castles & clans (an incentive in the highlands) · 2019-07-29 · surely the name is enough to...

ANDREW BURNET & COMPANY

CASTLES & CLANS

(AN INCENTIVE IN THE HIGHLANDS)

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CASTLES & CLANS SAMPLE PROGRAMME 1


DAY 1 ITINERARY

“Welcome to Scotland”

Guests will arrive and will disembark their flight to the sounds of the Scottish Bagpipes. They will be met and welcomed at Inverness Airport by Andrew Burnet & Company and transfer by executive coach to the world’s most famous stretch of water - Loch Ness, for a private cruise from Dochgarroch Harbour to the stunning Urquhart Castle

Guests will enjoy a one hour private sailing on board The Jacobite Warrior, Champagne and canapes, plus Teas/Coffees served on board as an appetiser for their forthcoming lunch!

Arrive at Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness. Guests will be escorted from the boat up to the castle for a welcome and private tour in smaller groups of this very historic site.

Lunch will be served at the castle using the café and stunning outdoor terrace with lovely views over the Loch and mountains.

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DAY 1 ITINERARY:

Afternoon

The tour and lunch at Urquhart will last no more than 2 hours. After lunch, guests will be transferred by private coach along the shores of Loch Ness to Glen Ord Distillery for a private guided distillery tour and whisky tasting.

From Glen Ord transfer to the Kingsmills Hotel in the quiet green suburbs of Inverness for check in and some relaxation time.

Evening

Private transfer from Kingsmills Hotel to the historic and haunting Culloden Battlefield site, for a private unique informal dinner

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DAY 2 ITINERARY:

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Morning

Breakfast in the hotel

A morning of optional activities.

Suggested activities for Morning & Afternoon

• Golf clinic at Inverness Golf Club

• Rib Boat sailing on Loch Ness

• Canoeing on Loch Ness

• Dolphin watching on the Moray Firth

• Walk on the shores of Loch Ness

• Off-road Segways on the Loch Ness Shoreline

• Gorge Walking

• Gorge Swimming

• An introduction to Rock Climbing and Abseiling at Loch Duntelchaig

• Raft building & Team challenges on Dores beach

• Highland Games & Archery at Bogbain Farm

• Tour of Cawdor Castle

• Walking tour of Inverness

• Shopping at Brodie Countryfare

• Spa at Kingsmills


DAY 2 ITINERARY:

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Lunch

After morning activities the whole group will come together for a private lunch at Dores Beach on Loch Ness.

Afternoon

The same activities will be offered to guests in the afternoon. All activities will finish late afternoon and the guests will transfer back to Kingsmills Hotel.

Ladies and Gentlemen will be invited to the MacLeod Room to collect their traditional Scottish Dress for this evenings dinner.

Evening

Private transfer to Achnagairn Castle for a beautiful formal Gala dinner which will also include entertainment and Ceilidh dancing.


DAY 3 ITINERARY:

Morning Breakfast in the hotel

Guests can take part in a morning of optional activities.

Activities same as previous day • Golf clinic at Inverness Golf Club

• Rib Boat sailing on Loch Ness

• Canoeing on Loch Ness

• Dolphin watching on the Moray Firth

• Loch Ness Walk

• Off-road Segways on the Loch Ness Shoreline

• Gorge Walking

• Gorge Swimming

• An introduction to Rock Climbing and Abseiling at Loch Duntelchaig

• Raft building & Team challenges on Dores beach

• Highland Games & Archery at Bogbain Farm

• Tour of Cawdor Castle

• Walking tour of Inverness

• Shopping at Brodie Countryfare

• Spa at Kingsmills

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DAY 3 ITINERARY:

Activities finish and each group return to Kingsmills Hotel to freshen up and change into travel wear.

Luggage will be collected from guests rooms and taken to Coaches for departure.

Lunch

Farewell BBQ lunch at Kingsmill's Hotel. In the event of poor weather, the group will have exclusive use of the Kingsmills Suite.

After lunch the group will bid the Highlands farewell and transfer to Inverness Airport for private charter flight home.

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THE KINGSMILLS HOTEL

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KINGSCLUB ROOMS

The exclusive Kingsclub rooms are luxurious and air-conditioned with a separate entrance, a beauty spa, mezzanine lounge, business centre, massage suites, relaxation area, nail salon, green space, golf course views, exclusive bar and restaurant lounge and reception.

