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Coach Trips To Liverpool From Scotland

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You can now embark on coach trips to Liverpool from Scotland. Many people are doing it today. So, why don’t you take a cue from others? We are here to simply travel for you. Now, you do not have to depend on frauds. There are many people, who are taking you on a ride for a lot of money. However, we do not encourage such touts.

We can provide you with Coach and driver hire Scotland . Now, you can travel everywhere you want to, but with less distraction. We will take your distractions. You can travel in peace. If hassle-free journeys pull you, we are here.

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We can provide you many different tours from Scotland. We operate in the entire UK. Moreover, you can ask us for coaches. They are great for long-distance travel. These coaches have leather seats, that recline, large windows, undercarriage boot space, and railings. Now, you can sleep, dance, and make merry inside the coaches. The coaches also have restrooms.

We are always eager to help you, as per your budget. So, without any fear, book a trip to Liverpool from Scotland. We can curate the best coach trips to Liverpool from Scotland.

Trip To Liverpool

The distance from Scotland to Liverpool is over 200 miles. It will take around 4 hours to travel by coach. Liverpool, a borough in England is one of the top places to travel to. The city has various attractions that will surprise you. Whether, it is music, heritage, culture of food, the place has it all. Liverpool has some of the best theatres and opera houses in the country. There are numerous comedies and circus shows that are held in and around the place. The Jacaranda on Slater Street is one of the prominent historic venues, that has played a huge role in the heritage of the place.

We can give you a 16 seater coach hire Scotland   on hire. There are several other trips that you can avail of. These coaches have adequate amenities. You can sit on the best leather seats, and avail of the best upholstery on board. So, do not fret. We can give you a lot of reasons to smile and travel around the place. There are other options as well, like the 16 seater minibus.

Also, avail yourself of Shiverpool Ghost tours. Halloweens come and go. However, this is always there. It is a street theatre production that can produce many spooky shows for you. If you have kids travelling with you, they will not be bored. You can take them to the neighbourhood activity park.

The city has some historic architecture works. Liverpool’s striking buildings are a good show. The three imposing figures are that of the Royal Liver Building, Cunard Building, and the Port of Liverpool Building. You will be awestruck by their appearance. You can also board a cruise across the River Mersey. The cruise runs throughout the year. Stroll around the Royal Albert Dock Liverpool . You can be privy to it. There is see and enjoy in Liverpool. However, you need the best services from the top coach companies. We have ensured the best attractions be covered on the tour. Others are Victoria Gallery and Museum, and the Walker Art Gallery.

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When you book one of our coach trips to Liverpool expect to enjoy a fantastic break in this fascinating city, famous for its musical heritage, magnificent buildings, beautiful waterfront and lively atmosphere. Even after all these years, to many people, Liverpool means “The Beatles” but there is so much more to this wonderful city.

This popular tourist destination, has numerous art galleries, museums, gardens, shops and two cathedrals, and is probably the most used film location in the UK after London. It also hosts a variety of major musical events and festivals and of course, the annual Grand National horse race held at Aintree. Whatever your interests, you'll find something special in Liverpool.

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Liverpool is not only famous as the birthplace of The Beatles, but is in the Guinness Book of Records as the official World Capital of Pop, producing the most number one singles. The city also hosts a variety of major musical events and festivals. Sport is also highly associated with Liverpool , not only for the football, but also because of the rugby league, golf, marathons, tennis, water sports and the annual Grand National horse race held at Aintree.

Liverpool has multiple art galleries, museums, gardens, shops and two cathedrals, and is probably the most used film location in the UK after London. So, with plenty to see and do, why not to book a coach trip to Liverpool!

Liverpool Coach Trip Highlights

The Beatles Experience If you are a fan of the Beatles, you have to go to the Award-Winning Beatles Story Experience whilst on a coach break to Liverpool. It takes you back in time, and your journey begins in the late 50s. During the visit you will explore the life, culture and music of the Beatles. The ticket of the Beatles Story Experience also includes the Beatles Story at the Albert Dock and the Pier Head. Enjoy the Fab4D Experience, which will take you on an amazing journey with 3 and 4 dimensional special effects. Among other relevant places in Liverpool, you can also visit the Beatles themed Starbucks Coffee house if you want to chill out.

Albert Dock The most popular tourist attraction in Liverpool is The Albert Dock. The Albert Dock is part of UNESCO and made Liverpool one of the centres of world trade in the 18th and 19th centuries, playing a vital role in the growth of the British Empire and the Industrial Revolution. At The Albert Dock, you will find the Tate Liverpool, with a national collection of modern art, The Pier Head, the home of the Mersey Ferries, and the Three Graces (The Royal Liver building, The Cunard building and the Port of Liverpool building) which also form part of the World Heritage Site.

Merseyside Maritime Museum The Merseyside Maritime Museum is also located in the Albert Dock. Visit the Titanic, Lusitania and the Forgotten Empress galleries. These ships have strong links with Liverpool and the people who lived in Liverpool (Liverpudlians). The sinking of those ships all happened within 3 years of each other. Visit the museum to explore more about this and learn about Liverpool's maritime past and the Battle of the Atlantic.

