Thirlestane Castle Links
Here are some website links you may find useful.
General
- AboutBritain
www.aboutbritain.com
Online guide to Great Britain.
- ASVA
www.asva.co.uk
Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions
- Brithub
www.brithub.com
Your local guide to Britain
- Budget Car Rental
www.budget-stansted.com/
Budget Car Rental are leaders in the UK Car Hire Market.
- Clan Maitland Society
www.clanmaitland.org.uk
Maitlands are directly descended from the original Norman Mautalent who settled in Northumberland around 1130. At that time it was part of Scotland. The family settled at Thirlestane in Lauderdale about 1250.
- Colimar Dance Company
www.colimardance.co.uk/weddings.html
Have you thought about that first dance that you have to do by tradition as man and wife?
Everyone is there to see you take to the floor, wouldn't you rather be able to sweep your new wife off her feet and impress all your friends and family rather than shuffling around not knowing what to do.
- Colour Me Beautiful
www.updateyourlook.co.uk
Europe's leading image consultancy.
- Exclusive Bentley Hire
www.exclusivebentleyhire.co.uk
The Bentley Arnage Chauffeur car is the ultimate in luxury and prestige. Make a real impact and arrive at your special occasion like royalty in our Bentley Arnage. Available for weddings, special occasions, corporate, tours, etc.
- Hudson's Guide
www.hudsonsguide.co.uk
Hudson's Historic Houses & Gardens provides a definitive guide to the best historic houses and gardens, castles and heritage sites that Britain has to offer.
- NNTA
www.nnta.org
The North Northumberland Tourism Association founded in 1985, the NNTA is the oldest established tourism association in Northumberland and the Scottish Borders.
- Ruddick Tours
www.ruddicktours.com/index.html
Private group and family sightseeing tours of the UK with Ray Ruddick, your own friendly Blue Badge driver-guide.
- Secret Scotland
www.secret-scotland.com
Secret Scotland tours are detailed travel guides with a difference. They are flexible itineraries for creating bespoke self-drive tours. To help you organise an independent Scotland tour, they include route directions, travel times, alternative quieter roads, recommended places to visit and local knowledge guidance to the best restaurants and bars. They are not Holiday Packages, so you have the freedom to stay where you choose, visit what you want and travel at your own pace.
- The Borders Vintage Automobile Club
www.bvac.org.uk/index.htm
The Borders Vintage Automobile Club started life in 1972 with just a handful of members. The Club rapidly increased its membership in the early years due to a series of successful rallies.
- The Historic Houses Association
www.hha.org.uk
The HHA represents the interests of Britain's historic houses, castles and gardens that remain in private ownership.
- VisitScotland.com
www.visitscotland.com
The offical site of Scotland's National Tourist Board.
Local
- Black Bull Hotel
www.blackbull-lauder.co.uk
The Black Bull Hotel in Lauder is an independent, family-owned hotel with dining rooms and the Harness Room Bar open to residents and non-residents. We pride ourselves on our warm and welcoming atmosphere, great food and comfortable accommodation.
- borderevents.com Ltd
www.borderevents.com
The online version of Border Events magazine - the definitive what's on guide to everything happening in and around the Borders of Scotland and England. Whether you live in the Borders or are planning a visit then you will find plenty of ideas on 'where to go, things to do and places to see'.
- Floors Castle and Gardens
www.floorscastle.net
Floors Castle at Kelso in the Scottish Borders is the home of the Duke of Roxburghe.
- Lauderdale Hotel
www.lauderdalehotel.co.uk/
Hospitality Made Special by Wilson McKay
- Local Area Tourism Web Site
www.visitscottishborders.com
VisitScotland Borders
- Mavis Hall Park Ltd.
www.mavishallpark.co.uk/index.asp
Why not try out your sporting skills ? theres Clay Pigeon Shooting, Crossbow, Archery and Falconry, or choose from an exciting and varied menu of vehicle challenges like Quad Bikes, 4 x 4 Off Road Driving, Honda Pilots, The Cracker, or Hovercraft.