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KINGSCLUB ROOM - INTERIOR

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LUXURY ROOMS ROOMS

Surely the name is enough to entice you! Luxury in its finest form, designed in gentle greys and purple velvets. Spacious and extravagant rooms offering super king-sized beds, sumptuous duvets and cottons. Ensuite bathrooms with separate bath and walk-in shower and fluffy towels to engulf you. Plenty of room to relax and immerse yourself in Luxury.

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DAY 1 ARRIVAL ACTIVITY

PRIVATE SAILING ON LOCH NESS

AND VISIT TO URQUHART CASTLE

Loch Ness is over 20 miles long, a mile wide and 700 feet at its deepest, it is the largest lake in Scotland by volume. The surrounding area is filled with historic attractions and natural wonders.

The Loch Ness Monster is just one of the many myths and legends to be discovered in this particularly beautiful part of Scotland.

The inspiring 1 hour cruise will begin at Dochgarroch Harbour, ending at the magnificent Urquhart

Castle. The group can enjoy the Loch’s ultimate photo opportunity as they sail towards the historic Castle which has a bloody history. It was captured by

Edward I’s army in the 14th Century and featured prominently in the struggle for independence. Robert the Bruce took control when he became King of Scots.

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DAY 1 ARRIVAL ACTIVITY

PRIVATE SAILING ON LOCH

NESS AND VISIT TO URQUHART

CASTLE

The cruise ends at the iconic Urquhart Castle, one of the most picturesque landmarks in Scotland.

Perched on the banks of Loch Ness beside the village of Drumnadrochit, it commands great views up the length of the loch, and is one of the main places for reported sightings of the legendary Loch Ness Monster.

Urquhart was once one of Scotland’s largest castles. Urquhart witnessed considerable conflict throughout its 500 years as a medieval fortress and its history from the 1200s to the 1600s was particularly bloody.

The castle’s history is told in the exhibition and audio-visual display in the new visitor centre. The centre features an outstanding array of medieval artefacts found at the castle. It also tells the stories of the noble families who held the castle at different times: the Durwards, MacDonalds and Grants.

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DAY 1 AFTERNOON ACTIVITY

VIP TOUR AND TASTING AT

GLEN ORD DISTILLERY

A visit to Glen Ord Distillery, on the edge of the Black Isle in the Highlands west of Inverness, is a delight to both the eye and the palate.

Glen Ord distillery was founded in 1838, making it one of the oldest in Scotland. Glen Ord continues to malt its own barley and to use the long fermentation and slow distillation methods followed there for generations. Guests can watch the distillers at work creating a magical malt whisky which is sweet, malty and dry on the palate.

Of course no visit to a Distillery would be complete without a Whisky tasting! The Singleton of Glen Ord is for selected markets, the Visitor Centre and Whisky Shop only. It is not available elsewhere in the UK or Europe!

The group can also browse the shop that is well stocked with a wide variety of single malt whiskies, books, glassware and other quality items.

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DAY 1 PRIVATE DINNER VENUE - CULLODEN BATTLEFIELD

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DAY 1 PRIVATE DINNER VENUE

CULLODEN BATTLEFIELD

On 16 April 1746, the course of British, European and world history changed forever, as Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobite army were defeated on Culloden Moor by the government forces commanded by the Duke of Cumberland.

Situated only 6 miles from Inverness, this international landmark is today commemorated by the award-winning Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre, where history and modern facilities combine to offer a five-star venue for private events.

Guests will be welcomed by costumed characters who will perform a weapon handling display. A truly memorable welcome to this remarkable site!

Guests can follow characters who were actually involved in the battle around the interactive exhibition, experience the true horror of the battle in an immersive film, take a battlefield tour, and watch the daily Living History presentations which bring the battle to life. The exhibition will be open for the guests to look around. This includes the 360 degree battle immersion theatre and GPS audio guides for the battlefield.

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DAY TWO – ACTIVITY PROGRAMMES

After a traditional Scottish breakfast at Kingsmills Hotel, guests will take part in a morning of activities which they will have selected prior to their arrival in Scotland. The group will come together in the afternoon for lunch at The Dores

Inn. After lunch the groups will rotate around the activities.

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GOLF CLINIC AT INVERNESS GOLF

CLUB

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The group will be welcomed by one of Inverness Golf Clubs team of PGA qualified Golf Professionals, who have a history of success as coaches and European Tour or Tartan Tour players.

These Professionals offer a wide variety of expert golf tuition at the Golf Course and will ensure that guests have a unique and enjoyable experience, whilst learning the basics of our national game.

As Scotland is the home of Golf, the group will be introduced to all aspects of the game, from chipping and putting to the full swing .

