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11 Scotland Where to stay Glenapp Castle Glenapp Castle is a beautiful Scottish Baronial Castle surrounded by 36 acres of stunning gardens and woodlands on the Ayrshire Coast. Earlier this year, the five-star property added a further three luxury bedrooms, bringing the total number to 20. Each bedroom has a different interior design and is furnished with unique fabrics, art and antiques. Some of the bedrooms have beautiful sea views. Glenapp Castle can also provide luxury glamping tents for delegates to stay in overnight, which offers an alternative twist to events. Delegates can stay in luxury five metre tents (three to four guests per tent) and enjoy a five-course Scottish themed gala dinner on the beautiful castle grounds. Glenapp Castle can also provide luxury towelling robes, slippers, bottle water, Glenapp Castle umbrellas and torches. The property is a 45-minute drive from the UK’s only Dark Sky Park, Galloway Forest Park, which is the perfect place to unwind after a day of meetings and do some star gazing. Delegates can enjoy a round of golf and even boat rides. Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square, part of The Principal Hotel Company, is the most recent addition to the PRINCIPAL portfolio of urban lifestyle hotels, following the completion of a multi-million pound refurbishment. Located in the heart of Edinburgh, the five-storey hotel which opened in 1848 comprises of seven interconnecting Georgian townhouses in the heart of the New Main: Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square Top right: Glenapp Castle Bottom right: Gleddoch Hotel There’s no shortage of luxury hotels across Scotland www.conference-news.co.uk Town, a UNESCO world heritage site. The property is home to six meeting rooms and can accommodate up to 350 delegates. The Gallery is the hotel’s largest event space and is a light and airy blank canvas, ideal for conferences, presentations, product launches and private parties. The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square is located close to major transport links. It is a 5-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley Station, which has a direct service to London King’s Cross and is only a 25-minute drive from Edinburgh International Airport. Gleddoch Hotel Gleddoch, the hotel, golf and spa resort is the perfect Christmas or New Year getaway for families, couples, or those looking for an indulgent country retreat over the