A honeymoon is supposed to be something very special. For one of the most memorable holidays of your life, whether you are looking for a romantic location that offers spectacular scenery and relaxation or adventurous activities and modern facilities, Scotland should be the destination at the top of your wish list.

Thames Travel International composed the honeymoon of a lifetime to enjoy your first week of bliss in the sumptuous surroundings of elegant Scottish country house hotels. Discreet, friendly staff will recognise the importance of little details, helping make your honeymoon an unforgettable experience.

With champagne, chocolates and a single red rose in your room on your arrival day, the scene is set for the romantic holiday of your dreams.

Day 1

Begin your honeymoon with a relaxing ferry crossing from IJmuiden to Newcastle with DFDS SEAWAYS. Why not book a cabin in the luxurious Commodore Class? The next morning you arrive in Newcastle and proceed to your first destination in Scotland.
Or..
Travel with Superfast Ferries from the Belgian port of Zeebrugge to Rosyth (Edinburgh).

Prices of both ferries can be found on this website.

Day 2, 3 & 4

Arriving in the beautiful county of Perthshire, just north of the capital Edinburgh. For the next 3 nights you will be staying in the superb Collearn House hotel at Auchterarder. Ample time to explore the beautiful surroundings, such as historic Edinburgh, the Scottish highlands, famous castles and of course a whisky distillery or two.

Day 5

Heading south to the "borders". A partly wooded area with beautiful landscapes and numerous cattle. A wonderful drive to a wonderful hotel. This is the spectacular Philipburn Country House in Selkirk, where the warmest welcome awaits you.

Day 6 & 7

Proceeding to the west coast. At the port of Androssan you take the Caledonian MacBraine ferry to the Isle of Arran. Arran is Scotland in miniature, as all biotopes are gathered here on this little island. In the "capital" Brodick visit the lovely Brodick castle and when touring the island don’t forget to visit the Scotlands newest whisky distillery.

On Arran you will stay in the superbly located Kinloch House for the next 2 nights.

Day 8

The CalMac Ferry brings you back to mainland Scotland. This day you spend in the wonderful county of Ayr, with it’s rough coast line, it’s friendly fishing villages and it’s busy market towns.
Your final destination today is the port of Troon, where you stay at the luxurious Marine hotel.

Day 9

Today you travel in southern direction back to Newcastle, where the DFDS ferry takes you back to the continent late afternoon.
Or..
Travel west to Edinburgh to catch the ferry from Rosyth to Zeebrugge.

Prices of both ferries can be found on this website.

Day 10

Arrival in IJmuiden or Zeebrugge.