Many Scottish tourism businesses have close working relationships with the international travel trade. In this section you’ll find a comprehensive directory of all those companies who have stepped forward and committed to special rates, discounts and commissions exclusively available for the travel trade.
From whisky distilleries to airlines and from language courses to barge tours – search our database to complete your itinerary or simply browse for new ideas! You’ll not only find the service you are looking for, but also an indication of the commission levels granted as well as full contact details for the business in question.
Also, follow the link to our latest product updates from Scotland , where you’ll find a list of webinars from trade ready suppliers wanting to connect with you and help with your new product development planning.
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The Devil’s Porridge Museum
The Devil’s Porridge Museum is a 5 star, award winning heritage attraction sharing a secret history from World War One and with displays looking at both World Wars. The average visit lasts 1-2 hours and group rates are available. We can provide a free introductory talk to each group visiting and group catering is available in our café (seats up to 100 people) which serves homemade food. The museum is fully accessible with a lift and has an ample coach parking. Foreign language guides are also available.
Annan Road,
Eastriggs,
Dumfries & Galloway,
DG12 6TF
Ogilvy Distillery
Ogilvy Distillery is Scotland’s first producer of Scottish potato vodka and Scotland’s only dedicated vodka distillery tour. Located in Angus, just 2 miles from Glamis Castle. Experience a true ground to glass spirit at our farm distillery. Standard tours run at weekends, however, group bookings can be accommodated Monday to Sunday with advance booking. Coach parking available.
Glamis,
Forfar,
DD8 1UH
Verdant Works
Verdant Works, Scotland's Jute Museum is an award winning attraction that gives a fascinating insight into life in Dundee in the industrial age. It is a beautifully preserved mill built in 1833 and is group friendly with easy coach parking, cafe, gift shop, guided tours and live demonstrations of original machinery.
Dundee,
DD1 5BT
The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum
The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum offers a fascinating insight into Dundee and with 8 stunning galleries to explore, there is a wealth of information to discover in our exhibitions of art, history and the environment. Visitors can enjoy a tour of the permanent displays with our Audio Guide Handsets - available for hire in 6 different languages - English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Mandarin.
Meadowside,
Dundee,
DD1 1DA
Hebridean Hopscotch Holiday
Based locally and operating for over 20 years, we specialise in Outer Hebrides island hopping packages and bespoke holidays. We offer self-drive from Oban, Uig or Ullapool or fly-drive from the major Scottish cities. We take care of accommodation, transport and car or cycle hire. Our expert advisors all live locally and know, from first hand experience, exactly what’s on offer in the Outer Hebrides.
Stornoway,
Isle of Lewis,
HS1 2QN
Dolphin Spirit
We offer 2 wildlife watching boat trips from Inverness into the Moray Firth in search of seals, dolphins, otters and other sea creatures. We run from April to October 7 days a week. Enjoy a leisurely trip onboard the 65-seat Dolphin Spirit with a Guide, or a fast RIB experience. Why not speak to us and see what we can offer you and your customers.
Stadium Road,
Inverness,
Inverness-shire,
IV1 1FF
Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery
Come and share the Dewar family’s pursuit of whisky perfection in the only distillery they built. Take a tour and explore our interactive exhibition, before a whisky tasting from the John Dewar and & Sons Fine Scotch Whisky Emporium range. Soak up the atmosphere in our welcoming Whisky lounge and cafe. iPad & written guides in ten languages. Open all year.
Aberfeldy,
Perthshire,
PH15 2EB
Scottish Canals – The Falkirk Wheel
The Falkirk Wheel is coach/group friendly, with easy accessibility. Discounted rates are available for bookings with 15 passengers or more, and we like to take care of the drivers too by offering a £10 lunch voucher while you wait on your guests.
Packages can be tailored to suit your client's needs.
Tamfourhill,
Falkirk,
Falkirk,
FK1 4RS
Orkney Distillery
On Kirkwall’s harbour-front, the Orkney Distillery is the ideal attraction for your clients looking for a quality visitor experience in the heart of Orkney’s main town. Gin distillery tours run each day with bespoke tours available for groups. Your clients will learn about the distilling process, gin production & sample the gins before relaxing with a drink.
Parking available, tour is suitable for children & has disabled access. 10% discount on tour for groups of 10+ (£15 adults, £8 children).
