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DESTINATION FOCUS: SCOTLAND
Where to stay:
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa
Visiting Scotland can be an overwhelming
experience. The natural landscape is so serene
and beautiful it really has to be enjoyed properly.
That’s what destination weddings are about.
Rather than simply tying a knot in your perfect
venue and leaving the experience as one day,
having a destination wedding allows you and
your guests to have a more relaxing time,
enjoying a minibreak, whilst celebrating your
nuptials. So rather than simply turning up and
checking out, spend some quality time here to
take it all in.
For a relaxing break head into the heart of the
highlands where you’ll experience a memorable
stay at the Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel and
Spa. Nestled within the breath-taking scenery
of The Trossachs, it offers the ultimate Scottish
vacation where you’ll experience the best in
hospitality, delicious cuisine, luxurious interiors
with comfy beds and exquisite views from your
window – in fact the wow factor begins the
moment you spot the serene white building,
which is surrounded by greenery. The hotel
recently had a £1million refurbishment and you
can feel the attention to detail in every aspect of
the hotel. Ideal for holding an intimate wedding,
visiting on your minimoon, or as a place for
your guests to stay for a destination wedding
in Scotland, it offers the best of everything you
need. The hotel is less than an hour’s drive from
Edinburgh, 40 minutes from Glasgow and just
20 from Stirling. There are a choice of spacious,classically decorated suites and bedrooms, or
for families or longer stays, you may prefer
staying in one of the on-site self-catered lodges.
With modern amenities inside and exquisite
views over the gardens, loch and mountainous
highlands on the outside, this is a hotel that
impresses and delivers its promise of offering
traditional highland charm.
Dining here is exceptional. Head Chef David
Robertson has devised a delicious menu with
strong Scottish influences, complimented by
Mediterranean flavours from Spain and Italy.
Expect excellent steaks and fresh, locally
sourced vegetables. For a real treat, make
time for an indulgent afternoon tea which is
laid out on the terrace where you can sit and
take in the picturesque views over Loch Ard
and Ben Lomond and of course don’t leave
without a session at the hotel’s pampering
spa. The surrounding area is ripe for exploring
and there’s plenty of local activities to keep
you occupied. The kind of venue that your
friends and family will adore, the hotel offers
a wonderful retreat for a vacation in Scotland,
where you’ll make memories that last a lifetime.- MACDONALD FOREST HILLS
HOTEL & SPA
Kinlochard, The Trossachs,
Aberfoyle,
Stirlingshire, FK8 3TL
http://www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk - Traditional highland charm
- Majestic views
- 55 luxurious bedrooms
- 65 self-catering lodges
- Wedding packages
- Spa and vital health centre
- Award-winning restaurant
- Activities
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