Liverpool Cathedrals Liverpool has two Cathedrals. Liverpool Cathedral is the largest cathedral in the UK (in square metres). By doing an audio tour you will learn more about the history, architecture, art, its people and purpose. The tower of the Cathedral stands 154m above the river Mersey and offers you an amazing view. You might see the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King. This cathedral, designed by Sir Frederick Gibberd, is well-worth visiting as well. The building began in 1962 and less than 5 years later in 1967, the building was completed.

Sefton Park and Sefton Park Palm House If you fancy a walk, why not go to Sefton Park, and combine this with a look at the Sefton Park Palm House. This fascinating Glass House has a collection of plants from all over the world. There are many historic parks in Liverpool, including Calderstones Park with its monolithic statues, which are said to be older than Stonehenge. The park is also host to the annual International Tennis Tournament, the Allerton Oak (or Law Oak), and 4000 different species of plants from all over the world.

Speke Hall Speke Hall, assisted by a grant from National Museums Liverpool, and administered and financed by the National Trust, is a Tudor manor house, originally built in 1530. The interior is an integrating mixture of Tudor and Victorian times, with wallpaper from the infamous William Morris. Speke Hall's restored gardens are well worth a visit, to embrace the stunning views of the Welsh hills.

The Bluecoat Dating from the early 18th century, and situated in the heart of the city, the Bluecoat building's architectural importance is illuminated by its UNESCO world heritage and Grade One listed status. The Bluecoat arts centre is over 290 years old and is used to showcase various talents including music, dance, visual art, live art and literature. The Bluecoat also provides a creative hub for people to meet, talk, work, question, perform, create, display and enjoy themselves.

Walker Art Gallery Visit the free Walker Art Gallery for possibly the best collection of paintings, sculptures and decorative arts in the North of England, with an amazing collection of pieces dating back as far as Rembrant, Rubens, Millais, Rossetti, Turner and Holman Hunt. The Walker Art Gallery also houses a growing collection of contemporary art pieces, and a specially designed Children's gallery for the under 8's.

World Museum Liverpool World Museum Liverpool - formerly Liverpool Museum, is host to The Clore Natural History Centre, Bug House, World Cultures gallery, Weston Discovery Centre and the Planetarium. You can also find out about dinosaurs, fossils and animals from around the world and enjoy special events and exhibitions.

Liverpool Canal The Liverpool Canal Link is 127 miles long, making it the longest canal in Britain, built as a single waterway - yet one of the least busy. Via its connection with the Aire and Calder at Leeds, it offers a coast-to-coast route across the North of England.

Liverpool F.C Stadium Tour If you are a fan of Liverpool F.C. football club, you have to visit Anfield. For a unique experience, you can take a tour around the Anfield Stadium and museum.

Liverpool History Liverpool, historically a part of Lancashire, is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside. It is the fourth largest city in the UK, gaining city status in 1880. Liverpool won UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 2004, because of the impressive waterfront that stretched from Albert Dock along Pier Head and up to Stanley Dock. Liverpool used to be a major port, so you will find people of different nationalities living there. Liverpool was the European Capital of Culture in 2008, and during your stay, you will find Irish pubs, Caribbean restaurants, Chinese art, and much more!

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Enjoy day out to Liverpool, a diverse, energetic and exciting city brimming with modern facilities and plenty of heritage and culture. Explore the superb shopping areas, including Liverpool One. If shopping is not to your taste, then why not spend some time visiting the city's waterfront or visit one of the famous city cathedrals. Beatles fans can take in all the famous landmarks including Penny Lane, Strawberry Fields and the iconic Cavern Club, and museum lovers will enjoy the Tate Liverpool Gallery and the Merseyside Maritime Museum. Enjoy a meal and a drink in one of the many excellent cafes, restaurants and Bars. Or if you prefer to take it easy, relax in one of the parks, take a stroll through Albert Dock or why not take a sightseeing trip on an open top bus or take a cruise onboard the Mersey Ferries River Explorer. Come and have a great day out in Liverpool, the city with something for everyone.

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Once you have boarded our coach at your local pick up point we travel to Liverpool, arriving into the city centre at approximately 10:45. The day is then free to explore Liverpool. After you have enjoyed a fantastic day, we leave Liverpool this afternoon at 17:00 and you can sit back and relax on the return journey without any worries about having to drive and navigate the city traffic.

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There’s so much to see and do in Edinburgh that it can be hard to know where to begin.

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Teuchters Landing

When the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, comfort food calls – and no place does warming grub like Teuchters. Their quirky ‘mug menu’ offers a selection of hot meals, from homely mac ‘n’ cheese to soup of the day, all for an affordable price.

The Scran & Scallie

The brainchild of two Michelin-starred chefs, Edinburgh’s Scran and Scallie certainly won’t disappoint. Couple a Highland burger with a ‘Hoose Cocktail’ for a classic pub meal with a twist or, if you’re looking for a true taste of Scotland, why not tuck into a hearty portion of haggis, neeps and tatties?

The Witchery

A short walk from Edinburgh Castle, The Witchery’s 16th century charm is hard to beat. Hide from the Scottish chill in the warm, wood-panelled dining room as you sample the signature steak tartare or the roasted venison loin. The Witchery also has a fantastic selection of wines – but with over 800 to choose from, it’s certainly not for the indecisive.

