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From Edinburgh and
Glasgow
Enjoy the very best of
Scotland on this fabulous six day tour.
Day One
From Edinburgh and Glasgow we will make
our way via lonely Rannoch Moor to the
beauty of Glen Coe. There is a stop in
the heart of the Glen where you can
enjoy these spectacular surroundings.
Next we head for Fort William before
driving through the Great Glen to Loch
Ness for some monster spotting. It’s a
short drive to Inverness, the capital of
the Highlands, and our home for tonight.
The stay in Inverness is unescorted.
Day Two
We leave Inverness and head across the
Black Isle to the Cromarty Firth. High
above the town of Golspie is an
impressive statue, of the First Duke of
Sutherland, whose agents were involved
in the most notorious of the Clearances
in the Highlands during the 19th
Century. We can contrast the plight of
the tenants with the opulence of
Dunrobin Castle when we make a visit to
the ancestral home of the Dukes of
Sutherland. Later we will make a stop at
John O’Groats for a souvenir photograph.
A short drive will bring us to Duncansby
Head. Here there are dramatic cliff-top
vistas and a wide variety of birdlife to
enjoy during our extended stop.
Day Three
Our day starts with a visit to handsome
Grantown on Spey. Later we will join the
whisky trail and after a scenic drive
along the banks of the River Spey stop
at a malt whisky distillery to discover
the secrets of the distillers art. Our
distillery tour ends with the chance to
sample a wee dram! We’ll make a stop at
Broomhill Station on the Speyside
Railway where you have the opportunity
of taking a nostalgic trip by steam
train on this attractive line
(optional). There’s free time in
Aviemore, Scotland’s outdoor centre
before returning to Inverness. |
Day Four
Today we enjoy a full day excursion to
the beautiful island of Skye. We’ll make
a stop at Eilean Donan Castle, perched
on its island at the head of Loch Duich.
You will marvel at the views when we
stop at this most picturesque of
castles. Soon we’ll be crossing “over
the sea to Skye” and driving in the
shadow of the towering Cuillin Hills to
Portree, a picturesque fishing port
which is the island’s main town. After
free time we will return to the mainland
and return to Inverness.
Day Five
A relaxing day today as we enjoy a
cruise on Loch Ness followed by free
time for shopping or sightseeing in the
Capital of the Highlands.
Day Six
There is an excursion to the scenic
village of Cromarty followed by free
time in Inverness before joining our
motor coach for the tour south. Our
route will take us to the gentle Spey
Valley then through the dramatic scenery
of the Drumochter Pass. As we travel
through Glen Garry look out for imposing
Blair Castle. There’s a stop for
afternoon tea then the rolling Tayside
countryside will guide us to Perth then
homewards to journey’s end in Edinburgh
or Glasgow.
Optional activities (payable locally):
Why not enhance your tour with the
following options;
Loch Ness Package – admission to
Urquhart Castle
Speyside Steam Railway – Single journey
from Broomhill to Aviemore
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