SCOTLAND
5 DAYS from £437
Balmoral Castle
Angus Coast, Royal Balmoral & Whisky Tasting Based in the coastal town of Montrose in Angus, our tour features magnificent architecture and the best of royal, rural and city life. Our visits include the Scottish home of the Royal Family, a whisky tasting at a modern distillery and a tour of a family-run working farm. We also head to Aberdeen to explore the Gordon Highlanders Museum and spend some time at leisure in the famous ‘Granite City’.
UPDATED TOUR
Arbikie Distillery
MY TIME
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Royal Balmoral
feed the animals. We round off our visit with some home baked treats & tea/coffee . This is a perfect place to organise a soup & sandwich lunch before setting off for the afternoon. Ask your Account Manager for details. In the afternoon we visit Arbikie Highland Estate with the stunning backdrop of Lunan Bay., home to the Arbikie Distillery where we experience a Whisky Tour & Tasting . During our tour we learn all about their sustainable, field-to-bottle approach to growing and distilling and get to taste the fruits of their labour! Day 4 Gordon Highlanders Museum & Aberdeen Today we travel to Aberdeen, beginning with a visit to the Gordon Highlanders Museum , which celebrates the story of the Gordon Highlanders regiment. We discover the 200-year history of the regiment through a collection of artefacts, memorabilia, weapons, regimental silverware & a replica WWI trench. We spend the rest of the day at leisure for ‘My Time’ in the ‘Granite City’ of Aberdeen. See the turreted Town House in Union Street, the castellated Citadel at The Castlegate and the striking gothic Marischal College, the world’s second largest granite structure. Other attractions include Provost Skene’s House, the Aberdeen Maritime Museum and the famous shopping ‘Granite Mile’. Day 5 Departure After breakfast, we make our way home. INCLUSIONS • Entrance to Balmoral Estate • Guided tour of Newton Farm with home baking and tea/coffee • Whisky Tour & Tasting at Arbikie Distillery • Entrance to Gordon Highlanders Museum
We spend today at stunning Balmoral , the Scottish home of the Royal Family. We discover the castle’s fascinating history, famous residents and visitors, exploring the largest room in the castle, the Ballroom, as well as the exhibitions, grounds and gardens. Covering three acres, the beautiful formal gardens feature a large kitchen garden, a range of Victorian glasshouses full of flowering pot plants and a water garden.
Park Hotel Montrose, Angus plus
The characterful Park Hotel is located in the centre of Montrose, a town on the east coast of Scotland about an hour’s drive from both Dundee and Aberdeen. The hotel is decorated traditionally with tartan carpets and wood panelling throughout. The 52 bedrooms are all reasonably spacious but differ in size and style, with all offering traditional furnishings and TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Please note, there is no lift but there are 16 ground floor rooms. The restaurant is light and airy thanks to its large windows overlooking the garden and the spacious traditional public bar is a great place to unwind. • Ground floor rooms • Quiz or bingo on a minimum of 1 night • Light cream tea on one afternoon • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge 4 Nights Half Board Twin from £437pp No Single Supplement (max 8 incl driver) Selected Dates Only HOW ABOUT Tribute packages are available in March and October including a popular Tribute Act and a Gin Tasting Presentation at the Park Hotel
Day 3 Newton Farm & Arbikie Distillery Today we explore Angus’ fertile farmlands, we begin with a morning visit to Newton Farm , a family-run working farm in rural Angus where we meet farmer Lou. We enjoy a guided tour, discover what daily life is like on a Scottish farm and have the opportunity to pet & A perfect alternative would be to take a scenic trip through the Cairngorms to visit the Braemar Highland Games Centre. The picturesque village of Braemar is home to the world-famous Braemar Gathering, the Royal Family’s favourite Highland Games. PLEASE NOTE Admittance to Balmoral is subject to members of the Royal Family not being in residence and will not be open in late summer.
Rob says The Angus coast is a real treasure to discover in Scotland just north of Dundee and close enough to Aberdeen to do a day trip. I joined a coach group at the Park Hotel earlier this year and saw firsthand just how exceptional their service is to guests. “
Gordon Highlanders Museum
01732 879191 | sales@albatrosstravel.com | www.albatrosstravel.com
47
Made with FlippingBook - Online magazine maker