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Join in the hustle and bustle of Grassmarket

Walk through the Grassmarket area of Edinburgh’s Old Town and you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to pubs and bars. Named after its dark history of public hangings, The Last Drop is anything but chilling, so duck inside for a warming malt whisky or a foamy pint. Alternatively, if cocktails are more your thing, head to award-winning Dragonfly to sample a Sparkling Tatanka or an Espresso Martini.

Wander along the waterfront in Leith

Known for its maritime history, Leith offers a vibrant, up-and-coming harbour-side of nocturnal activity. Head to King’s Wark for a fuss-free pint of real ale or, for a little bit of modern quirk, try a Pomegranate Daiquiri or a Honey Margarita at The Lioness of Leith – plus, with burgers featured in the Lonely Planet guide for 2019/2020, it's not a bad place for a bite either!

Find a touch of class on George Street

Edinburgh’s George Street is a popular stomping ground for affluent students and trendy young professionals. Although its bars tend to be a little pricey, they’re perfect for a special occasion. Add a little sparkle to your evening at The Dome, famed for its glittering Christmas lights and crystal chandelier or, for something a little more affordable, step into Candy Bar & Kitchen for a good range of craft beers, wines and cocktails.

Where to shop

Stockbridge

Located to the north of the city centre, Stockbridge is bursting to the seams with many of the city’s best independent shops. Browse the fantastic array of jewellers, galleries, gourmet food and second hand vendors for unique souvenirs and one-of-a-kind trinkets before taking a break in one of the area’s bohemian cafés for a bite to eat. The weekly Sunday market also draws locals and visitors from far and wide – and crammed with local produce, from Scottish smoked salmon to artisan breads and specialist cheese, it’s not hard to understand why.

Ocean Terminal

One of Europe’s largest shopping and leisure centres, Ocean Terminal boasts over 70 high street favourites, including Scotland’s flagship Superdry store. There are also plenty of bars and restaurants overlooking the beautiful waterfront of Leith, as well as a beauty spa, gym, soft play area and cinema. Frequent bus services run between Ocean Terminal and the city centre, so jump on to enjoy a relaxing day of retail therapy.

Princes Street

Where else can you browse the biggest names in high street shopping, enjoy the lush greenery of Princes Street Gardens and take in views of Edinburgh Castle all at once? Princes Street has to be one of the most picturesque places to shop in all of the UK, don't miss your chance to experience it for yourself.

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Step back in time at Edinburgh Castle

Part of the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site, Edinburgh Castle is not to be missed. Although the oldest parts date back the 12th century, additional building work has been added throughout the ages, making it a true record of the city’s cultural past. The castle also houses the Crown Jewels (or the ‘Honours of Scotland’) – and when you need to refuel after a busy day, why not try out one of the castle’s two traditional cafés for a hearty soup or an afternoon tea?

See the giant pandas at Edinburgh Zoo

Given its exotic array of animals from across the globe, you’d be forgiven for forgetting that Edinburgh Zoo is in fact in Scotland. Come face to face with the Sumatran tigers in the visitor viewing tunnel, or meet the friendly koalas after venturing through the eucalyptus gardens. The zoo’s biggest attraction is the giant panda exhibit, home to Tian Tian and Yang Guang – the only ones of their kind in the UK. Viewing spaces are limited, so be sure to book in advance if you don’t want to miss out.

Soak up the atmosphere of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile

Running through the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, the Royal Mile is bursting full of things to see and do. Observe the city from a new perspective through the Camera Obscura, try a traditional tipple at the Scotch Whisky Experience or, if you really want to delve into Scotland’s historical past, visit the Scottish Storytelling Centre for immersive narrative events that bring Edinburgh’s rich bygone heritage back to life.

Things to do for kids

Hunt for clues on the Edinburgh Treasure Trail

Starting on Market Street, Edinburgh’s self-guided Treasure Trail will lead you through the must-see spots of the city’s scenic Old Town. Keep your eyes peeled as you search for clues on existing buildings and monuments, working your way towards the hidden treasure.

Take a trip down memory lane at The Museum of Childhood

Displaying everything from dolls to school uniforms, this museum offers a fantastic day out for the whole family. The recreated Victorian street and the 1930s sound clips will immerse the little ones in a pre-internet world of wonder – and when they tire of looking at teddy bears and train sets, the dressing up area and puppet theatre are sure to keep them out of mischief.

Get creative at Doodles

Let the kids unleash their artistic side at Edinburgh’s first informal ‘do it yourself’ ceramic workshop. Make a rainy day colourful as you paint, splash, doodle and dab on your choice of mugs, bowls, teapots and more. It’s worth noting that the glazing process can take up to 4-5 days, so it’s best to plan this for the start of your trip.

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See the sights of Edinburgh by bus

When you’re a little short on time, guided bus tours are a great way to see the best of what Edinburgh has to offer. The various hop-on, hop-off routes take you past all of the top tourist spots, including Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Grassmarket and much more, all in just one hour – and with well-informed guides or audiobooks on hand along the way, you’ll become an Edinburgh expert in no time.

Take in the city from Arthur’s Seat

Sitting 251m above sea level, Arthur’s Seat in Holyrood Park boasts the best views in Edinburgh. Play a quick game of Eye Spy as you spot the famous landmarks across the city’s spectacular skyline, or take a picnic for some much needed refreshment when you reach the summit. Some areas of the park are steep and rocky, so make sure you pack your walking shoes.

