SCOTLAND
5 DAYS from £449
Royal Yacht Britannia © The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust Marc Millar
Set Sail for Loch Lomond, Royal Yacht & Edinburgh
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Edinburgh
Take in Scotland’s natural beauty and iconic capital city as we stay amidst glorious countryside with views of Campsie Hills. We’ll take to the water to sail around the islands of picturesque Loch Lomond and go on board the magnificent Royal Yacht Britannia for a peak at Royal life. After soaking up the art at Kelvingrove Museum, we will take tea at the beautiful art deco designed Mackintosh at the Willow.
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Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 4 Royal Yacht Britannia & Edinburgh This morning, we have the chance to discover what Royal life was like on board Queen Elizabeth II’s Royal Yacht Britannia , which is now berthed in Leith, just outside Edinburgh. We can explore the five decks, step inside the Admiral’s cabin and discover the charm of the beautiful State Apartments or elegant Dining Room where VIP guests where entertained. We then have the afternoon at leisure in Edinburgh. Perhaps stroll along the Royal Mile which connects Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and is home to St Giles Cathedral, or enjoy the bustling shops and cafes of Princes Street. Day 5 Departure After breakfast, we make our way home. INCLUSIONS • •Loch Lomond Cruise • Free entrance to Kelvingrove Museum • Afternoon tea and guided tour at Mackintoch at the Willow • Entrance to Royal Yacht Britannia
Day 2 Scenic Drive in Loch Lomond with a Cruise This morning, we head to the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. Our first stop is Luss with its charming stone cottages and beautiful beach. Here we board a 90-minute cruise sailing south past the famous ‘Narrows’ and around the islands of Loch Lomond. In the afternoon, we journey to Callander, a peaceful town in the Trossachs with charming cafes, shops and historic sites. Day 3 Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Museum & Mackintosh at the Willow This morning, we visit the Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum set in a beautiful red brick Victorian building and featuring themed collections displaying an incredible range of historic and important artefacts. Perhaps the famous of all is Salvador Dali’s masterpiece ‘Christ of St John of the Cross’. Afterwards, we visit Mackintosh at the Willow for an afternoon tea and guided tour of the tea rooms. Re-opened to the public in 2018 after an extensive restoration, the original Willow Tea Rooms building was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1903.
Glasgow Westerwood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire
Set amid acres of glorious Scottish countryside overlooked by the Campsie Hills, this 4-star hotel offers a stunning location with leisure facilities. Each of the spacious bedrooms includes a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities, with some offering views of the hotel’s 18-hole golf course, designed by none other than Seve Ballesteros and Dave Thomas. Guests can enjoy fine dining at The Grill or Flemings Restaurant, followed by drinks relaxing in the lounge. The Westerwood features a spa & health club with swimming pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi & gym.
• Ground floor rooms • Leisure facilities • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge 4 Nights Half Board Twin from £449pp Double for Sole Use Supplement from £185 Based on Thursday arrivals
Mackintosh at the Willow
Cruise Loch Lomond
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