This centre based all inclusive learn to ride holiday is ideal for anyone wishing to learn or improve their riding skills. Here you stay in a beautifully converted hotel which is on the original site of Belstane Castle, home of Robert the Bruce in 1312. The horses here are on site to the accommodation making this a great option for anyone arriving by public transport.
Sunday:
Arrive this afternoon/evening in time for 6pm dinner, riding will commence tomorrow morning. See available dates below.
Evenings can be spent in the comfy lounge, your luxury bedroom with free WiFi, Egyptian cotton bedding and towels, complimentary tea and coffee, flat screen TV with DVD, or you can explore the local area.
There are several ways to reach our riding centre in Scotland. You can either fly into Glasgow or Edinburgh where we can arrange a transfer (40minutes-1hr respectively), you can get the train to Carluke (complimentary transfer), or you can make your own way to the Equestrian Centre by car or taxi.
Monday - Friday:
After a hearty breakfast riding will commence with an introductory lesson, you will then be allocated a horse suitable for your size and experience and your journey of discovery will begin. During the week you will enjoy personalised guidance from eight highly qualified instructors, each dedicated to elevating your confidence, posture, and connection with the horse. Hacks will take you into the Border Hills and William Wallace Country, along canter tracks for those capable.
The content of your break will be tailored to suit your riding levels and you will discuss this upon arrival with your instructor. You will have lessons with experienced qualified coaches and hacks with knowledgable guides. Here there are top-class all-weather facilities, so riding is never interrupted.
Saturday:
After breakfast it is sadly time to make your way home. Return transfers are available to Edinburgh or Glasgow airports or Carluke train station.
Price £1800pp
No single person supplement
Dates 2026/27:
18th - 24th October 2026
1st - 7th November 2026
15th - 21st November 2026
7th - 13th February 2027
21st - 27th February 2027
7th - 13th March 2027
21st - 27th March 2027
11th - 17th April 2027
25th April - 1st May 2027
9th - 15th May 2027
23rd - 29th May 2027
6th - 12th June 2027
29th August - 4th September 2027
12th - 18th September 2027
26th September - 2nd October 2027
17th - 23rd October 2027
31st October - 6th November 2027
14th - 20th November 2027
Your accommodation is a sanctuary of calm and comfort. Your stay includes:
Fine dining inspired by Scotland’s finest produce
Excellent complimentary wine each night
Champagne afternoon tea, served by your host
Signature cocktails, served and enjoyed in the glow of Belstane’s historic charm
Take a glass of prosecco and enjoy the sunset at our Sunset Bench
All meals are served in the stylish residents’ area, where there is a residents bar
*Any extra drinks are to be paid for directly*
This itinerary is subject to change due to weather and other unforeseen events
Airport transfers: Glasgow or Edinburgh transfers available from £90 each way *please note we are not able to offer transfers from the city centre due to the low emission zones now in place which preclude entry to rural taxi firms*
Station transfer: Please get the train to Carluke and we will arrange for you to be collected.
Riding Ability: All levels welcome, ideal for beginner/novice riders
Daily Riding Hours: 4 (lessons and hacks)
Horses: Appaloosa, cobs
Weight Limit is 14 Stone, 89 Kg
Traveller review:
"The Scottish Equestrian Centre is so welcoming and runs like clockwork. I so enjoyed our host Maureen, a lovely lady, whose passion shows in the management of the Centre, selection of horses & riding staff. She never failed to discuss my daily goals and desires to make sure each day was a good ride. My room was lovely, clean & very comfortable, the food plentiful and delicious and the variety of horses I was able to ride, whether for lessons or trail, were well trained, well cared for and well mannered. Paul, Emma, Sandra and the rest of the staff are so knowledgeable in instruction, whether over fences or flat work and communicated instruction so well. The trails and amount of land at their disposal for riding is amazing, well kept and breathtaking. I’m sure I’ll return for their Castles ride."
Equestrian Escapes also offer a weekend riding holiday here in Scotland.
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We have a large range of holidays to suit a range of riding abilities. Please see here for more information.
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