the free exhibition in the Visitor Centre, open all year round.

Why Abbotsford is great for your group:

• Close to Edinburgh & en route from Northern England, Hadrian’s Wall & York
• Special group rates for a range of tours & catering options
• Easy coach drop off and free parking
• Free guide & driver entrance & café voucher
• Expert tours in English, French & German, printed guides in nine languages.

If you would like to visit Abbotsford on Friday 21 November, please email groups@scottsabbotsford.co.uk to let them know with an approximate arrival time.  The house closes at 4pm. Free car parking is available in the visitor centre car park. If arriving from the south (A7) along the B6360, you should not enter Abbotsford via the first left turn, a single track road next to a lodge. Continue down the B6360 to reach our Visitor Centre car park. What Three Words fish.televise.nylon for the entrance to the car park.

Sat 22 November

Forth Boat Tours, Hawes Pier, South Queensferry EH30 9TB

On Saturday, Forth Boat Tours at Queensferry near Edinburgh will host a 90-minute lunchtime cruise with light lunch at 13.00. The vessel will be available for boarding from 12.00 and you may store your luggage on board.

For travel advice to get to Hawes Pier, go to the Travel tab above

Following the Forth Boat trip, a coach will take those travelling by public transport to view the Stirling Highland Hotel, courtesy of Cairn Hotels and then on to the Crieff Hydro Hotel where the main event will be based.

Sun 23 November

For delegates who are overnight at the hotel, on Sunday morning there is a Fam trip to Scone Palace. The coach leaves Crieff Hydro at 09.15. There will be a lunch at Strathmore Hotels’ Salutation Hotel at 13.00.

For those arriving on Sunday morning, there will be a chance to make their own way to Perth and join the Fam at the Salutation Hotel for lunch at 13.00. Please note that this must be pre-booked (see Booking form link) and if you need a coach transfer on to the Crieff Hydro later this should also be booked.

After lunch on Sunday, there are visits to the Perth Museum and Black Watch Museum.

Mon 24 November

There is also a chance for delegates to visit CTA member Abbotsford in Melrose on the way home – see details above.