Tuesday, March 10

Arrive in Edinburgh at your leisure and settle into 100 Princes Street, the cozy five-star hotel that will be our home base. Meet our team and your fellow bakers and then enjoy a relaxed evening to unwind or begin exploring the charm of Edinburgh at your own pace.

Wednesday, March 11

Enjoy a morning to explore Edinburgh before we divide into two groups for the day’s curated experiences. One group will spend the afternoon at New Edinburgh Cooking School, learning the art of afternoon tea baking with Ross Sneddon, executive pastry chef of The Balmoral. The other group will visit the Araminta Campbell atelier just outside the city, where custom tartans are thoughtfully designed and handwoven in celebration of Scottish heritage. Later, this group will head to New Edinburgh Cooking School for an evening cooking class and dinner.

Thursday, March 12

The groups will switch to do the activity they didn’t participate in the day before.

Friday, March 13

Spend the morning in Edinburgh, perhaps heading to Lannan Bakery for one of Darcie Maher’s legendary pastries, before a special afternoon tea aboard Fingal, a floating five-star hotel, before an exclusive tour and Champagne toast aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia. The evening is on your own to explore Edinburgh.

Saturday, March 14

After a relaxed morning at the hotel, we’ll set off together for the Scottish Highlands. Along the way, we’ll make a few stops, including the charming town of Dunkeld, where you’ll have time to visit the beloved Aran Bakery. Upon arrival in the Highlands, you’ll settle into your accommodations at Ballintaggart farm or the Grandtully Hotel before we gather around the feasting table at Ballintaggart for a memorable dinner together.

Sunday, March 15

We’ll divide into two groups for the day’s experiences. One group will spend the day at Ballintaggart Farm baking alongside chef Chris Rowley, with additional workshops in wreath-making and seasonal cocktails. The other group will enjoy a guided chocolate tasting at Highland Chocolatier and lunch at Grandtully Hotel before an off-road Land Rover adventure through the breathtaking countryside—straight out of the scenes of Outlander. In the late afternoon, we’ll check in to Gleneagles, the iconic Scottish resort celebrated for its world-class hospitality and unforgettable experiences.

Monday, March 16

The groups will switch to do the activity they didn’t participate in the day before. In the evening, you’ll have time to enjoy the amenities and restaurants at Gleneagles.

Tuesday, March 17

Transportation will be provided from Gleneagles to Edinburgh Airport according to flight schedules.

Where We’ll Stay

100 Princes Street is Edinburgh’s exclusive new address adjacent Princes Street Gardens, with breathtaking views of historic Edinburgh Castle. If you’ve stayed with us before at The Milestone in London, Ashford Castle in Ireland, or aboard Uniworld, 100 Princes Street is part of the Red Carnation family of hotels.

In the Scottish Highlands, we’ll stay at two Ballintaggart properties. One group will call the farmhouse home, and the other group will cozy in at Grandtully Hotel, which is located in the nearby village of Perthshire. Upon registration, we will ask for your preferred accommodation. Please note that there is no lift at Grandtully Hotel. All farmhouse accommodations include shared living spaces and ensuite bathrooms.

Gleneagles doesn’t need much introduction. It’s one of the most storied hotels in Scotland, where a fire is always roaring in the lobby, exceptional cocktails are served in the American Bar, and a peaceful night of sleep awaits. Here, you can indulge in spa treatments, falconry, fly-fishing, shopping, and so much more.

Travel to and from Scotland

We recommend flying into Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is just a short drive to the city center. Round-trip airport transfers will be provided.

The Bake from Scratch team is at your disposal to help you navigate travel. Email events@bakefromscratch.com for assistance.

Booking

Half of the retreat cost (50%) is due within 48 hours along with a signed travel waiver and cancellation policy acknowledgment to secure your reservation. The second half of the retreat cost (50%) is due October 15, 2025. We accept payment by American Express, Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, and Amazon Pay. Trip prices are in US dollars.

Costs

The price of the trip includes all hotel accommodations, all baking classes, some meals, all scheduled retreat activities, transit to/from scheduled retreat activities, and round-trip airport transfers. Single-occupancy, double-occupancy, and baking participant plus non-baking guest rates are available.

A 3% discount is included for payments taken via secure bank transfer (ACH). If you’d like to pay for the entire retreat in full at booking, a 1% discount will be applied.

Your credit card will be charged by Hoffman Media, the parent company of Bake from Scratch.

Cancellation

Because the trip is nonrefundable, we strongly suggest buying trip insurance.

If you don’t purchase travel insurance, you agree to indemnify us against any charges that might otherwise be covered by your insurance. You further agree that we are not responsible for any costs of cancellation or costs related to travel interruptions or COVID-19. Due to COVID-19, there may be limitations relating to activities. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result of changing circumstances. Please know that we are working closely with our partners to plan and execute a safe baking retreat for our guests, but there is an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 when traveling. By booking this baking retreat, you acknowledge and assume these risks associated with travel. 

We reserve the right to cancel this retreat if fewer than 20 participants have signed up by February 1, 2026. We will send an email confirmation to all participants when this number has been met. If Bake from Scratch initiates the cancellation, we will refund all payments.

Have a question about this baking retreat? Email events@bakefromscratch.com.

What airport do I fly into? We recommend flying into Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is just a short drive to the city center.

Can I extend my stay at the hotel? If you’d like to inquire about additional nights in Edinburgh or at Gleneagles, email events@bakefromscratch.com. Some guests like to book a room for the night before their arrival so it is ready after all-night flights from the US. We can make requests for early check-ins but cannot guarantee your room will be ready before the official hotel check-in time. Be sure to plan ahead for any extra nights due to limited availability of rooms.

Is breakfast included? Daily breakfast is included.

Are children able to attend this retreat? All participants must be at least 18 years old to attend this baking retreat.

What should I plan to wear during baking classes and on the retreat? For baking classes, activities, and travel, the dress is smart casual. Sneakers are recommended for standing in baking classes and walking on cobblestone streets. Around Europe, athletic wear is not frequently worn.

Are the baking classes hands-on? Yes, all baking classes are hands-on.

If I book a double-occupancy package, will the hotel room have two beds? Due to the uniqueness and European charm of the hotels, double-occupancy rooms do not have two beds. If you are traveling with a friend or adult child, you can request two sets of linens on one bed.

Is this retreat better suited for professionals or home bakers? Our retreats are geared toward passionate home bakers, but professionals are always welcome. Whether you’re a beginning baker or someone who’s been baking for years, our baking classes and culinary experiences offer immersion into local baking cultures, so there’s always something everyone can learn.

Will we have any free time? You will have some free time to explore on your own. We will equip you with our list of favorite restaurants and activities.

I want to bring my travel companion, but they don’t want to participate in the baking classes. What can they do?

We offer a baking participant plus non-baking guest package for this very reason! This package allows you to bake and participate in all retreat activities while your travel companion explores on their own. As a part of this package, hotel accommodations, daily breakfast, welcome reception, afternoon tea aboard Fingal with a tour of Britannia, Land Rover off-road experience, chocolate tasting, lunch at Grandtully Hotel, and two group dinners as well as round-trip airport transportation are included for your travel companion.

To reserve your space, email events@bakefromscratch.com. You will be required to pay your deposit within 48 hours and sign a travel waiver and acknowledgment of cancellation policy via AdobeSign. Reservations will be taken in the order in which we receive emails.