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Follow the royal family’s tracks around Scotland, visit places inaccessible to the public, immerse in breathtaking landscapes, enjoy and learn about the finest whiskey in the world.

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Day 1 After your personal pick up from the airport it is only a 40 minutes ride to Kinross House, which is one of Scotland's most beautiful and important houses, designed and built by Sir William Bruce in 1686. The view of the house which is slowly revealed as the grand gates open will take your breath away. Recently renovated to the highest standard, the interior of the house is equally impressive. Welcomed by a piper and a glass of whisky upon arrival, your will be shown to their rooms before dinner. Day 2 A day spent exploring the ancient capital city of Scotland, Edinburgh. The tour will include historic buildings such as the iconic Edinburgh Castle and and the graveyard which holds the poignant story of Greyfriar's Bobby as well as providing inspiration to JK Rowling for the names of her Harry Potter characters. Hidden secrets such as Mary King's Close, the original city which was built over and now lies beneath The Royal Mile are not to be missed. Shopping for kilts and clothing, jewellery, silver, artisan food, antiques, art & craft can be arranged. There are plenty of quirky, hidden places for a coffee or drink, as well as fine dining experiences to choose from for lunch. A Scottish seafood extravaganza dinner with specially selected wines to match will be held on board Her Majesty, The Queen's former Royal Yacht Britannia. The Royal Yacht is the epitome of sophisticated elegance, and to be able to use it for a private party is a great privilege. Whisky expert Charles MacLean will be your special guest tonight, he will bring with him a selection of special whisky for you to taste. Charles is one of the worlds most respected experts in the whisky industry, with many books to his name. He is a fountain of knowledge and imparts information in an informal and entertaining style. Spend the night at Kinross House. Day 3 Morning coffee will be held in a magnificent ancestral home with a fascinating history, not far from Kinross House. We will then travel by helicopter to Speyside, to the beautiful Gordon Castle which will be home for the night. The origins of the castle date back to 1479 and has undergone many transformations over the centuries until it is the grand baronial mansion we see now. Before dinner, guests can enjoy a stroll around the sculptured castle gardens, or the lovingly restored Walled Garden. As with each night, drinks will be served by your butler in the drawing room before dinner. A glass engraver will give guests a demonstration and will