Get cultural in the National Museum of Scotland

Housing over 20,000 pieces, the National Museum of Scotland has something for everyone to enjoy. Discover the nation’s fascinating past, from its prehistory to the present day, through the museum’s diverse collections of art, technology and natural artefacts. Entry is free – however, some temporary exhibitions may require tickets.

Hidden gems

Dunbar’s Close Garden

Just moments away from the bustling Royal Mile, this oasis of calm is one of the city’s most peaceful spots. The perfect place to rest your feet after a busy day of sightseeing, the secret 17th century gardens are beautifully maintained, boasting seasonal plants and leafy hedges to enjoy all year round.

Tom Riddle’s grave

For Harry Potter fans, the grave of Thomas Riddell in Greyfriars Kirkyard should not be missed. Although the spelling is slightly different, the two hundred year old memorial is widely rumoured to have inspired the name of JK Rowling’s notorious Lord Voldemort – just don’t say his name out loud.

The Cauldron

Following the same vein of witchcraft and wizardry, The Cauldron's potion cocktail-making class is a huge amount of fun for couples and friends. Plus, it doesn't even matter if alcohol is your thing as all cocktails can be made into mocktails for a truly inclusive experience.

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Liverpool - The Beatles Story & Mersey Cruise - The Hard Days Night Hotel

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Famous world-wide as the birthplace of The Beatles, the city is rich in culture, and no visit to Liverpool would be complete without a cruise on the world-famous Mersey Ferry.

Hard Days Night Hotel, Liverpool ****

The iconic Hard Day Night Hotel is the world’s only Beatles inspired hotel located in the heart of Liverpool’s ‘Beatles Quarter’ in a magnificent Grade II listed building.

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Ardgartan Hotel

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• Lochs & Glens flagship hotel
• Offering panoramic views of Loch Long
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Highland Hotel

• Originally built as a Victorian Railway Hotel
• Within walking distance of Fort William town centre
• Views across Loch Linnhe and the distance Sunart hills

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• The first custom built hotel for Lochs & Glens
• Nestled in the heart of Perthshire
• Surrounding area steeped in Scottish history of clan battles and Jacobite rebellions

Loch Awe Hotel

• Built in 1881 to accommodate the tourist boom in the Highlands
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Loch Achray Hotel

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• Sits on the West Highland Way route
• Once a hunting lodge for the Duke of Montrose

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Lochs and Glens Holidays is a family owned coach-tour holiday company with 6 of our own hotels, all in stunning Highland locations. Enjoy the comfort of our modern coaches as you soak up the awe-inspiring landscapes and tour Scotland’s historic past. Relax in one of our fabulous hotels after a day of exploring the best that Scotland has to offer. As the premier company for coach holidays to Scotland, our dedicated teams have been perfecting our holidays for over 40 years.

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The hotel was good and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Had a lovely bedroom, very spacious. The only problem was my diet as I am a vegan but it was solved on the second day.

The staff go out of their way to help sort queries out. I fell ill during my recent holiday at Ardgartan and I was treat with much kindness and respect as always.All the hotels are exceptional and spotless.

Mrs Douglas

A really well organised fully comprehensive holiday. It took us to places we would never visit alone and provided lovely accommodation , entertainment and food as well.

This was our forth holiday with Lochs and Glens and once again we were not disappointed. The Ardgarton Hotel is beautiful surrounded by stunning scenery. Friendly staff, always had a smile and nothing too much trouble. Well done to Lochs and Glens and …

We had a brilliant time, nothing was too much trouble. Staff were excellent. Hotel rooms spotless and the food was very good as so was the service.Thank you for a great holiday Mr & Mrs Byford

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The whole experience was excellent, from the moment I boarded the coach. Even though it was a long journey from Devon this was broken up with appropriate stops along the way. The drivers especially Allan and the staff at the hotel were, friendly, appro…

Pauline Jones

I've been with lochs and glens for a few years now and as for the first time, I've enjoyed every minute the staff, management,the cleanliness off the rooms and hotel are worth the stay,food excellent,tours out great and Brian our driver as always makes…

Was a lovely holiday right from the 6.30am pickup. Everything went to plan with no hiccups. Ardgarten hotel was beautiful and our room overlooked the loch. Food and entertainment was very good and we will definitely travel with Lochs and Glens again.

Hotel staff and hotel and food fantastic thankyou only thing missing for us was someone to play an old time waltz we do understand hard to cover all types of entertainers so do not think we complaining just like a waltz excellent all round holiday and …

Lovely hotel in wonderful surroundings. Extremely pleasant and helpful staff. Extremely good value for money

We really enjoyed the holiday everything was first class our driver was fantastic in every way excellent driving friendly and helpful his explanations of places we went through passed or to were very good. The hotel was fantastic staff were were excell…

Good Morning, I’ve just returned from Mountains and Mistletoe holiday at Loch Awe Hotel. I feel compelled to write and let you know that this holiday was absolutely amazing. The Hotel was immaculate and decorated with Christmas Trees and decorations. T…

The service at the Ardgartan is on a parallel, it is truly EXCEPTIONAL. The attention to detail, in this stunning hotel is impressive indeed. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff. With a dairy allergy, the breakfast table is well equipped with no…

