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.
Bespoke Hotels
Bespoke Hotels have 26 hotels located in Scotland, from the Isle of Skye to Edinburgh we offer an eclectic mix of properties. You’ll find our hotels in locations well known for their culture and nightlife, whilst the Highlands and coastlines offer the most exhilarating landscapes - filled with the tallest mountains, the most magical of castles, the deepest lakes, not to mention the most elusive monsters!
210 Cygnet Court,
Warrington,
WA1 1PP
Rufflets St Andrews
In the ownership of the same family for three generations, Rufflets is nestled in 10 acres of grounds just 5 minutes from the centre of St Andrews. Discover the unique warmth and intimacy that sees thousands of guests return year after year, for both golf and leisure.
With quality of experience and commitment to sustainability at it’s core, Rufflets’ mission has always been to provide the very best of Scottish hospitality based on the very best homegrown and locally-sourced products.
St Andrews,
Fife,
KY16 9TX
VentureSail Holidays
VentureSail Holidays are the UK's leading skippered sailing holiday agency offering ventures to incredible destinations on board interesting vessels skippered by passionate people. Step off the beaten track and island hop around the jaw-droppingly beautiful Hebrides under sail. All on board meals are provided, usually by an experienced on board chef, with plenty of opportunities to sight see ashore, walk, hike, sample whisky and watch wildlife. All tours can be booked as private charters with bespoke itineraries if required.
No sailing experience needed to climb aboard
Available to book by the berth, by the cabin or for whole boat private charter.
Edinburgh,
EH2 4AN
Courses for Cooks
A great day out for any visitors to Scotland! Jenny Thomson welcomes private groups of up to 6 people into her home kitchen for a bespoke, hands on Scottish cookery class. Using local produce and traditional recipes with some modern twists, guests eat what they have cooked at the end of the class. 10 mins from the Forth Bridge & 45mins from St Andrews.
Dunfermline,
Fife,
KY11 8NE
The R&A World Golf Museum
There's a lot to explore at this VisitScotland 5 star accredited visitor experience. Our immersive galleries bring the Past, Present and Future of Golf to Life Around You. Thousands of fascinating objects, some on display for the first time and dating back over 400 years, bring to life hidden stories of the game and it's personalities. We also have a retail shop and 50 seat restaurant on site.
Step outside and you are just yards away from the 1st tee of the iconic Old Course.
Bruce Embankment,
St Andrews,
Fife,
KY16 9AB
Ninth Wave Experience
Award-winning wee gem of a restaurant offering 4 course luxury lunches on a traditional Hebridean croft on the Isle of Mull. The chef patron Carla , a Masterchef the Professionals quarter finalist, will introduce each dish and give you a personal tour of her culinary herb garden.
Bruach Mhor, Fionnphort,
Isle of Mull,
Argyll,
PA66 6BL
ProScot Golf Tours Ltd
ProScot Golf Tours are based in the “Home of Golf” and are ready to work in partnership with you to promote and secure the ultimate golfing package. We are an “Authorised Provider” of the Old Course guaranteed tee times. Our Director is a PGA Golf Professional and Links golf specialist. Our local knowledge of golf, accommodation, restaurants, events and whisky is second to none. Wrap all that up with our own transport service makes for an unforgettable golfing experience for your clients.
Alloway,
South Ayrshire,
KA7 4QT
Escocia Tours
Escocia Tours was made to offer quality, personalized tours with a qualified and experienced guide or driver/guide. Fully qualified and insured Blue Badge tour guide covering all of Scotland. Spanish, English or Portuguese languages. We want your trip to be memorable and special. Our philosophy focuses on promoting personalized, sustainable, local, balanced and respectful tourism.
Burntisland,
Fife,
KY39HF
Islay Estates Company – Bridgend Hotel
11 cosy, spacious bedrooms each uniquely decorated. A good night’s sleep is guaranteed – especially after sampling Islay’s famous single malts! With hints of our Islay Woollen Mill Gillies tweed throughout, we have 4 super king size rooms, 1 family suite offering two bedrooms and two bathrooms, and 6 double rooms.
