Tartan Explorer and Royal Deeside
Tartan Explorer and Royal Deeside
Tartan Explorer and Royal Deeside
5 Days
Visiting: Royal Deeside, Edinburgh, Queen’s View Pitlochry & Blair Castle
Tour operator:
Tour code:
luksco
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Scotland has been much loved by the Royals for centuries! Discover why on this tour visiting Edinburgh, Queen's View, Pitlochry and Blair Castle.
Itinerary
Day 1
Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then travel to Perthshire for a four-night stay.
Day 2 Royal Deeside
Location: Royal Deeside
Sit back and admire the scenery passing by on our drive, climbing Devil's Elbow and across the remote Cairnwell Pass in the heart of the Grampion Mountains. We have a short break at the gates of Balmoral Castle to view Crathie Church, home of many a Royal Wedding, then it's on to Ballater for free time.
Later this afternoon, we head to Braemar, home of 'The Highland Gathering'.
Day 3 Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Today, we have an included guided tour of the Scottish capital city. Edinburgh is referred to as the ‘Athens of the North’ and also likened to Rome as it is built on seven hills. It is indeed a classical city in its own right.
Evidence shows there was a tribal stronghold on Castle Rock in 600 BC, where now stands the city’s most dominant feature. The magnificent castle fortress is familiar to us through television as the setting for The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. During its history, the city has become neatly divided in two – the Old Town of pre-18th century times, huddled under Castle Rock, and the New Town, with its fine Georgian architecture.
Why not wander down the famous Royal Mile or Princes Street, do some shopping, or simply just admire the architecture in this beautiful city?
Day 4 Queen’S View, Pitlochry & Blair Castle
Location: Queen’s View, Pitlochry & Blair Castle
Our included excursion takes us first to Queen’s View. This world famous viewpoint provides stunning vistas overlooking Loch Tummel and is said to have been named after Queen Victoria, following her visit to the area in 1866.
We continue to Pitlochry, with chance to view the famous salmon ladder. One of Scotland’s most popular holiday resorts, Pitlochry nestles in the hills of the Tummel Valley. It sits amidst lush wooded, craggy mountains, tumbling streams and lochs. Beautiful Victorian buildings are set against a backdrop of forest-covered hills.
We end the day with an included visit to Blair Castle. This Baronial-style castle has a long history and is the ancient seat of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl, boasting a stunning setting, surrounded by breathtaking Perthshire scenery. The gardens provide a leisurely walk and the castle is home to some fine examples of Scottish design, tradition and history.
Day 5
Return home.
What's Included
4 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 4 dinners
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Angus Hotel in Blairgowrie.
Check out our Q&As
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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