Brodie Castle
Craigellachie Bridge and River Spey © North East 250 / Damian Shields
Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey Nestled in the picturesque Scottish Highlands in the charming town of Grantown on Spey, the hotel is known for its warm hospitality and has a rich heritage dating back to 1765. Its elegant traditional style decor and comfortable furnishings is a perfect blend of traditional Scottish hospitality and modern facilities. • 4 star • 51 bedrooms • Lift to most rooms • Coach parking nearby
Forres • Moray Coast • Brodie Castle • Brodie Countryfare • Cairngorm Mountains
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Moray’s Mint
Discover a beautiful unspoilt region of natural contrasts, from the mighty Cairngorm Mountains to the rugged world-famous Moray coast and home to more than half of Scotland’s malt whisky distilleries.
Day 1 Journey north to Speyside and your hotel. Day 2 A relaxing morning, departing for time in the attractive town of Forres, one of Scotland’s oldest small towns. Forres has award-winning oral gardens, a historic high street and Sueno’s Stone, the tallest carved standing stone in Scotland. Return to Grantown on Spey for time at leisure. Day 3 Gentle Moray countryside surrounds the rose-coloured Brodie Castle, ancestral home of the Brodie clan for over 400 years. The castle houses magni cent collections to admire. The Playful Garden is located near to the castle and explores the Brodie family history in a fun- lled way. Home to a menagerie of characters inspired by the
castle’s quirky history, including Scotland’s biggest bunny sculpture. Afterwards, take the short hop to Brodie Countryfare to browse amongst classic Scottish keepsakes, fashion and artisan foods. Day 4 The beautiful Moray Coast awaits. Joined by our guide for the day, hear of historic harbours, see picturesque shing villages, sweeping stretches of sandy beaches and views over the Moray Firth such as at Speybay. The journey back to the hotel is via ‘Whisky Country’, with the many distilleries dotted throughout the glens surrounding this iconic water source, passing through Aberlour, Craigellachie and Ballindalloch. Day 5 Homeward journey.
5 days from £582 including:
• 4 nights half board in Grantown on Spey with: Porter service Full Scottish breakfast 3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee
• Admission to Brodie Castle • Visit to Brodie Countryfare • Guide for full day
2027 price per person
Apr to Oct
£582
Highland Coos, Rothiemurchus Estate
Highlander Hotel
Highlander Hotel, Newtonmore Located on the outskirts of the pretty village of Newtonmore in the heart of the Highlands, a warm welcome awaits. Guests enjoy the comfortable lounge area in the main building of the hotel following a full day’s touring and a hearty dinner. • 3 star • 83 bedrooms • No lift but plenty of ground oor rooms
Cairngorm National Park • Rothiemurchus Estate • Dalwhinnie Distillery • Kyle of Lochalsh • Loch Linnhe
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Heart of the Highlands
Welcome to the heart of the Scottish Highlands! This tour highlights the dramatic landscapes and wealth of history and attractions in and around the area of the spectacular Cairngorms National Park.
5 days from £379 including:
• 4 nights half board in Newtonmore with Porter service, Full Scottish breakfast 3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee • Coach Safari at Rothiemurchus Estate • Tour and tasting at Dalwhinnie Distillery • Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh rail journey • Seal Island cruise on Loch Linnhe 2027 price per person Apr £379 May £436 June to July & Sept £469 Aug £485 Oct £419
Day 1 Travel to your hotel nestled in the Highlands. Day 2 Journey through wonderful scenery to the heart of the Cairngorms National Park for a visit to Rothiemurchus Estate. Meet your ranger for a coach safari. Treasure the best views of the surrounding dramatic landscape and get the opportunity to meet the resident deer and Highland cows. On then to nearby Dalwhinnie Distillery for a peek at the ins and outs of a working distillery and to savour a tasting. Day 3 A highlight for many is today’s journey on one of the world’s nest coast to coast railways. Catching the train from Inverness, travel along the ‘Kyle line’, in the shadows of mountains and forests, beside bright lochs and wide open moors to the
picturesque Kyle of Lochalsh, overlooking the dramatic Isle of Skye. Meet your coach here and delight in the scenic return through Glen Moriston and Glen Garry. Day 4 To Fort William this morning travelling along the shores of Loch Laggen. Pass the Ardverikie Estate, location for the lming of ‘Monarch of the Glen’ and stop in Spean Bridge to see the Commando Memorial, dedicated to the men of the original British Commando Forces. Enjoy time at leisure before a delightful cruise on Loch Linnhe with live commentary highlighting the varied wildlife including Atlantic and Grey Seals who call
this sea-loch their home. Day 5 Homeward journey.
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