BIGGAR BALLOON RIDES

FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER BIGGAR!

To take flight in a hot air balloon in the skies near Biggar we recommend Virgin Balloon’s Scotland regional vouchers. Covering all launch locations across Scotland these luxury gift vouchers include flexible booking options, champagne toasts, return transport and more!

Weekday AM

£169

Choice of locations
Weekday mornings
Valid for 18 months

Weekday Any

£189

Choice of locations
Weekdays AM or PM
Valid for 18 months

7 DAY ANY

£209

Choice of locations
Any day AM or PM
Valid for 18 months

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BIGGAR BALLOON FLIGHTS
BIGGAR & LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
BALLOON FLIGHT INFORMATION

BIGGAR BALLOON FLIGHTS

Let a hot air balloon ride from near Biggar let the romance of the upper Clyde Valley drift serenely into view. And where better to start fire up the passion than at the 800 year old fortress that is Shieldhill Castle? As you rise up over the stunning landscape, the enchantment of the setting strikes home – the expansive views, the rolling hills that ripple off into the distance and the lush green blanket that unfolds before you. The is ballooning, Scotland style…

Biggar is perfectly situated for those looking for balloon flights close to Edinburgh; and this awesome launch site will take you on a flight of fancy no matter what the will of the wind. If it takes back towards Biggar you might drift over the 10 acre Biggar Park Garden with its pools, intriguing features and Japanese garden. Or maybe Dawyck Botanic Gardens will be on the breeze’s itinerary, or if the mood takes it, it will carry north and up onto views of Glasgow and Lanark. It really doesn’t matter where the wind blows, as it will be taking you on an unforgettable ballooning adventure over glorious Scottish scenery!

THINGS TO DO IN BIGGAR

The picturesque market town of Biggar is nestled in the Upper Clyde Valley and forms part of the Clyde Valley National Tourist Route. Full time attractions and places of interest include Scotland’s only permanent puppet theatre, the Biggar Puppet Theatre, which is set in a miniature Victorian music hall. You can also visit the Biggar and Upper Clyde Museum on the High Street, where you can explore the 14,000 years of Upper Clydesdale life to see how things have changed.

Depending on the time of year that you have your Biggar balloon ride, it might coincide with one of the numerous events and festivals held in the area – such as the Biggar Little Festival (October). This annual arts festival brings the celebration of art, crafts, literature, dance and drama to town. As even though you won’t be getting skybound in December, you might want to check Biggar out as a place to go for New Year’s Eve when could join in with the Biggar Hogmanay Bonfire and celebrations. With so much natural beauty at its doorstep, Biggar will reward with a balloon flight experience that creates memories that last a lifetime.

BUY & FLY!

YOUR BIGGAR BALLOONING VOUCHER

• A luxury gift voucher valid for 12 months
• A 60 minute flight near Biggar
• Passenger insurance
• Traditional champagne toast
• Presentation of flight certificate
• Return transport to the launch site
• Magical memories you’ll treasure forever

Balloon Ride Gift Voucher for Lanarkshire

Launch Site

BIGGAR BALLOONING LAUNCH SITE

The departure point is Shieldhill Castle. There are no other sites nearby in Lanarkshire that can be used to get you aloft in this area!

You can leave your car at the launch site as this is where your ballooning experience will finish.

Your unforgettable balloon ride will start with a full safety briefing, after which you you can help the team with the the inflating of the balloon if you wish – or kick back, soak up the atmosphere and let others do the hard work. But when it’s time, there is no escaping the collective excitement as the burners fire up and the balloon starts to prepare itself for taking you up, up and away on a ballooning adventure over Lanarkshire!

The Flight

DURING YOUR BIGGAR BALLOON RIDE

As you drift gently over the Kent countryside near Biggar, there will be ample opportunity to take photographs from this unique vantage point. During your flight you are free to discuss how the balloon works with the pilot, who will also be pointing out the many points of interest that drift below you or rest gently on the horizon.

No two flights are the same, and as such any number of towns, villages and important landmarks could come into view – all of which create talking points for years to come.

Landing

YOUR BIGGAR BALLOON LANDING

After an unforgettable hour ballooning your pilot will begin your descent towards a gentle landing. Once back on the ground, and should you wish, you can help in packing away the envelope (that’s the official name for the fabric canopy).

With the balloon all packed away, you will be transferred back to your launch site where you can sip on the fine stuff and raise a toast to an unforgettable adventure hot air ballooning over Lanarkshire.