Using the finest local ingredients from our Estate and beyond, our chefs create seasonal menus with a taste of Islay on every plate. What we can’t rear or grow ourselves, we work with local partner suppliers to ensure our ingredients are as fresh and local as possible.
Bridgend,
Isle of Islay,
Argyll,
PA44 7PJ
Meldrum House Country Hotel and Golf Course
Meldrum House Country Hotel in rural Aberdeenshire boasts the 7,000 yard Knights parkland course within their 240-acre estate. 14 miles/24 km away from Aberdeen Airport. One of The Sunday Times Top 100 British Hotels, Meldrum House has 51 stunning bedrooms and 1 self-catered lodge. Two award-winning restaurants, four luxury outdoor dining domes, Titan Sky Bar and an 800-year-old Cave Bar serving over 120 whiskies completes the portfolio. High-end offering with relaxed atmosphere is perfect for FITs and groups. Free car parking.
Inverurie,
Aberdeenshire,
AB51 0AE
Ardoch Loch Lomond
Ardoch Loch Lomond is an exclusive use venue with multiple function spaces and 18-bedrooms; set in 133 acres of rolling countryside, with spectacular views over Loch Lomond.
Ardoch can host up to 50 for seated, and 100 for standing events. It is perfect for both residential and day only events including conferences, training courses, networking, business meetings or team building activities.
Uniquely run as a profit with purpose venue, profits from all bookings go to Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS).
Gartocharn,
West Dunbartonshire,
G83 8ND
DP&L Golf Tours
DP&L Golf are a leading Scottish golf tour operator based in St Andrews specialising in creating pre-packaged and bespoke golf holidays to all golfing areas of Scotland as well as being an “Authorised Provider” of Old Course Tee Times. At DP&L Golf, our goal is for you clients to have an unforgettable golfing experience, working with you to arrange every aspect of your client's trip, including non-golfing activities, we eliminate any stress you may have of planning and organising a trip to the “Home of Golf”.
St Andrews,
KY16 9NL
Broomhall House
Broomhall House is recognised for its unique place at the heart of Scotland's history and for its new role as a prestigious and welcoming venue for small group tours and private tours with privileged access. Lord Bruce personally hosts guests and designs uniquely special experiences. The house is also available for larger corporate events both inside the house and in the grounds as well as filming, photosheets, automotive and private gatherings.
Dunfermline,
Fife,
KY11 3DU
Dakota Hotels
Dakota Hotels: a luxury lifestyle brand, synonymous with style and impeccable service. Sophisticated yet cool, with timeless style, each of our hotel destinations across the UK surprises and delights in unexpected ways. Indulge in our effortlessly chic guest rooms and suites; immerse yourself in our luxurious Bar; or discover fabulous food in our Grill. Welcome to your home away from home; welcome to Dakota.
Glasgow,
G2 4DP
Fernvalley Wildlife Centre
Fernvalley is the most northerly wildlife centre in the UK, located in the stunning Orkney Islands in the far north of Scotland. We specialise in giving a forever home to exotic rescue animals.
Small Groups are welcome, our café can seat up to 25 people, ample car park for minibus/small coach.
We’d love to welcome your groups to our fantastic visitor attraction.
Rendall,
Orkney,
KW17 2HB
Monkstadt 1745 Luxury Lodge
Monkstadt 1745 Luxury Lodge is located in beautiful Trotternish, where Bonnie Prince Charlie landed by boat with Flora MacDonald…all of this and more await you at Monkstadt1745. Escape to Monkstadt 1745 and bask in one of our luxurious four-poster suites, all thoughtfully designed with your comfort in mind. Think roll-top baths and all the modern luxuries you could possibly need to relax. Immerse yourself in our rooms, indulge yourself at our restaurant and bar where we offer you the best of local produce and then enjoy a wee dram.
Our History is Your History!
Our unique experiences are suitable for individual travellers as well as groups of 12 sizes. We offer six king sized bedrooms, and our team will work with you to create and plan the best options to meet your client’s needs.
