Edinburgh and the Countryside

The hotel is located in the historical heart of the city, right next door to Haymarket station and only 4 minutes away on foot to Edinburgh International Conference Center. Varied selection of cafes, bars and restaurants are situated next to the hotel. Explore the numerous sights and events of the city such as Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Zoo, Murrayfield Stadium and much more. The hotel offers many modern rooms equipped with free Wi-fi. Have a refreshing start to the day with a an abundant Scottish breakfast buffet and enjoy traditional and modern dishes at the restaurant. Modern and well-equipped meeting room venues are available for business meetings.

Entertainment - 17th Century style! An evening of spine-tingling storytelling awaits you. How best to experience our grim and ghostly past? Just as our ghoulish ancestors did... with gusto! The infamous 'Edinburgh mob' loved the 'entertainment' of blood, guts and gore. And there was plenty provided! Especially at the Mercat Cross. Hear grisly tales of witchcraft, torture and restless spirits as you venture down medieval closes and descend into the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults. As night darkens, savour a welcome drink by candle-light, as you weave tales in your atmospheric, underground cellar. Visit where the ghosts of Edinburgh's past still haunt her present...

Leave Edinburgh and travel back in time as your driver-guide takes you over the Queensferry Crossing to Culross.

This virtually-unchanged 16th century village overlooks the sea and poses as the fictional town of Cranesmuir. You have time to visit Claire's herb garden, explore the palace, or wander the ancient streets while you imagine what life must have been like 400 years ago.

You journey past Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument to Doune Castle, or as it's called in Outlander, Castle Leoch. This formidable building gives you an insight into the living conditions of a Scottish earl in the 14th century. You can also listen to an excellent audio guide about how this castle was used as a filming location for Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

Your next stop is Linlithgow Palace. Here you have time to enjoy beautiful views to the Forth bridges, have a picnic by the loch, and explore the ruins of Mary Queen of Scots' birthplace. And if you're feeling brave, you can visit the spot where that gruesome Outlander scene took place.

You then travel the short distance to Blackness Castle. It's an impressive castle that's known as the 'ship that never sailed' because it resembles a giant stone boat. You have time to walk along the ramparts and explore the fictional headquarters of Jack Randall.

Midhope Castle is your next highlight. Unfortunately, visitors are unable to go inside the castle, but Jamie's lovely Lallybroch home is still an essential photo opportunity for any fan of the show.

Before we head back to Edinburgh, you have a final stop in the colourful harbour area of South Queensferry.

You leave Edinburgh and head north across the River Forth towards the Highlands.

You make a short stop in one of the quintessential Scottish towns bordering the highland fault line, before crossing into the Cairngorms National Park. There are numerous options on route including a famous whisky distillery, stunning caledonian forest walks, ancient standing stones, world-changing battlefields, and beautiful lochs. What you do today will be decided by your group and the ever- changing Scottish climate. Ample time for lunch will be given en route.

You then continue north and arrive in Inverness, where you're dropped off at your accommodation. The evening is free for you to explore the capital of the Highlands.

After a leisurely breakfast, you're picked up from your accommodation and taken into the surrounding countryside.

You travel to Loch Ness where you have the chance to take a boat trip along the loch or stay on shore and visit the impressive ruins of Urquhart castle overlooking the loch. Our journey continues south through the Great Glen past Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in UK and Fort William. You stop for lunch along the way before arriving in Glencoe.

The return journey continues over the wild and remote Rannoch Moor and into the lowland scenery around Stirling, before finally reaching our starting point of Edinburgh.

The hotel is located in the historical heart of the city, right next door to Haymarket station and only 4 minutes away on foot to Edinburgh International Conference Center. Varied selection of cafes, bars and restaurants are situated next to the hotel. Explore the numerous sights and events of the city such as Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Zoo, Murrayfield Stadium and much more. The hotel offers many modern rooms equipped with free Wi-fi. Have a refreshing start to the day with a an abundant Scottish breakfast buffet and enjoy traditional and modern dishes at the restaurant. Modern and well-equipped meeting room venues are available for business meetings.