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Country Roads of Scotland
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A premium class tour of Scotland visiting Edinburgh, Glasgow, the Highlands and the Isle of Skye.
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Tour Pace
Leisurely Lively
Tour experience
Scenic City
Highlights
- Edinburgh
- St Andrews
- Highlands
- Culloden
- Inverness
- Loch Ness
- John O'Groats
- Thurso
- Ullapool
- Isle of Skye
- Fort William
- Glencoe
- Loch Lomond
- Glasgow
Sightseeing Highlights
- Edinburgh: Experience the sights and spectacle of the Edinburgh Millitary Tattoo (selected departures only). Visit Edinburgh Castle for fine views over the city and to see the 'Honours of Scotland'. Drive along the Royal Mile past St Giles' Cathedral to Holyroodhouse Palace
- See Edinburgh's 'New Town' and Sir Walter Scott Monument on Princes Street.
- St Andrews: Visit St Andrews with its cathedral, long-established university and famous golf course. Tour a Highland whisky distillery with an expert distiller - taste a 'wee dram' and learn how Scotch is produced.
- Culloden: Visit the battlefield where the Jacobite Army under Bonnie Prince Charlie was defeated.
- Inverness: Visit the Highland capital.
- Loch Ness: Drive along the shores of Loch Ness to spot the monster.
- John O'Groats: Visit the most northerly town of mainland Britain.
- Ullapool: Visit this fishing port and admire the scenery of the North West Highlands.
- Isle of Skye: View pretty Eilean Donan Castle, set on an island in a loch and surrounded by mountains and see the Cuillin Hills and stay in its capital of Portree.
- Glencoe: See the Second World War Commando Memorial and Ben Nevis, Britain's highest peak. Travel past Fort William and through the dramatic scenery of Glencoe.
- Loch Lomond: Embark on a guided cruise on one of Scotland’s most beautiful lochs.
Dining Highlights
- Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Edinburgh
- 7 full breakfasts (FB)
- 3 three-course dinners (D)
- Traditional Highland Dinner with Scottish Entertainment (HD)
- 11 meals in total (see day by day itinerary)
Premium Class Travel Highlights
- The services of one of Insight's top professional Tour Directors.
- Travel on Insight's luxury air-conditioned coaches with reclining seats and restroom facilities.
- Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
- Complimentary transfers at set times on Day 1 from Edinburgh Airport to your hotel in Edinburgh and on Day 8 from your hotel to Glasgow Airport.
- All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
- A stylish travel wallet.
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Day 1
Arrive Edinburgh (2)
Welcome to Scotland - land of legend and romance, from the two great cultural cities in the south, to the salmon-filled rivers, dramatic mountains and misty lochs of the Highlands. After your arrival, the day is yours to relax or start exploring. Perhaps take a stroll around the shops of Princes Street before joining your Tour Director and fellow passengers for a Welcome Drink. In the evening, selected departures attend the spectacular Military Tattoo, a colourful mix of pipes and drums, dance and display, set against the floodlit backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.
Hotel: Marriott (FC)
Day 2
Edinburgh sightseeing
Today we join a local guide to see the highlights of 'Athens of the North'. We drive along Princes Street to see the ornate Scott Memorial, then visit the 18th century New Town with its classical Adam facades. Over in the Old Town, we visit the castle, high on its rocky crag, home of Mons Meg, the Stone of Destiny and Scotland's glittering crown jewels. See the house where John Knox, leader of the Protestant Reformation in Scotland, spent the last 10 years of his life, and St Giles' Cathedral, where he preached his fiery sermons. At the bottom of the Royal Mile, see the Palace of Holyroodhouse, where Mary Queen of Scots lived - it is still the official Scottish residence of the Queen. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city at leisure. Perhaps research your family tartan in the Tartan Centre or visit the art treasures in the National Gallery. (FB)
Hotel: Marriott (SFC)
Day 3
Edinburgh - Highlands
We cross the Firth of Forth into Fife and make our way to St Andrews, where golf was born on the Old Course in the 15th century. After some time to explore, cross the Tay and drive to Pitlochry on the River Tummel, a charming Victorian highland resort town, famous for its salmon leap. We visit a whisky distillery, where local water, the best malt and age-old skills combine to produce a 'wee dram' for you to taste. Continue via Blair Atholl (whose castle is the home of Britain's only private army) and over the Grampian Mountains to your Highland hotel. (FB, HD)
Hotel: Hotel: Highlander (FC)
Dining Highlights: This evening, you are invited to a rousing Highland style dinner with haggis, bagpipes and traditional Scottish entertainment.
