Daytime

Edinburgh offers an unrivalled selection of daytime activities with an extensive range of venues from city centre chic to beautiful castle grounds on the outskirts of the city. The majority of our activity sites and venues are in the city centre; those that aren’t are easily accessible. 

Our daytime activity venues are all hand-picked, tried and tested as you deserve the best that Edinburgh has to offer, even if you are on a budget.

From action packed extreme to total relaxation; we have it all and we work closely with all our suppliers to ensure you are well looked after whatever you choose to do.

Send us your wishlist or call our Edinburgh based team to discuss your weekend plans in more detail.

Activities

Cocktail Masterclass

Get behind the bar with your very own 'Tom Cruise' and make, blend and shake your cocktail creations......Learn to mix up your Mojito and shake up your Sex on the Beach; find out the spirits, mixers and techniques involved in making some of the world’s greatest cocktails. This Master Class takes place in a very cool city centre venue and you will of course sample everything you create! A fabulous session that lasts about 2 hours and you will also get some tasty nibbles to enjoy! 

Burlesque Lessons

This new exciting dance trend uses sexy choreographed dance moves to create a fun showgirl routine. This fantastic event is full of giggles and laughter as you attempt to master the art of seduction! Your personal instructor will take you through the basic aspects from walks and poses, sensual movement and chair work, using props….feather boas and the classic striptease (don’t worry…….no nudity)! A true femme fatale experience.
 

Cheerleading Lessons

Girly pom pom routines and tailor made cheers...............very High School Musical! A perfect girly activity for groups wanting something a little bit different. You will learn pom pom routines, tailor made cheers plus choreographed routines. This fantastic event is great fun and very energetic; you are guaranteed to leave on a high.

Makeover Photo Shoot

A fabulous make over and photo shoot for your group and all the amazing memories of the event will be in print for you to treasure! Exclusive use of this fantastic studio, a glass of bubbly on arrival followed by a group hair and make-up lesson with a professional make-up artist, using the bride as a model. Put into practice all your new techniques and make use of the extensive dressing up box full of glam items. You could choose a theme; little black dresses, cocktail dresses, cowgirl outfits….anything you wish really. Each guest receives an 8x6" print of their choice.

Bespoke Dance Party

Choose your theme.........Glee, Grease, Burlesque, Dirty Dancing, Back to the 80's, Thriller,!! Your private instructor will take you through fantastic choreographed routines in a fantastic city centre venue. Enjoy either a mini bottle of Moet et Chandon Champagne or 2 delicious cocktails per person. A perfect afternoon event.
 

Luxury Spa Pamper

Relax, Indulge and be pampered at this fantastic 5 star hotel Spa. A true sanctuary with fantastic facilities, friendly experienced beauty therapists an extremely relaxing atmosphere. Facilities include a stainless steel swimming pool, spa pool, sauna and steam rooms and a tropicarium. Your day will include a luxurious 25 minute treatment - choose from a back massage, a head massage or a facial. Robes, slippers and towels are provided and a light buffet lunch is also part of this fantastic package.

Boutique Spa Pamper

Enjoy a relaxing pamper in this amazing boutique spa located within the stunning Hotel Missoni Edinburgh. Exclusive use for your group. Experience the serenity of the chill out zone with its relaxing style and fab Missoni decor and enjoy a luxurious 30 minute treatment - Indian Head Massage, Back, Neck and Shoulders Massage, Mini-cure, or Feet Treats.  A glass of prosecco, freshly prepared fruit, water, tea and coffee, use of luxury Missoni robes and slippers are all part of this fantastic package.

Maximum group numbers are 8 for this exclusive boutique spa event.

Luxury Mini Pamper

Make-over, Manicure & Harvey Nichols vouchers to spend........could this be Heaven!! Enjoy being pampered and spoiled. Experience a make-over with one of the international make-up houses (Chanel, Estee Lauder, YSL, Clinique…) and a fabulous mini manicure at the exclusive nail bar with champagne included.  To top it all off you will each be given a £30 Harvey Nichols voucher redeemable against cosmetics from your allocated make-up house on the day!

Champagne Afternoon Tea

Sophisticated and Decadent................Enjoy this very special afternoon treat! As you enter this prestigious bar and restaurant, it just oozes decadence and exclusivity, not to mention the extraordinary, sassy décor. Be spoiled with champagne and a fantastic selection of cakes and cream and of course smoked salmon sandwiches! Service here is very attentive, the food gorgeous and the atmosphere informal and relaxed. The perfect venue to enjoy your afternoon treat.

Ultimate Driving Experience

Put your driving skills to the test in this unforgettable driving experience. Choose 2 activities from an exciting selection including Smart Pursuit Compete against your rival on this specially designed mirror image track Karting Race pro-karts around a 500m floodlit track in this purpose built Karting Centre Skid Control Purpose built skid pan, completely bald tyres and simulated 60mph skids! 4x4 Off-Roading Ever driven over a 200ft drop in a 4x4 Jeep? Well now's your chance. Lunch and winners presentation included.
 

