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Crianlarch Hotel
Crianlarich Hotel, Crianlarich A comfortable and well-appointed 36 bedroom hotel in Perthshire, uniquely located within easy reach of Glencoe, Loch Lomond, Loch Tay & Killin, Oban & the Western Isles. It has a welcoming feel with slate oors, leather sofas and wood burners in the public areas. • 3 star standard • 36 bedrooms • Lift • Coach parking
Loch Lomond • Loch Awe • Oban • Inveraray Jail • Falls of Dochart • Trossachs National Park
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Under Loch and Quay
With a base in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, this tour allows visitors to enjoy a relaxing loch cruise, take one of Scotland’s most memorable rail journeys past Kilchurn Castle and Loch Awe to the Coastal town of Oban and enjoy the delights of pretty Inveraray.
5 days from £639 including:
Park Hotel, Montrose Located just a few minute’s walk from the High Street and beautiful beach. The hotel is decorated in a modern tradition style and o ers groups a very warm welcome in its comfortable public areas. • Admission to Inveraray Jail • Visit to Loch Lomond Shores • 1 hour Loch Lomond cruise with tea/ coffee 2027 price per person Apr to May £639 June to July & Oct £659 Aug & Sept £699 • 4 nights half board in Crianlarich with: Porter service Full Scottish breakfast 3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee • Crianlarich to Oban rail journey
Day 1 Travel north to Crianlarich. Day 2 Board Scotrail’s scenic rail service at
continue to Tarbet for a cruise on Loch Lomond, a delightful way to further enjoy the scenery of the “Bonnie Banks”, Ben Lomond and the dramatic northern end of the loch. The skipper’s live commentary and a cup of tea and co ee are included. Day 4 Witness some beautiful Scottish scenery today with an excursion to Perthshire. Travel via Crie , to Aberfeldy, Scotland’s rst fair-trade town and onwards to the conservation village of Kenmore. Pass Loch Tay and view the mighty falls of Dochart in the village of Killin before returning to the hotel. Day 5 Homeward journey.
Crianlarich. Pass through the beautiful Glen Lochy and the ancient ruin of Kilchurn Castle, onwards to Loch Awe and nally the coastal town of Oban. Enjoy free time here before rejoining the coach and travelling to the pretty and popular town of Inveraray for an included visit of Inveraray jail and County Court, now a living museum where real people portray life in a 19th century prison. Day 3 A leisurely start this morning venturing south to Loch Lomond Shores, a unique o ering of shopping, eateries, outdoor activities and even an aquarium (admission not included). After lunch,
Glamis Castle
• 3 star • 52 bedrooms • Coach parking • No lift, but some ground oor rooms Glenburn Hotel, Isle of Bute
The impressive hotel is located on the idyllic isle of Bute, with fantastic views over the Firth of Clyde to the Kyles of Bute. Guests thoroughly enjoy relaxing in the lounge areas following the days touring. • 3 star • 134 bedrooms • Lift • Coach parking
5 days from £398 including:
Angus Coastline • House of Dun • Glamis Castle • Isle of Bute • Mount Stuart
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Scottish Coast and Castles
• Ferry crossings as detailed in the itinerary • 2 nights half board in Montrose with: Tea/coffee on arrival, Porter service Full Scottish breakfast 3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee • Admission to the House of Dun • Guided tour of Glamis Castle • 2 nights half board on Bute with: Porter service Full Scottish breakfast 3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee • Admission to Mount Stuart 2027 price per person Apr & Oct £398 May £424 June to Aug £452 Sept £442
The east coast of Scotland is known for its pretty beaches, charming shing villages and historic castles. The west coast, on the other hand, boasts rugged, dramatic landscapes and a more moody, wild beauty. This tour provides the perfect opportunity to experience both.
and gardens before travelling onwards to Wemyss Bay for late afternoon ferry and the short hop to Rothesay, your base for 2 nights. Day 4 Enjoy a relaxing morning before departing for a scenic tour of the island including admission to Mount Stuart, an outstanding and amboyant Victorian, Gothic style mansion with beautiful gardens within a 300 acre estate. Continue around the island taking in the lush, fertile rolling hills of the island’s heart to the craggy, heather-covered moorlands of the north and the delightful sandy beaches around the coastline. Allow time for photo stops at the stunning bays of Scalpsie and Ettrick. Day 5 Homeward journey.
Day 1 Travel north to Montrose, your base for 2 nights. Day 2 Today, discover the elegant Georgian House of Dun where costumed guides lead you through this country house and its fascinating history. Following this visit, continue along the Angus coastline for a picturesque drive to Stonehaven, where Dunnottar Castle stands dramatically on the cli s just south of the town. Alternatively take some time to explore Montrose at your own pace. Day 3 Depart for journey west to the lovely island of Bute. En-route, stop at Glamis Castle for a guided tour of the majestic childhood home of HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. Explore the castle
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