Luxury Scotland Tours West Lothian Itinerary

Luxury Scotland Tours pride themselves on our elite chauffeur services. Your party will be assigned a dedicated chauffeur (or chauffeurs) for your stay in West Lothian. Your private driver will be on hand throughout the day and make sure you travel in comfort to all your destinations. Our chauffeur drivers have great experience of West Lothian and can help answer any cultural or historical questions you may have.

The Champany Inn is rustic, authentic and very homely. Rooms are decorated with tartan garments and royal colour tones. Inspired by the classic French conception that hospitality should be built around “restaurants with rooms”, The Champany Inn is one of the finest restaurants in West Lothian.

The focus of the Champany Inn is to utilise fresh Scottish produce to the upmost. The restaurants speciality is their prime scotch beef which is hung for a minimum of 21 days. The inn has their own wine cellar and label, and each meal is expertly paired up with a complimentary wine list. The Champany Inn is the perfect venue for your tour of West Lothian.

Your private driver will transfer you from the airport to the The Champany Inn, your accommodation for the stay. After a long day travelling you can recuperate in the cosy and luxurious surroundings of The Champany Inn.

Famous for incredible scotch beef and a vintage wine cellar The Champany Inn will provide a tantalising dinner which utilises fresh local produce.

The restaurant has a wide whisky selection and we recommend you enjoy a few drams. However maybe not to many as you have an full itinerary in the morning.

Morning:

After breakfast your Private Driver will escort you to Hopetoun House. Hopetoun house is a 5 star Scottish tourist attraction and is regarded as one of the most beautiful estates in Scotland.

Set in 6500 acres of land, Hopetoun House has featured in four seasons of the hit series Outlander. We suggest taking a leisurely stroll and visiting the recently restored Hopetoun workshop which is classified as A listed building.

Lunch:

After exploring Hopetoun House, your chauffeur driver will take you to the Star & Garter for some well-deserved lunch. The Star & Garter was built the same year as Scottish legend Robbie Burns was born but did not become a public house until the 1840’s. This homily Georgian mansion serves hearty food and a selection of fine Scottish ales.

Star and Garter Hotel, Linlithgow

The Star and Garter Hotel is an iconic three storey Georgian Mansion which stands proud in the heart of the historical Royal Burgh of Linlithgow, the birth place of Mary Queen of Scots. Linlithgow was also the filming location for Outlander! The beautiful Hotel, Bar & Restaurant always serves up the best in food, entertainment and relaxing accommodation. Whatever your reason for visiting The Star and Garter, you’ll always be well looked after. Why not enjoy a weekend break or overnight stay in the beautiful Star & Garter hotel!

Afternoon:

After lunch your private driver will escort you to Blackness Castle. Blackness castle was built in the 15^th century by the Crichtons and is regarded as a stalwart among Scottish castles. The appearance of Blackness Castle resembles a ship and thus the castle gained the nickname the “the ship that never sailed”. The castle holds tremendous views over the Fife and the Firth of Forth. The castle has played an important role in many TV series and films including Mary Queen of Scots, Outlaw King and Outlander film.

Blackness Castle

Please note, the car park has limited spaces and will be monitored. It is only available for those that have booked tickets to visit the castle and its grounds. Step into a largely intact medieval castle whose defences once guarded the Firth of Forth. An impressive venue used as infamous Fort William in Outlander.

Morning

After breakfast your driver will escort you to Linlithgow Palace. Linlithgow Palace is one of Scotland’s finest archaic buildings. With beautiful views over Linlithgow lake and surrounded by a well-manicured country park, the palace is often described to be situated in a “fairy tale setting”. The Stewart Kings and Queens used to regularly reside in the palace due to its grandiose nature. Just like Blackness castle, Linlithgow Palace was used for filming in the famous Outlander series.

Lunch

Your chauffeur driver will take you to The Park Bistro. The Park Bistro is situated just outside Linlithgow and is set beside the picturesque Union canal. Many of the ingredients are sourced from local farms based in West Lothian. The menu has a vast choice of Scottish favourites from Beer Battered Haddock to Steak Pie. There are not many better places in West Lothian to enjoy a spot of lunch and enjoy the glistening union canal.   

The Park Bistro

Family run canal-side bistro. Serving homecooked food made from local produce.

Afternoon

After lunch your driver will drop you off at the Linlithgow canal centre. You will embark upon a 2 ½ hour cruise from Linlithgow to Avon Aqueduct. Enjoy the crisp waters, leafy scenery before you reach the Avon Aqueduct, the second biggest aqueduct in Britain. Onboard you can enjoy a warm cup of tea with a selection of biscuits.

Linlithgow Canal Centre

Canal Cruises to Avon Aqueduct, Linlithgow Boat Trips, Tearoom, Canal Museum, Charters and Self-Drive Canal Boat Hire. Open from Easter until the end of September, with daily tours throughout the summer months.

After your canal adventure your Private Driver will escort you back to the hotel for the evening.

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