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.
- Go Scotland Tours - Guided Tours of Scotland
www.goscotlandtours.com
Scotland Tours to Loch Ness, Scottish Highland Tours, Skye, Scotland Borders, Edinburgh Tours, Glasgow Tours. Sightseeing Scotland Tours and private tours Scotland.
- HistoricBritain.com
www.historicbritain.com
HistoricBritain.com enables you to find out about Britain's historic treasures including castles, country houses, gardens, museums and monuments. You can see where they are on the map and when they are open.
- 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.
- McAuley Fine Art
www.mcauleyfineart.co.uk/
McAuley Fine Art specialise in public and private exhibitions by established and emerging Scottish artists.
- 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.
- Scottish Borders Directory
www.bordersdirectory.com
The Scottish Borders Directory, your complete guide to the best of business, service, accommodation and activity listings for the region of Scottish Borders, Scotland
- 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.
- UK-Wedding-Pages.co.uk
www.uk-wedding-pages.co.uk
UK-Wedding-Pages.co.uk
- VisitScotland.com
www.visitscotland.com
The offical site of Scotland's National Tourist Board.
- Welcome to Lothians & Borders
www.welcometoscotland.com/regions/lothians-borders
From sea cliffs and sandy beaches, backed by famous golf courses, to the rounded hills and stately homes of the Southern Uplands, the Lothians and Borders has much to offer.
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'.
- Borders Fishing
www.bordersfishing.com/welcome
Welcome to Borders Fishing, including everything you need to know about fishing in the Scottish Borders.
- 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
- Lornebank Homestay B&B
www.lornebankhomestay.co.uk
A traditional Georgian house, offering 4 star bed and breakfast. A home from home, with a modern twist and a touch of luxury thrown in. Arrive, stay and enjoy!
- 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.
- Rotary Club of Lauderdale
www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/homepage.asp?clubid=1607
Whilst a small club, we pride ourselves on our friendship & fellowship, and are continually looking to grow and increase the activities of our club in serving both the local communities in which we live, as well as the wider aspirations of Rotary International.
- 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.
- Scottish Borders Walks
http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/borders/
Free walking routes and OS maps for over 1400 routes in Scotland.
- 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.
- The Flat Cat Gallery
www.flatcatgallery.co.uk/index.html
Established in 1998, The Flat Cat Gallery present a changing exhibitions of contemporary art, ceramics, sculptures and jewellery. The workshop of Tim Stead furniture also enhances the art gallery with selected pieces. Artists from around the Scottish Borders and other parts of Scotland and the North of England exhibit frequently - adding to a veritable rich mix of artistic talent.
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. |
- Derbyshire
- Hope Farm House, Derbyshire
Hope Farm House is located in the heart of the Peak District National Park. Its central position on the border of Derbyshire and Staffordshire makes it an ideal choice for a self catering holiday. The Farm House sleeps eight and the Barn two, or they can be let together to sleep ten.
- 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.
- 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.
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Fife
- Bag End Cottage Holidays, Fife
Nestled in the heart of the Kingdom of Fife, Bag End Cottage offers luxury self catering holiday cottage accommodation in the main part of a stylish contemporary timber-clad residence one mile from the historic village of Ceres and within easy reach of Cupar, St Andrews and the beautiful medieval fishing villages of the East Neuk of Fife.
- Crail Holiday Cottages, Fife
Located in the East Neuk of Fife and close to St Andrews, MayView is a 17th century fisherman's cottage that has been carefully restored to create a luxury self catering holiday home for a couple or a couple and one small child.
- Northcliff Holiday Cottages and Apartments, Fife
Northcliff House is a beautiful, early 19th century mansion house in North Queensferry, Fife with superb views of the Forth road and rail bridges. With eight fully equipped, self-contained self-catering holiday cottages and self-catering holiday apartments, Northcliff offers both short and long stay lets near Edinburgh.
- Pitcairlie Holiday Apartments, Fife
Perfectly located within a 120 acre estate of woods, streams, parklands and two ornamental lakes, Pitcairlie is a 16th century mansion near St Andrews in Fife. Four self catering holiday apartments and a swimming pool are provided within the house itself, and a fifth property has been created from the lodge house.
- France
- Compass Cottages, France
Compass Cottages offer luxury self catering properties in Sussex, France and Thailand.
Les Abeilles is a luxury villa with a swimming pool in St Laurent du Verdon, Alpes de Haute Provence, France.
