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Fishers Hotel
Fishers Hotel, Pitlochry Located in the town centre, the Fishers Hotel is a popular base for groups. The atmospheric lounge and large dining room incorporate the traditional style of the building.
• 4 star • 139 rooms • Lift • Coach parking nearby
Cairngorms • Drummond Castle Gardens • Queens View • Blair Castle • Rothiemurchus Estate
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The Scottish Highlands, wild and rugged, have a timeless quality. At their very heart, where the River Tummel ows to the Tay, sits the historic small town of Pitlochry. Known as the ‘Gateway to the Cairngorms National Park’, it’s a great base for exploring this scenic region of Scotland. Gateway to the Cairngorms
5 days from £604 including:
• 4 nights half board in Pitlochry with: Porter service Full Scottish breakfast 3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee • Admission to Drummond Castle Gardens (closed in Apr, an alternative will be offered) • Cream tea and admission to the museum at Atholl Palace Hotel • Admission to Blair Castle • Coach Safari at Rothiemurchus Estate 2027 price per person Apr £604 May to July & Oct £644 Aug & Sept £698
Day 1 Travel to your hotel in Pitlochry. Day 2 Today, travel through Perthshire to Drummond Castle Gardens. Known as one of Scotland’s nest gardens and established in 1490, the formal gardens were rst laid out in the 1630s. The Italian style parterre was added in 1830. Return to Pitlochry, skirting Perth and historic Dunkeld, to the Scottish Baronial splendour of the Atholl Palace Hotel and its fascinating museum, followed by a delightful cream tea. Day 3 A relaxed morning, before departing for Loch Tummel and the panoramic ‘Queens View’. Originally named after Queen Isabel, wife of Robert the Bruce in the 14th century not after Queen Victoria as she presumed in 1866. On then
to Blair Castle, home to the Dukes of Athol for 19 generations, where the family history is brought to life against a backdrop of ne 18th century interiors and Scottish baronial architecture. Later, return to Pitlochry, for time at leisure. Day 4 Head north today, revelling in the wonderful Highland scenery before arriving at the heart of the Cairngorms National Park and a visit to the Rothiemurchus Estate. Meet your ranger for a coach safari. Savour the best views of the surrounding countryside and get the opportunity of meeting the resident deer and Highland Cows. If time allows, drop into Aviemore before returning to the hotel. Day 5 Homeward journey.
Scone Palace
Royal George Hotel
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. It is tastefully decorated and presented throughout retaining many attractive, original features. • 3 star • 46 bedrooms • No lift • Coach parking nearby
Falls of Dochart • Loch Tay • Scone Palace • Black Watch Museum • Bannockburn • Perth
Highland Perthshire is known for its outstanding scenery. Not only does it have Scotland’s longest river, the Tay, it also has what it is believed to be the oldest tree in Britain, the Fortingall Yew. Our tour is a classic collection of all that is Perthshire, one that is not to be missed! Perthshire Countryside Collection
5 days from £554 including:
Back to Perth for a guided tour of the Black Watch Museum, housed in the dramatic Balhousie Castle. Your guide will bring to life the fascinating story of Scotland’s oldest Highland regiment. Day 4 Take in the magni cent, hill-top view of Stirling Castle as we travel to the Bannockburn Visitor Centre Experience for a guided tour. Discover how in 1314 the tactics of the opposing kings changed the path of Scotland’s history forever. From here, travel to the wonderful Trossachs and Loch Katrine, another picture perfect location whose beauty has long inspired literary gures such as Sir Walter Scott. Enjoy a relaxing scenic cruise followed by afternoon tea. Day 5 Homeward journey.
Day 1 Travel to the fair city of Perth. Day 2 A full day exploring the lovely landscape and lochs of the region. Begin by heading towards Aberfeldy, Scotland’s rst Fairtrade town. Pass Taymouth Castle at Kenmore village on the shores of glorious Loch Tay. Journey along the loch side, to take in the spectacular ‘Falls of Dochart’ at Killin. Final stop is at the traditional Scottish market town of Crie , birth place of Ewan McGregor. Day 3 Follow in the footsteps of countless kings this morning at Scone Palace. Explore the unique collections at your own pace with guides in each room to answer questions, before stepping outside where over 100 acres of fabulous Perthshire grounds are waiting to be discovered.
• 4 nights half board in Perth with: Porter service Full Scottish breakfast 3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee • Admission to Scone Palace • Guided tour of the Black Watch Museum • Tour of the Bannockburn Visitor Experience • 45 minute cruise on Loch Katrine • Afternoon tea at Katrine café 2027 price per person Apr to Oct £554
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