personalise a unique product for those who wish. Dinner in the castle, followed by a local contemporary fiddle band to entertain. Spend the night at Gordon Castle. Day 4 Distilleries in the Speyside region, within an hour's drive from Gordon Castle include some of the well known names. Macallan, Glenfarclas, Benromach, Cardhu, Glenfiddich, Glen Grant, Glenlivet, Glen Moray, and Strathisla are all open to the public, and we can arrange a special tour of Mortlach, Miltonduff, Knockdhu, Cragganmore, Balvenie and Aberlour, which are not. We will visit two distilleries for a tour and tasting in the morning, and in the afternoon there will be the chance to try clay pigeon shooting, quad biking, archery, trout fishing and off-road driving, or to enjoy a round of golf, before heading home to the castle for dinner. Upon request we can arrange for a casino night to be held after dinner. Spend the night at Gordon Castle. Day 5 This morning guests will transfer from Speyside to Skye by private jet. Accommodation tonight and tomorrow night is the beautiful Kinloch Lodge, the home of Lady Claire Macdonald and her family on the Isle of Skye. Lady Claire is a highly respected cook with many books to her name. The country house hotel is luxurious and comfortable, the food delicious. This afternoon guests will be given the opportunity to enjoy a cookery lesson making Scottish dishes such as haggis and shortbread, or may prefer to go for a walk and enjoy the clean air and spectacular scenery before dinner. Day 6 Today will be spent travelling around Skye by road, enjoying the knowledgeable company of a trusted guide. Armed with information about local history, myths and legends, he will answer any questions about the wildlife and stunning scenery. As well as enjoying the beautiful scenery, we will also have a guided tour and tasting at Talisker Distillery, an outstanding lunch at the world famous Michelin star restaurant, Three Chimneys. Day 7 Weather permitting we will take a fast boat to the magnificent red sandstone Glenborrodale Castle on the Ardnamurchan peninsula, our home for the next two nights. A visit to the very pretty Ardnamurchan Distillery, recently opened by Princess Anne, for a tour, tasting and the opportunity to buy and fill your own cask. Guests will enjoy a whisky tasting in the castle before dinner. Otter, stag, osprey and seals are just a few of the wildlife to look out for. Day 8 Today will be spent on the island of Mull which offers plenty to do, including strolling around the shops in picturesque Tobermory, visiting Duart Castle and Tobermory Distillery, enjoying a pint of craft beer or a dram at The Mishnish (a very traditional Scottish pub) and fresh fish & chips on the pier just like Prince Charles like to do it. There is also the