Aberdeen Provost Skene's House Dates from 1545 and now houses an attractive series of period room settings and offers changing displays of costume and exhibitions of local interest and admission is free. Sited in Broad Street just off Union Street it is easy to find and a must for all to see. There is a licensed café bar that combines contemporary lighting and seating with the wonderful arched ceiling of this historic setting, creating a unique experience. If you look carefully at the glass floor it show's off the historic cellar. Not only is it of historic interest it is one of the few city-centre cafés offering table service, providing a variety of snack meals. Therefore it is well worth a visit and a great place to enjoy a cup of "Costa" coffees and/or a glass of wine along with some tasty tradditional homebakes. For further information regarding other places of interest in and around Aberdeen please visit www.aagm.co.uk

Loch Rannoch Hotel, Kinloch Rannoch, Perthshire. Many guests find the hardest choice is what to have for dinner! You can choose from local Game, Salmon or Perthshire Lamb? The Ptarmigan restaurant offers options from finest local ingredients. Or relax after a day of sporting activities by heading for the Schiehallion Bar, which has a less formal menu with the same quality and attention to detail. Afterwards, you may wish to visit the Malt Bar, where the local whisky historian will regale you with tales of illicit stills as you try a drop of Scotland’s finest. Treat yourself to some after christmas pampering by spending time at this hotel. For full details of prices and availability please visit www.loch-rannoch.com

Cally Palace, Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway. You will find this magnificent Hotel of the outskirts of the village of Gatehouse of Fleet on the Solway coast. The Cally Palace is set within grounds of over a hundred and fifty acres and has been under the ownership of the McMillan family since 1981. As you enter through the oak doors, you are overwhelmed by the grandeur of the interior. Two huge marble pillars frame the entrance hall and this leads into the Bow Lounge with its magnificent gilt cupola ceiling. The warmth of the Scottish welcome will impress as much as the opulence of the surroundings. Guests can enjoy the ambience of a bygone age.For details of availability and room prices please visit www.callypalace.co.uk

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