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.
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Laggan
Laggan is a luxury rural retreat found on the south west coast of Scotland with panoramic views of the Solway Firth. Our unique spaces; GG’s Yard (250 capacity event space), Gather (bistro), Graze (Glass dome), 18 luxury Sea View Snugs with outdoor hot tubs and The Murray Arms provide you with a place to work, connect, dine and sleep in a beautiful part of Scotland.
Parking for 100 vehicles including coaches.
Gatehouse of Fleet,
Dumfries and Galloway,
DG7 2ES
Private Tours Scotland
Private Tours Scotland offers the very best luxury tours of Scotland. Our services include bespoke itinerary creation, booking all aspects of the tour and providing luxurious transport. Our knowledgeable tour designers can create an array of itineraries that include, general sight-seeing tours, whisky tours, golf tours, family tours, heritage tours or a blend of all these aspects wrapped in with 5-star accommodation. Get an understanding of our services by requesting a draft itinerary.
Edinburgh,
EH3 6AA
The Cluanie Inn
The Cluanie Inn is situated in the remote wilderness of the picturesque Glen Shiel on the way to the Isle of Skye. This mountain Inn reflects much of the Highland’s unique rustic charm with character-filled rooms that are spacious and cosy. The Inn serves hearty, scrumptious meals and the warm atmosphere of the crackling log fires in the lobby makes you feel right at home.
Inverness-shire,
Highlands,
IV63 7YW
Rokeby Manor
Rokeby Manor is an early Victorian House (1840) situated on the edge of the Highland Estate Village of Invergarry. This late Georgian-early Victorian Manor has retained its character of a country home that was built with local materials and handmade techniques. Dining in Emily’s Byre, the rustic farmhouse restaurant with its cozy bar, is a great place to relax and have a good time. This charming manor house is located en route to the Isle of Skye.
Invergarry,
Highlands,
PH35 4HG
The Whispering Pine Lodge
The Whispering Pine Lodge is a tranquil Highland retreat set against a backdrop of steep forested mountains on the banks of Loch Lochy. Enjoy the surrounding beauty as you stroll down the garden pathways to our own private pebbled beach. With an enviable location, just a short drive away from the town of Fort William, the Lodge is a perfect starting point for touring the Highlands.
Loch Lochy,
Spean Bridge,
Highland,
PH34 4DZ
Black Sheep Hotels Cabins
After a day of adventure in the Highlands, surround yourself with magnificent natural beauty in any of our unique and inviting mountain-style cabins, where rustic charm and luxurious amenities give you that ‘home away from home’ experience.
The grand cabins have sweeping picturesque views of Loch Lochy with pathways to the pebble beach on the loch’s shores. The evergreen forests on the glens across from the cabins are worth gazing at, especially when covered with a blanket of snow.
Each cosy cabin is inspired by the Highlands, beautifully furnished, and comes with outdoor patios, spacious living, dining and open-kitchen areas, bedrooms with en suite and separate baths and an electric fireplace.
Loch Lochy,
Spean Bridge,
PH34 4DZ
Kraken Diving
Orkney Scuba Diving school offers group friendly snorkel and dive adventures around the amazing WWI and WWII wrecks of Scapa Flow. These sheltered sites not only provide wrecks but a variety of marine life at nice shallow depths meaning there's something for everyone. Group sizes 1-6 (up to 6 snorkellers or 3 divers in a group), operate Apr – Sept. Discounts available.
Birsay,
Orkney,
KW17 2LX
Westraak Tours
We are a locally based tour business providing bespoke day tours of the island of Westray. We offer a friendly, personal, informal and immersive introduction to life in one of the outer North Isles. We can accommodate small groups of up to 8 in our minibus and larger groups on request. Tours of Westray can vary in content and timing and can be tailored to suit. Our group rate is flexible.
Pierowall,
Westray,
Orkney,
KW17 2DH
The Orkney Hotel
Welcome to our world of food and whisky in a 17th Century hotel. Your guests can choose from over 1,000 whiskies, 160 gins and local draught ales. We serve fresh local produce in our restaurant that seats over 60, or private dining rooms up to 25 guests. Situated in Kirkwall town centre, parking for cars. Group and FIT rates available.
Kirkwall,
Orkney,
KW15 1DN
Stromabank Hotel
Stromabank Hotel is a small family run hotel on the tranquil island of Hoy. 4 ensuite letting rooms including a disabled room with ensuite wet room. There’s a well stocked bar plus a 30 cover restaurant that can cater for coach parties large and small. Only hotel on Hoy at present offering bed & breakfast, evening meals and a bar. Parking for cars, minibus & small coaches.
Island of Hoy,
Orkney,
KW16 3PA
Orkney Trike Tours
Orkney Trike Tours offers you an exclusive, exciting and unique way of exploring the beautiful islands of Orkney. John is a fully trained Tour guide affiliated to the Scottish tourist guide association. He uses a custom built 1500cc motorised trike to give your guests “two tours” in one go. Firstly, the thrill and excitement of the journey sampling the full Orkney atmosphere. Secondly, a tour of all the places we visit - be it history, scenery or wildlife. This is all done in a way to entertain and inform.
Deerness,
Kirkwall,
Orkney,
KW17 2QW
Orkney Islands Hotels Ltd T/A Ferry Inn and Royal Hotel Stromness
Our two Stromness Hotels provide a variety of accommodation options and offer some of the best places to stay in Orkney. Situated a short walk from Stromness ferry terminal, both The Ferry Inn and The Royal Hotel provide the ideal base for your Orkney holiday. Accommodation for over x50 pax, restaurant capacity over x50 pax. Rack rate during peak months, discount may be available for off season October – March.
