SAMPLE INCENTIVE PROGRAMME
Day 1
Arrival and Welcome at Edinburgh Airport. A fully qualified local guide/tour manager will welcome the group and escort them to their private deluxe coach. Transfer to Prestonfield House, one of Scotland’s finest historic buildings, surrounded by 13 acres of beautiful parkland, situated just 5 minutes from the city centre.

A light lunch will be served in a private room overlooking the view to Arthur’s Seat. After lunch, a falconer will begin a hands-on demonstration with a range of birds including falcons, hawks, owls and eagles.

Depart Prestonfield House for a panoramic city tour of Edinburgh. Explore the 16th century Old Town steeped in history and see the site of Scotland’s new parliament. Later, see the contrasting elegant tree-lined crescents of the 18th century Georgian New Town - a fine architectural example of the period.

Late afternoon check-in to your chosen 4 or 5 star city hotel for a chance to relax before dinner.
Transfer by coach, black taxi cabs or on foot to dinner in one of Edinburgh’s top restaurants for dinner. There are many to choose from!

Day 2
Enjoy a full Scottish breakfast, served in the hotel, depart by private deluxe coach with a guide for a full day Highland excursion. Drive north out of Edinburgh and visit historic Stirling Castle, which has dominated Scotland’s history over the centuries.
From Stirling continue westwards, taking in dramatic views over to the Highlands, stopping for lunch in a traditional inn before arriving at Loch Lomond. After lunch, take the short transfer to the Loch’s edge where a bagpiper will greet the group for a traditional Highland Games. The group will be split into teams or “Scottish clans” and participate in the following activities:
Tossing the Caber
Shot Putt
Haggis Hurling
Weight Over Bar
Knockout tug-of-war competition
Prizes can be arranged for the winning clan. Depart Loch Lomond and return to Edinburgh and the hotel.
Transfer this evening to the Old Town and enjoy a ghost tour, learning more about Edinburgh’s gruesome past! The tour will end in a secret underground location where the group will enjoy an atmospheric dinner by candlelight.

Day 3
Following breakfast t transfer to the nearby South Queensferry where the group will board “The Maid of Forth” boat for a private cruise to Inchcolm Abbey with its strong Celtic connections and abundance of seabirds. The cruise takes approximately 2 1/2 hours (including time on the island) and once back on dry land, there are a few traditional pubs to choose from for lunch.
Later, transfer to a local whisky distillery to find out more about how Scotland’s national drink is made. At the end of the tour, guests enjoy dram of fine single malt whisky. Return to the hotel in the afternoon, where the rest of the day is at leisure to explore Edinburgh, at their own pace.
Each guest will receive an invitation for tonight’s dinner – The Royal Yacht Britannia. To wear this evening, gentlemen will be provided with a kilt outfit in their rooms and the ladies will receive a tartan sash with brooch. On arrival at the quayside a piper will greet the guests at the red carpet, as they board the Royal Yacht Britannia. Pre-dinner drinks will be served in the lounge with a pianist providing background music. A 4 course dinner will then be served in the State Dining Room, which has seen many Royals and Heads of States. It truly is an unforgettable VIP experience.

Day 4
Depending on flight times, there may be some free time for the group before they transfer to Edinburgh Airport.