Day 1
- Sunday
Leaving Edinburgh and crossing the medieval
battlefield of Bannockburn, through Stirling
to the Wallace Monument and into the Highlands.
Through Rob Roy country, the Trossachs and
up into the Campbell stronghold of Kilchurn
Castle and Loch Awe before arriving in the
Victorian Harbour town of Oban.
Day 2 - Monday
Ancient Scotland: Learn of Scotland's
beginnings as a nation. South of Oban
lies the remains of the dark ages hill
fort, Dunadd, one of the many possible
sites of Camelot. Down to Kilmartin Glen,
packed with Neolithic standing stones,
obelisks and tombs that are 2000 years
older than the Egyptian Pyramids. Soak
up the seriously ancient history and the
roots of this Celtic nation.
Day 3 - Tuesday
The West Coast: We head north out of Oban
up the west coast, passing castle Stalker
and into the breathtaking Glen Coe, scene
of the famous massacre of 1692. After
Fort William we go into Glen Nevis - perhaps
Scotlands prettiest glen and the setting
for 'Braveheart'. Then we venture west
to the monument of Glen Finnan before
heading over the sea to Skye.
Day 4 - Wednesday
Isle of Skye: As we explore the island,
heading to its northern tip, we will pass
through the mighty Cuillin mountains,
stopping at amazing waterfalls and the
seriously haunted ruined stronghold of
the MacDonalds, perched on top of a sea
cliff. We scramble up to the spectacular
rock formations of the Old Man of Storr
and the Quaraing and visit the enchanted
Fairy Glen.
Day 5 - Thursday
The Great Glen: Leaving Skye behind we
travel to Eilean Donan Castle in the heart
of the Highlands and then through the
mystical lands of Kintail where every
mountain has a story. Gliding through
the plethora of colours that blesses Glen
Sheil and into the largest fault line
of Scotland, The Great Glen — home
to Loch Ness. After a quick dip in the
mysterious waters we travel on to the
'Capital of the Highlands' — Inverness.
Day 6 - Friday
The Southern Highlands: On leaving Inverness
we take time to visit the emotional Drumossie
Moor seen of the Highlanders last stand
at Culloden battlefield. We decend through
the passes of the Grampian mountains and
stop at the commanding ruins of Ruthven,
18th century government barricks. Next
we journey to the lands of Atholl and
the pass of Killicrankie where our overnight
stay, the Victorian resort of Pitlochry.
Day 7 - Saturday
St Andrews and the East Coast: Our last
day takes us through Dunkeld — the
ancient religious capital of Scotland
and out to the Kingdom of Fife. The tour
at this point stops at St Andrews and
gives you the time to discover not only
the home of golf, but also an ancient
university town steeped in history and
amazing silver sands. Leaving the world
famous old course behind we travel south
through the coastal fishing villages with
their own unique beauty and on to the
Firth of Forth. Crossing the Firth gives
you the perfect view of the Forth Rail
Bridge — the greatest engineering
achievement of the 20th century. Edinburgh
is our final destination for heart-felt
goodbyes over a pint.
Departure?
Departs
every Sunday
from Sunday
4th April 2004
How much?
£145
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Please
note that this tour does not include accommodation.
Accommodation is reserved for you at Scotland's
Top Hostels priced £10 - £12
per person per night.
