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24 WAC Magazine | wac.net club life Reciprocal club As travel resumes slowly, don't overlook Scotland The New Club is actually Scotland's oldest, dating to 1787 By Amanda Brynn, Director Member Services As the capital city of Scotland, Edinburgh is known for its festivals and Gaelic traditions. But did you know that Scotland is also home to great adventure travel? If you're itching to get away and looking for a mix of Old World hospitality and a chance to leave the digital leash behind, then Scotland deserves a closer look. Side note: As of press time, U.S. residents could fly to the United Kingdom. e New Club is steeped in tradition and represents a formal treasure located in the heart of Edinburgh along Princes Street. e club has a strict dress code and offers overnight accommodations. Hilly Edinburgh delivers plenty of sightseeing any time of year—from its The New Club 86 Princes Street Edinburgh, Scotland EH2 2BB info@newclub.co.uk phone: 0131 226 4881 THINGS TO SEE Top attractions include Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat, the Stone of Destiny, and the streets of Old Town. Edinburgh International Book Festival Edinburgh Festival Fringe medieval Old Town to the impressively named Stone of Destiny—but a summer visit is most popular. Not only can you enjoy 17 hours of daylight, but the city's summer festival scene is not to be missed. e International Book Festival and Edinburgh Fringe, one of the world's largest art festivals, both happen in August. ose light-filled days will also allow you plenty of time to travel around the Isle of Skye or climb Ben Nevis, the U.K.'s highest peak. en again, maybe you'll just get gussied up for dinner on the balcony of New Club's Long Room, which looks over the city's picturesque gardens and offers up-close views of Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh, Scotland ACCOMMODATIONS Four suites Seven doubles Four twin rooms Seven single rooms (shared bathrooms) DRESS CODE Strict DID YOU KNOW? The Stone of Destiny is used in the coronation of the monarchs of the United Kingdom. To visit a club, members must request a letter of introduction. Log on to wac.net/loi. Submit club reviews at wac.net/reciprocal-reviews. wac.net/reciprocal-map C O U R T E S Y T H E N E W C L U B