8 - 10 John Street,
Stromness,
Orkney,
KW16 3AD
Orkney Brewery
The Orkney Brewery is based in the former schoolhouse for Quoyloo, one mile from Skara Brae, in the heart of Neolithic Orkney. With a Gift Shop, Tasting Hall serving local Orkney produce and Tours of the Brewery, we’d welcome your guests to our 4 star visitor attraction. Tours last approx. 30 mins, bespoke tours available on request. Parking for all sizes vehicles. Seating for up to x50 in Tasting Hall. The Brewery is open April - October.
Orkney Brewery Peedie Bottle Shop is now open in Kirkwall for those who can't make it to the visitor centre in Quoyloo.
Quoyloo,
Orkney,
KW16 3LT
Merkister Hotel
Situated on the shores of Harray Loch, the Merkister hotel stands in its own grounds in the most wonderful location, commanding impressive views of this famous loch and its surroundings. Open all year, accommodation for groups up to x24 pax, parking for all vehicle sizes. Capacity for x50 pax in the Skerries restaurant, one of Orkney’s finest dining experiences, providing a real taste of Orkney.
Harray,
Orkney,
KW17 2LF
Lizzie’s Orkney Tours
Lizzie's Orkney Tours offer visitors a comprehensive opportunity to learn about, visit and enjoy all that Orkney has to offer. Lizzie is a Scottish Tourist Guiding Association Green Badge accredited tourist guide and your guests will enjoy the history, culture and heritage of the islands in a special Orkney Tour. Bespoke tours in a comfortable 8 seat minibus. We offer a specific Tasting Orkney Tour which offers visitors the opportunity to sample much of the local produce.
Berstane Road,
Kirkwall,
Orkney,
KW15 1SZ
Contini George Street
Contini George Street (formerly called Centotre) is a popular Italian restaurant set in the busy shopping and dining district of George Street in the heart of Edinburgh’s city centre. Delivering everything you want from a fabulous, authentic contemporary Italian restaurant, Contini's is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We source our produce direct from the markets in Italy and change our menus every month with the seasons. A plate of Italian dolce vita in the Scottish capital.
Edinburgh,
EH2 3ES
The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant
The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant is located in The National Gallery of Scotland and serves locally sourced, sustainably produced, contemporary Scottish food. The multi award-winning restaurant is well known for a commitment to using local, Artisan Scottish producers and sourcing a majority of its produce from the Contini Kitchen Garden. Serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and afternoon teas. The restaurant also offers a beautiful exclusive use events space for private functions and parties and we can host private views of art exhibitions.
The Mound,
Edinburgh,
EH2 2EL
Great Orkney Tours
I was born and brought up in Orkney and can offer a unique glimpse into life in Orkney in bygone days. I offer private bespoke tours to suit the interests of your guests. A full day tour has a lunch stop where local food and drink can be sampled. My minibus accommodates up to 8 people comfortably.
Bonnie Brae,
Tankerness,
Orkney,
KW17 2QS
Cairn Lodge
Nestled in the heart of rural Perthshire, and a stone's throw from the world-famous Gleneagles golf courses, you'll find the unique experience of Cairn Lodge. Inspired by the opulence of its rich past as a baronial hunting lodge, today, it has been reimagined for the modern traveller.
Orchil Road,
Auchterarder,
Perth and Kinross,
PH3 1LX
Toumal Art Studio
Toumal Art Studio is a combined art studio and gallery with all work being Orkney themed. We sell original Orkney landscape and seascape art, prints, cards mugs, cushions and painted brooches. All work by Ingrid Grieve. Parking for minibus and small coaches, wheelchair access, small group friendly. Visitors are welcome to look around the gallery and shop with spectacular views over Scapa Flow and also see the artist at work in the studio area..
Daisy Cottage,
Orphir,
Orkney,
KW17 2RB
Fernvalley Wildlife Centre
We are a forever home for abandoned, neglected and mistreated exotic animals which have been in the pet trade. We can accommodate small coaches (30 seats maximum), group friendly, with daily talks and feed sessions with our animals. Our onsite tearoom can seat up to 30 people, with accessible toilets and parking.
Rendall,
Orkney,
KW17 2HB
Pomona Prefect – Boat Trips
Pomona Prefect is a small, fast charter boat for hire for fishing and workboat charter for research and commercial and sports activities in Orkney. An affordable, exciting Boat hire for charter, bird watching and water taxi. Can be used for fishing, scuba diving, snorkelling, sea research diving, and small parties catered for. We take guests on fishing trips for wellness and meditative purposes. Groups up to 6 people. We can offer negotiated rates on group bookings.
Whitehall,
Stronsay,
Orkney,
KW17 2AE
The Workshop Loft & Gallery
The Workshop is a long established craft producers' cooperative in picturesque St. Margaret's Hope. It specialises in high quality locally produced knitwear and an impressive range of arts and crafts. Up the spiral staircase there is the Loft Gallery hosting exhibitions from local artists in a variety of media. There are monthly exhibitions from March to December in the small airy gallery. Group of 12+ welcome, parking for car/minibus/small and large coach.
St. Margaret's Hope,
Orkney,
KW17 2SL
Pier Arts Centre
The Pier Arts Centre in Stromness houses a Collection of British fine art including works by Barbara Hepworth & Ben Nicholson as well as local artists such as Sylvia Wishart & Stanley Cursiter & contemporary artists Sean Scully & Eva Rothschild. The Centre also curates a year round programme of exhibitions & events. The building and facilities are fully accessible. Booking is not required but advance notice of large group visits is preferred. Guided tours available for a fee.
Stromness,
Orkney,
KW16 3AA