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Scotland:
A journey of
discovery through mountainous and
wilderness scenery where the romance and
tragedy of Scottish history unfolds in
tales of love and battles lost in the
struggles against man and nature over
the centuries.....
Discover Heritage Tours offers a range
of luxury fully escorted coach tours
which give clients the opportunity to
experience Britain at its best,
travelling in super executive 24 seat
mini coaches and enjoying overnight
stays in a range of superior 3* and 4*
hotels, each individually selected for
their character and style.
Focusing on the ‘Best of Britain’ each
of our unique tours consist of a range
of fantastic attractions. All tours are
conducted in English and clients are
fully escorted for the duration of their
tour by knowledgeable and experienced
tour guides.
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Scottish History, Highlands and Islands |
Castles & Royal Scotland |
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Scottish History, Highlands and Islands
4 days / 3 nights
Departure Dates: 24/05, 21/06*, 27/07* &
23/08 *guaranteed departures
Itinerary
Day One - Monday – From Edinburgh we
will head into the Highlands starting
with a visit to the treasure
house of Scone Palace, the historic seat
of Scottish parliaments and the crowning
place of kings including Macbeth, Robert
the Bruce and Charles II. Continuing
north we pass through the historic town
of Dunkeld and then visit Edradour
distillery to taste the national drink
of Scotland and explore the long
tradition of Scotch whiskey farmhouse
distilleries. There will be some free
time to explore the pretty Highland town
of Pitlochry before we continue our
journey to the battlefield site at the
Killiecrankie Pass. Then it’s a journey
through spectacular mountain scenery to
our lakeside hotel on Loch Linnie.
Overnight and welcome dinner Isles of
Glencoe Hotel.
Day Two – From our hotel we
travel into Fort William to to catch the
famous Jacobite Steam Train which was
the Hogwart’s Express in the Harry
Potter films. The 42 mile trip from Fort
William on this preserved train is often
described as one of the world’s great
railway journeys. The train will stop in
the village of Glenfinnan where Bonnie
Prince Charlie raised his standard in
1745 at the start of the Jacobite
Revolution. In Mallaig we travel “over
the sea to Skye” to visit Armadale
Castle, Gardens and Museum of the Isles
– which is also the ancestral home of
the Clan Donald. We then travel north
through Skye before rejoining the
mainland for a brief stop at Eileen
Donan Castle before returning to our
hotel. Return to Isles of Glencoe Hotel
(Full breakfast and dinner)
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Three – Today we will head north
through the Great Glen for a boat trip
on the mysterious Loch Ness followed by
a visit to Urquhart Castle, before
heading onto the Loch Ness Exhibition in
nearby Drumnadrochit. After lunch
we will take a panoramic tour of
Inverness “Capital of the Highlands”
before arriving at the battlefield site
of Culloden, where in 1746 the forces of
Bonnie Prince Charlie were defeated by
the English army which finally crushed
the Jacobite rebellion and changed the
course of Scottish history and Highland
culture. We return through the mountains
to Isles of Glencoe Hotel (Full
breakfast and Farewell Dinner).
Day Four – The day starts with a
visit to Glencoe, the site of the
infamous massacre of the MacDonalds by
the Campbells in 1692, before we make
our way over the unspoilt wilderness of
Rannoch Moor and through the Queen
Elizabeth Forest Park to Stirling for a
visit to Scotland’s grandest castle
There we shall have some free time to
explore the historic winding streets and
“Braveheart” connections. Our final
visit is to the former Royal Palace of
Linlithgow the birthplace of Mary Queens
of Scots Highlanders. Return to
Edinburgh hotels in the late afternoon.
Included in your tour
• Three night’s accommodation in 3 or 4*
hotel
• Three dinners in your hotel
• Three breakfasts in your hotel
• Entrances to: Whiskey Distillery,
Scone Palace, Armadale Castle, Harry
Potter Steam Train, Urquhart Castle,
Stirling Castle, Royal Palace of
Linlithgow and Culloden Battlefield.
* We reserve the right to substitute the
hotels for others of similar or higher
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Castles & Royal Scotland
4 days / 3 nights
Departure Dates: 17/05*, 14/06, 12/07 &
23/08* guaranteed departures
Itinerary
 Day
1 - This morning we will meet
our tour guide and our tour group, ready
for an early departure from Edinburgh.
From here we will travel west to
Linlithgow, where we will visit the
magnificent ruins of Linlithgow Palace,
the birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots.
In the afternoon we will continue our
journey through the Queen Elizabeth
Forest Park before arriving at another
former Royal residence, Stirling Castle.
Here you will have the opportunity to
explore one of Scotland’s grandest
castles, which is also well known for
its connections with William Wallace and
Bonnie Prince Charlie. After our tour we
will continue onto Pitlochry to
Scotland’s smallest working whisky
distillery, Edradour, for a tour and a
tasting of the national drink of
Scotland. Dinner & Overnight in
Pitlochry.
Day 2 - Today we depart our
hotel and head for Aberdeenshire. Our
first visit of the day is to
Ballindalloch Castle, a stunning castle
that dates back to the 16th Century.
Known as the Pearl of the North,
Ballindalloch is a privately owned
castle, and is one of few that has been
continuously lived in by its original
family. Here you will have plenty of
time to explore the castle and grounds,
including the 17th Century art
collections and their beautiful gardens.
After our tour of Ballindalloch, we will
pay a visit to a traditional Scottish
Shortbread factory. Here you will have
the opportunity to see the shortbread
being made by the experts, and will also
enjoy a tasting of the famous biscuit.
In the afternoon we will continue our
tour onwards to Ballater, for a visit to
the Scottish home of the Royal Family,
Balmoral Castle. Balmoral Castle has
been in the Royal Family since 1848, and
was fondly described by Queen Victoria
as ‘my paradise in the Highlands’. In
August Balmoral Castle will be replaced
with a visit to Crathes Castle, due to
the Royal Family’s summer visit. Dinner
& Overnight in Pitlochry.
Day 3 - We start today
driving through the breathtaking
countryside to Loch Lomond, where we
will enjoy a
guided cruise on the loch. While
following in the footsteps of Rob Roy,
William Wallace and Mary Queen of Scots,
be sure to take in the beautiful
surrounding scenery, including Ben
Lomond and the ruins of the 12 Century
Lennox Castle. After our cruise, we
rejoin the coach and travel to the
nearby town of Callander to visit a
traditional woollen mill, before
starting our journey back to Pitlochry.
Dinner & Overnight in Pitlochry.
Day 4 - Today we travel south
to start our journey back into
Edinburgh. Our first visit of the day is
to Glamis Castle, the childhood home of
the late Queen Mother and according to
the legends, the setting of ‘Macbeth’.
In the early afternoon we will cross the
Tay Bridge and drive onwards to St
Andrews, the home of Golf. Here we will
visit the ruins of St Andrews Castle and
Cathedral, which was once the largest
and most magnificent church in Scotland
before being destroyed. Enjoy some free
time in the afternoon to wander around
this historic city, or visit the British
Golf Museum, before rejoining our group
to continue our descent into Edinburgh.
Included in your tour
• Three night’s accommodation in 3 or 4*
hotel
• Three dinners in your hotel
• Three breakfasts in your hotel
• Entrances to: Whiskey Distillery,
Linlithgow Palace, Stirling Castle,
Ballindalloch Castle, Shortbread
Factory, Balmoral Castle, Loch Lomond
cruise, Glamis Castle and St Andrew’s
Castle & Cathedral.
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