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places in Scotland,but none has had the impact the Firth of Forth
and Clyde have had on Scotland’s proud heritage.On this leisurely but
action packed tour you will cruise one of Scotland’s most beautiful
Lochs in a steamship, be hoisted over 35 metres by the world’s only
rotating boat lift, marvel on the Forth cruise spotting plenty of
wildlife and see Loch Lomond and Dunoon, cruising across the Firth
of Clyde. |
DUNBLANE
HYDRO HOTEL |
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www.doubletreedunblane.com |
| Without doubt one of the grandest hotels in
central Scotland, so much more so since the completion in 2009 of a
multi-million pound investment. Set in a prominent location
overlooking Dunblane and open countryside, many rooms have views of
the surrounding area and grounds, with comfortable lounges, bars and
restaurant, with an excellent leisure centre. |
| ITINERARY |
| SUNDAY
We depart our local area and make our way north with comfort
breaks on route, arriving at our hotel in plenty of time to
relax before dinner. |
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| MONDAY
After a leisurely Scottish breakfast we take a short journey
through the glorious Trossachs to Loch Katrine. Take your
seat on the 100 year old steamship Sir Walter Scott |
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with the beauty of the loch unfolding before you, which inspired Sir
Walter Scott to write his famous poem .As you travel, the tales and
legends of the loch will be narrated by a crew member. Afterwards
continue on to Callender before returning to the hotel in time for
dinner and entertainment. |
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TUESDAY A wonderful day as we travel to the Falkirk
Wheel, one of Scotland’s top attractions. Our time here will involve
a trip on the boat to experience the only rotating boat lift in the
world, joining the Union Canal. In the afternoon we continue towards
Edinburgh and take a cruise under the famous Forth Bridges and out
towards Inchcolm Island to view the various wildlife including
seals, dolphins and puffins. |
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WEDNESDAY A spectacular day out today – first a
trip to Loch Lomond, the “Queen of Scottish Lochs”, before turning
off to Arrochar with its dramatic mountain backdrop, known as
the Arrochar Alps. Continuing along the shoreline of Loch Fyne,
Loch Eck and the famous Holy Loch to Dunoon,with free time for
lunch.Afterwards we take the ferry across the Firth to Gourock,
returning to our hotel over the River Clyde’s Erskine Bridge. |
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THURSDAY After breakfast, we start our journey
home, with comfort breaks on route. |
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Included in your holiday |
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4 nights’ 3 course
dinner, bed & Scottish
breakfast |
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Cruise on Loch Katrine |
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Entry to FalkirkWheel
and boat lift |
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Cruise on the Maid of
the Forth |
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Operated by experienced
tour driver/guide (no
drinks services operated
on board this tour due
to the short journeys
involved) |
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Door to door collection
from selected areas |
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Porterage throughout (1
case per person subject
to conditions) |
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Not included |
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Travel Insurance £18.00 |
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Single Room Supplement
£75.00 |
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The Scottish Highlands are renowned for their Majestic and
spectacular scenery and when the snow arrives the snow-capped
mountains and the still waters of the lochs provide scenery
worthy of a picture book. Add to this the undisputed hospitality
of a true Highland hotel and we have a package fit for a king.
Relax as you take in the majesty of this unique setting. |
| THE DUKE OF GORDON HOTEL |
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www.dukeofgordonhotel.co.uk |
| Located in
the heart of the Scottish Highlands this delightful
hotel offers total tranquillity and serenity in some of
the most unspoilt natural landscapes in Britain. The
professional, courteous and friendly staff at the Duke
of Gordon hotel will be more than happy to ensure you
have everything you need to enjoy the Scottish
Highlands. After delightful days sightseeing relax by
the roaring log fires in the Oak Lounge and enjoy a
local whisky, followed by excellent dinner and
entertainment.All bedrooms offer shower or bath, with
colour TV, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities. |
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AND MISTLETOE’ PACKAGES INCLUDE: Highland
Piper, 4 nights’ entertainment 3 of which include
dancing, Christmas Carols,mulled wine and mince pies,
bucks fizz reception on last night followed by Laird’s
Highland Buffet table and entertainment. Final programme
with full timings will confirmed at a later date. |
| ITINERARY |
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DAY 1
We depart the TyneValley and
travel north over the border into Scotland making a
short break at Moffat before continuing onto Stirling
for a short visit over lunch.We then continue onto our
hotel in the village of Kingussie. |
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2 A full day excursion takes us north to the
“Capital of the Highlands”, Inverness, situated on the
Moray Firth as it enters the Great Glen. Inverness is
the commercial hub of the Scottish Highlands. |
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3 A full day excursion takes us past the scenic
Loch Laggan, used in the popular TV series, Monarch of
the Glen, and onto Fort William on the edge of Loch
Lochy. |
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4 Today we travel to the top of the Cairngorm
Mountains for spectacular views over this majestic
range. Time at the top to allow an optional ascent on
the mountain railway where there is always a chance to
view Scotland’s only herd of Reindeer. We return via the
small resort of Aviemore. |
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DAY 5
Sadly we leave the Scottish Highlands and return to the
Tyne Valley via The Forth Bridge and Jedburgh arriving
back in the early evening. |
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| Included in your holiday |
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4 nights’ dinner, bed &
Scottish breakfast at
The Duke of Gordon Hotel |
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Mountains and Mistletoe
package |
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Return executive coach
travel |
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Operated by experienced
tour driver/guide (no
drinks services operated
on board this tour due
to the short journeys
involved) |
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Door to door collection
from selected areas |
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Porterage throughout (1
case per person subject
to conditions) |
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Not included |
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Travel Insurance £18.00 |
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Single Room Supplement
£40.00 |
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(** Excursionsmay be
changed subject to
weather conditions) |
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