A Special 40th Anniversary in Scotland
Scotland | Sep 9 - Sep 16, 2026

Marcia
Marcia E.
Japan | Reviewed on Sep 23, 2026

My husband and I wanted a special trip for our 40th anniversary. That same month, we were going to be in London and I found that on our anniversary weekend, The Highland Games were set for in Pitlochry, Scotland. With that goal in mind, we let Carolyn, and her team, plan our trip. From our personal guide, Donald, in Edinburgh, who made the country’s history, culture and language come alive (he met a Free Church pastor on the way and they immediately switched to Gaelic), to the Highland Games that we could walk to from our hotel, the Blair Atholl Distillery, and the incomparable Island of Skye; we fell in love with Scotland. Our accommodations were not only of the highest quality, but also very Scottish. There was a bottle of Prosecco waiting in our first hotel from our travel group, and other hotels followed in placing desserts and cards in our room to celebrate our anniversary. All our tickets were in a downloadable packet, but we were also presented a zip-up case, in London, with our itinerary and printed tickets and reservations. I never had to worry if my phone battery couldn’t hold up and deliver my tickets, because I had them in my case. Thank you for being so diligent in making our adventure so effortless.

Local specialist: Carolyn Ransome
Carolyn
Carolyn Ransome
Local specialist in Pembrokeshire, Wales | Replied on Sep 23, 2026
Dear Marcia, Thank you for sharing such a lovely account of your 40th anniversary trip. We’re delighted that we helped make the Highland Games in Pitlochry a special part of your celebration, and that Donald brought Scotland’s history, culture and language to life in Edinburgh. It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the distinctly Scottish accommodations, the Blair Atholl Distillery and the Isle of Skye. We’re also glad the anniversary surprises and printed travel pack helped everything... Read more

Dear Marcia,

Thank you for sharing such a lovely account of your 40th anniversary trip. We’re delighted that we helped make the Highland Games in Pitlochry a special part of your celebration, and that Donald brought Scotland’s history, culture and language to life in Edinburgh.

It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the distinctly Scottish accommodations, the Blair Atholl Distillery and the Isle of Skye. We’re also glad the anniversary surprises and printed travel pack helped everything feel effortless, from the Prosecco waiting at your first hotel to having your tickets and reservations close at hand.

Thank you for choosing Routescape for such a meaningful occasion. We hope you’ll have many happy memories of your time in Scotland.

Warm regards,
Carolyn