Kirkwall,
Orkney,
KW15 1QX
Stirling Distillery
Just a stone’s throw from the Castle, Stirling Distillery is the home of Stirling Gin. From our 19th Century building we host tours and experiences 7 days a week. Enjoy a gin tasting in Stirling's first legal Distillery.
9 Lower Castlehill,
Stirling,
Stirlingshire,
FK8 1EN
Hebridean Adventures
Based in the main town of Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis we offer 1, 3 & 5-night guided whale, dolphin & wildlife watching cruises around Outer Hebrides. Specially converted boat with 2 bespoke raised observation platforms with seating for 9 passengers max. On overnight cruises (1 triple cabin, 2 doubles and 2 singles). Full and half day trips licensed for 12 passengers total. Perfect for small group bookings of families or clubs. Charter the boat for special interest groups if your clients are looking for a mothership type arrangement and want to go sea kayaking, snorkelling, wild swimming, wild hiking, photography tours, bird watching, etc. We are only a few minutes walk from ferry terminal (via Ullapool), and a quick taxi ride from airport. We also operate wildlife land tours by van around the Isle of Lewis. The van takes 7 passengers max. and leaves from our small office location in Stornoway.
Stornoway,
Isle of Lewis,
HS1 2SQ
Blair Drummond Safari & Adventure Park
A world-class visitor experience that is exciting, educational and fun. Visitors come face-to-face with lions, rhinos and monkeys in drive-through reserves, take a boat ride to Chimp Island, meet Scotland's only giraffes, and learn about animals at free talks and presentations. Group friendly, easy coach parking and bespoke experiences available.
Blair Drummond,
Stirling,
Stirlingshire,
FK9 4UR
Edinburgh Zoo
You and your group can book to visit Edinburgh Zoo to see over 2,500 incredible animals from around the world, including the UK’s only giant pandas, Scotland’s only sloths and our tall herd of Nubian giraffes. Spend the day learning about fabulous flamingos, mischievous meerkats, stunning sun bears and more with our keeper talks.
There is on-site catering, including newly refurbished restaurant, The Gannet, boasting a menu that is full of fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Your wild day out awaits!
134 Corstorphine Road,
Edinburgh,
EH12 6TS
Braemar Highland Experience
Braemar Highland Experience, is a VisitScotland 5 star tour company, based in the Cairngorms, Scotland. We provide bespoke on road, off road and guided walking tours and love sharing our passion for the history, culture and wildlife of Scotland.
We offer bespoke on road tours and guided walking in the local area and further afield in English, French and Dutch. Our off road tours are both scheduled and bespoke, travelling on private hill tracks in the Cairngorms.
In The Centre Of The Village,
Braemar,
AB35 5YL
Dundee Repertory Theatre
Dundee Rep Theatre is one of Scotland’s most welcoming and awarded theatres creating and showcasing world-class theatre, dance, comedy & live music. Dundee Rep sits at the cultural heart of Scotland and the City of Dundee.
Visit our award-winning Rep Cafe Bar/Restaurant, your ideal destination for a relaxing coffee, lunch with friends or intimate dinner. All our food is freshly prepared, offering a stylish blend of classic and modern dishes.
Dundee,
DD1 1PB
Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort
Positioned along the Scottish coastline, Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort is the ultimate spot for golf, fishing, dining, events and luxury self-catering holidays in a peaceful setting.
Whether you are adventuring into the Angus countryside to bag some Munros or uncovering Scotland’s coolest city, the resort is an ideal base for exploring. Broughty Ferry and the City of Dundee are only minutes away, and Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth and Aberdeen are all within easy reach.
By Broughty Ferry,
Dundee,
Angus,
DD5 3RD
V&A Dundee
The first V&A museum in the world outside London opened its doors in 2018 and is Scotland’s first ever museum dedicated to design. Visitors can experience the remarkable story of design past, present and future and the vital contribution design makes to all our lives, through permanent displays and changing exhibitions showcasing the very best of design from around the world.
High-quality facilities for visitors to V&A Dundee include an atmospheric restaurant, an outdoor terrace with stunning views across the River Tay and a shop selling the best of Scottish and international design. We offer FIT and group rates for our temporary exhibitions and guided museum tours throughout the year. Please contact us for bespoke package offers, tailored to suit your clients’ needs, including private and out of hours access as well as catering options.