A golf clinic offers something for everyone. Guests who already golf can receive individual advice and guidance on how to improve their golfing skills, whilst those new to the game will enjoy a light hearted introduction to the sport. The sessions are delivered in a friendly and relaxed environment by a Scottish PGA professional.


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RIB BOAT SAILING ON LOCH NESS

Guests wishing to take part in an action packed Rib Boat Ride on Loch Ness will be transferred to Dores Beach where they will receive a short safety briefing, waterproof clothing and helped aboard the 2 boats. The boats will depart the

beach and sail out onto the vast Loch taking in the fabulous scenery including the magnificent Urquhart Castle.

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CANOEING ON LOCH NESS

For those guests who wish to explore Loch Ness at a slower pace, they will be transferred to Dores Beach where they will be invited to climb aboard their Canoes.

The boats will depart and the group can take in the stunning views of the loch and a chance to see Aldourie Castle from the water.

Canoes are an excellent way to get closer to the unique wildlife in the area and to enjoy a tranquil morning activity.

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DOLPHIN WATCHING ON THE

MORAY FIRTH

Dolphins are often people’s favourite animal with their intelligence, beauty and apparent sense of fun.

Departing from Inverness Marina, this 1 hour 15 minutes trip and the opportunity to see the Moray dolphins in their natural habitat is compelling. We are truly fortunate to have such a variety of wildlife on our doorstep, the most famous of which being the resident colony of Bottlenose Dolphins.

An experienced guide give full narration throughout with an opportunity for those who wish, to take a turn at the wheel. The main aim is to inform and educate visitors about the Dolphins in the waters along with the other wild life that share the water too such as Seals and Otters.

The ultimate wildlife watching adventure at the heart of the Moray Firth.

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LOCH NESS WALK

For the keen walkers of the group, they will be transferred by Coach to Inverfarigaig. From here the guest will depart on foot and follow the South Loch Ness Trail ending at Dores where the group will be dining.

The trail is in the region of South 14km with various points of interest along the way however the distance can be set to suit the group’s needs.

The trail follows what is know locally as the Corkscrew road to a high point on forest track 1300ft above Loch Ness. It is here that the trail affords the most spectacular views up and down the length of Loch Ness and directly across to Urquhart Castle and Drumnadrochit.

From here the trail then drops down gradually to the village of Dores at the head of Loch Ness. At Dores you get the best views down the length of the loch and the guests will re-join the rest of the group for lunch at The Dores Inn.

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OFF-ROAD SEGWAYS ON THE

LOCH NESS SHORELINE

Segways are two-wheeled self-balancing people transporters. They use space-age gyroscopes combined with all-terrain tyres to ensure that you stay upright while exploring some awesome Highland scenery and having amazing fun.

Segways produce zero emissions, virtually no noise and it is impossible to describe the rush of riding one.

The trail would start at Dores and along to Aldourie Castle grounds via Tor Point at the head of Loch Ness. This would be a lovely tour through the trees of Tor Point with the stunning Loch Ness as a back drop.

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GORGE WALKING

Gorge walking in Scotland takes you well off the beaten track and into an exciting maelstrom of rocks, rushing water and all-out adventure!

The sport of gorge walking has really taken off in Scotland in recent years as more and more people try it for themselves and realise just how much fun it can be.

Gorge walking will get you laughing and wet without too much technical difficulty. The group will experience Culloden Gorge - A great introductory venue with slides, jumps and waterfalls, suited to the less adventurous, because obstacles can easily be avoided if anyone doesn’t want to try.

Participants must be able to swim.

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GORGE SWIMMING

Gorge Swimming is a more committing version of gorge walking with big jumps, fast water, slides and waterfalls to negotiate. A real adrenaline rush!

Guests can find themselves fighting their way upstream against the flow, clambering up small waterfalls, swimming through calmer sections and jumping into deep pools.

This is an action packed activity full of twists and turns, and exhilarating way of exploring the Highlands.

Participants must be able to swim and be confident in fast moving water.

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AN INTRODUCTION TO ROCK

CLIMBING AND ABSEILING AT

LOCH DUNTELCHAIG

10,000 years ago when the glaciers were retreating towards the end of the last ice age, a rocky cliff collapsed on the shores of Loch Duntelchaig, leaving us today with a wonderful natural rocky playground just a short drive from Inverness.

Tried an indoor wall and keen to climb on the real thing? Are you a complete novice but prefer to be outside in the sunshine? Loch Duntelchaig is the perfect picturesque spot to try some Rock climbing in the Highlands.

