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TOUR SCOTLAND BY HELICOPTER. ULTIMATE LUXURY WHISKY TOUR OF SCOTLAND WITH PRIVATE CHOPPER

Posted by on May 9th 2020 in Europe, Inspiration, Luxury, Scotland

TOUR SCOTLAND BY HELICOPTER. ULTIMATE LUXURY WHISKY TOUR OF SCOTLAND WITH PRIVATE CHOPPER
6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS, SCOTLAND'S BEST PRIVATE HIGHLAND LODGES, HIDDEN GEM WHISKY TASTING EXPERIENCES & DISTILLERY TOURS, UNIQUE EXPERIENCES WITH LOCAL LEGENDS & CHARACTERS, TWO RANGE ROVER VOGUES WITH DRIVERS ON STANDBY, FULL HELICOPTER ITINERARY. 

This carefully curated helicopter based Scotch whisky tour takes our VIP guests to some of the country's top distilleries with a focus on small scale, high-quality whisky production as well as meetings with the country's expert whisky bottlers who specialise in the art of maturation to produce...

THE ULTIMATE LUXURY SCOTLAND HOLIDAY WITH A RANGE ROVER VOGUE

Posted by on April 22nd 2020 in Adventure & Expeditions, Europe, Inspiration, Luxury, Scotland, Travel Tips & Advice

THE ULTIMATE LUXURY SCOTLAND HOLIDAY WITH A RANGE ROVER VOGUE

Is this the ultimate Scottish holiday? Perhaps, but it is just one example of hundreds of wonderful luxury Scotland holidays that we have created for the world's elite. Are you currently dreaming of your post Covid-19 escape? No doubt you will be wanting to tick all the right boxes on your post coronavirus travel lockdown? Social distancing rules adhered to, exclusive and private experiences with locals and experts who are passsionate about their own backyard. For years now at Sandgrouse Travel, we have been...

Waldorf Astoria's "Live Unforgettable" magazine Interview

Posted by on January 5th 2020 in Europe, Inspiration, Luxury, Sandgrouse News, Scotland, Travel Tips & Advice

Best Hotel in Edinburgh - Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh with Sandgrouse Travel
Q&A for 'LIVE UNFORGETTABLE' magazine by WALDORF ASTORIA EDINBURGH for Jonny Stage – Founder and Director of Sandgrouse Travel & Expeditions.  1. Tell us about your company and your role. 

Sandgrouse Travel & Expeditions creates industry-leading Scotland travel itineraries for clients from around the world. Our trips revolve around both professional and personal connections and we are fortunate to have links that spread out across the whole of Scotland. These links allow our guests to tap into a Scotland otherwise reserved for locals...

Scottish Art: ‘Easel Adventures’ Painting Holidays in and around Scotland with Sandgrouse Travel

Posted by on October 28th 2019 in Ambassadors, Europe, Inspiration, Interviews, Luxury, Sandgrouse News, Scotland

Scottish Painting Holiday
What could be more exciting than visiting this awe-inspiring romantic country with castles, meandering rivers, diverse wildlife and beautiful light. Now Sandgrouse Travel & Expeditions clients from around the world can capture that inspiration in their own artwork with the help of an experienced tutor.

We are excited to announce that we are now able to offer Sandgrouse Travel & Expedition clients incredible bespoke art tuition in the magical surroundings of a most inspiring landscapes. Scotland is your blank canvas! Create your own unique memory on canvas of an unforgettable holiday. If you love...

Luxury Helicopter Tours of Scotland - Scotland's Ultimate Holidays & Journeys

Posted by on December 19th 2018 in Adventure & Expeditions, Europe, Inspiration, Luxury, Sandgrouse News, Scotland, Travel Tips & Advice

Luxury Helicopter Tours of Scotland - Scotland's Ultimate Holidays & Journeys

For those clients who prefer to get around far quicker than the road allows and who love the idea of seeing an alternative perspective of Scotland - Sandgrouse Travel & Expeditions provide some of the travel industry's most exciting luxury helicopter based holidays. 