- Lancashire
- Barnacre Cottages, Lancashire
Barnacre Cottages have six luxury self catering holiday cottages in the Forest of Bowland, Lancashire within easy travelling of Blackpool, Lancaster, the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Parks.
- Lothian
- Pillow Stops, Lothian
Stay in a choice or two self catering holiday apartments in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile, just moments from Edinburgh Castle.
- Northumberland
- Beacon Hill Farm, Northumberland
Beacon Hill is a multi award-winning self catering holiday cottage complex near Morpeth in Northumberland with extensive leisure activities, including a health and beauty spa with swimming pool.
- Best Choice Holiday Cottages, Northumberland
Based in Rothbury, in the heart of Coquetdale, Best Choice Holiday Cottages are pleased to offer a selection of charming self-catering holiday cottages and apartments with character in stunning locations throughout Northumberland.
- 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.
- Lindisfarne and Budle Bay Holiday Cottages, Northumberland
Lindisfarne and Budle Bay Holiday Cottages are the perfect choice for a luxury self-catering cottage holiday in Northumberland. Choose from two outstanding coastal locations: close to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne or at Budle Bay near Bamburgh.
- Low Alwinton Holiday Cottages, Northumberland
If you're searching for very special, luxury holiday cottages in the heart of beautiful Northumberland, look no furher. Our self-catering accommodation in Northumberland is the perfect location for a country retreat in an area renowned for its beauty and rich wildlife. From your homely base in our cottages, you can explore the National Park, nearby towns such as Alnwick, the Northumberland coast and the Scottish Borders.
- Newton Holiday Cottages, Northumberland
Newton Holiday Cottages in Low Newton by the Sea are ideally located for self catering holidays on Northumberland's Heritage Coast. Our two self catering holiday cottages, each sleeping up to six guests, are just 100 metres from the beach at Low Newton by the Sea, considered one of the most picturesque villages in Northumberland.
- Outchester & Ross Farm Cottages, Northumberland
Enjoy a luxury self-catering cottage holiday on a choice of two outstanding sites between the historic Holy Island of Lindisfarne and Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland. Experience all that Northumberland's stunning Heritage Coast can offer, including Alnwick Castle, Alnwick Garden, Bamburgh, Seahouses and the Farne Islands. We offer a choice of sixteen spacious, comfortable and well-equipped self catering holiday cottages, and one restored 18th century tower.
- Tidal Homes, Northumberland
At Tidal Homes, we offer you a choice of 5-star self catering holiday cottages in Northumberland: Tidal Watch, just four miles from Alnwick, overlooks Alnmouth on Northumberland's Heritage Coast, while Water's Edge sits on the River Coquet in Warkworth, near Amble.
- Portugal
- Casa Ben, Portugal, Portugal
Casa Ben is a luxury self-catering holiday villa at Parque da Floresta, near Lagos and Silves, Algarve, Portugal, just one hour from Faro Airport. This spacious and secluded luxury self-catering holiday villa set amidst the beautiful rolling countryside of the unspoilt Western Algarve in the Parque da Floresta Golf and Leisure Resort.
- Somerset
- Bath City Holiday Cottages, Somerset
Allen's Cottage is a 4 Star luxury self catering holiday cottage in a superb setting overlooking the Palladian Bridge, lakes and parkland of Prior Park, yet only one mile from Bath city centre in Somerset.
- Suffolk
- Orwell View Barns Holiday Cottages, Suffolk
Our luxury self-catering holiday cottages are set in an idyllic location near Ipswich in Suffolk, with sweeping views across the River Orwell. Relax, unwind and get away from it all in this peaceful haven that is just perfect for a family holiday or short break, yet only an hour by train from London.
- Sussex
- Compass Cottages, Sussex
Streele Farm offers two self catering holiday cottages with a heated swimming pool and tennis court in East Sussex, near Royal Tunbridge Wells.
- Tayside
- 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.
- Thailand
- Compass Cottages, Thailand
Compass Cottages have two luxury self catering holiday apartments overlooking Kata Beach in Phuket, Thailand.
- Compass at The Aspasia, Thailand
Compass offer two ultra luxurious penthouse holiday apartments at The Aspasia resort, Phuket, Thailand with stunning bay views.
- Yorkshire
- High Barn Holiday Cottages, Yorkshire
Our delightful farmland setting near Bridlington in East Yorkshire, perfect for day trips to Scarborough and York, ensures you will enjoy a really special self-catering cottage holiday. Each sleeping up to four guests and finished to the very highest standards, our eco-friendly Yorkshire holiday cottages are set around an impressive south-west-facing paved courtyard.
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