Every day more newlyweds from the U.S. are choosing a love nest in the U.K., and Scotland for their own royal honeymoon: Near the Heaven Immerse yourself in the rugged peninsular landscapes of the Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands. It is a 3-day trip from Edinburgh. During your visit to Scotland's wild northwest coast, you’re driven through the Highlands, including stops at Glencoe and Loch Ness. You can eat breakfasts in the harbor town of Portree, where you’ll find local pubs and have plenty of time to explore the Isle of Skye with your guide. Numbers are limited to 16 people on this small-group tour, ensuring a personalized experience. Royal Edinburgh Discover the best of Edinburgh without the stress of public transit and massive crowds on this hop-on-hop-off bus tour. With your 48-hour pass, hop aboard the double-decker, open-top bus for a panoramic sightseeing excursion. You can choose route options with dozens of strategically placed stops, and if you want the added bonus of free entry to royal sites like Edinburgh Castle, Royal Yacht Britannia and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. You and your loved one will be feeling like the king and the queen here. Navigate by the Exciting Jacobite History Take a tour of the Scottish Highlands that features historic locations linked to the Jacobite movement of 18th-century Scotland. Visit the village of Dunkeld, drive through Cairngorm National Park to Loch Ness, and stay overnight in Fort Augustus. You will have an exciting ride to Mallaig aboard the Jacobite steam train, featured as the Hogwarts Express in the popular Harry Potter films. Along the way, hear tales of battles fought by the Jacobites — supporters of the exiled King James II. THE EVENTFUL OCCASION Why not plan your honeymoon around one of Scotland's top events or festivals? The Highland Games: Traditional heavy athletic events like tug-o-war and the caber toss, as well as Highland dance competitions, track and field events, and piping, the games are a spectacle like no other. And it all takes place against a scenic Scottish backdrop. Hogmanay & New Year In Scotland: Hogmanay is what Scots call New Year's Eve - 31 December - the big night that marks the arrival of the new year. Its origins reach back to the celebration of the winter solstice among the Vikings with wild parties in late December. But whatever the scale of the event and wherever it's held, Scotland's Hogmanay celebrations guarantee a warm welcome and more new friends than you ever knew you had, all in a frenzy of goodwill! For an unforgettable Hogmanay break, it's got to be Scotland. Edinburgh International Festival And Summer Festivals: Over the summer, the Edinburgh festivals bring a wave of color and soaring excitement to the city. Seven spectacular festivals proudly serve up the most incredible smorgasbord of culture you could ever imagine, filling the city's performance venues and event spaces in late June, July, and August. Reference https://www.visitscotland.com/see-do/events/christmas-winter-festivals/hogmanay/ Share
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