Dear Lochs and Glens, we have recently returned from a break at the Loch Awe Hotel. I just want to say 'thank you'. We had a fabulous time. The hotel we loved, all the staff wonderful, nothing was too much trouble and so polite/courteous. Food wonderfu…

Mr & Mrs Price

Comfortable coaches with knowledgeable drivers. Lovely hotels with delicious meals, nightly entertainment and a different excursion every day. What's not to like about Lochs and Glens? They are the masters of the coach holiday. We have had two holidays…

An excellent couple of days at Loch Awe, the hotel was very nice with excellent views over the Loch. Some good trips to the surrounding area, and a great boat trip on Loch Lomond. I can certainly recommend Lochs and Glens and it was great value for mon…

Just returned from a weeks' holiday at the Ardgartan Hotel. From the start to finish, I felt cared for. Our coach drivers Brian and Liz were great and informative over the week. On arrival and tired we were welcomed and our room keys handed to us ri…

Just returned from Loch Achray what a lovely hotel. Clean, modern, food excellent choice and plenty. Great entertainment, lovely friendly helpful staff. Steve coach driver very nice and very knowledgeable made us laugh with some of his stories. Can hig…

Just arrived home from a fantastic holiday at Loch Achray with my 2 sisters and my daughter. Hotel spotless, staff amazing, views were memorizing. Our coach driver Iain Greame is great, very informative about the areas we travelled in, very polite and …

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Just wanted to say thank you. Had a fabulous time on our recent break with Lochs and Glens. Celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary with some friends, some of whom were knew to Lochs and Glens and were overwhelmed by the whole experience.

We have just spent eight days at the Highland Hotel which was absolutely amazing. From the manager down to all the staff they were amazing.

Thank you for a most enjoyable holiday with your company in the highland hotel Fort William. The hotel was very comfortable & clean and the staff all so pleasant not forgetting the food fantastic as always.

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How Liverpool hired Arne Slot: The data, surprise contenders and why talks grew tense

It was in mid-April when Liverpool’s new sporting director Richard Hughes boarded a flight to the Netherlands.  Back then, the speculation surrounding the club’s impending managerial vacancy was swirling around Ruben Amorim, the highly-rated young coach of Sporting Lisbon.

But rather than head to Portugal, Hughes had a date with a different manager arranged for just outside Rotterdam; one Liverpool had identified as the perfect successor to Jurgen Klopp.

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It was the first time Hughes had met Feyenoord coach Arne Slot. Still, by that stage, he felt he knew the 45-year-old inside-out, having spent the previous weeks immersed in the data, video analysis and character references that had established him as Liverpool’s No 1 choice.

Having sat and listened to why he was the preferred candidate, Slot made it clear that this was a challenge he was eager to accept. Keen to avoid creating any unwanted distractions before his Feyenoord side’s KNVB Cup final against NEC Nijmegen on Sunday, April 21 , Liverpool waited until after that triumph before opening talks with the Dutch club the following Wednesday.

Feyenoord chief executive Dennis te Kloese proved to be a tough negotiator as the two clubs sorted out a compensation package of around €11million (£9.4m, $11.8m), according to Liverpool sources, while the Dutch club indicated the figures may rise beyond €13m.

Slot agreed terms on a three-year deal, having told Liverpool he was comfortable with the title of head coach rather than manager in a new-look hierarchy at Anfield which sees him answer to Hughes and Fenway Sports Group’s CEO of football Michael Edwards. He will bring assistant Sipke Hulshoff and head of performance Ruben Peeters to Merseyside with him.

An official announcement was delayed until after the end of the season, allowing both Slot and Klopp to say formal goodbyes to their home fans last weekend. Slot will take up his duties on June 1, subject to a work permit.

This is the inside story of Liverpool’s managerial search, gathered from conversations with multiple sources who had detailed knowledge of the process but who asked to remain anonymous to protect their positions. 

We can now reveal:

• How Slot scored highest on Liverpool’s internal data testing
• Why Liverpool knew it was impossible to find ‘another Klopp’
• How Ernesto Valverde and Luciano Spalletti emerged as serious contenders
• The technical issues that counted against Amorim and Roberto De Zerbi
• The moment tensions between Feyenoord and Liverpool flared during negotiations
• His appointment has been warmly received by staff at Anfield

Slot’s arrival is a pivotal moment for him and Liverpool’s new executive pairing of Edwards and Hughes. All three know their reputations will be shaped by what happens next, and whether Klopp’s legacy can be built on.

When Klopp publicly announced his decision on January 26 to stand down at the end of the season, Liverpool’s owners had known for two months that major changes were on the horizon.

Director of research Will Spearman and his team of analysts had been tasked with getting to work on the club’s data-led approach for a suitable replacement.

However, the owners’ initial priority was putting a structure in place that would enable Liverpool to adjust to the post-Klopp era. Central to that plan was convincing Edwards to return two years after he had stepped down as sporting director, with FSG president Mike Gordon keen to take a step back.

Once Edwards was handed overall control of football operations in early March, the appointment of Hughes as sporting director was a formality. The former Scotland international, whose association with Edwards goes back two decades to their time together at Portsmouth, was already serving his notice period at Bournemouth.

Together they set about assessing the credentials of coaches across Europe.

