Find out about Scotland
Getting to Scotland could not be easier, with four International Airports, and three Ferry ports to choose from, conveniently located close to major cities. Travel facilities are modern and attract major carriers from North America, Canada and the continent. Once you do arrive, getting out to explore the delights of Scotland could not be more simple, you choose "Scottish Reunions" to transport you around the intriguing mix of dramatic landscapes and its wealth of history, with attractions and events to suit everyone of any age group. What makes Scotland such an ideal holiday destination is the fantastic variety of things to see and do, and just knowing where to start can be a problem!! To help you begin to discover the best that Scotland has contact Scottish Reunions who specialise in Small Group Tours, attracting families and friends from around the globe, and be transported in comfort and safety around Scotland, and also stay in Quality hotels, and be provided with dinner, bed and full Scottish breakfast every day. To help you to begin to discover what Scotland has to offer, we have formulated a ten day itinerary for your perusal.
Day 1, You will be collected by your personal tour guide and driver from Glasgow or Edinburgh International Airports. To begin your journey we make our way to the Bonnie Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond, immortalised in song and verse and often described as the Queen of Scottish Lochs. Here to is Scotland's first national park, which leads us to perhaps Scotland's best kept secret the area of Argyll and Bute, with rugged mountains and scenic lochs, such as Loch Long, Loch Fyne and Loch Eck which takes us into the town of Dunoon for our first overnight stop at our hotel.
Day 2, After a full breakfast we proceed to the town of Inverary and visit the Duke of Argyll's castle and a full stop after wonder. We can if you so wish, visit Inverary Jail where you can witness the ways of dealing with criminals in court and how the conditions were in Jail hundreds of years ago. On our return to Dunoon we will visit Benmore Botanical Gardens where plants and trees from all around the world can be admired. We return to our Pitlochry hotel for dinner.
Day 3, After a full Scottish breakfast, we leave Dunoon behind and make our way to Perthshire to visit the beautiful town of Pitlochry, reputed to be the centre of Scotland and also the winner of ‘The Town in Bloom’ for many years. We also visit the smallest Distillery in Scotland and be provided with a little sample of their end product.... a wee dram !!
We then visit the ancient capital town of Dunkeld and see the splendour of the Cathedral and marvel at the famous River Tay with Salmon in abundance. From there we go to Fortingall, not only the birthplace of Pontius Pilate but also home of the famous Fortingall yew tree, reputed to be 3000 years old!! We return to our Pitlochry Hotel in time for evening dinner.
Day 4, After breakfast we head north to the Isle of Skye. Passing magnificent scenery along the way. We stop at Spean Bridge for lunch and maybe some retail therapy at the woollen mill. We then stop at the commando memorial, where they trained before going to fight in the second world war. Our next stop is at the Eilean Donan Castle, probably the most photographed castle in the world and then onto the Isle of Skye where we will stay for two nights.
Day 5, After breakfast we tour the island stopping at Portree, the island's main town. We then continue on a circular tour stopping at Smuggler's Cove, marvel at the famous Cuillin Mountains and surrounding islands and visit castle ruins along the way. If time permits we will visit the tiny village of Elghol before returning to our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 6, After breakfast we head for the Inverness area and stop off at Loch Ness and maybe look for the Monster. We then continue on to Culloden Battlefield where Bonnie Prince Charlie was defeated by the dreaded English in the year 1745. From there we continue to the Clava Cairns site and wonder why this was built !!! We then drive to our hotel in the town of Nairn.
Day 7, After breakfast we visit Cawdor Castle, the true home of Macbeth. We then drive to the Findhorn Foundation and Gardens and on to the spectacular Pitmedden Gardens. After that we make our way to Kirrimuir, the birthplace of J.M. Barrie, the creator
of the delightful Peter Pan. We have an overnight stay here.
Day 8, After breakfast we go south and make our way to Braveheart Country. We'll visit The Bannockburn Heritage Centre and learn about King Robert ‘The Bruce’ and his defeat of the English in 1314. From here we proceed to Stirling Castle, the beautiful Renaisance Palace of the Stuart Kings and Queens which is presently being restored. Here you will learn much about Scotland's history and the romantic Stuart Dynasty. We will spend the night in a hotel close by.
Day 9, After breakfast we will visit Wallace's Monument, which commemorates perhaps Scotland's greatest national hero, Sir William Wallace, whose greatest victory against the English was at the battle of Stirling Bridge in the year 1297. From their we continue to the famous town of St Andrews and marvel at the town's ancient history and the abundance of Golf Courses and cathedrals. We return to our Alloa Hotel in time for evening dinner.
Day 10, After breakfast we make our way to Glasgow and on the way we will visit Dunfermline Abbey and the Forth Railway Bridge.We drive over the splendid road bridge and spend some time in the small village of South Queensferry before making our way to your Airport Hotel, and evening dinner, bed and breakfast, before your flight home.
Please be advised this itinerary can be altered to suit the clients wishes, this is only a suggestion. Due to the variable weather conditions in scotland the itinerary may be adjusted to suit.
"Thanks you so much for a wonderful trip, enjoyed ourselves immensly, Cheers!!" Elizabeth Kingsley
elsabeth@excite.com