SCOTLAND
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Rothiemurchas Hairy Coos Credit Rupert Shanks
Scottish Whisky & Wildlife Our brilliant Speyside tour is based at the 4-star Grant Arms Hotel in beautiful Grantown-on- Spey, a planned settlement of glorious 18th and 19th century highland buildings. While here, we enjoy some wildlife spotting, discover the secrets of whisky making and visit one of the few remaining private castles in Scotland. UPDATED TOUR
Ballindalloch Castle
LONG STANDING PARTNER
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Day 4 Dolphin Cruise & Inverness This morning, we board the Dolphin Spirit Boat for a 75-minute wildlife cruise between the Beauly Firth and Inverness Firth. Our guide will provide commentary, and we may see otters, seals, red kites, ospreys, herons and the resident bottlenose dolphins! Afterwards we have free time in Inverness for lunch and to explore. Don’t miss a new immersive and interactive experience at Inverness Castle, a self-guided journey of the North & South Towers to discover more that the landscapes, culture, heritage and communities which have shaped the Highlands. Day 5 Departure After breakfast, we make our way home. INCLUSIONS • Entrance to Ballindalloch Castle • Guided tour & tasting at Glen Moray Distillery • Entrance to Highland Wildlife Park • Hairy Coo Safari & Feed the Deer at Rothiemurchas • Wildlife cruise on the Dolphin Spirit
Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Ballindalloch Castle & Glen Moray Distillery This morning we visit Ballindalloch Castle. The castle remains first and foremost a beloved family residence, and there are plenty of personal heirlooms and memorabilia belonging to the current occupants. Highlights include a fine collection of 17th-century Spanish paintings, one of the finest country house libraries in all of Scotland, the grand dining room with its magnificent fireplace, the vaulted hall and the delightful nursery with its antique toys. In the afternoon, we visit Glen Moray distillery for a guided tour and tasting. Well over a century old, the distillery nestles on the banks of the River Lossie in Elgin, the capital of Speyside, and has gone from strength to strength, now producing 2 million litres each year in a variety of casks, each producing its own unique flavour. NB: Ballindalloch Castle is closed to group visits at the weekends. Day 3 Highland Wildlife Park & Rothiemurchas Our day begins with a visit to the Highland Wildlife Park, a 105-hectare safari park in the beautiful Cairngorms National Park. There are both drive-through and walk-round areas to explore with over 200 animals to spot, including native Scottish species and rare and endangered animals from around the world. We keep our eyes peeled for Scottish wildcats, snow leopards, Amur tigers, Japanese macaques and Scotland’s only polar bears. In the afternoon, we visit Rothiemurchas where we are accompanied by a ranger on a Hairy Coo Safari to see and feed a herd of Highland Cattle, followed by an opportunity to feed deer and see these usually skittish animals up close!
Grant Arms Hotel Grantown-on-Spey, Scottish Highlands plus Situated in the heart of the grand Highland town of Grantown-on-Spey, this traditional, quality Scottish hotel once hosted Queen Victoria and in more recent times, Queen Elizabeth II. The hotel offers modern comforts whilst retaining its traditional character and is proud of its location, surrounded by amazing wildlife, flora and fauna. All 50 well maintained, comfortable bedrooms have spacious bathrooms and are equipped with a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The public areas were recently refurbished to a high standard, the large restaurant is in a beautiful, high-ceilinged room which overlooks the high street, and the bar and lounge areas are cosy and relaxing. Please note there are steps to some rooms. • Lift • Coach parking is off-site & free of charge 4 Nights Half Board Twin from £531pp Double for Sole Use Supplement from £173 Based on Tuesday arrivals Selected Dates Only
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