The criteria were clear. Liverpool wanted a coach with a distinct identity in terms of his brand of football: dynamic, high energy and possession-based. Being prepared to take the title of head coach, rather than manager, was important. But while the successful candidate needed to have proved himself as a hands-on training ground operator, he also needed to harness the power of Liverpool’s fanbase in the tradition of the club’s most successful managers. 

A good record of keeping players fit and available was considered vital, as was a history of improving players. The focus was on making the right choice — not necessarily the most popular one — and Hughes and Edwards were prepared to be courageous in their decision-making.

Externally, Xabi Alonso was viewed as the front-runner. The Spaniard, who has transformed the fortunes of Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen, was putting his side on course for their first league title in their 119-year history. He also has a close bond with Liverpool from his playing days. Even Klopp, who played no part in the process, described Alonso as “incredible” and the “standout” manager of a new generation of coaches.

There was an obvious appeal to Alonso, but as far back as February it was regarded by Edwards and the Liverpool hierarchy as unlikely. 

Hughes has a strong relationship with Alonso’s agent Inaki Ibanez, who also represents Bournemouth coach Andoni Iraola. They had discussed Alonso’s burgeoning managerial career — and possible future path — long before Hughes was lined up to join Edwards in shaping the post-Klopp era at Liverpool.

Those conversations intensified around the time Hughes’s move to Merseyside was confirmed, but Ibanez was insistent: Alonso intended to stay at Leverkusen next season and did not want to discuss any other job, not even at his former clubs Liverpool or Bayern Munich.

Bayern’s very public pursuit of Alonso while lagging behind his Leverkusen team in the Bundesliga title race, muddied the waters. Reports from Munich suggested Bayern would be his favoured destination if he were to move. Liverpool believed the opposite, but that Alonso was likely to stay put.

That line of communication was kept open, but the message from Ibanez did not change. Alonso did not want any offers or proposals.

Alonso stated publicly on March 29 that he would be staying at Leverkusen, following talks with his club’s sporting director Simon Rolfes during the international break. The call Hughes received from Ibanez earlier that week had merely confirmed what the Scot already knew.

Nobody at Liverpool denies Alonso would have been a serious candidate if he had been open to taking the job. But they dispute that a declaration of interest from their former midfielder would have made it a one-horse race. Slot, they say, was firmly in their thoughts by that stage.

• The view from Rotterdam: ‘He will make it at Liverpool’
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• Adam Crafton: What I learned from time with Arne Slot
• What kind of football does Slot play ?
• Dirk Kuyt: Why this coach could be perfect for Anfield
• Profile: Feyenoord’s champion who became Liverpool’s main man
• James Pearce: Replacing Klopp is no longer the impossible job

When Liverpool appointed Klopp in succession to Brendan Rodgers in October 2015, FSG put great trust in the data that was presented to them by Edwards, who had recently been appointed technical director, and theoretical physicist Ian Graham.

At that time, much of it was highlighting the excellence of Borussia Dortmund’s record under Klopp and how, even though results had dipped significantly in his final season in charge, the relatively new phenomenon of expected goals (xG) illustrated they had endured a somewhat freakish run of bad luck that should not deter them appointing him – a sound recommendation, it turned out.

Nearly a decade on, Liverpool’s data-gathering goes much deeper.  Spearman, a Chicago-born Harvard-educated physicist who spent five years as Liverpool’s lead data scientist before succeeding Graham as the club’s director of research in January last year, has been working on an algorithm that evaluates coaching performance on a wide range of metrics — not just team performance but playing style, individual player development, compatibility with different types of players etc — to predict future outcomes and suitability for certain jobs.

Slot’s scores, reflecting his performance during three seasons in charge of Feyenoord, are said to have been blindingly impressive: “Top of the top”.  Hughes and Edwards had already discussed Slot, among others, as a strong contender. But they had not expected the data to bring such a resounding endorsement of his candidacy.

It wasn’t just the data. Hughes had studied Slot’s Feyenoord team extensively in his role as Bournemouth technical director, signing Argentina defender Marcos Senesi from the Dutch club in August 2022 and having also watched other players such as right-back Marcus Pedersen (now on loan at Italian club Sassuolo), left-back Quilindschy Hartman (who has filled the gap left by Tyrell Malacia’s move to Manchester United in July 2022) and Colombia winger Luis Sinisterra (who ended up joining Bournemouth via a year at Leeds United).

There were other Feyenoord players Hughes looked at, on his scouts’ recommendation. But it became a standing joke in Bournemouth’s recruitment department as Hughes told his scouts to stop recommending Feyenoord players because: “It’s not about the players. It’s about the coach and his system.”

There was a recognition inside Liverpool that it would be impossible to find a facsimile of Klopp — and, because he was regarded as such a one-off, that it would be ill-advised to try.  But in Slot, they saw some appealing parallels with the German coach who won seven major trophies at Anfield and has been the club’s most transformative manager since Bill Shankly. Edwards and Hughes feel Slot’s exciting, intense, high-pressing, possession-based brand of attacking football ticked the box of energising Liverpool’s players and crowd. Given their belief in the playing talent already at the club, they are convinced his style will be a good fit for the squad he inherits.

Crucially, given that Jarell Quansah, Conor Bradley, Bobby Clark, James McConnell, Jayden Danns and Lewis Koumas have made the step up to senior football this season, Slot also has a proven track record of putting his faith in and developing young talent.

