With international travel still very much hanging in the balance this summer, stylish Scots are looking for rest and relaxation closer to home. Where better to enjoy a luxurious break than the five star Highland resort of Gleneagles - which is now gearing up for a summer of fun and frivolity for all the family from Monday 26th April.

The Gleneagles Hotel, Auchterarder, Perthshire

Set beneath the Ochil Hills, in the heart of Perthshire, it has been the must-go destination for travellers for nearly a century. Beginning its life in the glamorous age of travel when guests arrived in great style at Gleneagles’ very own train station, the 850-acre estate epitomises the natural beauty for which Scotland is famed. With its Glorious Playground of country pursuits and activities, Gleneagles has entertainment for all the family, and particularly, its younger guests.

After closing for months due to COVID-19, the hotel will once again throw open its doors for a summer like no other. From 26th April, guests young and old are being invited to toast to new adventures and indulge in the opulence, exceptional service and the 850-acres of green space for which Gleneagles is renowned.

Dubbed Scotland’s very own ‘Riviera in the Highlands’, family get-togethers and glorious food will once again be the order of the day, including a calendar of alfresco culinary pop-ups, a month-long series of festivities for ‘Jubilant June’ and of course, the return of the much-loved Explorers Kids Club from July.

The Explorers Kids Club in partnership with Scott Dunn makes a long-awaited comeback giving weary parents a well-deserved holiday and time to reconnect, while kids roam wild and free in the fresh air.

Based at Gleneagles’ adventure hub, The Trail Yard, a stimulating programme of outdoor activities has been designed to engage children in their surroundings. Split by age group, the Estate’s youngest guests can head out on Animal and Bug Hunts accompanied by a private nanny; whilst budding naturalists can embark on nature walks with Gleneagles’ resident Labrador, Henry by their side, and meet Hettie the Shetland Pony on Stable Tours.

Meet the ponies at the Gleneagles Stables

For the tweens, tree climbing, woodland skills, falconry, archery, off-roading on ArgoCats and fishing at Laich Loch await. Dedicated to outdoor learning, The Little Glen Outdoors Programme will also launch in July tailored specifically to the under 9s featuring Junior Bee Keeping and Junior Aromatherapy experiences amongst others. For wet weather days, Little Glen is Gleneagles’ vibrant and fully supervised crèche for toddlers, while The Den makes for a relaxed hangout for teens, featuring a cinema room, pool, air hockey and giant board games.

After all that fresh air and exercise, younger guests will no doubt want to stock up and cool down at the Gleneagles Tuck Shop and Ice Cream Parlour which will be taking up residence in the outdoor Summer House featuring scrumptious soft serve ice cream and thirst-quenching alcoholic and non-alcoholic slushies.

A family holiday on your doorstep where lifelong memories are made.

Prices & bookings

Summer 2021 rates for a Country Double Room start from £485 including VAT and breakfast. Gleneagles’ exclusive itineraries on partner estates are subject to additional costs. Flexible booking options are available. Activities and initiatives included subject to government restrictions.

For bookings, contact Gleneagles’ Reservations team at resort.sales@gleneagles.com or call 0800 704 705

Iconic Gleneagles Hotel plans a roaring reopening for guests of all ages at Scotland’s most luxurious family resort