Programme created for Elisabetta Colombo of Frigerio Viaggi s.r.l. | 23 November 2023
Loch Lomond Royal Yacht Britannia Barnbougle Castle Cameron House Clay Shooting
Glengoyne Distillery
Glasgow Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Transfer Distance / Time in Coach • • • • • •
Glasgow Apt to Cameron House –24 miles / 35 mins Cameron House to Glasgow West End– 32 miles / 45 mins Cameron House to Glengoyne Distillery- 15 miles / 25 mins Cameron House to Barnbougle Castle – 17 miles / 30 mins Barnbougle Castle to Edinburgh City - 9 miles / 25 mins Edinburgh City to Edinburgh Airport - 10 miles / 30 mins
LOCATION MAP
CHAPTER 1 – Tuesday 8 October EARLY AFTERNOON ARRIVAL AT GLASGOW APT Meet and Greet by and transfer by executive coach to the Highlands
WELCOME + MEETING
Mid-afternoon arrival and check in at Cameron House Hotel Coffee/pastries and an afternoon meeting in the hotel It's now time to chill and relax for the evening
GLASGOW WEST END DINE-AROUND Enjoy a wonderful evening at Glasgow’s chic west end, choosing from one of thew dining options, each offering a little something different: • Stravaigin – Seafood • Chaakoo - Glasgegian/Indian • The Bothy - Rustic/Scottish Its then back to the Great Scots Bar for a nightcap or to bed… we have a big day ahead !
OVERNIGHT IN CAMERON HOUSE HOTEL in LOCH VIEW ROOMS(5*)
LOCH LOMOND AND THE TROSSACHS
SC OT LAN D’S FIRST N AT ION AL PARK
CAMERON HOUSE HOTEL 5*
LO C H LOMON D
CAMERON HOUSE HOTEL 5*
LO C H LOMON D
THE GREAT SCOTS BAR
A T OTAL LY OU STAN DIN G SCOT TISH EXPERIE NC E!
THE CARRICK SPA
CH ILLIN G WITH A VIEW
GLASGOW’S WEST END
TH E TREN DY EN D OF T HE CITY!
THE BOTHY
A UN IQUE AN D RU ST IC S COT TIS H RE STAURAN T
CHAAKOO BOMBAY CAFÉ
IN DIAN & PERSIAN FARE IN A C OSY VE NU E WIT H OL D-S CH O OL F URN ISHIN G S AN D G LASWEG IAN FLAIR!
STRAVAIGIN
IC ON IC G L AS GOW RES TAU RAN T- FAMOUS FOR IT S SEAFO OD!
CHAPTER 2 – Wednesday 9 October Private breakfast in the Tavern
MASTER OF MALTS
A short coach ride away is Glengoyne Single Malt Distillery and here is where we are bound, not only to learn how this traditional old distillery makes its magical whisky but the guys will also have the challenge of making their own single malt whisky… with A Master of Malts from the Distillery choosing which 3 are worthy of a place on the podium! Everyone will leave with their own tailor-made bottle
HIGHLAND PUB LUNCH
A Typical Local Pub will divide the day and be enjoyed in a couple of cosy local pubs in the area
‘TOP GUN’ CHALLENGE
Set in natural woodland, near to the hotel is a fabulous simulated game shooting academy. Here, the challenge will be set and after some tuition, the group will be split into smaller teams to take of the Top Gun Challenge, shooting a range of simulation of game birds in flights
AN EVENING OF CELTIC ROCK After some time to chill and enjoy perhaps a rest, or a beer or sauna, the group will all be welcomed in the Tavern Bar, this time taking on a whole new look from breakfast…. Dinner will be served and a following dinner, one of Scotland’s best Celtic Rock Bands will up the tempo and the emotions with a variety of amazing Celtic inspired music OVERNIGHT IN CAMERON HOUSE HOTEL in LOCH VIEW ROOMS(5*)
MASTER OF MALTS
WHO WIL L CREATE TH E VE RY BEST BOT TLE OFS IN G LE MALT ?