The data served to underline how Slot had Feyenoord punching above their weight. In May 2022, he led them to the final of the Europa Conference League (where they were beaten 1-0 by Roma). Domestically, he was crowned Eredivisie manager of the year.

Despite the departures of key players and having only a fraction of the resources available to rivals PSV Eindhoven and Ajax, he led a new-look team to league title glory and the quarter-finals of the Europa League in 2022-23.

This season they won the KNVB Cup and finished runners-up to PSV in the league. His first taste of managing in the Champions League saw them finish third in their group behind Atletico Madrid and Lazio before dropping into the Europa League where they were beaten on penalties, again by Roma.

Liverpool’s current coaching staff were not asked for their views on Klopp’s successor, but Slot has a big advocate in Pep Lijnders, who will also leave the club this summer.

Slot visited Lijnders’ house when he was starting as a youth coach nearly a decade ago and they exchanged ideas over several hours. Lijnders regards Slot as the best Dutch coach around: someone who is tactically smart and an innovator, with a clear playing style and the personality to handle the step up.

In recent years, Lijnders has frequently talked up Slot’s body of work in conversations with senior Anfield figures.

Hughes also spoke to Bournemouth defender Senesi and others who have played for him, but also people who have seen his work at Feyenoord at close quarters. A consistent message from Rotterdam cited the way he transmits his energy to the players and the fanbase.

Like Liverpool, Rotterdam is a football-mad port city. The way he has taken the players, the club and the fanbase on a journey with him was felt to be pleasingly familiar. That was not a prerequisite in the search for Klopp’s successor. But in Slot’s case, on top of his other qualities, it was a bonus.

For at least three weeks after Alonso ruled himself out of contention, the coach most persistently linked to the Liverpool job was Amorim, who has led Sporting to the brink of a second Primeira Liga title in four seasons, and who before his appointment had not won the title in 19 years.

In the second week of April, reports in Portugal suggested Amorim had been offered the position as Klopp’s successor and had verbally agreed a three-year contract. Liverpool vehemently denied that, as did the man himself. “There was no interview and certainly no agreement,” the 39-year-old said on April 11.

The reports about Amorim — whose fitness coach at Sporting, Paulo Barreira, was a former Anfield staff member — caused a degree of annoyance at Liverpool, who did not want any candidate, such as Slot, thinking the job had been offered to anyone else.  The reality is that Amorim, who was keen to move to the Premier League, did feature on Liverpool’s list, having scored well in much of the data analysis, but he was never a front-runner. Amorim’s agent Raul Costa came to Merseyside in early April but that trip was primarily to visit Luis Diaz, the Liverpool winger he also represents.

While impressed by his record, Edwards and Hughes had doubts about Amorim’s compatibility with the Liverpool job specifically.

They were unconvinced that his preference for a three-man central defence — shared by Alonso at Leverkusen, incidentally — would suit many of the players he would be working with. But more significant was a nagging concern about Amorim’s playing style. Sporting may have scored 96 goals in 34 league matches this season, but theirs is regarded as a slower style that is less front-foot — both in and out of possession. 

There were similar conclusions about De Zerbi at Brighton and Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann. Like Amorim, De Zerbi was on a theoretical shortlist but not one of the first names on it. Playing style and compatibility with Liverpool were again considered to be a factor.

Others who were discussed briefly included Iraola, whose Bournemouth contract had been due to expire in 2025 ( he signed a new one last week ), and Newcastle United’s Eddie Howe, having both worked under Hughes at Bournemouth, together with Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeness (whose data scores were closely aligned with Klopp’s, and who had many admirers at Liverpool) and Michel, who has enjoyed a superb season at Girona in La Liga.

Hoeness on Guardiola influence, Stuttgart rise and Bayern job

Inter Milan’s Simone Inzaghi (a well-respected coach whose lack of English was potentially problematic) and Lille’s Paulo Fonseca (now interesting AC Milan) were also considered, but they were never seriously in the frame. 

Bayern’s outgoing coach Thomas Tuchel, who succeeded Klopp at Dortmund in 2015 and won the Champions League with Chelsea in 2021, was not in contention. Indeed, many of the names linked to the job were either never in the frame due to being incompatible with Liverpool’s criteria or were simply pushing their candidatures.

The claims of Ernesto Valverde, however, were regarded by Liverpool as much stronger. The 60-year-old was a leading contender, having won two league titles at Barcelona, three championships in Greece with Olympiacos and recently ended Athletic Bilbao’s 40-year wait for a major trophy by winning the Copa del Rey last month . He would also have fitted the ‘brave’ ‘criteria laid out by Hughes and Edwards.

Luciano Spalletti, 65, was also of significant interest. Last season, he guided Napoli to their first Serie A title since 1990 ,  but he had only been appointed to manage the Italy national team last August. The fact that both men were seriously considered, however, suggested that age was not a major consideration in Liverpool’s thinking.

When Edwards and Hughes set out to find Klopp’s successor , they envisaged a process where they might start with 20 candidates and gradually whittle them down to 10, then perhaps five and then three for a final round of interviews.

It ended up being more straightforward than that. They might have had a notional shortlist, but they also had settled on Slot as their preferred candidate and successfully persuaded Gordon and the rest of Liverpool’s ownership team to open formal negotiations with Feyenoord.

