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.
If you have any questions related to your existing travel trade listing or you would like to create one, please contact traveltrade@visitscotland.com.
Shetland Knitting Tutor
Embracing traditional craftsmanship, I help to inspire knitters and crafters by sharing my knitting projects and knitting history. Showing visitors Shetland through my crafting eyes, my landscape and my reflections on my crafting life. For your clients I can offer knitting workshops designed for beginners, intermediate and advanced knitters to learn or refine their knitting methods. Maximum group size is twenty, courses held throughout Shetland, all year round.
Shetland,
ZE2 9JF
Holyrood Distillery
Holyrood Distillery is Edinburgh's first malt whisky distillery for nearly 100 years and is a brand-new visitor attraction, offering a variety of different tours as well as evening hospitality options. Housed in a historic B-listed former railway building, the distillery is just a 20 minute walk from Edinburgh's Royal Mile. With a focus on flavour, tours accommodate up to 22 guests. The distillery takes visitors around the experience with samples of both Gin and Whisky. There are also more in depth tours available on each spirit. Thee is a well stocked shop on site and the visitor ends their tour in the bar which offers stunning views over Holyrood Park. Group rates are available and the site is fully accessible for the disabled please note there is no coach parking but drop off is available nearby.
Edinburgh,
EH8 9SH
Busta House Hotel
Busta House has stood proud over the Busta coastline since the 16th century As Shetland’s leading 3* country house hotel. Ideally situated centrally on Shetland, with easy access from the main A970. We have 22 Comfortable, well appointed & En-suite rooms. We have many years of experience working with many Trade companies from Large Tour groups to FIT.
Shetland,
Scotland,
ZE2 9QN
Highland Auto Campers
Highland Auto Campers offer for rent a fleet of luxury campervans – the perfect way to explore the Scottish Highlands! We are a family run company based in Inverness, at the starting point of the North Coast 500, and just 20 minutes from Inverness airport. Our all-inclusive pricing means our campers are fully equipped with everything you will need for your Scottish adventure.
North Kessock,
Inverness,
Highlands,
IV1 3XW
Araminta Campbell – Luxury Scottish Textiles
Embracing traditional craftsmanship and timeless design, Araminta Campbell creates exceptional textiles that express Scotland’s natural beauty and weaving heritage. From our Edinburgh studio we hand weave our SIGNATURE collection of British alpaca accessories alongside our HERITAGE service for bespoke tweeds and tartans. By appointment through our partners we open our doors to guests from around the world to experience behind-the-scenes of our workshop and source the finest Scottish textiles. Please contact us if you are interested in becoming one of our selected partners.
Edinburgh,
EH6 6JL
Loch Fyne Hotel and Spa
Loch Fyne Hotel & Spa welcomes leisure groups, high end tours and exclusive events. Our spectacular location makes any stay memorable. About an hour’s drive from Glasgow city centre and the airport, it’s a tranquil location that’s easy to get to. The local area is well suited to walking and maps are available for routes of different lengths and difficulties. FIT guests will enjoy spectacular views of the Loch and the best of local food and drink in popular restaurant, Cladach Mor, and the lounge bar.
Inveraray,
Argyll and Bute,
PA32 8XT
Thainstone House
Thainstone House is an 18th-century grand mansion in 44 acres of private parkland. Only 10 minutes from Aberdeen International Airport. We welcome FIT & small groups of up to 12 people with parking available for small executive coaches.
Regional flavours influence the menu in the 1 Rosette Restaurant, The Green Lady with hearty home cooked food, local ales and malt whiskies inour Stockman’s Bar. Explore all Aberdeenshire has to offer – rolling countryside, world-class golf, walks and distilleries. Onsite spa which includes indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room, gym and luxury Scottish spa treatments.
Inverurie,
Aberdeenshire,
AB51 5NT
An Talla by Loch Ness
An Talla, Gaelic for "meeting place," is a café and retail destination at Dochgarroch Lock, near Inverness, also serving as a departure point for Loch Ness by Jacobite's 5-star cruises. Our menu offers freshly prepared, locally sourced cuisine, and our retail space features the exclusive Loch Ness Collection and Highland-inspired pieces. An Talla is the perfect destination for your FIT clients, and is also available for events, meetings, or exclusive use.
Dochgarroch,
Inverness,
Highlands,
IV3 8JG
DD Tours
DD Tours run historical walking tours within Dundee City. Tours are presented by two local guides, a double-act of storytellers bringing energy and humour. We have a wide range of tours including underground vaults - all tours can be adapted to include locations and stories of interest to the group.
Dundee,
Scotland
Turin Castle
Turin Castle is a fully serviced private luxury castle in the heart of Angus, built in 1659 we provide concierge service from the moment of booking delivering unique in house experiences. From butlers and private chefs, discerning guests can enjoy a taste of true Scottish Hospitality in their own Highland Home.
