Top Five Reasons to Have Your Business Meeting in Scotland
 Accessible and Accommodating – With many major US airports offering direct flights to Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Glasgow, getting to Scotland has never been easier! And once there, you can conveniently experience the best of both worlds - dynamic cities to the dramatic Scottish countryside. In under an hour of major cities like Glasgow or Edinburgh you can be in the midst of Scotland’s famous scenery and stay at luxurious five star hotels like the Westin Turnberry, Gleneagles Hotel, De Vere Cameron House Hotel or Fairmont, St Andrews. In addition to having great conference facilities on site, they have a host of activities and facilities available for relaxation or teambuilding. Choices are vast from spending time in the spa, off-road driving, falconry or even mini Highland Games!
- Cost – Scotland is great value for money—everything from room hire, food, beverage, accommodation to travel costs, Scotland is becoming increasingly popular for those who want to see their money go further. A number of hotels will also guarantee dollar rates for meetings, conventions and incentive trips.
- Unique Venues – Whether you are sipping champagne on the Royal Yacht Britannia, experiencing a Burns Supper at Stirling Castle, golfing on one of the 550 golf courses or blending your own whisky at the world renowned Glengoyne distillery, Scotland’s unique offerings are limitless.
- Tradition of Innovation – Since before the Industrial Revolution, Scots have been at the forefront of innovation and discovery across a wide range of industries. The steam engine, bicycle, telephone, television, transistor, motion picture, penicillin, radar, insulin and calculus are only a few of the most significant products of Scottish ingenuity. Why not bring your meeting or conference to Scotland and find the space to be inspired and for ideas to flourish?
- Scottish Hospitality – The warm, genuine, friendly and hospitable welcome from Scotland’s people is unmatched. Scots are proud and passionate about their country and its rich, noble heritage. Visit this inviting land where the residents know how to mix business and pleasure.
Venue Information
Rocco Forte’s The Balmoral, Edinburgh
5 Star Hotel
The Balmoral is a stylish five-star property in the very heart of Edinburgh. It is located on Princes Street, in Edinburgh’s main shopping area and next to Waverley Train Station. The 188 opulent suites and stylish rooms have magnificent views of the city or the hotel’s internal courtyard. A mixture of room types are available including luxury Family Rooms. For utter relaxation, visit The Balmoral’s award-winning Spa, with its 15-meter pool, treatment rooms and fully-equipped gym. The Balmoral’s ten conference and banqueting suites all enjoy natural daylight and stunning views of Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street or the historic Old Town. They can accommodate a wide range meeting sizes as well as other events such as intimate dinner parties. www.roccofortecollection.com
Fairmont, St Andrews
5 Star Resort
The Fairmont, St Andrews is a five-star hotel that sits proudly amidst the rugged, coastal landscape of the east coast of Scotland, whilst commanding spectacular views of the medieval town of St Andrews. To complement this picturesque setting, the resort’s purpose-built conference and meeting facilities consists of 15 rooms, providing a unique combination of luxury and functionality. After your meeting, experience 520 acres of rolling landscapes with championship golf, or experience the great outdoors with off-road driving, quad biking, falconry and more! For the less energetic, the Spa offers a full range of divine treatments, as well as a gym, 18-metre indoor swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and steam room. www.fairmont.com/standrews
Crieff Hydro, Perthshire
4 Star Hotel
Set in 900 acres, this Perthshire resort offers nine dedicated meeting rooms, catering for 5 to 500 theatre-style. The extensive grounds offer a variety of activities from off-road driving, high ropes, quad biking, an eighteen-hole golf course, disc golf, to horse riding and more! All this is within one and a half hours drive from Edinburgh International Airport. www.crieffhydro.co.uk
 The Gleneagles Hotel, Perthshire
5 Star Resort
Gleneagles Five Red Star resort is a fantastic destination for holding meetings, incentives and events. Situated at the start of the spectacular Highlands, it’s only one hour from Glasgow or Edinburgh. The hotel offers 232 magnificently-appointed rooms and combines business and pleasure perfectly. There are 3 championship golf courses, an exquisite spa and a host of outdoor pursuits from falconry, horse riding to off-road driving and even a gun dog school. www.gleneagles.com
The Westin Turnberry Resort, Ayrshire
5 Star Resort
Located on the stunning Ayrshire coast just 55 minutes from Glasgow International Airport, Turnberry is an inspirational meetings and incentives destination. With 219 luxuriously-appointed bedrooms and 14 meetings rooms, all with natural daylight and many featuring spectacular views of the coastline, this Five Red Star resort offers a myriad of unrivalled facilities. Venue for the Open Championship in 2009, delegates can enjoy preferential tee times on the famous links courses. There are also world-class teaching and practice facilities at The Colin Montgomerie Links Golf Academy, an award-winning Spa and exhilarating activities at The Outdoor Activity Centre. www.westin.com/turnberry
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