The Real Jurgen Klopp – an Athletic special series

• Part 1: ‘The normal guy from the Black Forest’, by Oliver Kay
• Part 2: The powder keg, by Phil Buckingham
• Part 3: The one-man brand, by Caoimhe O’Neill and Andy Jones
• Part 4: Liverpool’s champion, by Simon Hughes
• Part 5: The manager who made Liverpool believe again, by James Pearce

When Klopp originally announced his decision to stand down at the end of this season, Feyenoord executives did not believe they had much cause for concern.

They knew Slot would score well on data assessments of high-performing European managers, but there was no expectation that a club with the scope and size of Liverpool would come in for him. But the landscape changed dramatically. Feyenoord were not thrilled to learn that Liverpool’s approach to them had only taken place after talks had been held with Slot.

On one level, Liverpool’s strategy made sense because, with no release clause in Slot’s contract at De Kuip, they needed to secure his approval and potentially agitate in order to force matters. But with the world now knowing that Slot was Liverpool’s top target, it strengthened the Dutch club’s negotiating position. They could now force up the price.

Hughes came up against Feyenoord chief executive Te Kloese, who has previously worked as general manager at Los Angeles Galaxy in MLS, and been director of youth football and general manager at the Mexican Football Association.

Te Kloese is regarded as a strong negotiator and having played a key role in Feyenoord’s finances and player recruitment, his importance in the club’s recent achievements could be seen to rival Slot’s. 

Another club’s sporting director, who came up against him previously, said: “I love his approach. To your face, he will be smiling and you think it is moving, but then nothing moves in the background until he is really happy with his deal.”

Feyenoord had become well accustomed to rumours linking Slot with a move to the Premier League. He had rejected previous approaches from Leeds United and Crystal Palace before Tottenham Hotspur tried to secure his services last summer.

Contingency plans were made and potential replacements considered on that occasion, but Te Kloese persuaded him to stay and sign a new deal .

Slot’s previous contract stipulated that he could have been extracted for a fixed sum of €5million in the summer of 2024. But his new contract, which theoretically ran until 2026, removed that clause and strengthened Feyenoord’s hand.

Negotiations with Liverpool started on the morning of April 24 and tensions spiked after an initial offer of €9m was rejected.

That prompted Slot to speak out prior to Feyenoord’s Eredivisie game against Go Ahead Eagles four days later when he declared it was “clear” he wanted to take over at Liverpool and that he was “confident” the two sides would reach an agreement.

Slot referred to the fact that he had generated a lot of money for Feyenoord by developing players who had been subsequently sold on and that they would be receiving the highest compensation fee ever paid for a Dutch coach.

Talks continued throughout the Friday and, with Saturday, April 27 being King’s Day — a public holiday in the Netherlands — there were fears they might drag on until the following week.

However, an improved offer from Hughes broke the impasse and a verbal agreement was secured on Friday evening. Liverpool then began to sort out the finer details on personal terms in discussions with Slot and his representative Rafaela Pimenta, the highly influential agent who also represents Manchester City striker Erling Haaland.

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Slot had hoped to convince Marino Pusic, formerly an assistant at Feyenoord, to be on his Anfield staff, but he only joined Shakhtar Donetsk as their head coach last October and wishes to remain in that job.

Slot will be joined by trusted assistant Hulshoff, who is no stranger to Liverpool trio Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo and Ryan Gravenberch as he also served on the Netherlands national team staff with Ronald Koeman. Head of performance Peeters will also make the switch to Liverpool.

Appointing Slot is not without risk, and some outside of Anfield are sceptical. He has just two major Dutch trophies to his name, which is low for a manager of a club with Liverpool’s profile, and has had only fleeting experiences in the Champions League. Klopp, too, only had three major trophies on his CV when he arrived at Anfield — but two were Bundesliga titles, with a greater cachet than the Eredivisie, and he had also reached a Champions League final.

Slot is also a forthright personality. He has high standards and is used to getting what he wants, which helps explain his success but can also be antagonistic. There was a flash of this in the way he publicly called to be allowed to join Liverpool when negotiations with Feyenoord over compensation threatened to become difficult, but a more pronounced example came at AZ Alkmaar in December 2020.

Feyenoord had announced that Dick Advocaat would be leaving his role as manager at the end of the season and held talks with Slot.  AZ, who did not know these discussions were taking place, were furious and sacked Slot for going behind their backs (Slot eventually joined Feyenoord in the summer of 2021). But as his AZ predecessor John van den Brom observed of the situation: “You always want to leave by the front door. So it wasn’t good for Arne and it wasn’t good for the club.”

None of this will surprise Hughes and Edwards, but Liverpool will need them to quickly develop an effective working relationship with Slot as they plot their post-Klopp future.

His appointment has been received well internally at Liverpool, where some staff members have had contact with him stretching back long before this process began. They consider him likeable and collaborative and feel that Slot seems to be an ideal cultural fit. 

The size of the task awaiting Slot was obvious on Sunday, when Klopp’s send-off from Anfield prompted an outpouring of emotion rarely seen in English football.

Replacing him will not be easy but Liverpool are convinced they have the right man.

Additional reporting: Adam Crafton, David Ornstein, Simon Hughes and James Horncastle

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