Castles of Scotland Moyra Torphins Scottish Castles 1

Castles of Scotland Moyra Torphins Scottish Castles 1

Successful Promotional Package The Intersection of Success Interesting Cultural Attraction Accessible Location Quality Accommodations Scottish Castles 2

Scottish Promotional Package � Fly from New York, through London, to Edinburgh � Stay in five-star hotel at base of Edinburgh Castle � Travel by luxury bus to sites of other castles in Scotland � Take cruise on Loch Ness near Inverness � Visit Urquhart Castle Scottish Castles 3

Scottish Castles • Edinburgh Castle 1093 • Located in Edinburgh • Urquhart Castle 1230 • Located in Inverness • Craigievar Castle 1626 • Located in Aberdeen • Fraser Castle 1836 • Located in Aberdeen • Balmoral Castle 1854 • Located in Aberdeen Scottish Castles 4

Balmoral Castle � � � Located at Deeside (bank of the Dee River) Built of granite from nearby quarries of Glen Gelder Summer home of British Royalty Located on huge estate with much wildlife Facilities • • • Exhibitions Gardens Shops Restaurant Pony stable Scottish Castles 5

Edinburgh Castle � � Built on high volcanic rock overlooking city Bronze-age settlement established 1000 B. C. Numerous buildings and walls Main sites • Great Hall with ornate wooden ceiling, armor and weapons • Tiny St. Margaret’s Chapel, oldest building at castle � Second most visited site in Great Britain (behind Tower of London) Scottish Castles 6

Air Distances From London �Edinburgh �Aberdeen �Inverness 330 miles 400 miles 440 miles Scottish Castles 7