Non-Golf Activities

To enhance your Scottish Experience, we have devised a series of other classic activities for golfer and non-golfer alike.

Step back into history at some of the most famous Castles and Palaces in Scotland; spend a day shopping or hunting for antiques, relaxing in the spa, touring the famous Glenturret Distillery, or fly fishing on Newton Loch and finish it all off with a banquet evening at Glamis Castle or Charlton House.

Sightseeing

A personal tour guide will show you how Royalty lived. Prices include transport to each historic site, and luxury hampers carn be supplied for picnics or seating can be arranged within the eating areas

Glamis Castle

Glamis Castle is the family home of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne and has been a Royal residence since 1372. It was the childhood home of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, the birth place of Her Royal Highness Princess Margaret and the legendary setting of Shakespeare's play "Macbeth". Though the Castle is open to visitors it remains a family home, lived in and loved by the Strathmore family.

Scone Palace

Scone Palace has a special place in Scottish history as the crowning place of Kings of Scotland and dates back to 838 AD. Both Macbeth and Robert the Bruce had their coronations there. The house holds a fabulous collection of French furniture, clocks and needlework as well as one of the finest collections of porcelain in the country, the gardens, are also incredibly beautiful.

Edinburgh Castle

Situated in a stunning location on the Castle Rock, with unrivalled views over the city of Edinburgh.

Stirling Castle

One of the finest of all Scottish Castles, Stirling was a favourite royal residence of the Stuarts and the childhood home of Mary Queen of Scots.
Prices from £85 / $148 per person.

The Ultimate Spa Day

Why not visit The Spa and treat yourself to a day of pure relaxation and indulgence. Whichever you choose, you will leave feeling refreshed, invigorated and completely relaxed - a new person. All day programs include full use of all spa facilities and a choice of two of the following:

• An Aromatherapy Body Massage
• A Swedish Body Massage
• A Mud or Algae Wrap with Body Polish and Scalp Massage
• A Bronzing Treatment
• A Prescription Facial
• An Aroma Facial
• A Manicure or a Pedicure & Lunch

Dining

Glamis Castle

Dine in historic surroundings in the State Dining Room at Glamis. The Castle provides a magnificent setting for hospitality. Surrounded by family portraits and Strathmore silver, guests can dine in grand style in the 19th century panelled dining room.

Private receptions, cocktail parties or musical evenings can be accommodated in the Great Hall (Drawing Room), while the atmospheric 16th Century kitchens provide a more informal venue for small lunch parties or champagne receptions.
Prices available on request.

Charleton House

This beautiful ancestral home of the Baron and Baroness Bonde can be yours for the evening. Charleton is essentially Georgian with Edwardian embellishments, coupled with strong Japanese, Italian and Scandinavian influences. It is this rich blend of cultures with an exotic mix of style and elegance which has produced a unique home.

Seated banquet lunches or dinners can be arranged for up to 120 people, with buffet style receptions catering for up to 200 people. The smaller dining room is ideal for intimate parties of up to 12 people.

Shopping

Antique Hunt

You will be transported to various antique centres in the area. Abernyte is the biggest antique centre in Scotland and everything from bric-a-brac to major pieces can be found under one roof. Lunch is served in their superb eating area.

Further up the road is another excellent centre at Rait which can be included in the tour.

Shop 'til you drop

The aim is to take parties off the beaten track as well as the usual shopping haunts. With many galleries and designer shops now away from the City centres, lunch and transport is included.