Scotland in Style: Luxury Stays, Iconic Golf Courses, and Majestic Views

Friday 20th June – Thursday 26th June 2025

Number of Travellers:  5
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights

Overview

Malek – V4 – 9th May 2025 – Post Confirmation Changes

Day by Day

Day 1 - Friday 20th June - Arrive in Scotland - Marlene, Fred and Frederic

  • Arrival of Fred and Frederic – Private Transfer from EDI to The Balmoral, Edinburgh – includes meet and greet
  • Arrival of Marlene Malek – VIP Arrival Assistance and Private Transfer from EDI to The Balmoral
  • Dinner Reservation for 3 pax at No. 1, The Balmoral at 19:00 – Reservation only, clients to pay

Overnight: Edinburgh | The Balmoral Hotel
Room Type: 1x Classic Suite - Twin, 1x Exec View Double, 1x Exec View Twin

Day 2 - Saturday 21st June - Exploring Edinburgh

  • Arrival of Britlan and Canon – Private Transfer to The Balmoral, Edinburgh – includes meet and greet
  • Fred and Frederic – Private Transfer to Gullane Golf Club – AM
    • Round of golf, Gullane No.3 – Time TBC
      • Including green fees and trolley hire – caddies must be requested independently and paid in cash upon arrival
    • Return Transfer to The Balmoral
    • Rejoin the group on their private walking tour – the concierge at the Balmoral will be able to assist you with a taxi to meet up with the rest of the group. This will be at your own expense. 
  • Marlene, Britland and Canon – Private walking tour of Edinburgh with a local expert guide.
    • Your guide will be with you for the full day and accompany you to your kilt fitting
  • Private custom kilt fitting with a local kilt-maker, includes talk on the history of kilts and tartan given by your guide
  • Dinner reservations at The Kitchen, Leith at 18:45 – Reservation only, clients to pay
    • private transfer to the restaurant included, wait and return to the comedy club for evening performance
  • Tickets to the Comedy Club at Monkey Barrel Comedy at 21:00 – 16-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult and vacate the premises by 11pm
    • wait and return private transfer back to The Balmoral after the show

Overnight: Edinburgh | The Balmoral Hotel
Room Type: 1x Classic Suite - Twin, 1x Exec View Double, 1x Exec View Twin
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 3 - Sunday 22nd June - Hiking Arthur's Seat

  • Britlan, Fred, Canon and Frederic:
    • Hike Arthurs Seat with local expert guide
  • Marlene:
    • Morning with local expert guide including entry to the Palace of Holyrood House – please note the guide will not be able to accompany Marlene inside the palace 
    • Taxi to Sheep Hyde Inn
  • Lunch altogether at Sheep Hyde Inn – Reservation only, clients to pay
  • All:
    • Afternoon private tour of Edinburgh with local guide, includes entry to Edinburgh Castle
  • Dinner at Champany Inn, Lithlingow at 19:00 – Reservation only, clients to pay
    • Private transfer to and from the Champany Inn – Please note this is a 1 hour transfer to and from the restaurant

Overnight: Edinburgh | The Balmoral Hotel
Room Type: 1x Classic Suite - Twin, 1x Exec View Double, 1x Exec View Twin
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 4 - Monday 23rd June - Exploring St Andrew's

  • Fred and Frederic:
    • Met at your hotel by your driver guide who will act as your driver and then transfer you to St Andrew’s Golf Course
    • Lunch at the club-house – Reservation only, clients to pay
    • Castle’s Course at St Andrew’s at 14:30 
      • Includes green fees, trolley hire and a caddie (please note: caddies are on a request only basis and will depend on availability on the day)
  • Marlene, Britlan and Canon:
    • Met at the hotel by your driver guide
    • Enjoy a walk on Fife Coastal path, Anstruther for lunch and then an afternoon walking tour of St Andrew’s with your guide exploring the shops and winding streets.
  • Dinner reservation altogether at The Adamson at 18:45 – Reservation only, clients to pay
  • Travel on to your next accommodation in Braemar.