SIMULATED GAME SHOOTING
WHO WILL BE TH E TOP GU N ?
T h i s w i l l b e a s i m u l a t i o n o f r e a l h u n t i n g w i t h s h o t g u n s s o t h e g r o u p c a n e n j o y s h o o t i n g a d i ff e r e n t t y p e s o f s h o t s a s c l a y s a r e p r o j e c t e d i n t o t h e a i r a t d i ff e r e n t a n g l e s a n d t h e g u e s t s , w i t h g r e a t i n s t r u c t i o n a n d s u p p o r t f r o m t h e i r s h o o t i n g i n s t r u c t o r s , w i l l t r y t o b l a s t t h e m o u t o f t h e s k y !
THE TAVERN
EX CL U SIVE US E FOR A C ELT IC RO CK N IG H T
CHAPTER 3 – Thursday 10 October Private breakfast in the Tavern
Today we check out, before heading east to Edinburgh (Luggage will go directly to the Virgin Hotel) (UPGRADE OPTION OF A CASTLE HUNT BY HELICOPTER)
BARNBOUGLE CASTLE
Located on a sea peninsula on the Firth of Forth is Barnbougle Castle, private man-cave for the 5 th Early of Roseberry, the breeder of over 700 winning racehorses and was also the UK Prime Minister in 1894! The castle looks like something from a Bond Movie and here is where we will spend most of the day Lunch will take the form of a rustic barbecue, complete with rustic furniture, theming, Haybales, firepits, rugs etc.
FORAGING, FIELDSPORTS AND GIN MAKING
These 2 wonderful fieldsports will provide lasting memories for all as they are each hosted by characterful professional who will indulge the group in their passion and introduce everyone to a variety of dogs and birds of prey. It will be springtime so a good time for nature’s bounty, and so there will be a plentiful supply of berries etc. …all perfect for the afternoon’s plans! Hosted in the largest library in the Castle, we will start with some words of wisdom from a Gin Making expert, before the group is split into smaller groups and go on to create their very own Vorwerk Gin, (Gin will be bottled in personalised bottles and bespoke packaging) Home- made ice-cream from a 5th generation local Italian Family (Luca) will arrive in a classic Ice Cream Van and be served as a surprise for the group, along with expresso if preferred
THE CITY SLICKING BEGINS
Our transfer from the castle to the city will take the form of 2 classic, green double deckers, each with the Vorwerk name on them and the guides set to introduce the historic city of Edinburgh to the guests before arriving at their hotel in the heart of the old town and some time to chill and enjoy some shopping or relaxation A short walk down the Royal Mile will take them to their pub for the evening
WHISKI
Famous for its whisky and gin collection, but also a characterful pub on the Royal Mile with great pub grub where we will enjoy this welcome to the city, washed down by a wonderful, local Celtic Band
OVERNIGHT IN THE VIRGIN HOTEL in CHAMBER KING ROOMS (5*) (ROYAL INVITATION TO BRITANNIA IN ROOMS)
CASTLE HUNT BY HELICOPTER
AN EXP ERIEN C E N EV ER T O BE FORG OTT EN
BARNBOUGLE CASTLE
YOU R VE RY OWN S CEN E OUT OF S KYFALL
ACTIVITIES AT BARNBOUGLE CASTLE
FORAGING , FIE LDS PORT S AN D GIN MAK IN G
INTERACTIVE FALCONRY
4000 YE ARS IN TH E MAKING
IT’S A DOG’S LIFE
BARBECUE LUNCH
EN JOY T HE BE ST OF LO CAL PRODUC E
CITY SLICKING IN EDINBURGH
A T RIP ON T HE V ORWERK EXPRE SS
THE ANCIENT AND INNOVATIVE EDINBURGH
80 00 YEARS IN T HE MAK IN G
EDINBURGH – ‘AULD REEKIE’
VENUE LOCATIONS IN THE CITY CENTRE
THE ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA
Edinburgh Castle
THE VIRGIN HOTEL
VIRGIN EDINBURGH HOTEL
5 STAR L UX U RY AN D INN OVAT IV E FEAT URES AND C HARAC TE R
VIRGIN HOTEL 5* EDINBURGH
SOME SC EN ES INS IDE
