The prestigious Roxburghe Hotel and Golf Course near Kelso has teamed up with Adventures Aloft, quality flight specialist, to provide the perfect experience for escapism allowing individuals to enjoy the beautiful Scottish Borders scenery. We are currently looking to invite travel journalists on a maiden voyage of the hot air balloon trips. The trip takes place on Saturday the 14th of April, time dependent on weather. The Roxburghe will also potentially supply complementary accommodation on the Friday or Saturday night depending on the coverage that will be given to the trip and the publications it will appear within.

From April onwards guests and locals alike may undertake a hot air balloon flight from the Roxburghe grounds followed by a special champagne breakfast on returning to the hotel.

The Roxburghe is renowned for its wealth of activities and country pursuits and from this spring will now provide a truly unique experience providing a birds eye view of the Roxburghe Estate and the surrounding countryside to include the rolling cheviot hills. Adventures Aloft a small, UK based, hot air balloon company caters for small groups of passengers with a maximum of six passengers and a minimum of four. The Roxburghe can therefore guarantee a more exclusive experience and allow for bespoke packages for any occasion.

Vouchers may be obtained by contacting the Roxburghe Hotel directly and include hot air balloon flights of approximately one hour duration, champagne served after landing, transport back to the hotel, breakfast from the hotel�s 'Celebrate the Flight' breakfast menu and an in flight photograph to keep as a memento of the special occasion. The package costs �195 per person with a reduced price for group bookings.

Enveloped by woodlands on the banks of the River Teviot and in the midst of the land of Sir Walter Scott, the Roxburghe Hotel and Golf Course is in prime location for escapism, indulgence and embracing the great outdoors. Owned by the Duke of Roxburghe, the hotel resides within the privately owned Roxburghe Estates on the outskirts of Kelso. The hotel stables have recently been converted in to deluxe courtyard suites to add that extra touch of luxury, many of which were designed by the Duchess herself. The hotel is easily reached within an hour of both Edinburgh and Newcastle.

To book your Champagne Hot Air Balloon trip please contact the Roxburghe Hotel and Golf Course, tel: 01573 450 331, email: hotel@roxburghe.net or consult the website www.roxburghe.net

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Editors Notes � The Roxburghe Hotel and Golf Course, Heiton, by Kelso, Roxburghshire, TD5 8JZ. Tel: 01573 450 331, email: hotel@roxburghe.net, web: www.roxburghe.net � Adventures Aloft is a small UK hot air balloon company specialising in intimate flights in the Scottish Borders and Northumberland. www.adventuresaloft.co.uk � The Roxburghe is the ideal place to propose, get married or have your wedding reception. Recently voted as one of Scotland�s top wedding hotels by Hotel Review Scotland they also provide a free wedding coordination service. For further information on weddings at the hotel please contact Event Manager, Jules Scott. Tel: 01573 229 236, email: jules.scott@roxburghe.net. � 2007 marks the tenth anniversary of the Championship par 72 golf course on the estate which was designed by internationally renowned golf course architect and former Ryder Cup Star Dave Thomas. � The Roxburghe offers activities to include clay pigeon shooting, archery, fishing, croquet, golf or for a more leisurely time there is an onsite spa.

For further information, please contact: Rowana Grant Tel: 0131 311 7050 Email: rowana@crimsonedge.co.uk