opportunity for fishing & shooting at a privately owned estate. Back at Glenborrodale there will be another delicious dinner followed by music in the drawing room. Whisky, as always, will be on hand, this time provided by Adelphi, an independent bottling company who own The Ardnamurchan Distillery. Marketing director Alex Bruce will be on hand to chat about the whiskies and the distillery. Day 9 Helicopter from Glenborrodale to Islay in the morning to spend an exciting whistle-stop day touring the distilleries. Port Ellen, Ardbeg, Bunnahabhain, Bruichladdich, Bowmore, Laphroig, Lagavullin, Caol Ila, and Kilchoman are the Islay names, only Port Ellen is not operational and open to visitors. Enjoy lunch with Anthony and Kathy Wills, the owners of Kilchoman Distillery, before boarding a helicopter to travel to the east coast, to stunning private, members only Pittormie Castle, the former home of the Earls of Fife. It is very rare that non-members are allowed access to this highly prestigious and exclusive spot. Tradition and history are matched with luxury and top service. The residential Michelin starred chef works magic with top Scottish produce. Stay Pittormie Castle. Day 10 For those who wish we will arrange golf in St Andrew's, the home of golf. Upon request we can secure tee times on the world championship Old Course (according to availability). Other activities in the St Andrew's area include a walk on the beach where Chariots of Fire was filmed, a tour of Kingsbarns Distillery, The Eden Brewery, the highly collectable Wemyss Pottery, a private tour of Wemyss Castle & Gardens with the owners (not available to the public). A little further afield are Falkland Palace, the historic home of Mary Queen of Scots, and the majestic home of the Earls of Mansfield, Scone Palace. Nearby there is a huge art and antique shop which is fun to rummage around should anyone wish. A special farewell dinner will be arranged for this evening at Birkhill Castle, the home of The Earl & Countess of Dundee, who look forward to welcoming guests to their home. Stay Pittormie Castle. Day 11 Return to Edinburgh Airport. Notes: Kilts for both ladies and gentlemen, both traditional and contemporary, may be ordered in advance. Although dinners are relaxed affairs, it can be fun to dress up too. Because we aim not to use hotels we have the freedom to provide a very high standard of food and drink which can be tailored to suit our guests' culinary wishes. 第一天:从机场专人接待后,将经过仅40分钟的车程就能到达Kinross House “金罗斯庄园”,这是号称苏格兰最漂亮和最有影响力的建筑之一,由威廉姆斯布鲁斯爵士于1686年设计建造的。庄园的大门慢慢开启,在你面前就会显露出令人窒息的美景。刚刚经过豪华的装修,庄园的内饰也会给你留下深刻的印象。在你抵达时,服务生会为你提供一支卷烟和一杯威士忌,以示欢迎 ,然后在晚餐前,你会被引领到你的房间。 第二天:探索苏格兰古老首府爱丁堡一日游 这趟旅程会包括历史建筑物,如有代表性的爱丁堡城堡和墓地,他们承载忠狗巴比的悲伤故事以及给了JK罗琳在哈利波特人物塑造时命名的灵感。神秘的景点比如玛丽金的小巷不容错过,它最初建在这座城市智商,而如今却被隐藏在皇家麦尔大道之下的城市。 