Balloon Trips in Scotland

Edinburgh, Lothians and Northern Scottish Borders (Peebleshire)

• For Lothian and Peebleshire flights, the meeting point of the trips operated by Alba Ballooning is at Hillend, Edinburgh, just off the A720 Edinburgh bypass. The launch sites for the Lothian area include Easter Howgate, Penicuik, Arniston House and Mount Lothian. The Peebleshire area has launch sites at West Linton, Peebles and Eddleston. A typical flight route in this area consists of a flight over the Pentland Hills, the Moorfoot Hills and over Midlothian's landscape with its reservoirs, castles and villages.

  Alba Ballooning

  5 Primrose Gardens

  Carrington

  Midlothian EH23 4LP

  0187-583-0709

  albaballooning.co.uk

Perth and Kinrosshire

• For the Perth, Kinrosshire and Fife area, the meeting point for the trips offered by Balloons Over Britain is at Kinross Moto Service, near Junction 6 on the M90. The launch sites for this area may vary according to the wind direction. When the wind blows from south, the launch takes place at Balado near Kinross and when it blows from north, from Bridge of Earn near Perth. The route for every tour is not always the same. With a western wind you can fly over Auchtermuchty and Cupar and with an eastern wind, over Clackmannanshire and towards Stirling and Dollar. Tourists can spot picturesque views over Loch Leven, Kinross, Ochil and the Lomond Hills or over the area of River Earn towards Auchterarder and Dunning by Gleneagles.

  Balloons Over Britain Ltd.

  Winchfield Park

  London Road

  Hartley Wintney

  Hampshire, RG27 8HY

  0845-071-6389

  balloonsoverbritain.com/kinrosshire.htm

Aberdeenshire

• A balloon ride over Aberdeenshire is an ideal opportunity to observe miles of stunning landscapes and even some wildlife. The launch sites are located near Castle Fraser and Fyvie Castle, and each balloon basket can hold up to 19 passengers. Each flight lasts about an hour, according to the wind direction and intensity. Qualified pilots make every flight safe and fun. You can assist in the balloon preparations, take part in presentations and safety talks and enjoy a glass of champagne with the crew and your fellow passengers.

  Virgin Balloon Flights

  Jesson House

  Stafford Court

  Shropshire, TF3 3BD

  0195-221-2750

  virginballoonflights.co.uk