Timberbush Tours Links Page

Timberbush Tours prides itself on the levels of its service, the quality of its vehicles and its staff, and its hard-won reputation for excellence and commitment to Scotland, its people, its culture, and its heritage.  In this way we try always to represent everything that is good about Scotland in every facet of our business activities.

In our quest to provide an ever-improving service to our clients we are always happy to offer links on this page to other companies and individuals whose goods and services may be of benefit and interest to our clients.

If you have a quality website that you feel would add value to our clients, please email us.

 

Loch Cruises:

In Timberbush Tours' brochure and on our website you will find an option to cruise on a loch when on certain of our tours.  We are pleased to entrust the safety and enjoyment of our clients to the following companies:

On Loch Ness:

Jacobite Cruises is the number one company for a wide selection of tours, cruises, and charters on the Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness and boasts a modern fleet of luxury cruise ships.

Established in 1973, Jacobite has extensive experience in creating memorable tourism experiences through its range of Loch Ness based cruises. Knowledgeable guides maximise the entertainment potential of Loch Ness and give visitors a real feel for the area as they learn more about the loch's rich history, geology and myths.

On Loch Lomond:

Sweeney's Cruises, a family run business that has been operating boats on Loch Lomond for over 100 years, currently operate five passenger boats: Silver Marlin, Lomond Duchess, Skylark IX, Lomond Sunrise, and Glen Falloch.

An ideal way to explore the southern reaches mainland Britain's largest expanse of fresh water and to learn something of the impressive houses and their eminent past owners along its banks, as well as the area's long history.

 

Hotels, Guest Houses, & Hostels:

In and around Edinburgh:

The Hanover Hotel, Edinburgh

Claiming for itself the title of "Edinburgh's most central hotel", The Hanover Hotel is certainly at the heart of the City, being situated in Rose Street, between Hanover and Frederick Streets, just off Princes Street.

Offering a selection of single, double, twin, executive double, and family rooms including Continental Breakfast at very competitive prices, The Hanover Hotel asserts that "The important thing is detail; stylish, elegant & individual with all the facilities you expect in a quality which is unexpected".

For further details, contact information, and booking enquiries you should refer to their website at: www.thehanoverhotel.com .

 

Southside Guest House, Edinburgh.

Has eight elegant en-suite bedrooms - including Four Poster Rooms - providing stylish bed and breakfast accommodation in the centre of Edinburgh. Several leading Hotel and Travel Guides feature Southside Guest House and many guests warmly recommend Southside.

Southside Guest House is rated 4 Stars by the Scottish Tourist Board, the AA and the RAC.

For further details, contact information, and booking enquiries you should refer to their website at:

www.southsideguesthouse.co.uk.

 

Hotel Ceilidh-donia, Edinburgh.

A warm Scottish welcome awaits at the Hotel Ceilidh-donia, where Max and Annette Preston, together with their children Hayley and Struan, invite you to enjoy your holiday, City break or business trip in Edinburgh; offering great value 3 Star accommodation and the chance to enjoy Scottish International cuisine at their Ceilidh-Courtyard Restaurant.

For further details, contact information, and booking enquiries you should refer to their website at: www.hotelceilidh-donia.co.uk

 

In the Highlands:

Welcome to Calluna, self-catering accommodation in the heart of the beautiful Scottish Highlands. Located in the highland town of Fort William beneath Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain.

The accommodation is run by Alan and Sue Kimber. Alan is a highly experienced local mountain guide and able to offer advice on mountain matters, especially Ben Nevis, the Isle of Skye and Glen Coe. You can visit his mountain guiding site here.

 

Attractions & Places of Interest :

Rosslyn Chapel or, more correctly, the Collegiate Chapel of St Matthew as it was to have been, founded in 1446 by Sir William St Clair, third and last St Clair Prince of Orkney. of the nearby Rosslyn Castle, is open from Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm and on Sunday 12pm to 4.45pm.

Long the subject of myths and legends, including claims by some to be the hiding place of the fabled Holy Grail, it's Masonic and Knights Templar links, now its involvement in Dan Brown's worldwide bestseller, The Da Vinci Code, and soon its use as a location for the film of the book starring Tom Hanks, Sir Ian McKellern, and others, has ensured its place as a 'must' on most visitor's to Edinburgh's itinerary. 

Timberbush Tours include it in our special "Rosslyn Chapel, the Da Vinci Code, Myths & Mysteries" day tour as well as featuring it in our off-season half-day "Monks, Massacres, Murders, Myths & Mysteries" tour.