Do the ‘white’ thing this winter and visit Scotland

This year VisitScotland’s annual winter marketing campaign focuses on ‘white’ things to do and see for a fantastic break in Scotland. VisitScotland are offering a £15 voucher to anyone who registers on the ‘white’ website and can be used against accommodation booked in winter.

The VisitScotland offer comes complete with ideas for white winter experiences such as where to spot the white mountain hare and white-knuckled adventure
sports.

Further details and vouchers are available when you log on to visitscotland.com/white

Here are some ideas to get you in the ‘white’ frame of mind:

- See some spectacular winter wildlife such as the white mountain hare burrowing through the snow or The Ptarmigan at the Cairngorms National Park cairngorms.co.uk

Stay at: Macdonald Highland Resort aviemorehighlandresort.com
Located in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, The Macdonald Highland Resort offers opportunities to experience numerous outdoor and sporting activities year-round. However for those looking for a more relaxing retreat their needs can be met with the resorts extensive leisure facilities that include an onsite spa.

Prices start from £114 B&B per night based on two people sharing.

- Wrap up warm and take a stroll along one of Shetlands breathtaking beaches. Enjoy miles of dramatic coastline as you watch the white horses
crash onto the beach.

Stay at: Herislea House Hotel herrisleahouse.co.uk
Enjoy some fresh local produce in Herrislea’s Phoenix Restaurant, followed by a dram and live traditional music in the friendly hotel bar. Then head to bed for a good nights sleep in one of their cosy sleigh beds.

Prices start from £55 B&B per person per night

- Feel the adrenaline rush through your body as you go snowboarding or skiing at one of Scotland’s five premier ski resorts- Nevis Range, Glencoe Mountain, Glenshee, The Lecht and Cairngorm Mountain.

Stay at: Drumossie House Hotel drumossiehotel.co.uk
The deluxe four star Drumossie Hotel has recently undergone extensive refurbishment. Set in the heart of the Scottish Highlands overlooking the Moray Firth and only 5 minutes from the centre of Inverness, it is an excellent base for touring the Highlands of Scotland and historical attractions such as Cawdor Castle and Culloden Battlefield.

Prices start from £235 B&B per room per night based on two people sharing.

- Set your heart racing with some white water rafting. There are adventure centres across Scotland offering everything from canoeing to river bugging.

Stay at: Ballathie House Hotel ballathiehousehotel.com
This 17th Century Country House hotel has an air of classical elegance
matched with a warm and welcoming ambience. Take a stroll in the hotel grounds overlooking the River Tay, then enjoy afternoon tea infront of the log fire or sample the hotels culinary excellence in their AA award winning restaurant.

Prices start from £85 B&B per room per night based on two people sharing.

To receive their £15 off voucher consumers should simply visit the website: visitscotland.com/white - register their name and address and they will be sent some more ‘white’ ideas and a £15 off voucher.