WHISKI
TRADIT ION AL PUB IN TH E OLD TOWN AN D LIV E FOLK MUS IC
CHAPTER 4 – Friday 11 October Private Breakfast in Greyfriars Hall • • • •
OPTIONAL MORNING
WALKING IN THE PENTLAND HILL WITH A MOUNTAIN GUIDE VIP visit for nosing and tasting tour of Glenkinchie Distillery Cultural Walk with a Guide in the Old Town and Castle Visit TIME AT LESIURE TO ENJOY THE CITY
Lunch will be on location followed by some free time for shopping or enjoying a drink in a bar of their choice
‘MEETING AND MALTS’ FOR THE GENTS
Much of what goes on in this meeting must remain a secret but suffice is to say that the experience will leave an indelible mark on them and an immortal memory! When prepared and ready they will be marched downstairs to the lobby, led by a piper and connect with the ladies in the group
‘KILT LIFTER COCKTAILS AND SCOTTISH DREAMS’ FOR THE LADIES The ladies will also have their own Ladies fitting of kilts or sashes, accompanied by some freshly made Scottish cocktails, appropriately named “Kilt Lifters”!
DANCING BY MOONLIGHT ON THE ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA
A truly special experience…depart the Balmoral in for the transfer down to the Royal Yacht. The Royal Piper will welcome the group and lead them up the Royal Brow and into the Drawing Room, where with the pianist will be playing. Champagne and canapes will be served before the guest are invited on pre-dinner informal tours of the yacht. Dinner will then be announced and the doors to the State Dining Rooms opened…where dinner awaits…all of this done in the same way and the same panache as it would have been to the Royal Family and heads of state from around the world when she sailed globally. A Flute ad Harp duo will add to the atmosphere. Next a surprise Beat Retreat Finale in the form of a pipe band performance on the Quayside Before they head up to the upper deck of the yacht to enjoy some dancing and live music provided by a fabulous cover band … Finally, they say their goodbyes to the Yacht's team and head back to the hotel
OVERNIGHT IN THE VIRGIN HOTEL in CHAMBER KING ROOMS (5*)
WALK WITH A RANGER IN THE PENTLANDS
PEN TL AND S REG ION AL PARK - 5 MIN UT ES SOU TH OF E DIN BU RG H
GLENKINCHIE DISTILLERY
LE ARN T HE AN CIE N T ART OF WH ISK Y MAK IN G
CULTURAL WALK
EDINBURG H’S OLD T OWN AN D THE C ASTLE
DRESSED TO ‘KILL’T!
A PREVIEW OF HOW T H E G ROU P WILL LOOK
AN EXCLUSIVE DINNER
ON T H E ROYAL YACH T BRITAN N IA
THE ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA
TH E ARRIVAL SC EN ES
THE ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA
PRE DIN NER-SC EN ES
THE ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA
FIN AL PRE P F OR DIN N ER IN T HE STATE DIN IN G RO OM
THE ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA
A BEAT RET REAT FIN ALE ON T HE QUAYSIDE
CHAPTER 5 – Saturday 12 October Private Breakfast in Greyfriars Hall Today we check out and luggage is secured
A short walk will bring the group to Edinburgh Castle, which is now over 900 years old
AN EXCLUSIVE PRE-OPENING TOUR + BREAKFAST IN THE CASTLE
Edinburgh’s ‘Jewel in the Crown’ …Edinburgh Castle is a pretty special place to visit but we are taking it one step closer to heaven with a pre-opening tour of the Castle…followed by a private breakfast in the Queen Anne Rooms What a perfect way to say goodbye to this historic city We then head out to Edinburgh Airport by coach late morning for an early afternoon flight back to Belgium
END OF PROGRAMME
PRE-OPENING PRIVATE TOUR OF EDINBURGH CASTLE
COMPL IMEN T ED BY AN EX CL US IV E BREAK FAST IN QU EEN AN N E RO OM