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Celebrate Burns Night

Saturday, 23 Jan 2010 16:32
Holiday ideas in Scotland
Celebrate Burns Night at one of Scotland’s many restaurants, enjoy a spa treatment at a highland retreat or simply be at one with nature, there’s so much to discover on a holiday in Scotland.

On January 25th Scots mark the birth, as well as the life and poetry, of Robert Burns. So whatever you do in Scotland this weekend, just be sure to address your haggis in true Burns style…

Here are some great ideas for holidays in Scotland from lastminute.com:

Gourmet Scotland

Three course fixed priced menu - £16 including a glass of wine at Elliot’s in Edinburgh. Offering an array of modern Scottish dishes prepared with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.

Romantic sharing platter
- £20 Seafood, Italian or Cheese Sharing Platter with a bottle of house wine. MC Cafe Bar and Grill is a mellow modern take on all-day dining with a menu full of fast and filling favourites.

Eat at an award winning newbie - £11.50 Scottish flavours abound on the critically-acclaimed menu, with seasonal local produce featuring eclectic modern European dishes.

Escape Away

Relax in Luxury - £99 Mini spa day at MacDonald Forest Hills Spa, the ultimate in luxury and the perfect way to wind down.

Explore the Highlands - £69 per night Scotland's Hotel & Leisure Club is the perfect way to enjoy the Scottish Highlands, stay two nights and save 20 per cent.

Sexy and Stylish: Stay in Scotland’s Capital - £100 per night. This hotel is an ideal choice for those wanting to spoil themselves and get a bargain at the same time!

The Golf View Hotel & Spa
- £74 per night The Hotel is situated in a very quiet corner of Nair in an outstanding location, perfect for a country retreat.

A bit of Scottish fun…

Feast of Fun with History's Horrible Bits
- £15 If you’re after scary Scottish thrills, then there really is no experience better than the Edinburgh Dungeon.

Trike Tours Scotland - £100 First Chauffeur Driven Trike Tour is definitely a treat worth taking.

Club Class Bus: City Nightlife - £20 The nightlife tour is ideal for those looking for a unique way to take in the sights and sounds of Glasgow by night. Save £5 by booking through lastminute.com

Sea Life Sanctuary - £10.35 Be at one with nature and come nose to nose with the graceful seals as they swim to the surface to greet you... 2-4-1 offer after 14:00.

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