Our extended stop here will allow us a leisurely visit to explore the castle and to marvel at the views from the castle ramparts.

Our scenic drive continues through the village of Doune, with its 14`h century castle to Callander, a pleasant tourist town that became popular in Victorian times.

The Trossachs is a wonderful area of lochs and wild mountain vistas. We travel by Loch Venachar then climb the dramatic Dukes Pass to the pretty village of Aberfoyle, where we will make a stop.

We end our tour on a real high note as we drive along the "bonnie, bonnie banks" and, if you wish, enjoy an optional cruise on Loch Lomond.

STIRLING CASTLE

Admission included
Mighty Stirling Castle is set high on a volcanic plug and is one of the historic buildings which has come to symbolise the spirit of Scotland. On our leisurely visit to the castle we'll have the chance to see the splendid Renaissance Royal Palace of King James V and the magnificent Chapel Royal where Mary Queen of Scots was crowned in 1543. Stirling has many connections with the great Scottish heroes Sir William Wallace, the real "Braveheart", and Robert the Bruce.

DATES OF OPERATION
FROM EDINBURGH AND GLASGOW
2 January to 28 March, 2005 Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays
1 April to 31 October, 2005 Daily
4 November, 2005 to 2 April, 2006 Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays
(except 25 & 26 December and 1 January)

DEPARTURE INFORMATION:
From Glasgow: 09.00 hrs from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
Returns at 18.30 hrs
From Edinburgh: 10.30 hrs from Edinburgh Bus Station, Edinburgh
Returns at 19.45 hrs