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Embark on a magnificent journey through Scotland's rich history with a promotional package. Fly from New York, stay at a luxurious Edinburgh hotel by the castle, and visit stunning sites like Balmoral and Craigievar Castles. Discover the wonders of Edinburgh Castle, Castle Fraser, and Urquhart Castle on the shores of Loch Ness. Immerse yourself in the beauty of ancient fortresses, lush gardens, and captivating exhibitions. Experience the magic and grandeur of Scottish heritage like never before!
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Castles of Scotland Jane Q. Student Scottish Castles
Successful Promotional Package The Intersection of Success Scottish Castles
Scottish Promotional Package • Fly from New York, through London, to Edinburgh • Stay in a five-star hotel at the base of the Edinburgh Castle • Travel by luxury bus to sites of other castles in Scotland • Stay one night in Inverness • Take cruise on Loch Ness near Inverness and visit Urquhart Castle Scottish Castles
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Balmoral Castle • Located at Deeside (bank of the Dee River) • Built of granite from the nearby quarries of Glen Gelder • Summer home of British royalty • Located on huge estate with much wildlife • Facilities • Exhibitions • Gardens • Shops • Restaurant • Pony stable Scottish Castles
Craigievar Castle • Seven stories high • Fairytale appearance • Scottish baronial architecture • Interior includes • Family portraits • 17th- and 18th-century furniture • Musician’s gallery • Fireplace in great hall Scottish Castles
Edinburgh Castle • Built on high volcanic rock overlooking city • Bronze-age settlement there since 1000 B.C. • Numerous buildings and walls • Main sites • Great Hall with ornate wooden ceiling, collection of armor and weapons • Tiny St. Margaret’s Chapel, oldest surviving building at castle • Second most visited site in Great Britain (behind Tower of London) Scottish Castles
Castle Fraser • Elaborate Z-plan castle • Facilities and activities include: • Garden and pond • Estate • Private dining • Weddings • Fraser family portraits (one by Raeburn) • 17th- and 18th-century furniture • Fine 18th-and 19th-century carpets Scottish Castles
Urquhart Castle • Located on north shore of Loch Ness (famous for the Loch Ness monster) • Ruins (not restored) • Facilities include: • Tower house • Chapel • Mote and drawbridge • Great Hall and kitchen Scottish Castles
Summary • Successful Promotional Package • Scottish Promotional Package • Scottish Castles • Balmoral Castle • Craigievar Castle • Edinburgh Castle • Castle Fraser • Urquhart Castle Scottish Castles