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Our recommendation for a good guide to Scotland
First of all, for a sensible, easily navigated online general guide to Scotland, we find the newly re-launched www.welcometoscotland.com to be really useful. (We use it ourselves - it's pretty comprehensive and a nice looking site.)
For self-catering accommodation in Scotland also check out www.embracescotland.co.uk
scotland directory www.scotlanddirectory.co.uk
Scottish Clans and Castles
Their principal activity is touring holidays. They also arrange castles for groups and those looking for a weekend break. They offer personal driver-guided tours throughout Scotland and specialise in taking people to see their traditional clan lands and castles
Bagpipe Music - The Weavers of the Tartan is a bagpipe band playing traditional Scottish songs with contemporary appeal. Download free bagpipe mp3's.
Homecoming Scotland is an inspirational celebration of Robert Burns, our culture, heritage and the many great contributions Scotland has given the world.
It starts on the weekend of Burns night (24-25 January 2009) and continues to St Andrew's Night (30th November 2009). 2009 marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of our national poet Robert Burns. 2009 will be a celebration of not only Robert Burns but some of Scotland's other great contributions to the world: golf, whisky, enlightenment and innovation and ancestry.
www.homecomingscotland.com
Pride & Passion is an industry-led movement to encourage and spread good ideas within Scottish tourism to help businesses grow through giving great experiences. It was created by a bunch of passionate people in the Scottish tourism industry who want to take the visitor experience from great to even greater in Scotland. So if you're a business that’s tourism related, Pride & Passion has got everything to do with you. The site gives you tips, tools and advice on how to do it, and how to get others to join in.
www.instituteofcustomerservice.com
The Institute of Customer Service - leading customer service performance and professionalism.
The Forum is an independent trade body comprising trade associations, businesses, marketing and local area tourism groups who earn their living from tourism or have an active interest in tourism. We are members. www.stforum.co.uk
Scottish Roots
Scottish Roots was established in 1984 in Edinburgh by Tony and Stuart Reid, to provide an ancestral research service for those who wish to discover more about their forebears - who they were, where they lived and how they were employed. Scottish Roots now employ a team of researchers all of whom have at least 20 years of experience using records at New Register House, Edinburgh. Tony Reid was head of the Library and Reference division of the European Parliament in Luxembourg. He has particular interest in the use of computers and information technology for the genealogist.
Bluebell Croft, Strontian - A Very Special Place
Bill and Sukie Barber have created 5 star luxury self catering holiday accommodation in Rose Cottage for 2-4+, Honeysuckle House for 8+ and together an enormous house with great comfort for 12 or up to 16 with extra children. It is on the Ardnamurchan peninsula, half a mile from the sea. Simple luxury throughout, envionmentally aware, all en-suite, good wheelchair access (Category 1) with 2 wet rooms, drying rooms, pet friendly, a hot tub under the stars and plenty of home grown produce from the working croft. Enjoy home-made food from a simple supper to a 2-5 course dinner by former 'Rural Chef of the Year' or even a casserole in the Aga or oven awaiting your arrival. www.bluebellcroft.co.uk
www.scottishlinen.co.uk Scottish Linen design and create luxury linens for the bed, bath & table in the magnificent west highlands of Scotland.
Butlers
This Edinburgh airport based and friendly family run business always strives to deliver a service of the highest standard. If you're in need of a chauffeur driven car or van with driver hire in Edinburgh or Scotland for any occasion call on "Butlers" . Their drivers are all experienced so you can have total peace of mind booking with Butlers.
