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BURNS NIGHT IN THE SCOTTISH BORDERS

BURNS BREAK

SPRING IN BONNIE SCOTLAND

Celebrate Scotland’s beloved Bard with a ‘Burns Break’ at the Winnock Hotel in Drymen, featuring wine with dinner, an evening of storytelling, a full Scottish show, and a nightly free bar (7:30- 10:30 p.m. on selected house brands). HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS Stirling | Kelpies | Loch Lomond Cruise | Inveraray | Callender | Trossachs Tour | Special Offer Drinks | Storytelling | Scottish Show | Traditional Burns Supper DAY ONE – Arrival We depart from your home and travel north into Scotland arriving in Drymen during the early evening. Time to settle after arrival before dinner later this evening. DAY TWO – Stirling and Kelpies Today, we explore Stirling, the historic ‘Gateway to the Highlands,’ before visiting Helix Park, home to The Kelpies. At the Visitor Centre, learn about their craftsmanship, explore the exhibition, enjoy the café, This morning, we take a scenic drive along Loch Lomond to Tarbet for a circular cruise, soaking in the loch’s stunning scenery. We then return to the hotel to relax before an evening of Scottish entertainment. DAY FOUR – Trossachs Tour, Inveraray and Callender Today, we drive through the Trossachs to Inveraray, where you can explore quirky shops and enjoy lunch. We then visit Callander before returning to the hotel for dinner and evening entertainment. DAY FIVE – Departure After breakfast, enjoy a farewell hot toddy on departure. We will then leave and begin our journey home with comfort stops en route. and browse the gift shop. Don’t forget your camera! DAY THREE – Loch Lomond Circular Cruise

Enjoy weekend break to the beautiful Scottish Borders to celebrate Burns Night with a themed dinner at Peebles Hydro hotel. The tour includes a drinks package, a gin tasting experience at the hotel’s very own 1881 Gin Distillery and a full day to explore Edinburgh. HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS 1881 Gin Distillery – Tour & Tasting | Traditional Burns Supper | Peebles | Edinburgh DAY ONE – Arrival We depart from your home pick-up, join our coach and travel north into Scotland arriving in Peebles during the early evening. On arrival the Hotel we will meet your hosts with a welcome drink with pie or cake. Afterward, time to settle in before dinner this evening. DAY TWO – Peebles and Gin-Tour & Tasting You have this morning to spend at your leisure. Stroll into the nearby town of Peebles where you’ll find a selection of independent shops, galleries and coffee shops to explore. Or perhaps simply relax at the hotel. In the afternoon, we enjoy a 1-hour Gin-Tour & Tasting in the hotel’s very own 1881 Gin Distillery. With a G&T in hand, discover more about the history of the hotel and how spring water is turned into gin. See the copper still, ‘Felicity’ in action, and taste some of the 1881 premium gins made on site. After your tasting, you have time to relax before getting ready for tonight’s Burns Night Themed Dinner including the address of the haggis and a piper. DAY THREE – Edinburgh Today we head to the city of Edinburgh where we have a full day to explore at your own pace. The city is dominated by the magnificent Edinburgh Castle, an ancient fortress built on a volcanic crag. It is the most visited attraction in Scotland. Other attractions include the gardens on Princes Street, the Old Town, The Royal Mile leading to Holyrood House, the Scotch Whisky experience, and much more. We return to the hotel for our final evening meal and drink. DAY FOUR – Departure After breakfast this morning we leave our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops en route.

Embark on a 5-day journey through Northern Scotland, exploring historic sites, natural beauty, and enjoying a steam railway ride. HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS Inverness Castle | Loch Ness | Culloden Battlefield | Fort George | Aviemore | Strathspey Steam Railway DAY ONE – Arrival We depart from your home and travel north, arriving in Inverness with comfort stops en route. Enjoy a relaxing evening upon arrival. DAY TWO – Inverness Castle and Loch Ness Explore the historic Inverness Castle, set on a hill overlooking the River Ness, offering panoramic views of the surrounding area. After a leisurely stroll around the castle grounds, enjoy a scenic drive along the famous Loch Ness, with photo opportunities at various viewpoints. DAY THREE – Culloden Battlefield and Fort George Visit the sombre Culloden Battlefield, the site of the last battle on British soil, and explore the interactive visitor centre that provides insights into the events of 1746. We’ll then journey to Fort George, a well-preserved 18th-century fortress located on the Moray Firth coast, offering stunning coastal views and fascinating history. DAY FOUR – Aviemore and Strathspey Steam Railway Today, we head to Aviemore, a gateway to Cairngorms National Park. Enjoy a relaxed morning exploring the town, with time for shopping and soaking in the scenery. In the afternoon, board the Strathspey Steam Railway for a scenic journey through the Highland countryside. DAY FIVE – Departure After our breakfast, this morning we depart for our journey home with comfort stops en route.