Overnight: Braemar | The Fife Arms
Room Type: 1x Royal Suite, 1x Scottish Culture Double, 1x Scottish Culture Twin
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 5 - Tuesday 24th June - Golf and Luxury

  • Father and Son:
    • Met at your hotel this morning by your driver guide and travel to Highlands Castle Stuart Golf
    • Lunch at the club-house – Reservation only, clients to pay
    • Round of golf on Highlands Castle Stuart Course at 13:00 
      • Includes green fees, trolley hire and a caddie each (please note: caddies are on a request only basis and will depend on availability on the day)
    • Private transfer back to The Fife Arms, Braemar
  •  Mother, Daughter and Grandmother:
    • Travel to Balmoral for morning visit of the Castle with guide
    • Afternoon Tea is booked as lunch at 13:00 followed by a VIP tour through private archives at Johnstons of Elgin.
    • Travel back to the Fife Arms, Braemar with your guide
  • Dinner reservation at The Clunie, Fife Arms at 20:30 to accommodate the arrival time of Fred and Frederic – Reservation only, clients to pay

Overnight: Braemar | The Fife Arms
Room Type: 1x Royal Suite, 1x Scottish Culture Double, 1x Scottish Culture Twin
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 6 - Wednesday 25th June - Gleneagles Activities

This morning your driver guides will meet you at the Fife Arms for a hike, weather and energy levels depending

  • Britlan, Fred, Canon and Frederic – guided hike
  • Marlene- guided hike accommodating Marlen’s mobility abilities

Private transfer to Gleneagles where your guides will depart. 

  • Lunch is not included this day – please advise if you would like us to make any necessary lunch reservations at Gleneagles.
  • Family falconry session at 15:30
  • At 17:30 whisky tasting – 4 adults included with Canon accompanying but not taking part
  • Dinner at Andrew Fairlie, Gleneagles at 18:30 – Reservation only, clients to pay
    • Cancellation fees apply 

Overnight: Auchterarder | Gleneagles Hotel
Room Type: 1x Two Bedroom Suite (both rooms twinned), 1x Manor View Double
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 7 - Thursday 26th June - Depart

  • Departure of Marlene Malek – VIP Departure Assistance and Private Transfer from Gleneagles to EDI
  • Fred and Frederic:
    • Round of golf at 08:50, Kings Course Gleneagles
      • includes green fees, tolley hire and a group caddie (please note: caddies are on a request only basis and will depend on availability on the day)
  • Private transfer to Edinburgh or Edinburgh Airport for Britlan, Fred, Frederic and Canon

Meals Included: Breakfast

Trip Details

Inclusions Read More
  • 6 nights accommodation, as stated in the itinerary above
  • Most meals, as stated in the itinerary above
  • The services of a qualified and experienced guide from Day 4 to Day 6 inclusive
  • All transfers in a private vehicle driven by your guide on guided days
  • Private Airport Transfer on Arrival Day, includes Meet & Greet
  • Private Airport Transfer on Departure Day – Gleneagles to EDI
  • All guided hikes mentioned in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary, specifically:
    • Golf fees for Gullane 3, Gullane – for 2 pax
    • A private walking tour of Edinburgh with expert local city guide – all pax included on Day 2 and Day 3
      • Includes entry to Edinburgh Castle – Day 3 for 5 pax
      • Entry fee to the Palace of Holyrood House – Day 3 for 1 pax
    • A private kilt fitting – all pax included
      • NOTE – this does NOT include the purchase of the kilt
    • Tickets to 9pm showing at Monkey Barrel Comedy Club
    • Golf fees for the Castle Course in St Andrew’s – for 2 pax
    • Golf fees for the Highlands Castle Stuart Golf (now known as Cabot Highlands) – for 2 pax
    • Entry fee to Balmoral Castle Grounds – 3 pax
    • A private tour and afternoon tea experience at a local textile factory – for 3 pax
    • Golf fees for the King’s Course at Gleneagles – for 2 pax
    • Falconry Experience – 5 pax
    • Whisky Tasting – 4 pax – 1 pax observing
  • Personalised trip design and delivery
  • 24/7 In-Country Support from the Wilderness Team
Exclusions Read More
  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not mentioned in the inclusions
  • Activities and entrance fees not mentioned in the inclusions
  • Gratuities for the main driver guide
Notes Read More
  • All suggested accommodations and services are subject to availability at the time of booking.
  • A 20% deposit is required before any accommodation and services will be confirmed.
  • This quote is valid for 14 days from the date quoted, after this time pricing may be subject to revision.
  • Activities are only private if so specified.
Pricing Read More

The NET price for this itinerary, based on 5 clients rooming as per the itinerary, and including a £12 per person conservation contribution is:

  • £49,045 GBP Total Cost

Conservation Contribution
This voluntary donation of £12 per person goes towards conservation projects in the locations we operate.  If you would like to opt out just let your trip designer know. Click here for more information.

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