Whisky Tour

Delve into the history of the Spirit of Scotland and enjoy a few drams along the way. Learn about how Scotch Whisky is produced in this state-of-the-art journey through the replica distillery. Meet the ‘resident ghost’ and find out what secrets he has to reveal. Visit the Diageo Claive Vidiz Scotch Whisky Collection, the world’s largest collection, almost 3,500 individual bottles! Here the guide takes you through a whisky tasting of their own selection of malt whisky. The tour ends in the McIntyre Gallery where you will each enjoy 4 single malt whiskies and receive membership to the Scotch Whisky Appreciation Society.

Aerial Assault

Welcome to the worlds largest indoor climbing arena!! Put your fears aside and let your nerve jangling day begin. Your session starts with an hour session of vertical climbing! Catch your breath before taking a leap of faith and stepping off a platform 100ft above the arena floor! Keep going along the zip slide and then over a series of cargo nets, rope ladders and hanging logs all suspended from the roof of the arena.

White Water Rafting

No experience required at this fantastic team event with its heart stopping rapids! This event starts from the old market town of Aberfeldy under excellent supervision from your professional guide and takes you along the River Tay through the valley with its rolling hills and stunning scenery. Your paddle crew will have plenty of opportunities to practice their newly learnt rafting skills before the river drops away and creates challenging rapids that flow down to Grandtully – this is the longest rapid on the river and provides one or two surprises along the way.  

For the ultimate adrenalin rush why not combine this with some other fantastic events such as Canyoning or River Bugs.........If you dare!!

Paintball

Get your camouflage gear on and get ready for combat………paintball style! Be on your guard, trust no-one and make sure you aim well!! Experience the skills and strategy needed for combat in a range of different and exciting scenarios. Includes all equipment, full overalls and safety gear and the first 80 paintballs are FREE.

Golf

Choose from a variety of excellent courses in and around Edinburgh. There is an abundance of courses and Bespoke Weekends has access to tee-times at the best of them. Call to discuss your group requirements and course preferences.

Blindfold Driving

Blindfolded behind the wheel of a 4WD Landrover..........Can you trust your group to guide you safely around the track!! You can’t beat the exhilaration of driving a 4WD Landrover through this test circuit for the ultimate blind fold driving experience……. with only the communication of your fellow stags, hens or friends, you need to navigate around the roundabout, reverse park and make your way through the course without knocking anything over!

Gladiator Dual and Sumo Wrestling

Wrestle like a Sumo and compete like a Gladiator! Super Sumo Suits making you the size of a huge Japanese wrestler and head protectors, in the style of the traditional Sumo hair cuts are compulsory! Push, pull, or throw your opponent off the mat, force them onto their back with the usual Super Sumo wrestling etiquette!! Then….Gladiator Ready…. Contender Ready…armed with padded pugil sticks on your podium, keep your balance and bish, bash, bosh your way to victory! 

This event can only be booked as an add on to some of our outdoor events.  Contact the team for more information.

Archery

Archery is a sport that hits the mark for everybody, whether they fancy themselves as Robin Hood or not (green tights optional). The aim of the game is to fire your arrows at targets comprised of coloured rings. Once you've got the measure of your bow, there's a good chance of scoring a competitive bulls-eye or two… under the expert supervision of your professional instructors. See which member of your group has the sharpest aim and can notch up the most points.

Minimum group numbers of 6 are required for this event.

CD Recording Session

Factor in the ‘X’, unleash your inner divas and sing your hearts out. Record your own CD in this state-of-the-art recording complex. Professional backing tracks, lyrics and bubbly are supplied and full-on fun is guaranteed as you record three songs of your choice. Think You Can’t Sing? It doesn’t matter as these Professional sound engineers routinely extract the best from every voice so all you have to do is relax, really let your hair down and enjoy your moment.

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Quad Biking

Get ready for the thrill of off-road Quad Bike Trekking and experience the great Scottish outdoors in a completely different way. These recreational quad bikes are specially designed to allow you maximum fun with your friends in the magnificent Scottish countryside. Once you've got to grips with the handling of the quad on the agility circuit, you'll be ready for your adventurous quad bike trek zooming through woodland areas and rivers and across acres of land.

Mini Highland Games

Fun is the order of the day at this very ‘Scottish’ event. Mini highland games is a very physical and fun activity. Teams of 'clans' compete in Tossing the Caber, The Farmers Dash, Haggis Rolling, Putting the Stane and the Tug of War. Your group will have ‘Kilted’ instructors who are there to encourage and coach your teams. The event is held in the grounds of a stately home on the outskirts of the city.

Minimum group numbers of 8 are required for this event.

 

 

Clay Pigeon Shooting (Laser Style!)

Ready… aim… and shoot the clay……..without the loud bangs!! Laser Clay Shooting is ideal for those who want to try shooting in larger groups. Modified shotguns fire an infrared beam at clays launched from a clay launcher. Your group will be given mini challenges with results instantly updated on the electronic scoreboard, allowing your group to compare scores. Laser Clay Pigeon Shooting is an environmentally friendly pursuit with no risk of injury or damage to humans, animals or the countryside.