Join us for a Scottish holiday based in Crianlarich, with a scenic train ride to Oban, a tour of Perthshire, and a visit to a distillery. HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS West Highland Railway | Fort William | Rannoch Moor | Loch Leven | Glenturret Distillery | Crianlarich | Oban | Perthshire Sightseeing (Glen Dochart, Killin, Loch Tay, Aberfeldy, Crieff, Loch Earn) DAY ONE – Arrival We depart from your home and travel to Scotland along the shore of Loch Lomond, arriving late afternoon with time to relax before dinner. DAY TWO – Crianlarich and Oban We join the Scotrail train at Crianlarich station for the ride to Oban. The line takes us through the Pass of Brander and alongside Loch Etive. Oban is the major port for the Western Isles ferries and the harbour is a hive of activity. The town has a level seafront backed by a wooded escarpment, with the skyline is dominated by McCaigs Folly, resembling the Coliseum in Rome. We have time to explore and have lunch before we catch the return train. DAY THREE – Perthshire Sightseeing and Glenturret Distillery Today we continue our holiday, and we head along Glen Dochart to Killin, with the Falls of Dochart rushing through the village. From here we drive along Loch Tay to Aberfeldy, where we have our lunch break. This afternoon we head south along the Sma’ Glen to Crieff. Here we visit the Glenturret Distillery for a tour and a wee dram. Our return takes us along Loch Earn and Glen Ogle to Crianlarich. DAY FOUR – Rannoch Moor and Fort William This morning we begin with a ride across the wild and desolate Rannoch Moor to Fort William, passing through some spectacular scenery and lonely lochs. We have time to explore this popular town before we are on our way south alongside Loch Linnhe to Ballachulish and Loch Leven. The Glencoe Visitor Centre is our afternoon break and here you can learn all about the feuding clans and the infamous massacre. We return over Rannoch Moor to Crianlarich. DAY FIVE – Departure After breakfast this morning we leave our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops en route.

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YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES ✔ Luxury coach trave l ✔ Home pick-up ✔ 4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast ✔ Porterage on arrival and departure ✔ Welcome cocktail reception on first evening ✔ Complimentary drinks package each evening ✔ Wine with dinner each evening ✔ Entertainment on at least 2 nights ✔ Lunch or packed lunch on day 2,3, and 4 ✔ Afternoon tea/scones each day ✔ Free tea & coffee each day ✔ Admission to Inverness Castle ✔ Admission to Fort George ✔ Admission to Culloden Battlefield ✔ Journey on the Strathspey Steam Railway.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES ✔ Luxury coach trave l ✔ Home pick-up ✔ 4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast ✔ Porterage on arrival and departure ✔ Glass of wine with dinner each evening ✔ Tea & coffee after dinner ✔ Storytelling about the Jacobite & Local Clans ✔ Traditional Burns Supper with Piper to address the Haggis ✔ Full Scottish Show one night ✔ Fun Filled Scottish quiz ✔ Free bar between 7:30 p.m. & 10:30 p.m. (Selection of house brands) ✔ Farewell Hot Toddy on departure.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES ✔ Luxury coach trave l ✔ Home pick-up ✔ 3 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast ✔ Porterage on arrival and departure ✔ Welcome drink and pie or cake ✔ Gin Tasting at the hotel’s 1881 Gin Distillery ✔ 1 drink with dinner each night (beer or wine) ✔ Burns Night Themed dinner with address of haggis & piper.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES ✔ Luxury coach trave l ✔ Home pick-up ✔ 4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast ✔ Porterage on arrival and departure ✔ Scotrail journey: Crianlarich to Oban (Return) ✔ Glenturret Distillery – tour & tasting ✔ Hotel entertainment ✔ Glass of wine with dinner each evening.

WINNOCK HOTEL | DRYMEN Located near Loch Lomond, the hotel offers a peaceful retreat with stunning views and scenic village walks. The traditional bar with log fires adds to its charm. Recently refurbished, the hotel retains its classic atmosphere and features well-equipped bedrooms, each with all the amenities you would expect for a comfy stay. The hotel does not have a lift; however, ground floor rooms are available on request.

PEEBLES HYDRO HOTEL | PEEBLES Built in 1878 as a health Spa, the original building was destroyed by fire and subsequently rebuilt in 1907. Today the hotel is part of the Crieff Hydro group and offers excellent facilities including swimming pool, restaurant and all the modern-day luxuries you would expect from a hotel of this standard. Set in beautiful grounds, it even has its very own gin distillery producing 1881 gin. The hotel has a lift.

PALACE HOTEL | INVERNESS Nestled on the banks of the River Ness, opposite Inverness Castle, the Inverness Palace Hotel dates back to the 1890’s, the Inverness Palace Hotel is a welcoming 4-Star hotel in Inverness combining the best of the past with the contemporary style of the present with elegant interiors. The hotel has a lift.

THE BEST WESTERN CRIANLARICH HOTEL | CRIANLARICH The Best Western Crianlarich Hotel stands in the village of the same name on the fringe of the beautiful Breadalbane region of Perthshire. Relax in the lounges with a drink from the well-stocked bar after your day out. All bedrooms are en suite and have central heating, TV, and tea & coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

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