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Desperate Dan
RRS Discover and V&A Dundee
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. PACK AG ED ITI NER A RY Day 1 Arrival 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 We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Teasses Estate & St Andrews 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 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 & Black Watch 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 Scone. 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 Stone of Scone, newly returned to Scotland after 700 years. Day 5 Departure After breakfast, we begin our journey home.
St Andrews
Black Watch Museum
Teasses Garden Estate
The Landmark Hotel Dundee Plus
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This hotel comprises the original Victorian mansion house with a modern extension containing the bedrooms and public areas. Located just off the A90, the hotel is perfectly positioned for access by coach to central Dundee and for touring Perthshire, Fife and Angus. All 95 bedrooms are comfortable and contemporary in design and equipped with a TV, hairdryer and tea/ coffee making facilities. There is no lift but there are 46 ground floor bedrooms. Relax for pre-dinner drinks in the cosy bar area before heading into the conservatory restaurant, which has beautiful views over the gardens and miniature ‘maze’. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool, sauna, steam room and gym. • Ground floor rooms • Bar • Restaurant • Tea/coffee in room • Coach parking is on-site 4 Nights Half Board Twin from £425pp Single Supplement from £167
Inclusions • Porterage • Choice of menu • Tea/coffee after dinner • Head gardener tour of Teasses Estate with home-baking • Entrance to RRS Discovery • Entrance to Scone Palace • Entrance to Blackwatch Museum
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