- Rainbow Sugarcraft
www.rainbowsugarcraft.co.uk/
RAINBOW SUGARCRAFT is a family cake design business specialising in making exquisite Wedding Cakes and towering Croquembouches for delivery throughout Scotland and Northern England.
- Scottish Border Tours
www.scottishborderstours.co.uk/
The beauty of the Scottish Borders is renowned, so why not enjoy it in the company of a local guide? Someone who has a love of the area, and a knowledge of the geography, history and wildlife.
- Scottish Borders information
www.scottish-borders.info/
Online Scottish Borders Magazine with recommendations and articles of our choice. It's a less than rough guide and we'll tell you what's good and what's fun in this beautiful area with a little bit of inside knowledge.
- Sheila Scott Photography
www.everybodysmile.biz/sheilascottphotography/index.html
Based in the Scottish Borders with 18 years experience in providing a professional service. As wedding photographers their aim is to bring a unique, friendly and unobtrusive style whilst telling the story of the day in pictures.
Visitor Attractions
- Ballindalloch Castle
www.ballindallochcastle.co.uk
This Pearl of the North located in Speyside in Highland Scotland offers country sports and golf, as well as a historic family home.
- Discovery Point
www.rrsdiscovery.com
This award winning attraction in Dundee features Captain Scott's famous polar research ship RRS Discovery.
- Glamis Castle
www.glamis-castle.co.uk
Home of the Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne and childhood home of HM The Queen Mother.
- Scone Palace
www.scone-palace.co.uk
Scone Palace near Perth is the ancient crowning place of the Kings of Scots and the original home of the Stone of Destiny. The Scone Parklands are also the home of Perth Racecourse.
- Verdant Works
www.verdantworks.com
This European Industrial Museum of the Year tells the story of Dundee's former world leading position in the manufacture of jute.
- Visit St Andrews
www.visit-standrews.co.uk
This tourism and shopping guide for St Andrews is operated by St Andrews Merchants Association.
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The Holiday Cottages Collection
We are pleased to be a member of The Holiday
Cottages Collection, a selection of luxury self catering holiday cottages located throughout England, Scotland and
abroad. Here are links to some other members. |
- Cumbria
- Hazelwood Court, Cumbria
Close to Grange-over-Sands in Cumbria, with stunning views over Morcambe Bay, yet only minutes by car from Lake Windermere, Hazelwood Court offers five self catering holiday apartments in an imposing country house bordering the Lake District National Park.
- Derbyshire
- Ladybower Apartments, Derbyshire
Set in a glorious location on the edge of Ladybower Reservoir, Ladybower Apartments offer all the ingredients for a memorable self catering holiday in the heart of the beautiful Peak District National Park.
- Devon
- Canterbury Cottage, Devon
This 5 Star luxury self catering holiday cottage is near Chardstock in East Devon, close to the Devon / Dorset border, and just a short drive from the south coast at Lyme Regis.
- Devonshire Cottages, Devon
Kingfisher Cottage, between Salcombe and Dartmouth in South Devon, is a luxury self catering holiday cottage sleeping up to seven guests. It is conveniently located for Dartmoor, Plymouth, Dartmouth, Paignton, Torbay and Totnes.
- Higher Watchcombe Farm, Devon
Higher Watchcombe Farm is the perfect choice for a self catering holiday in glorious East Devon. Our six holiday cottages are in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, close to Lyme Regis, Sidmouth and Exeter.
- Old Manor Cottages, Devon
The Manor House is a luxury, Grade II listed, thatched, self catering holiday cottage set in the beautiful East Devon village of Colyford, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty midway between Sidmouth and Lyme Regis.
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Fife
- Driftwood Holidays, Fife
This self catering holiday apartment for four is in Crail in the East Neuk of Fife, just a short drive from St Andrews.
