Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for Scotland
Festive Scotland – Gingerbread and Gin
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Salutation Hotel, Perth, Scotland (Strathmore Hotels) - Night Exterior
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View of Edinburgh Castle and Christmas Market from the Scott Monument ©VisitScotland, Kenny Lam
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Queens View Pitlochry, Scotland ©Photo Courtesy of Davy Nelson
Enjoy this fabulously festive package including fizz, entertainment, gingerbread & gin.
It’s easy to fall under Scotland’s winter spell. Staying at the Salutation Perth, location is everything with all the amenities of the town centre only a short walk away, along with in-house entertainment, making it perfect for a festive getaway. Furthermore, due to Perth’s central location, Edinburgh, Stirling and Dundee are only a short drive away.
Dates
2026 dates on request
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Travel to your hotel
Travel to your hotel, The Salutation Perth. Upon arrival, enjoy a pre-dinner Festive Fizz drink followed by a delicious 3-course carvery-style meal.
Day 2
Edinburgh Markets
After a delicious Scottish breakfast, take your group to the amazing Edinburgh Christmas Markets. After a day shopping and browsing amongst the festive fauna, enjoy a 3-course carvery-style meal with live entertainment. Dont forget to collect your Gin & Gingerbread-themed Word Search and Quiz forms from reception and get ready for some fun – a prize awaits the first correct entry, announced on Thursday!
Day 3
Pitlochry, Afternoon Tea & Festive Gin Cocktail
This morning enjoy free time in Pitlochry, taking in the clear sparkling air, beautiful scenery, restaurants, shops and museums. In the afternoon, return to Perth for a sumptuous ‘festive-themed’ Mini Afternoon Tea with gingerbread and a gin cocktail. Dinner will be served in the evening with live entertainment.
Day 4
Perth
After a hearty breakfast you could choose to visit Stirling and it’s famous castle*, or travel further afield to Dundee and the V&A Museum. In the afternoon enjoy some free time in the wonderful city of Perth, perhaps explore the Perth Museum, the new home for The Stone of Destiny. Relax before dinner this evening with entertainment. As the night unfolds, find out who the lucky winner of the Word Search and Festive Quiz is.
*Attractions available on request at a supplement.
Day 5
Return home
After breakfast start your journey home.
Featured Hotel – Inspected by Greatdays staff in November 2025
The Salutation Hotel, Perth
A historic building situated in Perth centre, the award-winning Salutation Hotel has a perfect location whilst offering scenic walks around the River Tay. The hotel has a traditional restaurant and free Wi-Fi in all public areas. All bedrooms have a TV, tea/coffee facilities and a telephone. There is no coach parking on site however there is a pick up and drop off bay outside the hotel. Coach parking is available at Perth Bus Station (charges payable) or South Inch car and coach park.
The Salutation Hotel, Perth
| Dates | 5 days / 4 nights |
| 23rd November 2026 | From £285.00 per person Sold out |
| 7th December 2026 | From £285.00 per person Sold out |
Single room supplement available upon request.
