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GAELIC EXPERIENCE – HIGHLIGHTS OF SCOTLAND
4 Day Tour including arrival/departure days
Far too many visitors to Bonnie Scotland fail to get beyond Edinburgh, or if
they do it's a whistle stop return trip to Inverness to see the Loch Ness
monster! And too often, a visitor's time in these islands is too short to take
an extended tour. It's a great shame because in between Edinburgh and Inverness
there's a real bonnie Scotland to discover.
This four-day tour departs on each Saturday throughout August. It's designed
to be combined with spending time at the Edinburgh Festival. The tour can also
be run for groups of four or more at any other time of the year (contact us for
costs of special departures).
DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES FOR YEAR 2002
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Depart Edinburgh |
Arrive Edinburgh |
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Saturday |
Tuesday |
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03-Aug |
06-Aug |
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24-Aug |
27-Aug |
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31-Aug |
03-Sep |
Price: US$649.00
Single Supplement: US$145.00
TENTATIVE ITINERARY
DAY ONE - SATURDAY
Departing Edinburgh we take the high road north to Inverness. En route we'll
stop at Pitlochry. This town, right in the centre of Scotland is famed for its
salmon 'ladder'. Depending on the time of year, we'll see the incredible sight
of salmon leaping up a waterfall!! Continuing our journey north, the highland
scenery will become ever more startling. Just outside of Inverness, we'll stop
at Culloden, site of one of the most famous battles in Scottish history. The
visitor centre tells the story of the great battle of 1746 when the forces of
King George II defeated the Jacobite rebels of Bonnie Prince Charlie. From here
it is but a short drive to Inverness, the capital of the North.
DAY TWO - SUNDAY
Today we go monster hunting! Not just any monster either but the most famous wee
beastie in the whole world! Loch Ness is a long, deep, dark and mysterious body
of water. Keep your eyes peeled as we follow Loch Ness south down the Great
Glen. We'll stop at Urquart Castle, a ruin that has become a favourite place for
Nessie spotting. In Drumnadrochit there's a chance to take in the documented
evidence in one of the Loch Ness monster exhibitions. As we continue southwards,
we'll pass the imposing Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge. Further on is the
busy highland town of Fort William. The mountains around Fort William include
Britain's highest peak, Ben Nevis. There'll be time to stretch your legs &
explore this interesting town before we move on. This time it's to another site
famous in Scottish history. A visit to the Glencoe visitors’ centre gives us a
chance to discover the real truth behind the tragic massacre of the MacDonalds.
More spectacular scenery awaits us as we make our way to the beautiful Trossachs
where we'll visit the burial place of Rob Roy before finally coming to rest
ourselves at our nightstop in Callander.
DAY THREE - MONDAY
Another full day, but first a chance to explore and shop in the pretty town of
Callander. Then it's on to the royal city of Stirling. From the esplanade of
Stirling Castle we can admire the surrounding countryside. For centuries this
has been the gateway to the Highlands. Nearby the Battle of Bannockburn was
fought in 1314, a most significant victory in Scottish history. To mark the
site, Her Majesty the Queen unveiled the equestrian statue of Robert the Bruce
in 1964. Loch Lomond is next on today's itinerary - maybe there'll be time for a
cruise on the Loch before returning to Callander through more fabulous scenery.
DAY FOUR - TUESDAY
The Royal Kingdom of Fife is our destination today. We'll visit the
Royal Palace of Falkland, which contains the oldest Royal Tennis Court in
Britain. Then we head on to St. Andrews, home of golf. This is a fascinating
seaside town and you'll have time to explore the cathedral ruins, the castle,
the town itself and perhaps even a visit to the golf museum. Later this
afternoon we'll explore the tiny fishing villages, which hug the North Sea
coast. In one village we'll find the story of the original Robinson Crusoe.
Finally, crossing the Forth Road Bridge, we return to Edinburgh.
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