我们还可以为你安排苏格兰短裙,服饰,珠宝,银饰,食品,古董,艺术及手工艺品的购物活动。这会有很多离奇隐秘的地方可以喝咖啡、或者小酌饮品,以及可以享受精美午餐的餐馆。接下去,在女皇陛下先前的皇家游艇“不列颠尼亚号”上我们将会准备一场苏格兰海鲜豪华晚餐盛宴并搭配特选的红酒。这所皇家游艇是精致优雅的化身,能够亲身体验在这里举办的私人派对更是一种莫大的荣幸。 威士忌酒专家查尔斯麦克莱恩将会成为您此晚的特别嘉宾,他将会带来一些他精心挑选的特别的威士忌供您品尝。查尔斯是世界上被受尊敬的威士忌领域的专家之一,并以出版过许多书籍。他具有丰富的专业知识,并能以一种诙谐幽默的方式讲解给大家。 晚上在“金罗斯庄园“度过。 第三天 早餐会在一座历史悠久的豪宅里享用,这所豪宅离金罗斯庄园不远。 接下去,我们会搭乘直升机到斯佩赛德 ,去拜访美丽的戈登城堡,也就是晚上下榻的地方。城堡的起源可以追溯到1479年,在经历过几个世纪的多重改造后便成了现在展现在我们面前的宏伟豪华的宅邸。 在晚餐前,客人们可以在精雕过的城堡花园里漫步,或者是被精心修复的花园。每个晚上,男管家都会在晚餐前于客厅休息室为您送上酒水或饮品。一名玻璃雕刻家会给每位客人示范,您如果喜欢,他还可以为念量身定做一款独特的产品。晚餐会在城堡里享用,接下去会有当地的现代小提琴乐队提供娱乐表演。晚上留宿戈登城堡。 第四天 开车从戈登城堡出发一小时之内,斯佩赛德地区的酿酒厂 包括了一些耳熟能详的名字:麦卡伦,格兰花格,本诺曼克,家豪,格兰菲迪,格兰冠,格兰威特,格兰莫雷,斯特拉赛斯拉,他们都对公众开放, 我们也可以安排慕赫,弥尔顿达夫,诺克杜,克莱根摩,百富,雅柏莱等这些部队外开放的酿酒厂。 我们会拜访两个酿酒厂并在上午参加一个品酒,下午回城堡的晚餐之前,您会有机会尝试飞碟射击,四轮摩托车,箭术,鳟鱼垂钓,越野车,或者享受一场高尔夫球赛。 如有需求我们可以在晚餐后安排赌场之夜的活动。 晚上留宿戈登城堡。 第五天 这天早晨客人们将搭乘私人飞机从斯佩赛德去斯凯岛。当晚和第二天晚上的住宿是非常美丽的洛克庄园,克莱尔麦当娜夫人及其家人在斯凯岛上的家。克莱尔夫人是一个备受尊敬的厨师并且出版过许多书籍。这个乡间住宅酒店非常奢靡舒适,并且食物非常美味。 午后我们为客人们安排了有个烹饪课程,烹调如肉馅羊肚和传统烤饼之类的苏格兰美食,或者您也可以选择在晚餐前去散步并且享受新鲜的空气和庄园周围壮观的景色 第六天 这天会在斯凯岛路旁一日旅行,知识丰富的导游会随时陪同。您的导游拥有丰富历史知识,熟知当地故事和传奇,他会回答您所有关于野生动物和美景的所有疑问。 在欣赏美景的同事,我们还将会有一个在导游的陪同下参观泰斯卡酒厂的旅程,以及在世界著名的米其林星级餐厅“三烟囱“的享用午餐。 第七天 在天气条件允许的话,我们会乘坐快艇到达位于阿德纳默岬半岛的红砂石格伦博罗代尔城堡,也就是接下来您要下榻两晚的地方。 您将会参观阿德纳默酿酒厂,该酒厂是最近由安娜公主主持的开幕仪式,您将会在这里品尝美酒以及有购买并装满你自己酒桶的机会。在晚餐前,客人们会到在城堡里品尝威士忌。还可以近距离看到水獭,鹗,海豹等野生动物。 第八天 当天会在苏格兰海角小岛上度过,岛上有很多的活动等着我们去参与,包括闲逛风景如画托博莫里马尔岛上,游览杜阿尔特古堡和托博莫里酿酒厂,享受一品脱的微酿啤酒或者在非常传统的苏格兰酒吧“迷失尼诗”里小酌一杯,连同在码头享用新鲜的鱼和薯条, 正如查尔斯王子喜欢的方式一样。这里还有在私人庄园里钓鱼和狩猎的机会。回到格伦博罗代尔之后,会有非常丰盛的晚餐等待大家,并且在客厅里有优美的音乐相随。当然现场还有威士忌,这次的威士忌将由阿德尔菲,一个独立的瓶装公司提供,此公司拥有阿德纳默酿酒厂。市场经理艾力克斯布鲁斯届时跟您畅谈关于威士忌酒和酿酒厂的话题。 第九天 今天清晨直升机会带大家从格伦博罗代尔飞往艾雷岛,开始了令人兴奋的蒸馏酿酒厂的参观,波特艾伦,阿贝,布纳哈本,布鲁莱迪,波摩,拉弗格,拉加维林,卡尔里拉和齐侯门都是能代表艾雷岛的名字,只有波特艾伦现在不再运营了,但仍对游客开放。 在登上直升机去参观壮观的东海岸之前,大家会和侯门蒸馏酒厂的主人安东尼和凯西威尔斯一起享用午餐,并且参观只对私人会员开放的法伊夫伯爵故居Pittormie城堡. 非私人会员很难得到允许进入声望极高的地方。传统和历史在这里与奢华的顶级服务很好的结合。当地的米其林星级主厨会用顶级的苏格兰食材打造美食。 第十天 我们会按您的要求在高尔夫之家圣安德鲁安排高尔夫,我们还可以安排世界冠军赛的旧球场上的下午茶(根据当天的预订情况) 其他在圣安德鲁地区的活动包括沿着电影《火战车》取景地的海滩步行,参观金斯巴斯蒸馏酿酒厂,伊登堡啤酒厂,盛产值得收藏的为母司陶器厂,在威姆斯城堡和花园的私人游览(不对公众开放)。在稍远处有法克兰宫殿,是极具历史意义的苏格兰玛丽女皇的旧居,远处还有伯爵曼斯菲尔德宏伟的庄园,斯康王宫。附近还有一个大型的艺术古董店,供任何感兴趣的人士悉心探索。 在贝克希尔城堡将会安排一个特别的告别晚宴,这座城堡是邓迪伯爵和伯爵夫人的家,他们期待着在家里迎接远方的客人。 当晚住在Pittormie城堡 返回爱丁堡机场 备注: 可以提前订男/女式苏格兰方格呢短裙,传统和现代款式的都有。虽然晚餐都是放松的场合,但正式着装不乏是一种乐趣! 由于我们不计划下榻酒店,我们因此可以自由安排,给您量身定做高标准的餐饮来符合我们来宾对饮食的需求。

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9 / 10

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Overall综合评价
9   
Accommodation住宿
10   
Transport交通
9   
Meals膳食
8   
Guide指南
9   
Value for money物有所值
7   
Program accuracy计划准确性
10   

Guest reviews

  • admin
    2015-09-02

    The properties exceeded expectations and the location was lovely. Our breakfast was delicious and plentiful. Everything was planned to perfection.

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