Connoisseurs Scotland - Background
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Gleneagles, one of The Leading Hotels of the World, shares another distinction, as a founder member of Connoisseurs Scotland, an exclusive grouping of six of Scotland's finest hotels, a cruise ship, and a unique train which revives the romance and elegance of travel in times past.
Connoisseurs Scotland provides the discerning traveller with destinations of distinction across Scotland, allowing visitors who expect the highest standards to discover the scenic beauty of one of the least crowded countries in Europe and the culture and heritage of an ancient kingdom while being assured of hospitality that is genuinely world class.
Each hotel, the ship and train has a quality character of its own and each has appointed Ambassadors to smooth the passage of visitors who choose to move on to stay with another member of Connoisseurs Scotland.
Gleneagles is a founder member of Connoisseurs Scotland, together with Crinan Hotel, Argyll; One Devonshire Gardens, Glasgow; the St Andrews Old Course Hotel, Turnberry Hotel, Ayrshire; Inverlochy Castle, Inverness-shire; The Royal Scotsman train and the Hebridean Princess cruise ship.
Connoisseurs Scotland is in partnership with American Express; Ballantyne Cashmere; British Airways; Edinburgh International Conference Centre; Highland Spring natural mineral water; House of Bruar; Scotland the Brand and Loch Lomond Golf Club.
Three times Formula One motor-racing champion, Jackie Stewart, says:
"During my motor-racing career and now, as a businessman, I travel extensively all over the world, but I return regularly to some of the most beautiful countryside on earth, the heart of Scotland.
I am very proud of Scotland and I enjoy the opportunities I have to talk about it to friends and colleagues all around the world. The quality, the authenticity and the spirit of the Scottish people is something very special. Another thing about Scotland is that there is a pride growing in the country - a desire and a drive for excellence.
Connoisseurs Scotland is a clear-thinking way to express the very best of Scotland. Come and enjoy some of the finest things on earth!"
