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 Day
1
Arrive Edinburgh Airport. Time permitting, spend the day in Edinburgh,
Scotland’s Capital city. See the elegant 18th century Georgian
New Town and visit the 16th century Old Town. Later in the afternoon,
leave Edinburgh and head north and cross the impressive suspension
bridge over the Forth Estuary. On to Perthshire for one night.
Day 2
Time for some sightseeing in the small market town of Perth,
also to visit nearby Scone Palace, the private home of the Earl
and Countess of Mansfield. Later that morning follow the A93
to Blairgowrie, the road now climbs steadily through the skiing
region of Glenshee to Braemar. This is the region known as 'Royal
Deeside'. Pass Crathie, possibly stopping to see the
church where the Royal Family attends Sunday service when on
holiday at nearby Balmoral Castle. Overnight in the Royal Deeside/
Aberdeenshire area.
Day 3
A free day to visit one of the many Castles of the Grampian Region
or travel through the Cairngorm Mountains on the A941 to Dufftown,
and the Spey Valley, centre of the whisky industry in Scotland.
Many of the famous Malt whiskies are produced in this region
- Cardhu, Glenlivet, Glenfiddich, Tamdhu and Tomatin, to name
only a few. Return back to Royal Deeside/Aberdeenshire area later
that afternoon to relax.
Day 4
Travel today through the Grampian Mountains, along the A939,
passing Tomintoul, the highest village in Great Britain, and
on to Grantown on Spey. Here visit one of the many whisky distilleries
in the area and continue to Nairn, a popular seaside resort famous
for its golf course and its beautiful
sandy beaches. Time permitting; a visit to Cawdor Castle can
be made before arriving for next overnight stop in the Inverness
area.
Day 5
In the morning maybe visit Culloden Moor, scene of the crushing
defeat of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s army in 1746. Drive south,
following the shores of Loch Ness, the most famous loch in Scotland.
Stopping at the Loch Ness Exhibition Centre and nearby Urquhart
Castle from where sightings of the 'monster' are most frequently
reported. Continue along the A82, the Caledonian Canal, along
Loch Lochy to Fort Augustus and finally arrive in Fort William,
situated at the foot of Ben Nevis Britain's highest mountain.
Overnight in the Fort William area
Day 6
Take a scenic drive along Glen Shiel to Kyle of Lochalsh. Drive
over the Skye Bridge to the beautiful Isle of Skye. Continue
to Portree and visit the picturesque harbour. Discover varied
wildlife of the ‘Misty Island’ and enjoy the peace
of remote beaches. Time permitting, continue to the north of
the island and visit Dunvegan Castle. Travel back to the mainland
and overnight in Oban area.
Day 7
This morning discover Oban, a busy fishing port and departure
point for the Hebridean Islands. A small picturesque town surrounded
by hills and tucked inside the bay of Lorn. You will then travel
via Loch Awe to Inverary beautifully situated on the shores of
Loch Fyne. Worth a visit is Inverary Castle, the home of the
chiefs of the Clan Campbell, the Dukes of Argyle – the castle
is closed on Fridays. In the afternoon continue along Loch Lomond,
the largest and perhaps most beautiful of all Scottish lochs.
You reach the Trossachs region, one of the most scenic regions
in Scotland with its pine and heather covered hills, waterfalls
and Lochs. Overnight in the Trossachs area.
Day 8
Depart for Edinburgh this morning. Drive via Stirling pausing
to visit its ancient castle on the rock commanding magnificent
views of the wide plains all around. Return to Edinburgh Airport
and drop-off self-drive car before departure flight.
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Prices: in Canadian or US Dollars
| Hotel Category |
Apr to Oct
ex Jul/Aug |
July &
August |
| Mixed Tourist
Hotels |
$1001 |
$1044 |
| Middle Class
Hotels |
$1087 |
$1139 |
| First Class
Hotels |
$1389 |
$1452 |
Included:
7 nights accommodation in hotels as per category given, in rooms
with private facilities;
Accommodation in: 1 night in Perthshire, 2 night in Royal Deeside,
1 night in Inverness area, 1 night in Fort William area, 1 night
in Oban area, 1 night in Trossachs area
Compact Automatic Car for 7 days including insurance, maps and
suggested touring route directions;
Full Scottish breakfast daily;
Historic Scotland Tour Road book with full itinerary and additional
Scotland/
sightseeing information;
Clan Langsyne Book;
Service charge and VAT at 17.5%;
Not included: Entrances
To book or for more information email
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