Minimum group numbers of 10 are required for this event.

Dungeon Tour

Not for the faint hearted....Deep beneath the Edinburgh pavements you will hear spine-chilling tales of nasty unpleasant historical happenings. Delve into the blood-curdling parts of history that your teachers never taught you -Barbaric savagery, inhumane medical practices and horrifying myth is all lurking in the Dungeon depths.

Day at the Races

We will help you 'back a winner' when it comes to planning the perfect race day. Various packages are available depending on your budget and the type of day you are looking for. Mingle with the crowds and take your own picnic or experience hospitality at its finest….it's up to you. Contact our Edinburgh team and we can advise you of up and coming fixtures, your picnic or lunch options, your post-race evening and anything else you may require for your special day.

Ladies who Lunch

Shopping, shopping, shopping followed by a fabulous lunch......what more could a girl ask for! Located on the ‘Forth Floor’ of the super chic Harvey Nichols this very cool restaurant offers a stunning menu, attentive staff and spectacular views over the Edinburgh skyline. A fantastic atmosphere that promises you an exceptional experience. Service here is very professional and attentive, the food is gorgeous, add in the extensive cocktail list, and fabulous wines and you have the perfect lunchtime treat.

Rage Off Road Buggies

Experience the thrill of off-road buggy driving! Get behind the wheel and race these 700cc off road buggies around an off road dirt track that measures 3 quarters of a mile in length. This is an individual time trial event with 3-4 heats each before a grand final for everyone; best lap time wins and up to 8 buggies can race on the track at any one time.

 

Perfume Making Experience

This fun and exciting perfume experience let’s you join the world of celebrities to design and create your very own signature perfumes. This fragrant girly event gives your nose a wee work out and lots of fun and laugher and as you sample different perfume notes to select your favourites before refining your very own perfume. The bride can wear her new signature scent as her something new on her special day. Afterwards you can order matching bath and body oils and refills whenever you like – perfect for Christmas and Birthday presents and evoking memories of the occasion for years to come. A true girly pampering experience. Each guest receives a 20mls eau de parfum purse spray and the Bride to Be will be treated to a complimentary diamanté encrusted atomiser upgrade - a great memento of her special weekend.


Zorbing

Climb inside the Sphere and hold your breath as you tumble head over heels at great speed down the hillside! The Zorb or Sphere, is a pair of strong but flexible plastic balls one inside the other. Riders take refuge in the inner ball, which is connected to the outer ball, so that shock is absorbed during the journey. - Sphering has to be experienced to be believed  -a guaranteed adrenalin rush!. 2 people in the ball at one time.

Minimum group numbers of 8 are required for this event.

 

Eat Drink & Play GOLF

Pringle jumpers and plus fours at the ready!! Enjoy a round of Golf on the picturesque Bruntsfield Links course. A great way to spend an afternoon and a great group activity which can be as competitive as you want it to be on this well maintained 36 hole public course. A fantastic meal and a drink are included which you can enjoy before or after your event in one of the oldest golfing pubs in the world which hosts a fantastic collection of golfing memorabilia. Club hire is included.

All Things Nice........Cupcake Decorating Party

Ever wished yours could look that good!!! Get creative and enjoy learning how to make amazing sugar paste decorations with expert advice and guidance on how to custom make your own yummy cupcakes. Add as much glitter and sparkle as you need and take away a box of your fantastic hand-made creations at the end of your 2 hour party.

4* Hotel Spa Pamper

Relax and enjoy a fantastic pamper session at this fantastic 4 star city centre hotel Spa. Fantastic facilities, friendly experienced beauty therapists and a very relaxing atmosphere. Facilities include a relaxation room, swimming pool, spa pool, sauna and steam room. Your day will include a luxurious 30 minute treatment - choose from a back neck and shoulder massage, a mini facial, mini manicure or mini pedicure. Robes and towels are provided.

Urban Spa Pamper

Enjoy a relaxing pamper in this amazing boutique Urban Spa located within Edinburgh's West End. Experience the tranquility of the relaxation room and enjoy a luxurious 30-minute treatment. Choose from - Mini Facial, Healing Scalp Massage, Ayurvedic Back Massage, Mini Manicure, or Mini Pedicure. A glass of prosecco, water, tea and coffee, use of luxurious robes and slippers are all part of this fantastic package.

Urban Spa Nail Party

Experience a girlie treat in this amazing boutique Urban Spa located within Edinburgh's West End. Enjoy the exclusivity of the iconic Nail Room whilst you are treated to luxurious 30-minute nail treatment. Choose from - Mini Manicure, Mini Pedicure or Shellac Express Manicure. A glass of prosecco, water, tea and coffee and use of the elegant drawing room are all included for your guests.

Clay Pigeon Shooting

Open space, big shotgun, clay pigeon …aim, fire!!  Just watch it fly then blast it out of the sky.  A safety briefing from the experts will provide you with all the guidance and instruction you need to catch that pigeon! Qualified instructors will take you on a one-to-one basis for a brief lesson before you are ready to shoot those clay pigeons out of the sky.

Minimum group numbers of 7 are required for this event.