Thursday 29th August – Tuesday 3rd September 2024
On arrival at Edinburgh airport you will be met by a private driver who will transfer you to your city centre hotel. Here you will be met by your private Guide, who will be your host for your stay in this unique capital city. Drop your luggage with the concierge and head out to get lunch and start exploring this unique city with your guide. Heading down to Leith to step aboard the opulent floating palace of Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh.
Overnight: Edinburgh | The Balmoral Hotel
Room Type: 2 x Bed Suite
Meals Included: None
Airline: Delta | Flight Number: 208
Departure Airport: New York (JFK) Arrival Airport: Edinburgh Airport (EDI) | Arrival Time: 10:05
Supplier: Littles Chauffeur Hire
Booking Reference: 2699789
Pick Up Location: Edinburgh Airport (EDI) | Pick Up Time: 10:05 | Approx Duration: 0.75 hrs
Phone: +44 (0) 141 883 2111
Your private transfer driver will meet you at Arrivals and have a sign showing your name.
Transfer Company system will send contact details for the chauffeur as an SMS 30 minutes prior to the reservation taking place, to the mobile number for the travelling passenger. If the client is unable to locate our chauffeur, they must call the mobile number provided, or call the Little’s Office on +44 (0)141 883 2111, which operates 24/7.
Name:
Rob Bushby
Contact Number: +44 (0) 7789 222463
Meeting Place: Balmoral Hotel Reception | Meeting Time: 10:45
Your private guide will meet you at the reception of your hotel on your arrival and have all the information and tickets you need for the day.
Restaurant: The Scran & Scallie | Location: 1 Comely Bank Road, Stockbridge, Edinburgh EH4 1DT
Reservation Time: 19:00 |
Booking Reference: Erich Sternberg
Phone: +44 (0) 131 332 6281 | Website: https://scranandscallie.com/
Please note this is a dinner reservation. Please pay directly.
Your dietary requirements have been shared.
From the Restaurant;
Dear Erich Sternberg
Thank you for booking with us at The Scran & Scallie. Please check the details of your reservation below.
Booking Details;
Date: Thursday, 29 August 2024
Time: 19:00
Area: Dining room
Guests: 3Ref: BVQX4LMH
Leave Time: We respectfully require your table to be released by 21:00
ARRIVAL
The Scran & Scallie is an independent establishment and as such, our continued viability relies heavily on reservations being honoured by our guests or sufficient notice being given of any changes to plans or reservations. Please note that, if we are not informed of any delays or late arrivals, the table may be released 20 minutes after your reservation time, without further notice.
OUR MENUS
At The Scran & Scallie we are passionate about our philosophy ‘From Nature to Plate’ and we always work with the seasons. Since we work closely with nature, the menu is subject to change at short notice.
BAR
The bar at The Scran & Scallie presents an array of seasonal cocktails, a wealth of wines and an enviable selection of beers and ales from leading Scottish breweries.
DIETARY REQUIREMENTS & ALLERGIES
Kindly inform us, prior to your meal, if you or your guests have any allergies or food intolerances.
DIRECTIONS
The Scran & Scallie is located in Edinburgh’s New Town, in the vibrant area of Stockbridge and a short distance from Princes Street. For directions, please visit Google Maps.
Both Edinburgh train stations Edinburgh Waverley and Edinburgh Haymarket are located within equal distance from the restaurant, about 20 minutes by taxi. We recommend contacting Central Taxi on 0131 229 44 66 for pre-booked taxis.
Buses 24, 29 and 42 run frequently from Edinburgh Waverley train station to Comely Bank Road, next to The Scran & Scallie. For Edinburgh Airport, we recommend to allow at least a 1 hour journey time depending on traffic.
We very much look forward to welcoming you to The Scran & Scallie. If we can do anything to make your visit more enjoyable, please feel free to contact us directly on 0131 332 6281 or [email protected]
Kindest regards,
The Scran & Scallie Team
TERMS & CONDITIONS
The time slot you select is when you will be seated at your table. Please contact us should you be delayed, as late arrivals can disrupt service. Should you not arrive within 30 minutes of your booking time, the table may be released without further notice.
We require a minimum of 24 hours notice to amend or cancel a reservation. You can amend your booking by contacting us on 0131 332 6281 or by email [email protected]. Tables are allocated on the day by the restaurant team and although we will do everything we can to allocate a table in your preferred area of the dining room, we cannot always guarantee this.
The Scran & Scallie reserves the right to charge any guest cancelling within 24 hours or any guest who fails to show for their reservation, £30 per person in respect of a lunch reservation and £40 per person in respect of a dinner reservation.
