Discovery of the Month
While Scotland is a land that holds many myths and tall tales, it's a destination that's not usually near the top of a traveler's bucket list. But it should be if DMC Hello Scotland has anything to say about it. The team that surrounds its founder, Bill Thomson, has been specializing in first-class luxury experiences since 1996, crafting them for corporate events and individual travelers alike.
Discovery of the Month
While Scotland is a land that holds many myths and tall tales, it's a destination that's not usually near the top of a traveler's bucket list. But it should be if DMC Hello Scotland has anything to say about it. The team that surrounds its founder, Bill Thomson, has been specializing in first-class luxury experiences since 1996, crafting them for corporate events and individual travelers alike.
The Experiences
Anyone that's looking for a catalog to cherry pick experiences for their clients needs to rethink. That's because every incentive and experience offered at Hello Scotland is tailor-made and designed around a client's wishes. The experiences are usually steeped with a Scottish sense of place, and incorporate nature or special locations in Scotland. Naturally a bagpipe player, for example, is a must for a picnic in the Highlands. For whisky connoisseurs, the DMC arranges behind-the-scenes tours of local distilleries, while golfers can enjoy VIP access at Gleneagles or St. Andrews. Guests who prefer to travel through the countryside can charter a historic luxury train and learn a Scottish dance in a train station. Pro Tip: Hello Scotland also has private access to Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle, and the National Galleries and museums.
The Services
Hello Scotland is well connected and has its headquarters in Glasgow, with more offices located in Edinburgh and Perthshire. The DMC's main USP is the extensive location knowledge of its employees – they're locals and not only know their country backwards and forwards, but also regard it as a boutique travel destination. On top of creating special itineraries for guests, Hello Scotland puts great importance and emphasis on perfect logistics. For example, they can source and procure specific vehicles for various occasions. Need a few 4x4s to smooth out the rocky roads of Scotland's Highlands? Consider it done! Need a transfer in style with a classic car, in a helicopter, or on a boat? No problem!
The Places
Let's cut to the chase – your clients can have their event or excursion anywhere they like. To make planning easier, however, Hello Scotland has divided the country into six distinct areas. Almost every tour includes time in Glasgow or Edinburgh to introduce visitors to the special features of these unique cities. Choices also include the west coast with the Scottish islands, the Highlands, the Lowlands, and the part of the country known as "the Borders," which is adjacent to England. What's also practical is that their website concisely describes each of the six areas, what sort of guests the region is suitable for, what standard of hotel can be expected in each particular region, how far away the nearest airport is, and what special experiences are possible, among many other useful details. It even provides ideas on how to personalize the tour with meaningful gifts for guests.
