Edinburgh Incentive
Incentives in Edinburgh
The capital of Scotland is Edinburgh. It is situated on the East Coast and is joined to the ancient port of Leith. It has a population of around 450,000. The centre of Edinburgh divides into a medieval Old Town and an eighteenth century New Town. Both of these are designated World Heritage sites in acknowledgement of their architectural splendour and the city with its famous Castle and elegant skyline is fabled for its beauty. It is one of Europe’s pre-eminent financial centres, being the headquarters of several major banks, insurance companies and investment houses. It is known variously as the Athens of the North – not just for its beauty but also as a seat of learning – and as the Festival City as it now holds twelve major international arts festivals every year including the flagship Edinburgh International Festival.
At Cashel Travel we tailor make all programmes to suit the needs, interests and budgets of our clients who wish to come to Edinburgh or Scotland. We can customise your Scottish programme to combine unique activities, well-selected hotels, restaurants and unusual venues.You will find below a sample programme for an incentive group that Cashel Travel handled in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Services provided by Cashel Travel in Dublin, Ireland,
Scotland and throughout the UK for incentive organisers:
- Research and sourcing of venues
- Accommodation – special rates for hotels
- Incentive planning and management
- Team building activities
- Exclusive programmes
- Cashel Travel Representatives on location
- Airport assistance / Meet & Greet
- Transport - Luxury Motorcoches
- Entertainment and evening programmes
- Customised pre and post tours and spouses programmes
Our clients agree - we have the buying power and the experience to help you choose the most suitable venue throughout Ireland, Scotland and the UK. References are available, or for more information contact: info@casheltravel.com
Sample Itinerary
DAY 1: Arrive in Edinburgh
Arrive at Edinburgh Airport.
Meet with your driver and guide (most European languages available).
Enjoy a Panoramic Tour of Edinburgh and transfer to hotel.
Dinner at the Dome. For two hundred years, this building has cosseted the cream of Scotland's talent; first as Physicians Hall and then the national headquarters of the Commercial Bank of Scotland. The Georgian Suite is located on the 1st Floor and are exquisitely decorated, providing luxurious surroundings for Private Dining.
Overnight in 4 star Edinburgh Hotel.
DAY 2: Edinburgh City Tour
Depart for City Centre and enjoy an Edinburgh city tour. We begin by visiting the world famous Edinburgh castle, home of the Scottish Crown Jewels, and one of the most beautiful castles in Europe.
We then travel down the historic Royal Mile to Holyrood Palace the Queens official residence in Edinburgh. We take a tour of the palace followed by lunch in a restaurant in the dock area of Edinburgh.
After lunch we have free time to explore Edinburgh independently.
Transfer to the hotel.
Dinner in the Tower Restaurant.
Spectacular views of Edinburgh's castle and city skyline feature on the menu of James Thomson's unmissable rooftop Tower restaurant above the landmark Museum of Scotland.
Overnight in 4 star Edinburgh City Hotel.
DAY 3: Into The Highlands
Depart from Edinburgh and travel the few miles to South Queensferry.
Take a boat trip under the amazing Victorian Forth rail bridge to the small island of Inchcolm, where there is a ruined monastery and many birds and seals to see.
Actors can be arranged to meet the clients on the island dressed as monks to guide them around.
Refreshments can be provided on board.
We then depart from the island and travel to Aberdour where the coaches meet us. We then travel north in to the Highlands for a visit to the Glenturret whisky Distillery maker of Famous Grouse whisky where we have lunch followed by VIP tour.
In the afternoon we travel through the Perthshire Highlands 
to Pitlochry before returning to Edinburgh in the late afternoon.
Dinner tonight is at Historic Prestonfield House in a private dining room.
Overnight in 4 star Edinburgh Hotel.
DAY 4: Roslyn and New Lanark
Depart from Edinburgh and travel the few miles to Roslyn to visit the chapel made famous by the book by Dan Brown “The Da Vinci Code”. It is a fascinating place to see with the mystery of the Apprentice Pillar one of the mythical hiding place ot the Holy Grail.
We then travel south to New Lanark for a visit to the centre.
New Lanark was a major Victorian cotton mill town owned by Robert Owen the “father of socialism”. It is perfectly preserved and recently was awarded World Heritage status. You can wander through the houses, mills and school of the village. It is situated beside the spectacular falls of Clyde one of the favourite scenes of the Victorian landscape painters.
We have lunch in one of the mills before returning to Edinburgh to prepare for the gala dinner.
In the afternoon we could also have activities such as clay pigeon shooting, off-road driving, archery, golf tuition etc.
Dinner on the Royal Yacht Britannia. This was the Queens Yacht and was where Charles and Diana had their honeymoon. This is one of the most exclusive dinner venues in Britain. Entertainment could be arranged for example, a pianist or a harpist.
Overnight in a 4 star hotel.
DAY 5: Farewell to Scotland, Hello London
Transfer with Assistance to Airport.
Flight to London
Pick up From Airport by guide.
We start our visit to London with lunch at Fortnum and Masons in the St James Restaurant. A 3 course lunch awaits, in one of London’s most historic and exclusive eateries.
After lunch we tour the sights of London and visit the London Eye to see the breathtaking panoramic views of the city. The London Eye has become, quite literally, the way the world sees London. It is one of the most spectacular and popular attractions in the world.
In the evening we take dinner at The Avenue, one of London’s most fashionable restaurants in London’s Mayfair.
Overnight in a 4 star hotel.
DAY 6: Depart
Transfer to Airport.