The service charge at The Scran & Scallie is always at the discretion of our guests. However, for group bookings of 6 or more please note that a charge of 10% is added to the final bill.
In the unlikely event that a reservation is cancelled by The Scran & Scallie Limited, we shall not be held liable or responsible for any failure to preform, or delay in performance of, any of our obligations under our contract with you that is caused by events outside our resonable control (such as serious damage to the venue, serious adverse weather conditions, a pandemic or epidemic, government lockdown/restrictions or interruption or failure of utility services such as electric power, gas or water). In these circumstances, we shall use every effort to notify you as soon as is reasonably practical. The Scran & Scallie cannot be held liable for any travel or accomodation costs in relation to a cancellation.
For your first full day in the Scottish capital visit Edinburgh’s most charismatic kilt-maker to learn all about the history of this revered art. This afternoon have time to explore the city with your expert guide, the day will be customised to your interests. This evening, discover the hidden dwellings of the Real Mary King’s close on a private guided tour and learn how the locals used to live and work in these underground alleyways.
Overnight: Edinburgh | The Balmoral Hotel
Room Type: 2 x Bed Suite
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Activity: Private Kilt Fitting
| Start Time: 10:30 | Approx Duration: 2 hrs
Your private guide has all the details, this info is here just for your information and schedule expectations.
Activity: Private Underground Tour
| Start Time: 17:15 | Approx Duration: 1 hrs
Your private guide has all the details, this info is here just for your information and schedule expectations.
Restaurant: Gleneagles Townhouse - The Spence | Location: 39 St Andrew's Square, Edinburgh, EH2 2AD
Reservation Time: 19:00 |
Booking Reference: 5TAHU4XUUAW6 - Erich Sternberg
Phone: +44 (0) 131 322 3780 | Website: https://gleneagles.com/townhouse/eat-drink/
Please note this is a table reservation only. Please pay directly.
From The Restaurant;
This morning your guide will meet you at your hotel and transfer you to the St Andrews in the Kingdom of Fife. Enjoy exploring this characterful university town, full of history and stories. More recently the Prince and Princess of Wales famously met during their studies here. St Andrews is also well known for being the ‘birthplace of golf’ and ‘The Old Course’, take a walk along the east sands and the edge of the course. Whilst in the area we visit a distillery which sits in a charming 18th century converted farm steading located close by to St Andrews. Your guide will explain how we make our spirit inside the distillery and then take you into a tasting room for an in-depth tutored tasting of our award-winning single malt ‘Dream to Dram’ and a selection of Kingsbarns single malt whiskies.
Your guide will arrange a meeting time with you the night before.
Overnight: Edinburgh | The Balmoral Hotel
Room Type: 2 x Bed Suite
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Activity: Private Kingsbarns Distillery Tour
| Start Time: 14:30 | Approx Duration: 2 hrs
Your private guide has all the details, this info is here just for your information and schedule expectations.
It’s an early start this morning as you head to the top of the Royal Mile for a pre opening tour of Edinburgh Castle. Walk through the hallowed halls and explore areas that are not usually open to the public. See the Scottish Crown Jewels and the Stone of Destiny. Once suitably refreshed you can discover Edinburgh at your own pace with your guide or enjoy some free time for shopping on the famous thoroughfare of the Royal Mile. Late morning we meet with local chef, for a private Scottish cooking class – learn and enjoy authentic Scottish food – a truly unique dining experience. After a rewarding lunch continue explorations of the city at your own pace, visiting art galleries, or relaxing at the hotel, as you prefer.
Your guide will arrange meeting time with you the night before.
Overnight: Edinburgh | The Balmoral Hotel
Room Type: 2 x Bed Suite
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Activity: Private Pre-Opening Tour of Edinburgh Castle
| Start Time: 08:30 | Approx Duration: 1 hrs
Your private guide has all the details, this info is here just for your information and schedule expectations.
Activity: Private Cooking Class & Lunch
| Start Time: 11:00 | Approx Duration: 3 hrs
Your private guide has all the details, this info is here just for your information and schedule expectations.
Restaurant: The Witchery - Original Dining Room | Location: Castlehill, The Royal Mile, EH1 2NF
Reservation Time: 19:00 |
Booking Reference: BLZP9AKC - Erich Sternberg
Phone: +44(0) 131 225 0974 | Website: http://www.thewitchery.com/
Please note this is a table reservation only. Please pay directly.
From The Restaurant;
Dear Erich Sternberg
This email is to confirm your reservation at The Witchery on Sunday, 1 September 2024 at 7:00 PM.