Angus,
DD8 2UF
WL Sleigh
We are a long-established specialist chauffeur drive company. Our luxury fleet of executive saloons and people carriers is meticulously maintained for the highest standards of safety and comfort. At WL Sleigh’s, we pride ourselves in our attention to detail, and are eager to meet every client’s personal requirements for chauffer driven travel.
Edinburgh,
EH3 6SU
Glenshee Ltd
Situated on the Cairnwell pass on the A93 (highest A road in UK) and featured on 2 iconic driving routes the Snow Roads and the North East 250 we operate throughout the year. In winter we are Scotland’s largest Snowsport centre. In the summer we have a roadside T@the Shee café with home cooking and barista coffee and from April to October a sceanic 3-man chairlift accessing amazing views of the Cairngorms. We can host events, meals with ample parking to suit your requirements.
Braemar,
Ballater,
Aberdeenshire,
AB35 5XU
Inveraray Jail
Do you sometimes feel like putting your clients behind bars and giving them a hard time? Now is your chance! Bring them to Inveraray Jail and place them in our custody. The Jail has established itself as one of Scotland’s best attractions. Step back almost two centuries and discover the stories of the real men, women and children who were tried and served their sentences in this prison. Listen to dramatic true tales from the characters in the Jail’s past brought to life with our FREE interactive audio guides. Available in six languages.
Inveraray,
Argyll,
PA32 8TX
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
Assynt House
A historic country house with luxury accommodation for groups of up to 14, Assynt House has seven en-suite super-king size bedrooms. Each of these bedrooms is as impressive as the next and the social spaces for dining and entertaining are both elegant and beautifully comfortable. Owner/chef, Graham Waugh, can cook for you by prior arrangement using Scotland’s plentiful larder. Daily housekeeping is a welcome addition to your stay. Your hosts are able to arrange entertainment and activities and can assist you with your itinerary. You are assured of the warmest 5 star welcome at Assynt House.
Ross-shire,
Highlands,
Scotland,
IV16 9XW
Ladies Love Fragrance
Ladies Love Fragrance deliver indoor unisex experiential perfume making masterclasses delivered by Scottish Aromatherapists & Perfume Stylists. Groups of 10 or more can design and create their own eau de parfum fragrances. Based in Edinburgh, we travel throughout central Scotland to castles, hotels and conference venues providing indoor experiential workshops all year round. Popular for conferences, partner events, staff rewards and incentives. Events duration 2-3hrs.
Edinburgh,
City of Edinburgh,
EH12 6NN
Ardnahoe Distillery
Ardnahoe, the family owned distillery and the newest to open on the famous whisky Isle of Islay. The ninth distillery on the island offers a variety of tours, whisky tastings, delicious food and views over the Paps of Jura – a guaranteed unforgettable experience.
Connel,
Isle of Islay,
Argyll,
PA46 7RN
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
SCHLOSS Roxburghe
An exceptional country resort with Championship Golf Course and a range of outdoor activities, located in the Scottish Borders but little more than an hour's drive from both Edinburgh and Newcastle. The elegant property includes 78 rooms and 12 two-bedroom cottages. Cuisine is top quality and varied, with an emphasis on fresh, home-grown produce. There are numerous cosy bars with roaring log fires for leisurely drinks, and a state of the art Spa with outdoor heated infinity pool.
Kelso,
Scottish Borders,
TD5 8JZ
Classic Britain
Classic Britain specialises in creating group package tours throughout Scotland. We work with hundreds of group friendly hotels across the country from the Scottish Borders to The Shetland Isles. The best part about our tours is that you don't have to lift a finger, we book the ferries, the guides and the visitors attractions. If it’s not a full package you're after we have a dedicated team who are experts at sourcing group accommodation for both Inbound and UK groups at the best rates.
Strathaven,
South Lanarkshire,
ML10 6TZ
The GlenAllachie Distillery
The GlenAllachie Distillery’s award-winning Visitor Centre offers a range of tours and tastings, with something to suit every level of knowledge. There is also a spacious whisky bar & tasting lounge that boasts substantial outdoor seating, ideal for an alfresco dram. Let’s not forget the well-stocked distillery shop packed full of all The GlenAllachie Distillers brands, with some hard-to-find limited editions and very special distillery-exclusive expressions, including the opportunity to hand-fill your own bottle straight from the cask.
Aberlour,
Moray,
AB38 9LR
Highland Park
We’ve been making Highland Park single malt scotch whisky the same way for over 200 years now. For groups of between 6 and 10, we are conducting an exclusive island and distillery tour combined with lunch, from the comfort of the Highland Park minibus, which for 2024, will be upgraded to a Mercedes Vito style luxury people carrier for a maximum of six passengers. Other tours available at the distillery.
Kirkwall,
Orkney,
KW15 1HQ
Sleigh’s Scotland
We offer bespoke luxury UK tours specialising in Scotland. We pride ourselves in customising personalised packages to meet every client’s interests. From finding a castle for a family vacation, organising helicopter transport for a remote picnic or sourcing a football for an afternoon’s entertainment, we are eager to meet every client’s wishes.
Edinburgh,
EH3 6SU
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