Day One 

From Edinburgh and Glasgow we will make our way via lonely Rannoch Moor to the beauty of Glen Coe. There is a stop in the heart of the Glen where you can enjoy an optional picnic lunch in spectacular surroundings. Next we head to Fort William before driving through the Great Glen to Loch Ness, where we visit Urquhart Castle, for some monster spotting. Our tour is based in Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, for the next three nights.

The stay in Inverness is unescorted.

Day Two

Today we enjoy a full-day excursion to the beautiful island of Skye by mini-coach. We’ll stop at Eilean Donan Castle, perched on its island at the head of Loch Duich. You will marvel at the views when we stop at this most picturesque of castles. Soon we’ll be crossing “over the sea to Skye” and visiting the beautiful gardens of the Clan Donald Centre before enjoying the dramatic scenery of the famed Cuillin Mountains. Later we will have time for some beach combing before returning to Inverness.

Day Three

A day of nature and scenic beauty today as we travel to John O’Groats and the far north. The emphasis is very much on nature and we hope to see red deer, seals, puffins (until late July) and hairy Highland cows along the way. Our tour takes us to Golspie then through the lands of the Duke of Sutherland, when you’ll hear all about the notorious Highland Clearances. We will pass many Stone Age sites before arriving in John O’Groats. We’ll make stops to enjoy the dramatic cliff scenery of the northen coastline before returning to Inverness.

Day Four

After a leisurely breakfast the morning is free in Inverness for shopping or sightseeing. Later join your motorcoach for our tour south. Our route will take us to the gentle Spey Valley with views of the Cairngorm Mountains then through the dramatic scenery of the Drumochter Pass. There’s a stop in the popular Victorian resort town of Pitlochry, nestling on the banks of the River Tummel. You’ll soon realise why this town was a favourite with Queen Victoria. The rolling Tayside countryside will guide us to Perth then we head homewards to journey’s end in Edinburgh or Glasgow.

DATES OF OPERATION

FROM EDINBURGH

3 May to 1 June, 2005                            Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays

4 June to 30 September, 2005                 Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays Wednesdays and Fridays

1 to 15 October, 2005                             Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays        

FROM GLASGOW

4 June to 21 September, 2005                 Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays Wednesdays and Fridays

DEPARTURE INFORMATION:

From Edinburgh:          08.15 hrs from Edinburgh Bus Station, Edinburgh

                                    Returns at 20.45 hrs (day 4)

From Glasgow:            08.15 hrs from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

                                    Returns at 20.45 hrs (day 4)

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