Your reservation details are below:
Ref: BLZP9AKC
Date: Sunday, 1 September 2024
Time: 7:00 PM
Guests: 3
Area: The Original dining room
Leave Time: We respectfully require your table back by 9:50 PM
Thank you for choosing The Witchery, we look forward to welcoming you soon.
We respectfully require all guests to order a minimum of one main course, for any lunch or dinner reservations.
Please advise us in advance if you have any special dietary requirements. We take the utmost care to ensure that all reasonable dietary requests are accommodated when dining at The Witchery; however, due to the nature of our offering we are unable to guarantee that any item will be 100% allergen free. Thank you for your reservation. We look forward to welcoming you to the Witchery by the Castle.
With kindest regards
The Witchery
If you need to CANCEL your reservation, please use this link.
Today your guide will meet you at your hotel and journey with you to visit a traditional Scottish farm. Enjoy meeting the local farmer and gaining an insight into what daily life looks like in rural Scotland. Meet the farm’s friendly herd of sheep and tame lambs and other animals on the farm. Your visit will be tailored to your family. Later, perhaps set out to explore a local castle or abbey, before returning back to your hotel for your final trip evening.
Your guide will arrange a meeting time with you the night before.
Overnight: Edinburgh | The Balmoral Hotel
Room Type: 2 x Bed Suite
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Activity: Private Farm Tour
| Start Time: 14:00 | Approx Duration: 2 hrs
Your private guide has all the details, this info is here just for your information and schedule expectations.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport in time for your departing flight, homeward bound.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Supplier: Littles Chauffeur Hire
Booking Reference: 2699790
Pick Up Location: The Balmoral Hotel | Pick Up Time: 10:00 | Approx Duration: 0.75 hrs
Phone: +44 (0) 141 883 2111
Your private transfer driver will meet you at the reception of your hotel.
Transfer Company system will send contact details for the chauffeur as an SMS 30 minutes prior to the reservation taking place, to the mobile number for the travelling passenger. If the client is unable to locate our chauffeur, they must call the mobile number provided, or call the Little’s Office on +44 (0)141 883 2111, which operates 24/7.
Travel Date: September 3, 2024 | Airline: Delta | Flight Number: 209
Departure Airport: Edinburgh Airport (EDI) | Departure Time: 13:35
Arrival Airport: JFK
Activities are only private if specifically stated
Notes On Weather & Flexibility
Weather – September in Scotland can be a very wide range of weather, and very changeable. Suitable clothing and footwear is essential, as well as a flexible attitude. Plans may have to be changed to accommodate Mother Nature, and your guide will have back-up plans that they will discuss with you if required.
Essential Packing List
Tipping Guidelines
For tipping our guides – We don’t generally recommend a set amount as tipping is not expected in the same way that it is in North America. However, similar North American travel companies generally suggest something along the lines of £10-30 per person per day for your guide, which is a wide range to choose from. Generally, we would encourage you to ask yourself what you were expecting from your guide, and then think about how they have exceeded those expectations and choose an amount you are comfortable with.
For local services such as restaurants again tipping is not expected but if you receive great service then 10-15% of the bill is normal.
Luggage Notes
Please note that we expect travellers to bring an average of One Large Holdall or Suitcase and up to Two smaller day-bags or hand-luggage sized pieces. If you expect to bring more than this then please let us know well in advance of arrival so that we can ensure there is capacity for this (additional charges will apply if separate luggage transfers are required).
UK: +44 (0)1479 420 020
US: 866 740 3890
Please see our booking terms here.
1 Princes Street |
Edinburgh |
EH2 2EQ |
Scotland
Phone: +44 (0)131 556 2414
Web: roccofortehotels.com/hotels-and-resorts/the-balmoral-hotel
Contact Number: +44 (0) 7789 222463
Me In Three = Dedicated | Culture-vulture | Northern
I’ve been fortunate to work in places of nature, grandeur and tranquility, and in roles that introduce and connect people to wild places throughout the UK. This has included the Lake District (and Australia) with Outward Bound, Glen Etive with Venture Scotland, and throughout the UK with the John Muir Trust.
Having done a ‘big trip’ in my youth, I now opt for shorter forays in Scotland and abroad, most recently taking my teenage daughters to India and California – adding another dimension to ‘adventure’. I’m a lapsed distance runner, and I immerse myself in the comedy, theatre and culture of Edinburgh’s Festivals every August.
A whole spectrum really, from the back garden and the jewels of my local city, Edinburgh (Arthur’s Seat, Water of Leith), to the wilds of Assynt and Skye.
I was Burnley under-14s table tennis doubles champion
Thursday 29th August – Tuesday 3rd September 2024