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	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 on 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
	If you know of someone who is looking for a Wedding venue with the utmost elegance and style then Solsgirth House is definitely the place for them. With its' private chapel which can take 60 guests and beautiful grounds for the wedding album entries a bride's dream becomes reality. It is situated between Dollar and Saline only a few minutes drive from the M90 junction 4. Other detai;ls can be found on www.scotlandweddings.co.uk
	The Isle of Skye is the Highlands of Scotland, the homeland of the clans and castles, salmon and the stag, heather plants cover the hills. It is an area where Gaelic is still spoken and the people are friendly. Ceilidhs with real music and food prepared fresh from the earth and sea are a constant way of entertainment. The roads are devoid of traffic and wend their way through the remote mountain glens to places not many peoplehave seen. The village of Plockton is a postcard village. Scotland's highest waterfall, the Five Sisters of Kintail can be found on Skye. Walks can be taken in Glen Shiel, steeped in Jacobite history and of course the original ferry 'over the sea to Skye' from Glenelg to Kylerhea which still operates during the summer months. www.skye.co.uk
	Oban, on the west coast of Scotland, is a joy to visit. it takes about three hours by car, coach or train from Glasgow or Edinburgh and less than 2 hours from Stirling, the scenic journey is a memorable part of a visit to this bustling sea side town. The scenery is breathtaking which ever route you take. You can visit the Isle of Iona by taking the ferry from Oban to Mull and then travelling by bus to the other side of Mull for a short ferry journey to Iona. There is a tranquil atmosphere on Iona, one which is unique to this little island. www.oban.org.uk
	Coastal Trail. Some of Europe's best and most unspoiled coast line awaits you on the North East coastal trail. Stunning panoramic views unveil themselves along every step of the 165 mile sign posted coastal trail. Grampian is an area whose heritage is formed by its enduring relationship with the North Sea. Craggy clifftops with secret coves which have played home to smugglers; broad gleaming sandy beaches perfect for long walks; tiny towns with picturesque harbours; secluded bays; big seas and wide skies make it a landscape of diverse contrasts. www.agtb.org
	Cairngorms National Park. The Cairngorms National Park takes in some of the most spectacular landscapes in Britain, from the wild tundra of the high mountain tops to the seclusion of the ancient pinewoods. Heather moor vivid with summer colour, and grand glens, haunt of red deer and golden eagle, are just some of the other habitats within the park. Just as important, there are friendly towns and villages, mainly along the Don, Dee and Spey, each with its own sense of community, so that visitors can discover not only spectacular wildlife, but also a rich cultural heritage. www.cairngorms.co.uk
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