A Scottish Journey 2024

Majestic landscapes, rich cultural heritage and imagination-firing stories: Scotland delivers on every level. After meeting the group at our hotel, we’ll get to know each other over a delicious welcome meal. Accommodation: Malmaison Edinburgh City (or similar)Meals: - Dinner

After breakfast, it's time to board the mini-coach and take to the scenic route. Now the journey begins! We’ll admire the historic fishing villages speckled along the east coast before our first port of call: St Andrews. This small town has a big reputation for world-class golf, as well as a prestigious university – the third oldest in the English-speaking world. Following a spot of lunch, we’ll catch our first glimpse of the otherworldly Cairngorms National Park before settling into our accommodation for the evening. Accommodation: The Lodge on the Loch (or similar)Meals: - Breakfast

Prepare to travel back to the 16th century this morning as we stop in at stately Crathes Castle. Soaring turrets, intricately painted ceilings and enchanting manicured gardens await at this characteristically Scottish tower house. After an included lunch, we’ll follow in the footsteps of Queen Victoria as we explore the Royal Deeside area – said to have captivated the queen during her 1848 visit. Later, we’ll have the evening at our leisure. Accommodation: The Lodge on the Loch (or similar)Meals: - Breakfast - Lunch