Giving a huge sense of achievement, Abseiling is a physically easy but mentally challenging activity. For guests who have already tried a conventional abseil and want something a little different, why not try our variation on the theme and descend the rock forwards?

This is a rocking adventure in a stunning location!

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RAFT BUILDING AND TEAM

CHALLENGES ON DORES BEACH

Raft building is a fun packed activity which involves teams of people building rafts, from logs and barrels. The rafts come in all shapes and sizes, and it's only your imagination or creativity which limits what can be built!

Once the design, planning and building has been completed, teams take to the water and the competition begins – who will be the last raft floating and who will take an unexpected swim!

This is a hilarious activity which is sure to have the guests roaring with laughter!

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HIGHLAND GAMES AND

ARCHERY AT BOGBAIN FARM

Highland Games are festivals held throughout the year in Scotland as a way of celebrating Scottish and Celtic Culture and Heritage, especially that of the Scottish Highlands. Certain aspects of the games are so well known as they have become emblematic of Scotland, such as the kilt and the heavy events, especially the caber toss.

The guests would split into groups, known in Scotland as Clans. The clans would rotate around events such as archery, shot putt, tossing the caber, Scot’s hammer, weight for distance, Highland dancing, and culminating in a tug of war pull-off to determine the Clan champions of the day.

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WALKING TOUR OF INVERNESS

Inverness is known as 'the capital of the Highlands‘ and has been a focal point for all travel, trade and communication through the Highlands for hundreds of years.

This ancient history is reflected in the wealth of interesting buildings to be found around the compact city centre. The Inverness Walking Tour guides you through Inverness's New and Old Towns where you will find fascinating buildings and an abundance of shops and restaurants to enjoy. From the unique local traders in the Victorian Market, to souvenir shops by the river and on the High Street, and quality retailers in the Eastgate Centre; the Capital of the Highlands offers a friendly welcome with plenty to see and do.

Guests will have the opportunity to see key landmarks of the city including Inverness Castle, Tollbooth Steeple, the Victorian Market and Inverness Cathedral.

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SHOPPING AT BRODIE COUNTRY FARE

Situated in a relaxing rural environment Brodie Country fare is one of the most pleasant shopping experiences in the North of Scotland, providing a blend of quality and a traditional Scottish welcome. There is a variety of shopping experiences for your guests to enjoy:

The delicatessen tempts every taste. Meats, olives cheeses, handmade chocolates, honey and a huge range of dried fruits are in abundance. The Food hall stocks the best selection of all Scottish and Speyside products and delicacies from around the world.

The hamper team creates Brodie’s finest luxury hampers for every occasion. Make your choice from the vast selection of unique and exciting food and gifts.

The ladies wear department has one of the largest collections of leading fashion labels in the North. From casualwear to eveningwear, knitwear to coats, shoes or accessories your guests will be spoilt for choice. This shopping haven also has Menswear, Home and Gifts so there is certainly something for everyone and you will find the service second to none!

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DAY TWO LUNCH VENUE– THE DORES INN

All guests will complete their morning activities and transfer for a group Barbeque lunch at The Dores Inn. A family-run pub and restaurant with hearty home-baked produce. The group would have exclusive use of the outdoor area with sweeping views of the

beach. After lunch the groups will depart to their afternoon activity venue. Guests will have selected their activities before they arrive in Scotland.

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DAY 2 GALA DINNER

TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH DRESS

Guests will be invited to wear traditional Scottish dress in the form of a Kilt Outfit for men and a Tartan Sash for ladies for their exclusive Gala dinner at Achnagairn Castle. When guests return to Kingsmills Hotel, they will be invited to the MacLeod room to collect their traditional outfits and staff will be available to assist with dressing if required.

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GALA DINNER ENTERTAINMENT – THE ELEPHANT SESSIONS

Award winning Neo-Trad quintet forged in the Highlands of Scotland. Drawing influence from many different genres, they create a progressive blend of intricate tunes, engulfing guitars, monstrous bass and pounding drums. Already

renowned for their breath-taking live shows, this summer saw the band climb to new heights with the release of their debut album: The Elusive Highland Beauty.

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DAY 3 MORNING ACTIVITIES

After a traditional Scottish breakfast at Kingsmills Hotel, guests will take part in a morning of activities which they will have selected prior to their arrival in Scotland. The group will return to Kingsmills Hotel in the afternoon for a Farewell

BBQ lunch in the Gardens. In case of poor weather, guests will dine in The Kingsmills Suite which will be set up informally for their BBQ. Guests luggage will be collected from their rooms and taken to the coaches for their

departure transfer to Inverness Airport.

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