Respitality in Scotland in partnership with the hospitality, tourism and leisure industry in Scotland have the following breaks on offer offer to carers across Scotland. You must be registered as an unpaid carer to take part and have access to zoom for the virtual breaks. If you are interested, please make contact by email to shortbreaks@anguscarers.org.uk
Anne our short breaks volunteer will then contact you.
Breaks are on a first come first served basis and are likely to be offered to carers across Scotland. Please do not be disappointed if you are not successful – keep trying!!
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2 night stay for 2 people.
Booking to take place between April and October. Subject to availability.
Room only, no breakfast included. Stairs and no lift
If you are interested, please make contact by email to shortbreaks@anguscarers.org.uk
Ferry Row B&B in Fairlie (3 miles outside Largs) would like to offer a break for 2 or 3 nights at their seafront property for a carer and companion.
If you are interested, please make contact by email to shortbreaks@anguscarers.org.uk
If you are interested, please make contact by email to shortbreaks@anguscarers.org.uk
Arniston House Estate would like to offer a week’s stay in one of their holiday cottages in November 2022
If you are interested, please make contact by email to shortbreaks@anguscarers.org.uk
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Station Hotel in Dumfries would like to offer one nights stay with breakfast to a carer and companion
If you are interested, please make contact by email to shortbreaks@anguscarers.org.uk
Leisure Pass for three month free use of leisure facilities in Angus run by Angus Alive . Contact Anne at: shortbreaks@anguscarers.org.uk
Voucher for 2 x half hour music lessons. Wide range of instruments to choose from. This can be done virtually.
shortbreaks@anguscarers.org.uk
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A cut and blow dry voucher from S.L.A. HAIR which is based in Forfar. Contact Anne at shortbreaks@anguscarers.org.uk
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Dewars Aberfeldy Distillery would like to offer an unpaid carer and a companion a Complimentary Cask Tasting Tours with lunch in their café. Dewars have advised this offer is unlimited and ongoing so please take advantage where you can!
COVID-19 AMENDMENTS: Dewars advise – We are taking 8 people on our tours at present, however group bookings are set at a maximum of 6 people. Social distancing is in place throughout the tour both for visitors and our guides. There have been a few changes made to the visitor centre in light of covid;
One way system throughout the building
Face masks are mandatory at all times, except when eating or taking a drink
Temperature checks and track and trace questions on arrival
Social distancing of 2m
Access to the production area is temporarily unavailable due to Covid-19. We are instead showing a film in our warehouse to explain the production process with samples to give you a multisensorial production experience.
All of the above apply to both guests and staff. And lastly we have had the ‘Good to Go’ status from Visit Scotland.
Terms & Conditions
Break off excludes travel and accommodation.
Strictly over 18s only. Children can accompany on the tour.
Subject to availability. Ideally mornings in summer season.
Arrival Times: April to October (Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm, Sunday 12noon to 2pm) November to March: (Monday to Saturday 10am to 2pm, Sunday closed.)
Some rooms in the distillery don’t have wheelchair access. Lots of walking. Adjustments available. Full access statement available.
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