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.
- 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.
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. |
- 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
- 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
- Kinloss Estate, Fife
Kinloss Estate is a traditional Scottish Country Estate on the outskirts of Cupar, near St Andrews, in Fife.
- Woodland Holidays, Fife
Woodland Holidays offer several beautiful Scandinavian self catering holiday lodges set in extensive wooded grounds near St Andrews in Fife.
- France
- Ski Tignes Les Brévières, France
The Chalets Bonjour Bonjour and Colettine 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
- Bramley Holiday Cottage, Herefordshire
This luxury self-catering holiday cottage lies in the heart of the Wye Valley, near the picturesque town of Ross-On-Wye and near to the cathedral town of Hereford.
- Coughton Holiday Cottages, Herefordshire
Coughton Holiday Cottages offer a choice of two luxury holiday cottages, Glenwye and Hillview Villaw, both near Ross-in-Wye in Herefordshire. Glenwye overlooks the River Wye and Hillside View is in the village of Coughton.
- Trevase Leisure, Herefordshire
Trevase Granary offers luxury self catering holiday cottage accommodation for sixteen in a restored barn near Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire. It is especially suitable for group holidays, family renunions and corporate use.
- 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
- Braemore Deluxe Residences, Lothian
These five-star luxury boutique self-catering holiday apartments are wonderfully located in the heart of Edinburgh's Georgian New Town, a short distance from Princes Street, the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Carefully restored to preserve their Georgian grandeur, the apartments benefit from the best in contemporary design and elegant comfort.
- Edinburgh City Holidays, Lothian
Enjoy a self-catering holiday apartment in Edinburgh city centre. Edinburgh City Holidays offers luxurious, comfortable and newly refurbished self-catering apartments for both tourist and business travellers. Whether you are looking for a week, weekend short break or midweek short break, we offer you the opportunity to relax, unwind and savour the delights of Scotlands capital city.
- Pillow Stops, Lothian
Stay in a self catering holiday apartment in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile, just moments from Edinburgh Castle.
- 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.
- 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.
- Cheviot Holiday Cottages, Northumberland
These double award winning self catering holiday cottages are located at Ingram in Northumberland National Park, near Alnwick.
- Eshott Hall Estate, Northumberland
Eshott Hall Holiday Cottages offer a choice of two luxury self catering holiday cottages on a country estate between Alnwick and Morpeth in Northumberland.
- Farne House, Northumberland
This complex of self catering holiday apartments is located on the headland overlooking the harbour at Seahouses on the magnificent Northumberland Heritage Coast. Please note that some images may depict the leisure facilities instead of named apartments.
- Lambley Farm Holiday Cottages, Northumberland
Located on Lambley Country Estate near Haltwhistle on the southern fringe of Northumberland National Park, our self catering holiday cottages are beautifully positioned to allow you to enjoy rural Northumberland. Midway between Carlisle and Hexham, our location also provides an opportunity to visit the Lake District in Cumbria. Please note that some images are general rather than specific.
- 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.
- Village Farm, Northumberland
Village Farm offers a choice of self catering holiday accommodation, ranging from modern Scandanavian-style chalets to traditional stone-built cottages and a 17th century farmhouse. Their extensive leisure facilities, including swimming pool, fitness room, horse riding and tennis, are available to all cottages. Please note that some images may depict the leisure facilities instead of the named property.
- 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 at The Aspasia, Thailand
Compass offer two ultra luxurious penthouse holiday apartments at The Aspasia resort, Phuket, Thailand with stunning bay views.
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