The Hotels

Invited to relish a Scottish escape based on a choice of hotels in Ayrshire, Edinburgh, Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen, customers can embark on sightseeing tours, outdoor pursuits and themed routes while basking in the comforts available at their hotel of choice, may it be a rural respite or a city break.

Overtopping its landscaped 19.5-acre grounds, Adamton Country House invites guests to unwind with a countryside escape in Ayrshire, with the centre of Glasgow stretching only a 20-minute drive away. After searching out the nearby footpaths or visiting the Open Golf courses of Prestwick, guests can settle in well-appointed rooms and replenish with tasty home-cooked treats at the bar or restaurant.

Edinburgh is at travellers’ feet with a stay at Britannia Hotel Edinburgh, which enjoys a riverside location on the banks of the Water of Leith. Shopping on Princes Street and the Edinburgh Castle are within easy reach. Guests can recharge their batteries at the on-site restaurant and bar.

Immersed in the greenery of its gardens, Waterside Hotel Peterhead offers a hearty plates crafted from locally sourced produce in Aberdeenshire, and allows guests to unwind at the on-site health and leisure club, which features a gym, swimming pool, spa pool, sauna and steam room.

Enjoying a fine location in Aberdeen, within approximately a 10-minute drive from the city centre, Britannia Aberdeen Hotel spoils its guests with an on-site restaurant, a lively pub bar and a health and leisure club, where travellers can make a splash in the pool, relax at the sauna or in the steam room or stick to their fitness goals at the gym.

Groupon’s Guide To Ayrshire

Honoured as Rabbie Burns’ birthplace, Ayrshire’s tumbling crags and coastline are hallowed ground for conquering wayfarers.

Drenched in military history, this southwesterly county is home to more than 40 stone castles, and has seen struggles fought by Robert the Bruce and William Wallace. Battles of a more sporting nature take place today across some of Scotland’s finest links golf courses, which stretch across the region’s dramatic beaches and up into the hills. Famously the only place in Britain ever visited by Elvis Presley, Ayrshire is amply connected by Glasgow Prestwick International Airport, which lets visitors sample its culture, landscape, and exquisite local malts without worrying about the trip home.

Groupon’s Guide To Edinburgh

Located in Lothian, on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth, the capital city of Scotland (UK) allures with historic sites, cultural landmarks and a wide variety of shopping centres and traditional markets. 

History enthusiasts may visit the famous Edinburgh Castle, a 12th century historic fortress built on Castle Rock, a volcanic plug in the middle of the city. Also, culture seekers may visit the Old Town and the New Town, both listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and boasting Georgian-style buildings and traditional markets. After exploring renowned museums and galleries, holidaymakers may savour traditional dishes such as Haggis and Scottish Shortbread, available at numerous restaurants and bars. Artistic types may head to one of the city’s music and theatre venues, keeping guests entertained with folk acts, jazz concerts, plays and international musicians.

Groupon’s Guide To Aberdeenshire

Famed for its yet unparalleled catches and long lasting distillation tradition, Aberdeenshire is as much a place to sample Scottish fish recipes and embark on themed whisky routes as it is for spending a seaside break with stretches of fine sand and rugged expanses lacing the county’s coastal areas.

The Cairngorm range, the Ythan Estuary, the Sands of Forvie and the nature reserve of Fowlsheugh beckon outdoor leisure aficionados and wildlife enthusiasts, whereas sightseeing tours aimed at unraveling Aberdeenshire’s past can be based on visits at Crathie’s Balmoral Castle, at the Cairness House in Buchan, the mid 15th century Corgarff Castle and at the atmospheric Muchalls Castle.

Groupon’s Guide To Aberdeen

Known as The silver city or The flower of Scotland, Aberdeen is the third most populous city in the country, with a population estimated as being over 200,000 large. Sitting on the coast of the North Sea, between the rivers Dee and Don, the city is a ten-time Britain In Bloom winner, an annual award gave by The Royal Horticulture Society.

Once in the city, travellers will have plenty of visiting opportunities, from the historic Royal Deeside, the holiday home of the Royal family since the Victorian era, to St. Machar’s Cathedral, which is believed to occupy the site of a chapel built hundreds of years before Christ. Outdoorsy types will get lots of strolling opportunities in Cruickshank Botanic Gardens, an 11-acre garden complex, boasting over 2,500 labelled plants. Though a peaceful and quiet place during the day, Aberdeen features plenty of nightclubs and bars, where holidaymakers may try out local ales and fine wines.