- Elie House, Fife
This superb self catering penthouse apartment is in Elie in the East Neuk of Fife, near St Andrews.
- France
- Ski TignesLesBrev, France
The Chalet Bonjour Bonjour in Tignes les Brévières offers comfortable hotel accommodation for skiing holidays in the French Alps.
- Swan House, France
Swan House have properties in Gloucestershire and France.
Enjoying stunning views over the Loire, Chez Langley is a charming self-catering holiday cottage located in the hill-top village of Sancerre, near the historic French towns of Bourges and Nevers.
- Gloucestershire
- Upper Court & Courtyard Cottages, Gloucestershire
Upper Court is a stunning historical estate near Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire. They offer six luxury self catering holiday cottages set in 15 acres of magnificent grounds and gardens. Sleeping between two and eleven guests individually and greater numbers in combination, they offer superb self catering holiday accommodation for a couple, family, extended family or large group wishing to stay in the Cotswolds.
- Swan House, Gloucestershire
Set in two acres of secluded gardens with a trout lake and river frontage, Swan House is a 17th century country house in the Cotswolds, near to Bibury, Burford, Stow-in-the-Wold and Cirencester.
- Herefordshire
- Wye Valley Cottages, Herefordshire
India Cottage offers a luxurious experience with stunning décor and furnishings to make your stay extra special. Situated in the heart of the historic market town of Ross-on-Wye, with restaurants, pubs and shopping on your doorstep, India Cottage is quietly tucked away in an historic cobbled courtyard with private parking and a roof garden.
- Lothian
- Pillow Stops, Lothian
Stay in a self catering holiday apartment in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile, just moments from Edinburgh Castle.
- Monaco
- Barnacre Cottages, Monaco
The Penthouse Apartment in Monaco offers luxury holiday accommodation with stunning views over the port and harbour at Monte Carlo.
- Northumberland
- Akeld Manor, Northumberland
This award winning holiday cottage complex near Wooler in Northumberland offers excellent leisure facilities including a swimming pool and gymnasium. Please note that some images may depict the leisure facilities instead of the named property.
- Breamish Valley Cottages, Northumberland
These luxury self catering holiday cottages were created from a range of stone farm buildings surrounding a sheltered and attractive courtyard. The extensive leisure facilities include a swimming pool, fitness gym and beauty salon. Please note that some images may depict the leisure facilities instead of the named property.
- Spain
- Paraiso Riviera, Spain
This British owned luxury self catering penthouse apartment, with the use of two swimming pools, jacuzzi and sauna, is in a gated development on Spain's Costa del Sol between Malaga and Marbella.
- Suffolk
- The Gables Aldeburgh, Suffolk
The Gables offers self catering holiday cottage accommodation in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East Anglia. Comfortably sleeping up to fourteen, it's an ideal venue for family holidays, celebrations and reunions.
- Tayside
- Batavia Holiday Cottages, Tayside
Located at the gateway to the Highlands, the popular Highland Perthshire village of Dunkeld, makes an ideal base for visitors wishing to tour Scotland. Batavia offer two self catering holiday properties: Bridge Street in Dunkeld and Berrybrae near Blairgowrie.
- Drumkilbo, Tayside
Just an hour's drive from Edinburgh Airport, Drumkilbo is an historic manor house available only on an exclusive basis for your private or corporate house party in Scotland. Drumkilbo is also available for weddings and has a civil wedding licence.
- Kinpurnie Holiday Cottages, Tayside
These luxury self catering holiday cottages, most with luxurious hot tubs, are located in the Angus countryside north of Dundee, within easy travelling distance of St Andrews, Edinburgh and Highland Perthshire.
- Yorkshire
- Sawdon Country Cottages, Yorkshire
Ideally located between Scarborough and Pickering, Sawdon Country Cottages is a development of luxury self catering holiday cottages in the charming Yorkshire farming village of Sawdon.
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