Scotland for all the family! A multi-generational tour Day 1: Arrive in Edinburgh Welcome to Scotland! You will be greeted at Edinburgh Airport arrivals by your private coach driver, who will take you into Edinburgh City Centre to check in to the Crowne Plaza Royal Terrace. The remainder of the day will be spent enjoying a privately guided tour around the city and a visit to Edinburgh Castle, followed by a relaxing evening meal at the hotel. Day 4: Royal Deeside Enjoy a private tour of Balmoral Castle, the Royal family holiday home. A unique opportunity to visit the grounds, exhibition and ballroom of the Queen’s much loved residence. Take a break with a delicious coffee and lunch at Tarmachan Café in Crathie – this small but beautiful café is combined with an award-winning architect’s studio nestled into the curve of an old quarry. Spend the afternoon visiting Lochnagar distillery, a single malt scotch whisky distillery. The distillery was awarded its Royal Warrant in 1848 when the owner invited Prince Albert to visit from nearby Balmoral Castle. After a casual dinner by the roaring fire, you will take a journey of discovery through a selection of whiskies in the comfort of the drawing room and whisky library. A specialist brand. Contact Us For more information on working with us, please contact fit@jactravel.com Modern Slavery Act Statement Terms & Conditions JacTravel is a specialist brand of , the fastest growing and second largest bedbank in the world. For more information about webBeds, visit www.webbeds.com Day 2: Transfer to Candacraig After enjoying a traditional Scottish Breakfast at the Crowne Plaza, depart from Edinburgh and travel to Candacraig. Check in, meet the staff, be shown to your rooms and enjoy a tour of the house and grounds. After lunch in the drawing room, feel free to use the 4x4 7 seater Discoveries that can be delivered for your use during your stay. Enjoy pre-dinner drinks in the whisky library before dinner in the dining room by candlelight and flowers – make it the perfect setting for a Scottish highland dining experience by trying out some kilts and formal highland sashes for your family. Day 5: Outdoor Activities Start your day with a fishing trip and visit to local farm, Semeil. You will see many animals, highlights include; deer, highland cows and Norwegian fjord horses. What better keepsake could you get to remind you of your time in Scotland than working with a local textile artist who will spend time with your family to create a bespoke family tweed or tartan. The result in colours and patterns will reflect the stories and most treasured memories of your family. It is also an opportunity to learn about these materials that have played a huge role in the history of fashion. Enjoy an exquisite dinner at the 5* Fife Arms Hotel in Braemar. This stunning newly refurbished and award winning former Victorian coaching inn is a must for Candacraig guests. Local and seasonal food will be served and over 14,000 pieces of art and antique furniture thoughtfully integrated into every room, corridor and corner. . Day 6: Speyside Begin your day at the Macallan distillery, surrounded by a 485 acre estate with Elchies House at its heart – without a doubt the most iconic Whisky distillery in Scotland at the moment. Visit Speyside Cooperage and enjoy a journey through the lifecycle of the cask, see the highly skilled coopers at work. Take a trip to Elgin and visit 2 of the most iconic Scottish institutions, Gordon Macphail, independent whisky bottlers since 1895 and Johnston of Elgin, producers of luxury textiles since 1797. Luxury textile and whisky are Scotland’s best exports and Elgin happens to offer the best of both. Back at Candacraig enjoy a family pizza night! A mobile pizza unit will come to the garden for an informal dinner, Italian style with Scottish ingredients! Day 7: Hiking Immerse yourselves in the truly majestic highland scenery on the Muick circular walk enjoying one of Queen Victoria’s favourite spots at the foot of one of the most iconic hills in Aberdeenshire, Lochnagar. For lunch the house staff will deliver a picnic of local pies, sandwiches and freshly prepared cakes to be enjoyed at the end of the walk with a warming soup and a dram on the shore of Loch Muick. On your return enjoy a stop over at the picturesque village of Ballater, which offers lovely shops and cafes. For this evenings meal, Ghillie Basan, a well known cookery writer (over 40 books) will be coming to Candacraig to share her techniques and food stories. She will prepare a wonderful meal with