Day 4
Highlands - Thurso
Travel along the sparkling Spey Valley, past the winter ski resort of Aviemore to the tragic battlefield of Culloden, where in 1746 Bonnie Prince Charlie's Jacobite army was finally crushed. Drive via the stately town of Inverness, home of the world-famous Pringle knitwear, and along the scenic shores of Loch Ness to search for the elusive monster. We then follow the rugged coast north to John O'Groats, the most northerly town of mainland Britain. The coastal road to Thurso then offers splendid views out over the Pentland Firth. (FB, D)
Hotel: Royal (FC)
Day 5
Thurso - Ullapool
Today we travel through stunning and unspoilt landscapes along the northern coastline with its white sandy beaches, and further inland to misty valleys and glens, lochs and rushing waters. We then arrive in the little fishing town of Ullapool on Loch Broom. (FB, D)
Hotel: Caledonian (FC)
Day 6
Ullapool - Isle of Skye
An exciting day takes us alongside Loch Carron, past remote Eilean Donan Castle, which, under a clear sky, offers a perfect reflection in its loch. Then it's 'Over the Sea to Skye' the largest and most beautiful island of the Inner Hebrides. Hear romantic tales of young Flora MacDonald and how she helped to rescue Bonnie Prince Charlie, who fled in disguise after his defeat at Culloden. See the island's most famous feature, the Cuillin Hills on your way to Skye's quaint capital, Portree, which is situated in a sheltered bay. (FB, D)
Hotel: Tongadale (FC)
Day 7
Isle of Skye - Glasgow
Enjoy a feast of scenic splendour as we return to the mainland and head past Loch Garry into the Great Glen. We stop along the way at the Second World War Commando Memorial, which affords fine views of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain. Our route continues past Fort William, along the shores of Loch Linnhe and through infamous Glencoe, its dramatic peaks still echoing with the ghastly cries of massacred clansmen. The highlight for today is a cruise on the blue waters of Loch Lomond, the 'Queen of Scottish Lakes' and largest in Great Britain. It's not far now to the Clyde Valley and our hotel in the vibrant commercial city of Glasgow. (B) (B)
Hotel: Marriott (SFC)
Day 8
Depart Glasgow
Our tour comes to an end after breakfast. Departure transfers arrive at Glasgow Airport at 07:00 & 09:00. (B)
Return transfers on the last touring day will arrive at Glasgow Airport at 07.00 and 09.00.
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Marriott Edinburgh (SFC)
The Marriott is ideally situated minutes from the town centre. This excellent hotel offers both Mediterranean cuisine and a Fine array of wines. There is also a café bar where hot and cold snacks can be enjoyed. Facilities include and indoor pool, sauna and gymnasium.
Highlander Hotel (FC)
This hotel is set in an area surrounded by natural beauty with mountain ranges, forests, river valleys and loch all nearby. The hotel offers superb guest rooms all equipped with top amenities whilst also offering a bar and restaurant.
Royal (FC)
Located close to the centre of the small town of Thurso, the Royal is ideally situated close to the area's main attractions including an interesting selection of shops and miles of untouched sandy beaches, contrasting with the craggy headlands and dramatic cliffs. The hotel has a lovely onsite restaurant.
Caledonian (FC)
Overlooking the Ullapool harbour, this quiet and friendly hotel offers a peaceful atmosphere with picturesque gardens. The hotel also offers an excellent onsite restaurant.
Tongadale (FC)
Located on the main street in Portree, the main town on the Isle of Skye, the privately owned Tongadale hotel offers a traditional Scottish experience with an onsite bar and restaurant offering local and international cuisine.
Marriott Glasgow (SFC)
Located in the city centre, within walking distance of the shops in the famous Buchanan Street and Princess Square, this superb hotel features a Mediterranean restaurant and an extensive leisure club including an indoor heated pool, sauna and gymnasium.
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