The Golden Circle: Scotland’s Most Romantic Getaway

Scotland was recently voted the most beautiful country in the world by Rough Guide readers, pipping Canada and New Zealand who came in at 2nd and 3rd respectively. Included in the main justifications given for their votes, visitors cited Scotland’s wild beaches, deep lochs and craggy castles as some of the key features. Including the wild beaches, driving along side the deep lochs and staying in the craggy castles, our Golden Circle package is the ultimate luxury romantic break in what is the most beautiful country in the world.

Over the years, we have been overjoyed to have already seen multiple marriage proposals taking place on our tours.  If you thought that staying in castles, horse & carriage rides, luxury spa days, four poster beds, private boat and helicopter charters were only for royalty, then think again as all our clients are treated like royalty on their Lang Atholl tours of Scotland.

1. Arrival in Edinburgh | Recuperation day | Reside in The Balmoral Hotel
2. Castle’s Woodlands | Dinner at The Sandemans | Reside in Fonab Castle
3. Cairngorms National Park | Reside in Boath House
4. Inverness | Dornoch | Reside in Links House Hotel 
5. Scenic Northern Highland Drive | Reside in The Torridon
6. Isle of Skye | Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park | Reside in Glencoe House
7. Oban | McCaig’s Tower | Oban Distillery | Reside in Cameron House
8. Glasgow | Culzean Castle | Travel South to Ballantrae | Reside in Glenapp Castle
9. Return to Edinburgh | Dinner at No.1 Restaurant     

Day One

You will arrive at Edinburgh International Airport where you will be greeted by your Lang Atholl representative who will escort you to the Balmoral Hotel located in the heart of the historical city of Edinburgh. It is a true landmark in the city providing guests with stunning views and warm Scottish hospitality.

Day Two

Traveling north, your next stop will be Fonab Castle, nestled in the valleys of Perthshire. The castle marries a captivating past with a luxurious present. Appreciate breath taking scenery while enjoying five star luxury and perhaps a trip to the castle’s woodlands spa described as a haven of tranquillity. You will then enjoy an evening in the Sandeman’s fine dining restaurant which was awarded 3 AA Rosette’s in the stunning atmospheric surroundings.

Day Three

Leaving the rolling hills and woodlands of Perthshire behind, you will travel through the Cairngorms National Park and visiting Cawdor Castle before arriving at Boath House Hotel. Based on the northern Scottish coast in Alderearn near Nairn, Boath House boasts its own award winning restaurant which only serves the residents of the boutique hotels 9 bedrooms. With the opportunity to roam the beautifully designed gardens or take a stroll along the nearby coastline Boath House is a perfect match for your Golden Circle tour.

Day Four

You will travel west through Inverness, the capital of the Highlands. You will travel south from Inverness to Loch Ness. This 23 mile long Loch provides beautiful scenery throughout as well as being famed for a mythical creature which lies beneath its waves. Departing Loch Ness, you will travel once more towards Inverness before driving north over the Moray Firth and through the medieval town of Dornoch before arriving at Links House Hotel. The house is traditionally styled, adorned with period antiques and artwork, expansive seating areas, writing desks and spacious en-suite bathrooms.

Day Five

Leaving Dornoch, you will travel through Garve and Achnasheen as you journey through the remote Northern Highlands. These lands are famed for their beauty, dotted with mountanous landscapes and tranquil peat Lochs.  You will be staying at the Torridon Hotel which is one of the foremost retreat hotels in the UK with the luxurious hotel boasting its own three AA rosette restaurant along with its own private Boat House and Inn accommodation within the hotel’s 58 acres. If you are looking for whisky or gin then The Torridon doesn’t disappoint, the on site whisky bar holds 365 whiskies and 100+ different gins.