Linicro,
by Portree,
Isle of Skye,
IV51 9YN
Islander Edinburgh Ltd t/a Islander UK
Islander bring to you beautiful Footwear, Handbags and Accessories made with Scotland’s finest Harris Tweed®. New for 2022, the Islander Workshop opened in Edinburgh City Centre where customers can create their very own Mini Satchel handbag; selecting their own choice of coloured components and a choice of Harris Tweed® lids. We have room for up to 12 people in one sitting and workshops take approx. 45 mins – 1 hour to complete.
42 Candlemaker Row,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2QE
Brucefield Estate
Brucefield Estate is an eco-tourism hideaway where contemporary, sustainable accommodation as well as conservation and wildlife come first. Tucked away in ancient woodlands with a rich wildlife and historic landscape, and unique ancestry.
Come and learn about the history of Scotland from the C11th through the eyes of this estate: pilgrimages, medieval barons, and historic landscapes. We will introduce you to woodland fungi, the scent of a Douglas fir needle, and we’ll look out for woodpeckers, owls, and sumptuous mosses.
Brucefield Estate,
Forestmill,
Clackmannanshire,
FK10 3QF
The Granary Lodge Bed & Breakfast @ The Castle & Gardens of Mey
The Granary Lodge bed and breakfast is the perfect Highland retreat, nestled between the Castle of Mey and the Pentland Firth. Ten luxury en-suite rooms, including two suites with lounges, are individually styled and beautifully appointed in the original 17th Century Granary Building with the Drawing Room, Dining Room and Reception in an adjacent building. Wick John O’Groats Airport is 20 miles from accommodation. Private parking and ground floor accessible bedrooms. Ideal for Groups and FITs, available for exclusive use.
Castle of Mey,
Thurso,
Caithness,
KW14 8XH
The Tolbooth Tavern
The Tolbooth Tavern in Edinburgh is part of the original Canongate Tolbooth which was built in 1591. This medieval building was used to collect tolls from travellers entering the burgh at the Canongate.
The ground floor became The Tolbooth Tavern in 1820.
The Tolbooth Tavern is a cosy traditional Scottish pub full of character and charm. It boasts a fantastic spot along the Royal Mile where the small exterior gives way to a spacious bar and mezzanine dining area.
Edinburgh,
EH8 8BN
Sgùrr Tours
Your clients can enjoy a Highland tour in absolute luxury in an 8 seater V Class Mercedes-Benz,
Complimentary cold soft drinks throughout the trip from the onboard 12v cool box, on board wifi
connection, self rear controlled AC in the vehicle. As a Sgitheanach (Skye Person) ) at heart and
experienced tour guide, I have a vast knowledge of the Highlands, especially the west coast, and am
intimately familiar with both the main roads and backroads of the Highlands, which enables me to
customise tours to match my clients’ interests.
Inverness,
IV2 6GD
Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre
Montrose was the UK's first operational military air station dating from 1913 to 1952, but our story is not just about aircraft, we also show the human side. The museum has expanded in recent years becoming a highly rated visitor attraction on TripAdvisor and Google. A fully accredited museum run entirely by volunteers who pride themselves in being friendly and helpful. Group visits need to be booked in advance and a form can be downloaded from our website.
Montrose,
Angus,
DD10 9BD
Innes House
Innes House is a 17th Century Edwardian house, 16 bedroom, mostly en-suite and sleeps up to 32 guests if using all rooms to capacity, or 27 if twinnable rooms are preferred. Two bedrooms have sitting rooms to create suites, for guests that require a little more space. There are 2 ballrooms, one which serves as a dining room with the nearby drawing room and library. Set in 2 acres of walled gardens, your client can enjoy a morning stroll, or if they prefer a longer walk outside the gardens. Hidden in the countryside a few miles outside Elgin. Innes House is a great place for relaxing, away from the hustle and bustle of busy life with access to dark skies, green spaces and fresh air.
Elgin,
Moray,
IV30 8NG
Toll House Spirits Ltd
We are a family owned producer of award winning spirits & liqueurs, based in the historical town of Arbroath – the birthplace of Scotland. We offer a range of gin & rum tasting experiences, either from our brand home in Arbroath or at interesting partner venues in the town, including our local football club. Our team, with decades of industry experience, will ensure your clients have a fun and entertaining time, whilst learning all about craft spirit production in Scotland.
Arbroath,
DD11 3AX