St. Andrews Castle
Invercarse Hotel
Invercarse Hotel Dundee, BW Signature Collection, Dundee A former mansion house set in its own wooded grounds, with inviting public areas overlooking the mighty River Tay. It is a great base for exploring the award-winning Waterfront regeneration in the city and discovering Fife and Perthshire to the South in addition to Angus and the Highlands to the North. • 3 star • 68 bedrooms • No lift, but some ground oor rooms • Coach parking
St. Andrews • V&A Museum • RRS Discovery • Glamis Castle • Arbroath • Montrose
The east coast city of Dundee is one of contrasts, from the state of the art V&A Museum to the heritage of its jute mills and historic ship with a great story to tell. This makes it an excellent base from which to explore both Fife to the south and Angus to the north. Discovering Dundee, Fife and Angus
5 days from £512 including:
Day 1 Travel to Dundee, your base for 4 nights. Day 2 Journey along the glittering coastline with a guide highlighting the fascinating heritage of the East Neuk of Fife. Take time in St. Andrews, before heading further along the coast to Anstruther, the largest shing village in Fife’s East Neuk, renowned for its historic harbour and award-winning sh & chips. From here, head for the lovingly restored Teasses Estate. Enjoy a guided tour of the formal gardens, the Walled Garden and Greenhouses. Day 3 The vibrant city of Dundee, with its waterfront development, is our base this morning, visiting Captain Scott’s ship, the RRS Discovery. Explore the ship and relive the hardships and triumphs of the
remarkable expedition to the Antarctic. Following time at leisure, on then to Glamis Castle for a visit, with guided tour (STA), to the splendid childhood home of Her Majesty the Queen Mother. Day 4 Today, see more of lovely Angus. First stop is the traditional seaside town of Arbroath, home to the famous ‘Arbroath Smokie’. Head onto Stonehaven, with time to explore the sandy seafront and picture perfect harbour. Onwards to Montrose, visiting the House of Dun, an elegant Georgian country house where costumed guides lead you through its fascinating history, before returning to Dundee. Day 5 Homeward journey.
• 4 nights half board in Dundee with: Porter service Full Scottish breakfast 3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee • Guide for full day excursion • Teasses Estate guided Garden tour
• Admission to RRS Discovery • Guided tour of Glamis Castle • Admission to the House of Dun 2027 price per person Apr to Oct £512
Aberdeen
Altens Hotel
Altens Hotel, Aberdeen Located just 3 miles south of Aberdeen, the hotel is well located for touring the East of Scotland. O ering contemporary accommodation and stylish public areas, the hotel extends a warm welcome to groups. • 4 star • 216 bedrooms • Lift • Leisure facilities • Indoor swimming pool • Coach parking
Peterhead Prison • Pitmedden Garden • Crathes Castle • Aberdeen • Royal Deeside Railway
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Royal Deeside… Castles and Crags
Scenic Royal Deeside has captivated many with its characteristic Scottish blend of moody mountains, tumbling rivers, moors and forests. Based on the outskirts of ‘The Granite City’ of Aberdeen, this tour features a selection of highlights of eastern Scotland. Tours are based on Thursday departures and overnight stops can be arranged, if required.
5 days from £479 including:
Day 1 Travel to your hotel in Aberdeen with a stop in Dundee or St. Andrews en-route if time allows. Day 2 Venture north today. Step back in time at Peterhead Prison Museum, ‘Scotland’s Toughest Jail’. Located within a six acre site, the museum highlights what prison life was like between 1888 and 2013 when the prison nally closed. On then to Pitmedden Garden. Learn how the garden was transformed during the World Wars into a kitchen garden supplying the area with fresh produce. The Garden now combines its 17th-century origins and recent agricultural past into the Museum of Farming Life. Day 3 A morning tour of Aberdeen centre by coach and on foot followed by time to explore at
your own pace. There’s plenty to discover from fascinating museums and galleries, to the historic merchant quarter, or relax in one of the many parks and award winning gardens. Day 4 With a backdrop of lush rolling hills, Crathes Castle and Gardens is this morning’s destination. Discover the history of the turrets, towers, oak panels and painted ceilings of this magni cent Disney-esque designed 16th century tower house and its lovely gardens. Time at leisure in the Victorian resort village of Ballater. On then to Banchory and a short, but delightful journey on the scenic Royal Deeside Railway running along the River Dee. Day 5 Homeward bound.
• 4 nights half board near Aberdeen with: Tea/coffee and shortbread on arrival Porter service Full Scottish breakfast 3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee • Guided tour of Peterhead Prison • Admission to Pitmedden Garden and Museum of Farming Life • Guided tour of Aberdeen • Admission to Crathes Castle and Gardens • Return journey on Royal Deeside Railway 2027 price per person Apr to Oct £479
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