locally sourced ingredients where each course is paired with the right dram. Day 8: Highland fun and games A day filled with activities on the lawn at Candacraig. Archery, laser clay shooting, GPS treasure hunt, highland games, to name a few.. Break for lunch with an outdoor buffet in the garden. Your final night will be one to remember with predinner drinks in the whisky library and a Burns supper in the formal dining room decked up to the rafters, the dinner will follow the formal sequence from the Selkirk Grace to the ode to the haggis. After dinner, a local ceilidh band will entertain you in the drawing room – whisky will continue to flow in the whisky library for those who seek a quiet respite from the dancing. The ceilidh band will call out the various steps involved in each dance so that you can learn as you go. A photographer will also be there to capture the last evening and everyone dressed up in their kilts and finery. Day 10: Departure Unfortunately it is time to say farewell, and your private coach will take you to the airport where you will return home after a trip to Scotland that your family will never forget. Chefs and house staff with butler turn down service Private guided tour around Edinburgh Castle and the city Private tour of Balmoral Castle Fishing, farm visit, falconry display and mountain biking Design your family tweed or tartan Dinner at the splendid 5* Fife Arms Royal Lochnagar Distillery Tour, Macallan Distillery and Speyside Cooperage Whisky food safari Hosted highland fun and games Burns supper and Ceilidh Full Itinerary A 10-day family stay surrounded by breathtaking Highland landscape, Candacraig is a magnificent 17th century baronial mansion located in a 16k acre estate in the Cairngorms National Park. The impressive mansion includes 12 bedrooms, formal dining room and whisky library. This is the perfect stay for all the family where you can explore glorious scenery, acres of private woodland, a Victorian walled garden, and a range of activities on the doorstep. This stay will create unforgettable memories and a true experience of the ‘Real Scotland.’ Highlights Itinerary Day 1 Arrive in Edinburgh Day 2 Transfer to Candacraig Day 3 Exploring Candacraig Day 4 Royal Deeside Day 5 Outdoor Activities Day 6 Speyside Day 7 Hiking Day 8 Highland fun and games Day 9 St. Andrews and Edinburgh Day 10 Departure JacTravel offers touring packages to meet all budgets and interests. The above itinerary could comfortably be proposed with alternative accommodation and transportation solutions, and indeed some of the more bespoke experiences at attractions replaced with classic entrances. Tailor this itinerary to the needs of your clients. Add extra time travelling around Scotland for example. JacTravel uses our destination expertise to meet the expectations of your clients. All of our tours include a dedicated customer care service to assist with any enquiries. Crowne Plaza Royal Terrace, Edinburgh: Situated on a tree lined street in the centre of Edinburgh with beautiful private gardens. It is built in adjacent, historic Georgian townhouses, retaining their stately atmosphere and many original architectural features. Candacraig, Highlands: Stunning, exclusive-use, luxury Highland estate, where exceptional hospitality is complemented by a remarkable setting Day 9: St Andrews and Edinburgh Today we will depart Candacraig, however your Scotland adventure is not over. Enjoy a private scenic coach transfer to Edinburgh, via St Andrews and the fishing villages of Fife. On arrival to Edinburgh, you will be checked back in to the Crowne Plaza, and the remainder of your day will be spent at your leisure, exploring the cobbled streets and historic houses of the Old Town, or perusing the shops in the New Town. Day 3: Exploring Candacraig Get set up for the day ahead with leisurely breakfast served in the dining room. The gardener will then take you on a guided tour of the historical garden, all the hardy plants which are resilient enough to withstand harsh Scottish winters explode in a wonderful array of greenery and colourful flowers. Enjoy a buffet lunch in the garden while the children play games before an afternoon of activities that include; mountain biking, mushroom foraging and a falconry display on the lawn. Finish your day of outdoor activities with the chef's BBQ wood fired feast in the woodland area of the garden showcasing the best local produce. Candacraig, Highlands: Stunning, exclusive-use, luxury Highland estate, where exceptional hospitality is complemented by a remarkable setting