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UNFORGETTABLEEXPERIENCES

Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian is a grand landmark renowned for its picture perfect views of Edinburgh Castle. Connect with life beyond the sanctuary of the hotel, embarking upon authentic

Scottish experiences and adventures. Each experience has been carefully created to provide a unique perspective on the hotel’s

historic location, revealing much-loved traditions and the raw natural beauty of the Scottish landscape.

With this bespoke collection of luxury experiences, you can immerse yourself in the best of Scotland and delve deeper into history and the crafts with whisky tastings, golfing and a unique opportunity to trace

your Scottish ancestry or explore the highlands.

Discover the perfect luxury experience tailored especially for you, guaranteed to make your stay truly unforgettable.

AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES

Tee & Whisky 01

The Scottish Heritage Experience 03

Highlands Exploration 04

Edinburgh From The Skies 06

Private Falconry Display 07

Scottish Highlands Safari 08

Marine Safari 10

Traditional Highland Pony Picnic 12

Luxury Fishing Experience 14

Whisky Wonders 15

Sabrage 16

Romantic Moments 18

Highland Luxury Shopping Experience 20

Book Master 21

Bespoke Experiences 22

TEE & WHISKY

We invite you to the prestigious 18 hole No.1 Championship Gullane Golf Course, renowned for the natural beauty of its setting. The drive over is via the striking coastal road of Scotland, with panoramic views of the North Sea.

After a light lunch you have a private transfer back to the hotel, for a traditional tasting experience. A flight of five whiskies celebrates each of the Scottish regions. At the end of the session you will be gifted with a beautifully crafted tweed hip flask to take with you on all your future golfing trips.

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THE SCOTTISH HERITAGE EXPERIENCE

Immerse yourself in Scottish heritage. Experience a stay in one of our historic Carriage rooms and trace your ancestry

with an expert genealogist.

With more than 50 million Scottish descendants in the world, do you too have links to Scotland? If you would like to find out,

our genealogist will research your family tree through church and national records to discover your ancestral line. Did your family

migrated from Scotland or could they be related to a clan,perhaps you even have your own family tartan. Following in-depth

research, our genealogist will be able to present their findings to you.

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HIGHLANDS EXPLORATION

To see the highlights of Scotland in one day is said to be impossible but with our exclusive and personalised tour options, discover the Highlands and the Isle of Skye all in a day.

Discover the 12th century Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument, commemorating the triumphs of Sir William Wallace. Soar over Loch Lomond, Invereray Castle and up to Oban via Glenfinnan Viaduct as seen in Harry Potter. Then land in the beautiful town of Portree on the famous Isle of Skye where you will be able to enjoy a delicious lunch before flying back down the west coast of Scotland over Eilean Donan Castle, Fort William, Ben Nevis and Glencoe.

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EDINBURGHFROM THE SKIES

Discover a whole new perspective of our stunning capital city and beyond with an exclusive private helicopter tour.

Soar above Edinburgh’s extinct volcano Arthurs Seat, the Queen’s Royal Yacht Britannia and the historic Edinburgh

Castle. Then travel up towards the Firth of Forth estuary where you can admire the spectacular three bridges

that cross over the water to Fife; each bridge a feat of engineering. Finally you will fly over St Andrews, famed as

the home of golf, before returning to Edinburgh.

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PRIVATE FALCONRY DISPLAY

In true Scottish tradition fly majestic birds of prey, including varying species from eagles and hawks to owls, with leading experts on the grounds of a castle. Discover the castle with a private tour from the owner himself.

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SCOTTISH HIGHLAND SAFARI

Embark on a private mountain top safari by Land Rover Defender 110 complete with expert local

ranger. Expect to see golden eagles, red deer, red grouse, as well as mountain hare and semi-wild

native highland ponies during this exceptional Scottish adventure.

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MARINE SAFARI

In the charming town of North Berwick, discover the Scottish marine life in a unique way. The expert guide from The Scottish Seabird Centre will bring to life the experience in conjunction with your experienced skipper.

Available from March to October.

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TRADITIONAL HIGHLAND PONY PICNIC

This quintessentially Scottish experience will bring you to an exceptional estate in Perthshire, featuring a wonderful salmon river flowing through it, where

you will start your walk up to the mountain with Highland ponies. Then, savour a traditional picnic in

the heather surrounded by nature.

Available from April to September.

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LUXURY FISHINGEXPERIENCE

Self-drive a Range Rover Vogue or Discovery 5 to either the Borders or Highlands and experience fishing on the Tay, Tummel, or Garry Rivers.

Available from March to Septemeber..

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WHISKY WONDERS

Experience casual elegance and trendy sophistication at The Caley Bar.

With over 100 whiskies, from hidden gems and rare bottles to popular and well-known brands, let our whisky team take you on an epic tour of Scotland’s finest whiskies. Whether it’s your first ever dram or you are a seasoned taster of malts, the team will tailor a flight of whiskies for you to enjoy.

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SABRAGE

Become masters of enjoying Champagne. Learn the unique Art of Sabrage with our inducted team members

and savour our delightful Champagne Afternoon Tea.

In the early 19th century during Emperor Napoleon’s march through Europe, the Hussars – his light cavalry –

would open bottles of champagne using their side sabres on a field of battle. The technique was refined in the early 20th century and for more than 30 years the Confrerie

du Sabre d’Or has taken extreme pride in celebrating champagne with its spectacular artistry.

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ROMANTIC MOMENTS

Discover Edinburgh in a unique way with experienced photographers, Rose + Julien.

The professional photographer duo and real life couple based in the wonderful city of Edinburgh, use their expertise in styling, capturing and editing to create stunning memories for our guests. Their in-depth knowledge of the city takes couples to authentic locations off the beaten track that showcase the rich history of the city alongside its spectacular architecture. Rose + Julien will tailor the shoot to the style selected by you, this could range from candid or stylised shots to intimate and funny ones, to capture beautiful and authentic memories.

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HIGHLAND LUXURY SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

Meet your very own Scottish stylist guide who will assist you with your preferences and tastes at The House of

Bruar, Scotland’s premier independent country fashion retailer bringing together an impressive collection of

traditional tweeds and cashmere garments.

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BOOK MASTER

Surprise your little ones and experience a stay your family will never forget with our exclusive Book Master service featuring the ultimate hideaway.

With a full collection of Scottish based children’s books, their very own in-room tent, cookies and a glass of milk, your children will rediscover the joy of reading.

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Each one of our guests is unique and so are our experiences. Share your interests and ideas with our team

and we will create your dream experience.

Tell us how you would like to experience Scotland and our team will make your dreams come true!

BESPOKE EXPERIENCES

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