Our carefully crafted, tailor-made Scottish itineraries include flying tours of Scotland, working with the country's best aviators. In 2018 we have given a record-breaking number of Sandgrouse Travel clients immense flexibility by incorporating more helicopters into our luxury Scottish programmes. We have seen...

Wim Hof Method Scottish Breaks - Join the Movement!

Posted by on November 28th 2018 in Adventure & Expeditions, Inspiration, Sandgrouse Explorers Club, Scandinavia , Scotland

Wim Hof Method Scottish Breaks - Join the Movement!
THE WIM HOF METHOD - DISCOVER YOUR INNER FIRE IN THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

Optimize your body and mind using cold exposure to practice breathing techniques and change your mind set!

The world famous Wim Hof (a.k.a. The Ice Man) Method is based on three pillars: cold therapy, breathing and commitment. Mastering these pillars and learning how to combine them, will result in a multitude of benefits, such as increased energy and focus, enhanced mental and physical performance, sleeping soundly, greater cold tolerance and a creative mind.

Luxury Scotland with a Land Rover Defender, Discovery or Range Rover

Posted by on June 4th 2018 in Europe, Inspiration, Luxury, Sandgrouse News, Scotland

Land Rover 4x4 Hire Scotland - Luxury Scotland
In a Land Rover the act of journeying itself is as much a part of your adventure as the places you visit.  What better vehicle to explore Scotland's rugged and scenic beauty than a Land Rover. Indeed the Land Rover brand itself is synonymous with adventure and exploration the world over. 

(With an array of Land Rover models to choose from including , Defender and Discovery models right up to the Range Rovers we are confident you will have the right vehicle for you). Click to enlarge

CHOOSING THE RIGHT VEHICLE...

Introducing the Historic Bunchrew House by Inverness & the NC500

Posted by on May 24th 2018 in Europe, Inspiration, Luxury, Photography, Scotland

Introducing the Historic Bunchrew House by Inverness & the NC500

Overlooking the wide open vistas of the very bonnie Beauly Firth sits the impressive Bunchrew House Hotel, just 6-miles west of Inverness. The hotel makes a perfect staging point for those exploring the area, or indeed those starting or finishing the now very popular North Coast 500.

The NC500 as it is known is Scotland's answer to 'Route 66', a spectacular route that winds itself around the Northern Highlands coast roads. Unlike the NC500 however, Bunchrew House...

"SCOTLAND WILD SLEEPS" - NEW INNOVATIVE MICRO-ESCAPES FOR EVERYONE

Posted by on April 14th 2018 in Adventure & Expeditions, Europe, Inspiration, Sandgrouse Explorers Club, Sandgrouse News, Scotland, Travel Tips & Advice

Scotland Wild Camping
ESCAPE; WAKE UP SURROUNED BY RUGGED MOUNTAINS IN WILDERNESS THAT'S GOOD FOR YOUR SOUL

Scotland is a destination to rival any of the 'trending' locations seen in our in-flight magazines or Instagram feeds. A small, beautiful country that packs an almighty punch. It could be said, Scotland is clichéd by images of hairy Highland cows, castles perched on rocky outcrops and tartan clad pipers in heathered glens. And yet, Scotland has a habit of delivering on these classic images. This is a country rich in heritage. A place defined by rugged...

Inverlochy Castle - One of the World's Most Desirable Hotels Awaits

Posted by on January 10th 2018 in Europe, Inspiration, Luxury, Scotland, Travel Tips & Advice

Luxury Scotland 5* Hotel Holiday
INVERLOCHY CASTLE - JEWEL OF THE HIGHLANDS

If you are looking for the very best in Scottish luxury hotels whilst still ticking off the "Scottish castle" bucket list dream, then we think you need look no further than the magnificent Inverlochy Castle, by Fort William. 

This stunning 5-star castle hotel boast a fascinating history along with ultimate comfort and elegant luxury. These three merits together with some of the highest levels of service to be found anywhere in the world and of course,...

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