Dreaming of a white Christmas? Think Scotland

VisitScotland’s newly launched Winter White campaign will help even the most frugal of gift-givers win brownie points and beat the credit crunch this year. The new website, visitscotland.com/white gives access to accommodation offers including three nights for £99 at 3, 4 and 5 star establishments across the country until 20 March 2009. Wistful visitors to the site can even drop a hint by creating their own White Wish List.

Showcasing Scotland’s Winter White Nights, Bites, Delights and Sights, the campaign also includes 2 for 1 offers from wildlife watching to white water rafting on over 50 activities across Scotland with the new VisitScotland Adventure Pass
(running until end of May 2009).

Now there’s no excuse for January blues!

There are over 50 places to stay where visitors can enjoy 3 White Nights for only £99 per person including:

• The chic Abode Hotel in the centre of Glasgow with the acclaimed restaurant by Michael Caine
• The Plockton Inn and Seafood Restaurant in the picturesque seaside town of Plockton
• The five star Daviot Lodge B&B in the heart of the Scottish Highlands

There are 3 nights for 2 in accommodation ranging from historic houses and a traditional Scottish inn to luxury spa hotels and a Scottish castle:

• The four star Auchen Castle in Dumfries & Galloway
• The luxurious Fairmont in St Andrews with its newly refurbished spa
• The Pierhouse Hotel and Seafood Restaurant on the Scottish Seafood Trail in Argyll

There’s also 25% off at a selection of fabulous 4 and 5-star establishments and 20% off self catering accommodation across Scotland including:

• Cringletie House in the rolling hills near Peebles
• Dundee’s Apex Quay City Hotel and Spa
• Kilconquhar Castle Estate in Fife
• The 5 star Croftweit Apartments in Crieff

The VisitScotland Adventure Pass includes 2 for 1 offers on activities including:

• 4x4 off road driving with Highland Safaris
• Speyside Wildlife’s wildlife watching tours
• Recreational skiing at Sno!zone Scotland

Towards the end of this year’s Winter White campaign, the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns on 25 January will mark the start of Homecoming Scotland 2009, a year-round celebration of all that is great about Scotland. This will include the Burns Light lanterns, a vibrant mid-winter procession in Dumfries. For information on the events programme and ways to get involved go to homecomingscotland2009.com.