Respitality: Free short breaks

Respitality: short breaks

There’s loads of kindness and generosity from many sectors across Scotland. That’s why Respitality in Scotland in partnership with the hospitality industry have joined forces and are offering a number of free activities and short breaks all over Scotland to unpaid carers.

In order to qualify for them, you must be registered as an unpaid carer. If any of the below sparks your interest, get in touch with us by emailing shortbreaks@anguscarers.org.uk and letting us know which activity you are interested in.

Due to high interest, we cannot guarantee availability.

We currently have the following short breaks available:


A Big Thank You to Arbroath FC!

We are thrilled to share that Arbroath Football Club have generously donated an adult 2025/2026 season ticket for one of our amazing carers to enjoy some home games.

We’ve listed all the remaining home games below:

  • Saturday 14th February- 3pm -Ayr United
  • Saturday 21st February-3pm-Dunfermline Athletic
  • Saturday 7th March – 3pm – Ross County
  • Saturday 21st March – 3pm – Queens Park
  • Saturday 4th April- 3pm – St Johnstone
  • Saturday 18th April- 3pm – Raith Rovers
  • Saturday 25th April – 3pm – Partick Thistle

 

If this is something you would enjoy, then please drop Sharon an email at shortbreaks@anguscarers.org.uk and let us know!

Let’s cheer on the Red Lichties!



Expiry Date

31/12/2026

Diageo have offered Respitality tickets to their Johnnie Walker Journey of Flavour tour, at their 145 Princes Street premises in Edinburgh.

Embark on our signature tour and join us on an epic journey through live performances, light shows, tastings and more. Rated five stars on TripAdvisor, this multi-media adventure is a whisky tour like no other. Take the Johnnie Walker flavour quiz to discover your personal flavour profile so we can tailor the tour to your tastebuds. Enjoy a highly immersive, 90-minute sensory experience led by our Johnnie Walker experts Throughout the tour you’ll be served three delicious whisky cocktails tailor made to your flavour profile, and of course you can opt for a dram or a non-alcoholic mocktail if you’d prefer. Save 10% across products and merchandise at the Johnnie Walker Princes Street store on the day of your tour* Head up to the 1820 bar and get 10% off drinks* when you show your ticket. Make sure you book ahead so we can save you a seat. Please note that children under the age of 8 are not permitted on this tour due to health & safety reasons. Children over the age of eight are welcome with a valid ticket and must be accompanied by an adult 18 years+ at all times.

Please take note:

This experience is highly immersive and uses a combination of flashing lights, media, music, sensory moments and special effects that may not be suitable for all audiences. Guests who wish to enjoy alcoholic drinks during the experience may be asked to show an ID card as proof of age. Unfortunately, we cannot accept digital copies.



Expiry Date 23/05/2026

Accessible hot tub experience (up to 6 people) in Fife

Tickets for our hot tub – up to 6 persons, for 1 hour

Hot tub has ceiling track hoist above it so can be used by all.

These free visits would not count towards our loyalty scheme where visitors can book 5 visits and get a 6th free. But any future paid visits would count towards that offer.



Expiry Date  4/2/2027

PLEASE NOTE: 1 hut available per booking 

The Hut of Wellbeing is an off-grid forest cabin that is located in a hutting community in a woodland setting away from the road, giving guests the opportunity to have a quiet stay close to nature and away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It is off-grid, with basic facilities, but well-built, comfortable and specially designed for its purpose. The hut is one of what will be fifteen huts of a similar kind spread out through the wood.

The break can be up to 3 nights midweek or over the weekend. The hut is well insulated and has a wood burning stove. Wood is supplied.

Guests must bring their own bedding (a sheet/pillowcase and a duvet/sleeping bag) and food will have to be brought in also.

The hut has one main room, which can be divided into two by a curtain. It has two beds. There is room for extra guests such as children but they would have to bring bedrolls to sleep on the floor. Well-behaved pets and support animals are welcome.

The Hut is not connected to mains water, electricity, gas or internet. Water is available from standpipe nearby, there is a log stove for heating the hut and it has an outdoor kitchen with a gas ring and sink. A composting toilet and a sink are located in a separate room.

The Pillars of Hercules farm shop and café are within 300 metres. The nearby village of Falkland has pubs, shops and visitor attractions and Falkland Estate has an excellent network of walks.

Accessibility: The hut site is on multiple bus routes, with two stops each about 10 minutes walk away. The bus trip is half and hour from Glenrothes, 50 minutes from Cupar and one hour 20 min from Kirkcaldy or St Andrews. Buses also run at weekends and well into the evening. Buses link with Ladybank and Markinch rail stations. For those coming by car the site has its own car park. Cars can be driven up to the hut on a track for dropping off, but they must be returned to the car park to avoid blocking others. There is level access from the track and door widths etc are to standard disability specifications.



Tickets to Scottish Opera

Scottish Opera are running various shows throughout the year and the country. They have advised they are happy to provide tickets on request and where there is suitable availability.



Expiry date  31/12/2026
Two night stay at Badaguish in lodge that sleeps up to 17

Two night stay to start on a Friday from 4pm. This break is ideal for a group stay due to the size of the property, and therefore They ask that you do not book it for any less that 12 people.

Please avoid school holidays for bookings and quote “Respitality” when enquiring about dates.

Website: https://badaguish.org


 

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