Dundee,
DD1 4EZ
Skaill House
Skaill House is the fine 17th century mansion overlooking the spectacular Bay of Skaill on the Orkney Islands. Home of William Graham Watt, 7th Laird of Breckness, who unearthed the World famous Neolithic village of Skara Brae in 1850. Today, after careful restoration work, the house is open to the public and entry is included in a joint ticket with Skara Brae, which is just a 200m walk away. Skaill House has been accredited by VisitScotland as a four star visitor attraction. Visitors can experience a family home as it was in the 1950s, and discover the items collected by the family since the 17th Century.
Breckness Estate,
Stromness,
Orkney,
KW16 3LR
The Clydeside Distillery
Glasgow's stills are flowing again at the Clydeside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery. Come down to the Queen's Dock and watch our craftsmen distil pure new spirit by hand, the time-honoured way. You'll find more than you'd expect, with so many of Scotland's finest single malts to enjoy in our Whisky Shop and Whisky Tasting. You can even immerse yourself in Glasgow history as you wander around our fascinating Dockside Story.
100 Stobcross Road,
Glasgow,
G38QQ
Floors Castle & Gardens
Built by leading architect William Adam in 1721, Floors Castle is Scotland’s largest inhabited Castle and home to the Duke of Roxburghe. The Castle is filled with outstanding works of art & the famous Belgian tapestries. Enjoy breath taking views of the River Tweed before discovering the beautiful gardens with colourful herbaceous borders, fruit trees, traditional glasshouses and stunning Millennium Garden. Private tours are available as well as bespoke estate event & activity packages.
Floors Castle,
Kelso,
Roxburghshire,
TD5 7SF
Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier
The Highland Chocolatier is a 4 Star Visitor Attraction awarded the Best Food & Drink Visitor Attraction in Scotland. Chocolate Tours & Tastings can be reserved for 2-50 people. Discover the small Chocolate Exhibition, relax in the Chocolate Lounge or browse the Chocolate Shop to taste why Iain Burnett's is one of Europe's most awarded Master Chocolatier's. Iain's Velvet Truffles have twice been awarded Best Truffle in the World! On the main road 5 minutes off the A9 in beautiful Grandtully.
Grandtully,
Pitlochry,
Perthshire,
PH9 0PL
Johnstons of Elgin
Johnstons of Elgin have been experts in the world's finest fibres for over 225 years, crafting exquisite luxury products in our own Scottish mills.
Visitors can enjoy an immersive experience at our 5 star Quality Assured Elgin mill, where our family business has worked with natural, renewable, biodegradable fibres since 1797.
On site, your clients can explore our latest collections, including women's, men's, and children's clothing and accessories, or dine in our Taste our Best accredited restaurant tucked inside one of Johnstons of Elgin’s oldest buildings
Newmill,
Elgin,
Moray,
IV30 4AF
Robert Burns House Dumfries
In this simple sandstone house in a quiet Dumfries street, Robert Burns, Scotland's national poet, spent the last years of his brilliant life. He died here in 1796 at the age of thirty-seven. The house gives us a picture of how the poet and his family lived in the late eighteenth century and is now a place of pilgrimage for Burns admirers the world over.
Your clients can see his desk and chair in his study, the famous Kilmarnock editions of his work and many original manuscripts & belongings of the poet.
Bespoke tours can be arrange in advance (depending on availability) to the Robert Burns Mausoleum on request. These can include a guided talk.
Gift shop on site
Burns Street,
Dumfries,
Dumfries and Galloway,
DG1 2PS
Scone Palace
Scone Palace, abundant in history and heritage. We invite you to walk in the footsteps of our ancient ancestors and stand where once 42 of our Scottish kings were crowned on the famous Stone of Scone, also known as the Stone of Destiny. Explore the vast grounds in which the Palace sits, rich in their own magnificent history. This splendid historic location caters for both group and FIT visitors, exclusive use, private dining and events. Fishing, shooting, product launches, film and photo shoot location enquiries are invited.
In addition, luxury self-catering accommodation in the west wing and exclusive use of the private wing of the Palace are also available.
Perth,
Perthshire,
PH2 6BD