Relive the charm and allure of the Scottish lifestyle
Preservation of Historic Buildings
At Scottish Planter, we take immense pride in preserving the rich heritage and history of the Bungalow, which dates back centuries to the era of the Scottish planters in Sri Lanka. Our commitment lies in safeguarding the authentic aura and ambience of this estate, allowing future generations to embrace and appreciate life as those who once graced its halls.
In honoring the legacy of the Bungalow’s first owner, Geo Armitage, and the Anglo-Ceylon Tea Company that once thrived on the estate, we have carefully maintained traces of their existence. The Bungalow itself stands as a magnificent testament to fine Scottish architecture, exquisitely crafted with stone, showcasing the remarkable workmanship of its time.
As guests step through the doors of Scottish Planter, they are transported back in time to an era of elegance and grandeur. Every corner of the estate tells a tale of a bygone era, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the captivating history that has shaped its character. By preserving this treasured heritage, we ensure that the legacy of the Scottish planters and the Anglo-Ceylon Tea Company remains alive, an enduring tribute to the profound cultural and historical significance of this magnificent estate.
Green Moments in Every Square
Sustainability at Thema Digital Space
With the rainy season setting in, the Team at Spice Ceylon (a concept by Thema Collection) came together to clean up Richard Aluwihara Mawatha, from the beginning of Jaffna Road up to our property. Along the way, 91 kg of waste, including glass, plastic, polythene, tins and tyres, was collected.
A small effort to keep the surroundings clean, reduce potential mosquito breeding sites and make the neighbourhood a little healthier for everyone.
#spiceceylon #sustainabilityinaction #environmentalcare #communitywellbeing #responsiblewastemanagement
Spend a few hours in the wild, watching elephants go about their day. Some grazing, some taking a dip, and the little ones staying close to their mothers. With our naturalist at Waraka Udawalawe by your side, there`s always another little story to hear and something new to discover along the way.
#warakaudawalawe #udawalawesafari #srilankawildlife #elephantsinsrilanka #themacollection
A little rewind to last month’s carrot harvest at Tea and Experience Factory!
Good food begins long before it reaches the plate. From tending to our gardens to picking the produce, every harvest brings us closer to the simple pleasure of farm-to-table dining.
#teaandexperiencefactory #themacollection #farmtotable #gardenharvest #sustainablehospitality
During a trek to Pichchamal Ella, our naturalists at Tea & Experience Factory came across a Kandyan Dwarf Toad (Adenomus kandianus), a Critically Endangered endemic in the Kabaragalla Waterfall area.
Once considered extinct for more than a century, this little amphibian was rediscovered in Sri Lanka in 2009, after its last scientific record in 1876. Recently, our naturalists found it in the wet montane habitats of Mandaramnuwara.
Its presence there also makes our work around Kabaragalla Waterfall especially meaningful. Removing hazardous waste from the stream and surrounding habitat helps create safer conditions for the many species that depend on this delicate ecosystem.🌿
#themacollection #teaandexperiencefactory #srilankanwildlife #amphibianconservation #natureconservation
This World Tourism Day, as the world explores “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism,” we found a little way to bring the digital and the natural together. 🌿
At Aliya Resort & Spa, we created an iNaturalist account for the resort and invited our guests to explore the surroundings with us, recording and sharing observations of plants, birds, insects and other wildlife. A simple digital tool, but a lovely way to learn more about the nature that surrounds us.
And beyond the screens, our teams spent the day caring for the places and communities that make travel meaningful. At Wild Glamping Gal Oya, we cleaned around Namal Oya Lake, one of the places our guests love for sunrise, and presented guests with a traditional wooden axe, reflecting the heritage of the Vedda community. Maalu Maalu Resort cleaned and repainted a bus stand in Pasikuda, while Tea & Experience Factory carried out a Shramadana around Pichchamal Falls and put up a reminder for visitors to keep the area clean. At Amba Yaalu Kandalama, girls from the local community joined us for a learning experience around women empowerment, community development and tourism and hospitality.
Different little things, but all part of caring for the places, people and communities that make travel meaningful. 💚
#worldtourismday2026 #sustainabletourism #natureconservation #communitydevelopment #themacollection
Some conversations stay with you a little longer. 🌿
In collaboration with Australia’s Market Development Facility (MDF), we brought together voices from government, tourism and the wider industry to explore Sustainability and Wellness Tourism: Positioning Sri Lanka for the Future.
Here’s a little more from the day.
#wellnesstourism #srilankatourism #sustainabletourism #themacollection #mdf
For World Ozone Day and Clean Air Day, Maalu Maalu Resort & Spa spent some time with the kids at our REV Computer Centre in Kalkudah, talking about air pollution, the ozone layer, and the simple things we can do to care for our environment.
The session also included the distribution of 18 Kumbuk saplings, giving the children a chance to take what they learnt a little further by planting and caring for a tree of their own.
#worldozoneday #cleanairday #environmentaleducation #themacollection #maulumaaluresort
For World Ozone Day, the naturalists at Amba Yaalu Kandalama held an awareness session at Habarana National School, helping students understand the importance of the ozone layer, its environmental impact, and how young people can play a role in protecting our planet.
#worldozoneday #environmentalawareness #themacollection #ambayaalukandalama
