INCLUDES: Two
nights accommodation in rooms with
private facilities; full Scottish
breakfast; full day excursion to
Applecross by superior air-conditioned
minicoach with expert local guide;
excursion to Culloden Moor;
Transportation by air-conditioned luxury
touring coach; services of a tour host;
service charges and taxes.
Enjoy some of Scotland’s most
spectacular scenery on this fine 3 day
tour. Based in Inverness, the Capital of
the Highlands you’ll enjoy an
unforgettable excursion to Applecross!
Day One
Departing from Edinburgh or Glasgow we
make our way to lonely Rannoch Moor and
into Glen Coe, Scotland's most famous
glen and the scene of the terrible
massacre in 1692. We will make a stop in
the midst of this awe-inspiring scenery
where you can enjoy the magic of this
special place. From Fort William the
striking scenery of the Great Glen
unfolds ahead of us – first Loch Lochy,
then Loch Oich and finally Loch Ness. We
will travel to the attractive village of
Fort Augustus, then drive the entire
length of the Loch Ness. We will stop at
Urquhart Castle where you can visit the
castle and enjoy a cruise on the loch.
Shortly we will arrive in Inverness, our
home for the next two nights.
The stay in Inverness is unescorted.
Day Two
A day of scenic beauty as we travel to
one of the remotest areas of
Scotland—the Applecross Peninsula. Our
journey commences with a drive across
the Black Isle to the village of
Achnasheen. Then the dramatic climb over
the Bealach nam Bo, which means the Pass
of the Cattle, in Gaelic. The Pass is
the third highest road in Scotland and
climbs to over 2,000 feet! On our
arrival in Applecross we can spend some
quality time enjoying the spectacular
seascapes or discovering the sad tale of
the highland clearances at the local
heritage centre. In this area wildlife
abounds—nature lovers look out for red
deer, pine martens (one of the rarest of
British mammals) and otters.
Day Three
This morning there is an excursion to
nearby Culloden Moor, the site of the
last battle ever fought on British soil
followed by free time in Inverness for
shopping or sightseeing. This afternoon
join your motorcoach for our tour south.
From Inverness we’ll make our way to the
gentle Spey Valley then on through the
dramatic scenery of the Drumochter Pass
- as we do keep a close watch for the
deer that often come down to the
roadside to graze. We’ll make a stop in
the popular Victorian resort town of
Pitlochry, nestling on the banks of the
River Tummel. From Perth we make our way
to journey’s end in Edinburgh or
Glasgow.
Admission to Urquhart Castle and
cruise are not included. |
Dates
of Operation
From Edinburgh:
Sundays and Thursdays
1 June to 28 September 2008
From Glasgow:
Sundays and Thursdays
1 June to 28 September 2008
Departure Information
From Edinburgh:
Check In: 08.00hrs Departure
08.15hrs
from Platform 17, Edinburgh Bus Station,
North St Andrew Street, Edinburgh
Returns at 20.40 hrs (day 3)
From Glasgow:
Check In: 08.00hrs Departure
08.15hrs
from Platform 6, Buchanan Bus Station,
Killermont Street, Glasgow
Returns at 20.40 hrs (day 3)
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