How do you stag do? Word on the street is that 2022 stag parties are going to be better than ever – talk about making up for lost time! And with January a peak planning time (the combo of the Christmas comedown and the desire to have something to look forward to), it may be worth trying to beat the rush! Claire Muir takes a look at the best ways to stag in Scotland.
“Our activities are all outdoors and appeal to thrill-seekers looking for something a bit different,” Guy McKenzie Blown Away
BLOWN AWAY
Rewind a few years and you may have been hoping to pack your bags and your best men, and head for sunnier climes. But post-lockdown – hello, tricky travel restrictions and people’s differing Covid19-related comfort zones – a stag on Scottish soil is a real option.
will kit you out with everything (even towels!) and they also offer surfing, paddleboarding, SUPertankers (giant paddleboards) and kayaking. Looking for a little friendly competition? Ask about their stag Olympics and Highland Games!
In our opinion, that’s no bad thing! In fact, you have some incredible options on your doorstep. We’ve rounded up some of our favourites and we promise, there really is something for everyone…
If your groom prefers to be indoors, get the adrenaline pumping with an exhilarating escape room challenge. Get carried away at Escape Hunt in Edinburgh where, after you’ve (hopefully) beaten the clock, you can celebrate your successes in the lavish VIP party lounge.
FOR ADRENALINEJUNKIES… After a couple of years spent staying in, action-packed outdoor adventures are going to be uber-appealing this year. Plus, being outside is perfect for those who’re now extra safety conscious. “Our activities are all outdoors and appeal to thrill-seekers looking for something a bit different,” says Guy McKenzie, who owns Blown Away in St. Andrews with his twin brother, Jamie. “Land yachting, for example, is something most people haven’t done before, and it runs all year round.” Making organisation easy, the brothers
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FOR A NIGHT ON THE TILES…
ROCK STAR PARTY BUS
If a long-awaited night out is on the agenda, you could do far worse than a Scottish staycation. Whether you’re after a Michelin-starred dining experience or a tour of rustic boozers, you won’t have to look far.
A luxurious venue on wheels, the 24-seater Rock Star Party Bus is superhigh spec. “We have two champagne bars, disco lights, smoke machines, largescreen TVs and a huge surround-sound system,” explains Raymond.
“Glasgow and Edinburgh boast some of the UK’s top-rated nightlife scenes,” says Raymond Daffurn, director at Rock Star Party Bus, which offers the perfect place to pre-game in private before you hit the town.
“Glasgow and Edinburgh boast some of the UK’s toprated nightlife scenes,” Raymond Daffurn Rock Star Party Bus
