V2 - Blandine's Scottish Birthday Extravaganza!

Friday 11th July – Monday 14th July 2025

Number of Travellers:  20
Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights

Overview

What better way to celebrate a birthday than surrounded by friends and family in a spectacular location. Borthwick Castle will be the venue for a grand celebration full of Scottish Charm. Dance the night away at a ceilidh, experience your own private traditional highland games and indulge in delicious food and drinks, making this a weekend to remember. You will also be joined by expert private guides and a main host for the weekend to ensure your experience is the best it can be.

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1 | Friday 11th July | Welcome to Scotland | Overnight: Borthwick

Day 2 | Saturday 12th July | Party Time! | Overnight: Borthwick

Day 3 | Sunday 13th July | Brunch & Activities | Overnight: Borthwick

Day 4 | Monday 14th July | Depart

Day by Day

Day 1 - Friday 11th July - Welcome to Scotland

On arrival at the airport there will be private transfer drivers to take you to your exclusive Castle to start the weekend of celebrations.

Once everyone has arrived there will be a delicious welcome buffet for you and your guests so everyone can enjoy each others company before the events of the weekend commence tomorrow.

Overnight: Borthwick | Borthwick Castle
Room Type: 12 Unique Double Occupancy Rooms
Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2 - Saturday 12th July - Party Time!

It’s time to celebrate Blandine’s birthday in style in this wonderful setting.

After breakfast, the activities will begin with your very own private Highland Games in the castle grounds.  To start with you and your guests will try your hand at Highland Dancing and a Bagpipe masterclass to see who has the finest skills!

After a BBQ lunch accompanied by a glass of Pimms, you will return to the Games field to compete in traditional games like tossing the caber, hurling the hammer and Scots stone putt as well as the Haggis Shy and Stag Hoopla so that everyone can have a turn.

This afternoon there will be drinks available in the main hall (paid for individually by card – no cash) as you watch everyone enjoy the festivities.

This evening, sit down to a delicious celebratory meal in the Great Hall followed by an evening ceilidh, with your very own live musicians and lighting. Dance and celebrate into the wee hours with your guests and there will be a pay as you go bar available in the Grand Hall.

Overnight: Borthwick | Borthwick Castle
Room Type: 12 Unique Double Occupancy Rooms
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3 - Sunday 13th July - Brunch & Activities

After a full day of celebrations and good cheer, start this morning slowly as you welcome your guests for a decadent brunch back in the Great Hall.

After brunch, there will be 3 different experiences to part take in.  A private falconer will be in situ with their incredible birds for a private falconry session/. There will also be a whisky and gin tasting to experience some of the most famous (and not so famous) spirits of Scotland.

In the afternoon you and your guests can enjoy your pre-booked activities (please note that these need to be decided on prior to arrival and are subject to availability and additional costs if required)

Dinner this evening is at local establishments and paid for locally

Overnight: Borthwick | Borthwick Castle
Room Type: 12 Unique Double Occupancy Rooms
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 4 - Monday 14th July - Depart

A private transfer will collect you from your accommodation and take you to the airport to make your onward connections. Waving farewell to Scotland for now but taking with you special memories and wonderful stories of your birthday celebrations.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Trip Details

Inclusions Read More
  • 3 nights accommodation, as stated in the itinerary above
  • Breakfast each morning at the castle for the residents (max 26 people)
  • Private transfers to and from the airport for the guests staying at the castle
  • Private transfers to and from the castle from local accommodations for the additional guests
  • The services of 3 qualified and experienced guide from Day 1 to Day 4
  • Activities and Events mentioned in the itinerary, specifically:
    • Welcome Buffet Meal (65 guests) including 3 beers/ glasses of wine per person
    • Highland Games Experience
    • Highland Dancing Workshop
    • Bagpiping Workshop
    • BBQ Lunch (65 guests) including 3 glasses of pimms per person
    • Evening Birthday Meal (65 guests) including 3 beers/ glasses of wine per person
    • Ceilidh at the Castle
    • Brunch at the Castle (65 guests)
    • Falconry Experience in the Castle grounds
    • Whisky and Gin Tasting
  • Personalised trip design and delivery
  • 24/7 In-Country Support from the Wilderness Team
Exclusions Read More
  • Drinks outside of ones indicated above
  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not mentioned in the inclusions
  • Activities and entrance fees not mentioned in the inclusions
  • Gratuities for the main guides/hosts
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
Pricing Read More

Total price for this itinerary based on 65 guests is £114,000 GBP NET

Terms & Conditions Read More

Please see our booking terms here.

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V2 – Blandine’s Scottish Birthday Extravaganza!

Friday 11th July – Monday 14th July 2025