SCOTLAND
5 DAYS from £482
The V&A Dundee & RRS Discovery © Visit Scotland Kenny Lam
Dundee: There’s Lots to See Join us on a wonderful 5-day tour of Eastern Scotland as we explore the waterfront cities and towns of Dundee, Perth and St Andrews. Enjoy beautiful green landscapes as we discover more of the history and illustrious design heritage at the area’s iconic museums, stunning country estates and famed palaces. Tour highlights include Dundee’s V & A Museum, Perth’s stunning Scone Palace and the picture-perfect gardens at Teasses Estate. MY TIME
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Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Teasses Estate & St Andrews
famous publishing house of DC Thomson, see if you can spot all the statues of famous Beano and Dandy characters dotted around the city! Day 4 Scone Palace & Blackwatch Museum This morning, we travel back in time to Scone Palace , the ancient crowning place of Scottish Kings and original home of the Stone of Destiny. Set in beautiful woodland gardens admire the historical artefacts and stunning State Rooms. This afternoon we visit the Black Watch Museum to learn more about the extraordinary history of Scotland’s oldest highland regiment dating back to 1739. With free time afterwards in Perth, why not visit the new Perth Museum to see the actual Stone of Destiny, newly returned to Scotland after 700 years. Day 5 Departure After breakfast, we begin our journey home. INCLUSIONS • Head gardener tour of Teasses Estate with home-baking
This morning, we visit the beautifully restored gardens at the historic Teasses Estate for a guided tour by the head gardener. As we walk amongst the spectacular gardens, we will hear more about the history and restoration. We might pick up a few gardening tips too! After enjoying some refreshments and home-baked goods , we drive to the quaint seaside town of St Andrews for time at leisure. Famous as the home of golf and its Royal connections, it’s the perfect place to explore independents shops, cute cafes and historical sights. Day 3 Dundee & Discovery Point Suggested Driver’s Day Off We spend today in Dundee where first we visit Discovery Point, the award-winning attraction which tells the story of RRS Discovery and Captain Scott’s amazing Antarctic expedition. After our visit, we step next door and explore the exciting V&A Dundee (free of charge although some exhibitions carry a separate charge), before we enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure exploring more of Dundee. Home to the
Hotel Indigo Dundee Dundee
The hotel is situated on the edge of Dundee centre, approximately a 10-minute stroll from the shopping district and around 15 minutes from the waterfront, where the V&A Museum and the RSS Discovery can be found. The location makes the hotel an excellent choice for a driver’s day off and a perfect retreat for younger visitors seeking personal time. The hotel features 102 generously sized rooms, characterised by high ceilings and each is equipped with hairdryer, safe, minifridge and coffee pod machine as well as a spacious walk-in shower. While there are no rooms located on the ground floor, two lifts provide access to all levels of the building. The restaurant is spacious with a contemporary ‘industrial-style’ design whilst next to it at the far end of the airy and bright reception lobby, the bar has undergone a complete refurbishment and boasts ample soft seating throughout. • Lifts • Coach parking is off site & free of charge (6pm-8am) 4 Nights Half Board Twin from £482pp
• Entrance to RRS Discovery • Entrance to Scone Palace • Entrance to Blackwatch Museum
Rob says… Indigo Hotels are one of my personal favourite hotel brands and I’m very happy that the Indigo Dundee will be hosting our groups in 2026. Centrally located, modern & chic styling with inventive dining options make this a great option for guests who want to travel with a group but explore as an individual. “
Single Supplement from £237 Based on Thursday arrivals
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