Inverewe Gardens
Gairloch Hotel
Gairloch Hotel, Gairloch A traditional Victorian Scottish baronial style hotel located in the pretty harbour town of Gairloch, which boasts wonderful views across to Skye. There is a comfortable lounge bar and lovely beaches. • 3 star • 72 bedrooms • Lift to most rooms • Coach parking
North Coast 500 • Inverewe Gardens • Ullapool • Kyle of Lochalsh • Gairloch • Unspoilt Views
Wester Ross Explorer
Known for its sandy beaches, panoramic views to Raasay, Skye and the Western Isles with unforgettable sunsets across the Minch. With plenty of rocky coastline, wonderful wildlife and remarkable unspoilt views, this tour takes you a little more o the beaten track.
7 days from £575 including:
Norseman Hotel, Wick The hotel overlooks the River Wick and is only a few minutes’walk from the town centre. Ongoing refurbishment has seen the hotel’s rating rise. • 3 star • 48 bedrooms • Coach parking • No lift, but plenty of ground oor rooms Royal George Hotel, Perth A family-owned hotel located in the heart of Perth with delightful views from its conservatory style restaurant overlooking the River Tay. This historic hotel has been welcoming guests for over 240 years. • 3 star • 46 bedrooms • No lift • Coach parking nearby • 1 night half board on the outbound journey • 4 nights in Gairloch with: Porter service, Full Scottish breakfast 3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee • Local coach hire for morning excursion • Admission to Inverewe Garden and Estate • Admission to Ullapool Museum • Single rail journey - Achnasheen to Kyle of Lochalsh • 1 night half board on the inbound journey 2027 price per person Apr £575 May £642 June to Sept £704 Oct £589
suspension bridge, and Falls of Measach before arriving in Ullapool. A village wrapped in stunning scenery, we include admission to the town museum. Take time to wander here before delving into the local shops. Day 5 A full day, exploring Wester Ross further. Head along Loch Maree, framed by the Slioch and Beinn Eighe mountain ranges, to Achnasheen in the east of the region. Here, join the train for a scenic trip to the Kyle of Lochalsh with spectacular views and light glinting o the waters of the many lochs. Rejoining the coach, spend time in the small village of Plockton. A picturesque Highland village that sits on a sheltered bay with stunning views overlooking Loch Carron. Day 6 Depart for overnight stop in the Lockerbie area. Day 7 Homeward bound.
Day 1 Travel north for overnight stop in the Lockerbie area. Day 2 Onward journey deep into the Highlands to Gairloch, your base for 4 nights. Day 3 A short hop this morning with a local operator so your driver can have a rest day, to Inverewe Gardens. A garden like no other with amazing species that simply shouldn’t grow there! Lose yourself in this lush setting before exploring Inverewe House, now an interactive museum. The remainder of the day is at leisure in the pretty harbour town of Gairloch. Day 4 Today, sample part of the North Coast 500 route. See the tiny sheep-inhabited Gruinard Island, Little Loch Broom and its fantastic views of the Loch and An Tellach, the highest mountain in the area. Heading on, passing the magni cent Corrieshalloch Gorge, known for its Victorian
Scapa Flow, Orkney
Cairnwell Pass • Castle of Mey • John O’Groats • Orkney • Skara Brae • Scapa Flow • Kirkwall
7 days from £719 including:
Scotland’s Far North and Perth
• 1 night half board on the outbound journey • 3 nights half board in Wick with: Porter service, Full Scottish breakfast 3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee
Travel to the far north of Scotland and experience the dramatic coastline with visits to the remote Castle of Mey, beloved home of HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, and John O’Groats together with a full day’s visit to Orkney. Finally, there is time at leisure in the heritage city of Perth.
ensure the highlights of this wonderful island are not missed. These may include Skara Brae, the Churchill Barriers, Scapa Flow, Ring of Brodgar, the Italian Chapel and Kirkwall’s magni cent cathedral. Admission to both Skara Brae and the Italian Chapel have been included. Day 5 Travel south with a stop in Inverness before onward journey to your hotel in Perth. Day 6 A day at leisure in Perth. See the striking St John’s Kirk, or visit Perth Black Watch Museum at Balhousie Castle which o ers an insight into one of the British Army’s, if not the world’s, most famous ghting units. Garden lovers will enjoy National Trust-owned Branklyn Gardens (admissions not included). Day 7 Homeward journey.
Day 1 North for an overnight stop in the Lockerbie area. Day 2 Proceed north via Blairgowrie and the spectacular Cairnwell Pass to Braemar. A wonderfully scenic route continues via Tomintoul and Grantown on Spey before passing Inverness and continuing to Wick. Day 3 Visit the late Queen Mother’s beloved Castle of Mey which has been kept just as it was when she was alive. Explore the gardens and enjoy the views over the Pentland Firth (closed end of July/ beginning August). Remainder of the day is at leisure in Wick. Day 4 A full day excursion to Orkney including return ferry crossings from Gill’s Bay with Pentland Ferries. On arrival, meet your local guide who will
1 x glass of wine with 1st dinner • Admission to the Castle of Mey
• Full day excursion to Orkney including services of local guide, plus admission to Skara Brae and the Italian Chapel • 2 nights half board in Perth with: Porter service Full Scottish breakfast 3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee 2027 price per person Apr £719 May & Oct £729 June to Sept £742
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