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Focus on Scotland - continued:In Edinburgh, the Caledonian Hotel (or the ‘Caley’ as it is popularly known locally), has raised its game significantly thanks to a $15 million refurbishment, with more investment in the pipeline. Originally built in 1903, by the Caledonian Railway Company, the hotel is now part of the Hilton group. Situated in the heart of Scotland’s capital city in the main shopping district, it looks across to the ancient Edinburgh Castle. Over 200 bedrooms have been renovated, as well as its restaurants, bars, and health club, in order to bring it back to it’s former glory. At one point, in the Caledonian’s history, steam from the trains in the adjacent railway station was recycled to heat the hotel’s hot water supply – today’s guests can expect more sophisticated comforts, including wireless broadband!The historic Marine Hotel in North Berwick is being returned to its former luxury status as well, courtesy of a multi-million pound investment by Macdonald Hotels and Resorts. Overlooking the historic North Berwick golf course and Firth of Forth, the hotel will be able to offer 83 refurbished rooms and suites (many with sea views), some one and two-bedroom apartments, conference facilities, and meeting rooms. In the same locality, the Open Arms hotel has also been adding more bedrooms and upgrading existing facilities. A smaller, more intimate alternative to The Marine, this charming hotel is situated in the village of Dirleton, only minutes from both North Berwick and Gullane. Macdonald Hotels & Resorts have also built the newest championship course in Scotland – the Spey Valley GC at Aviemore in the Highlands. Due to open in Spring of this year, the course will feature one of the longest par 5s in the country at 641 yards, and superb views of the nearby Cairngorm Mountains from nearly every point on the course. Golfers may also have to contend with deer crossing fairways, or ospreys diving for fish in the small lochs! For those golfers interested in playing some of the smaller Scottish ‘gems’ as well, then nearby Boat of Garten, Kingussie, and Newtonmore complement this new addition. These courses can provide a convenient golf-stop for travelers heading north to Dornoch or, alternatively, pleasant day-trips from a base in Inverness or Nairn. Latest Scottish news has advised that Billionaire property tycoon, Donald Trump, is evidently planning to build a luxury golf destination in Scotland. He has always indicated a fondness of this historic golf country, as his mother, Mary MacLeod, was born on the Isle of Lewis. Although a site has not yet been identified, there are hints over a location in Aberdeenshire for an exclusive housing development and golf course to rival his sister US locations: Trump National Golf Club and Briarcliff Manor. Finally, but staying in the greater Highlands, one of our favorite hotels – Dunain Park in Inverness – has been bought from the Nicoll family by the owners of the Royal Marine Hotel in Brora. We wish the Nicoll’s well in their retirement and thank them for the hospitable and gracious way they’ve looked after our clients for many years. Major Dates to Avoid:CarnoustieSeptember 3 – 9 inclusive October 2 – 8 inclusive Cruden Bay July 18 – 21 inclusive Kingsbarns September 30 – October 8 inclusive Old Course, St Andrews |
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