INCLUDES:
Transportation by air-conditioned luxury
touring coach; multi-lingual commentary;
services of a professional driver/host;
service charges and taxes.
This two day tour will let you discover
the scenic beauty of Scotland’s West
Coast and the attractive fishing port of
Oban. A comfortable stay in Inverness,
the Capital of the Highlands makes this
a great way to discover Scotland.
Day One
Our journey takes us northwards through
the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National
Park with it’s lochs and mountains and
into the Highlands. After a short break
in the little village of Luss our scenic
drive continues through Glen Lochy to
romantic Kilchurn Castle, which stands
guard at the head of Loch Awe. For years
Loch Awe was a natural protection for
the Campbells of Inveraray against their
enemies from the North. Oban is a
picturesque fishing port set on the
Firth of Lorn. We have plenty of time to
discover this bustling town and enjoy
the views towards the Island of Kerrera
and the Inner Hebrides beyond. From Oban
we make our way northwards to Fort
William and then through the scenic
beauty of the Great Glen. We will drive
the entire length of Loch Ness, so keep
a careful watch, just in case! We’ll
make a stop at Urquhart Castle which
overlooks the loch and is a favourite
location with “Nessie” spotters. A short
drive will take us to Inverness.
The stay in Inverness is unescorted.
Day Two
This morning we have an excursion to
Culloden Moor, where Bonnie Prince
Charlie’s Jacobite Army was routed by
Government troops under the command of
“Butcher” Cumberland. This bloody battle
was the last ever fought on British
soil.
Later there is free time in Inverness
for shopping or sightseeing. As we
depart Inverness we make our way through
the gentle Spey Valley then on through
stunning scenery as we drive over the
Drumochter Pass. Keep a close watch for
the deer that often come down to the
roadside to graze. We will make a brief
stop in the popular Victorian resort of
Pitlochry, nestling on the banks of the
River Tummel. From Perth make our way
homewards to journey’s end in Edinburgh
or Glasgow.
Admission to
Urquhart Castle is not included. |
Dates
of Operation
From Edinburgh:
Saturdays 24 May 2008
7 & 21 June 2008
5 & 19 July 2008
2, 16 & 30 August 2008
13 & 27 September 2008
From Glasgow:
Saturdays 24 May 2008
7 & 21 June 2008
5 & 19 July 2008
2, 16 & 30 August 2008
13 & 27 September 2008
Departure Information
From Edinburgh:
Check In: 08.15hrs Departure
08.30hrs
from Platform 17, Edinburgh Bus Station,
North St Andrew Street, Edinburgh
Returns at 20.40 hrs (day 2)
From Glasgow:
Check In: 09.30hrs Departure
09.45hrs
from Platform 6, Buchanan Bus Station,
Killermont Street, Glasgow
Returns at 20.40 hrs (day 2)
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