Highland Glens
from Glasgow
INCLUDES: One nights accommodation in rooms with private facilities; full Scottish breakfast; excursion to Dunrobin Castle & the Falls of Shin by superior air-conditioned minicoach; transportation by air-conditioned luxury touring coach (to/from Inverness); services of a tour host; service charges and taxes.
Stunningly beautiful Dunrobin Castle is just one of the highlights of this enchanting two day journey that will also take you to Glen Coe, the Great Glen, Loch Ness and the Spey Valley. Sit back, relax and let us show you the best scenery in Scotland!
The Great Glen
Departing from Edinburgh or Glasgow we make our way to lonely Rannoch Moor and into Glen Coe, Scotland’s most famous glen and the scene of the terrible massacre in 1692. We will make a stop in the midst of this awe-inspiring scenery where you can enjoy the magic of this special place. From Fort William the striking scenery of the Great Glen unfolds ahead of us – first Loch Lochy, then Loch Oich and finally Loch Ness. We will tour through the attractive village of Fort Augustus then drive the entire length of Loch Ness. We will make a stop at Urquhart Castle, where you can visit the Castle and take a cruise on the loch (optional). Shortly we will arrive in Inverness, our home for tonight.
The stay in Inverness is unescorted.
Magnificent Dunrobin Castle
This morning we leave Inverness and drive across the Black Isle to the Cromarty Firth. High above the town of Golspie is an astonishing statue, 27m (90'') high. This is of the First Duke of Sutherland, whose agents were involved in the most notorious of the Clearances in the Highlands during the 19th Century. We’ll hear more about this sad episode in the history of Scotland and contrast the story with the opulence of magnificent Dunrobin Castle, the ancestral home of the Duke of Sutherland. Our optional visit to Dunrobin will give you time to explore the castle and it’s extensive gardens. A real highlight is the falconry display which takes place in the grounds.
The dramatic Falls of Shin are our next treat. Probably the best place in Scotland to see majestic Atlantic salmon in their natural habitat. Watch salmon battle their way up the waterfall from the viewing gallery. Another feature of our stop here is the impressive visitor centre, which is known as the Harrods of the North. Here you can purchase authentic Harrods merchandise thanks to the Laird of this estate who also owns that well-known emporium in London!
We will enjoy one of the most spectacular views in the Highlands when we stop to enjoy the Millionaires View from Struie Hill to the Dornoch Firth and the mountains beyond.
As we depart Inverness we make our way through the gentle Spey Valley then on through stunning scenery as we drive over the Drumochter Pass. Keep a close watch for the deer that often come down to the roadside to graze. There are wonderful views of majestic Blair Castle before we make a stop for afternoon tea in the heart of the Perthshire countryside. From Perth make our way homewards to journey’s end in Edinburgh or Glasgow.
