SCOTLAND PRIVATE ESCORTED TOUR
Work
with British Holidays and our experienced Scotland tour provider to design a
tour to match your requirements and expectations. We offer you the opportunity
to visit the popular sites and ‘get behind the scenes’ to places where very few
visitors venture. Tours from one day to two weeks. Themes may include:
Your personal ancestry with a Clan or
family theme.
Highlands and Islands with stunning
scenery, heritage and famous sites such as Loch Ness.
Photography-Scotland offers a wide
diversity of light conditions and scenery.
Gardens-Scotland has about 100 gardens
open to the public.
Castles-Reflecting it’s turbulent
past, Scotland boasts about 600 castles. Enjoy the experience of actually
lodging overnight in a genuine castle.
Whiskey distilleries. There are about
90 producing Scotch Whiskey distilleries many of which provide escorted tours.
Pre-history. If you have an interest
in the ancient past then visit sites dating back about 5000 years, including
stone circles, ancient burial sites and Crannogs.
Cities such as Glasgow and Edinburgh,
each with its unique history and places of interest.
The Rosslyn Chapel with its famous
stone carvings and link with the Da Vinci Code.
Fishing. Salmon fishing on the River
Tay and other rivers available.
These tours are
designed for groups of up to six persons, larger groups by arrangement.
Typical cost is $330 per person per day which includes overnight lodgings and
breakfast. Whenever possible and practical it is intended that lodgings will
enjoy 3 star rating (or better).
Price may vary for
groups of 3 or less and/or if superior standard of lodgings is required. We will
do our best to provide you with a truly memorable and value for money
experience.
One day
tours:
Secrets
of a Highland Glen
This unique and relaxing tour is about exploring the 'REAL HIGHLANDS OF
SCOTLAND'. We guarantee this tour will leave an impression on you that will last
forever. Leaving the city behind, our first stop is at LOCH LOMOND. Beautiful
views of Ben Lomond and the loch can be savoured and photographed within an hour
of leaving Glasgow. There is also an option for a cruise on the loch. Relax as
we continue on our journey through the isolated beauty of RANNOCH MOOR to the
magnificent Three Sister Mountain range of GLENCOE and learn about the formation
of these mountains 400 million years ago. Listen to the tragic story of how the
clan MacDonald of Glencoe were massacred in 1692 giving the glen its name of
'THE WEEPING GLEN'. After our lunch stop we embark on our enchanting and gentle
forest walk past the man-made loch which has its own romantic history. Leaving
GLENCOE we take you on the single track road to GLEN ETIVE described as 'the
land that time forgot'. This dramatic area of mountains and waterfalls offers
opportunities to look out for RED DEER and the elusive GOLDEN EAGLE both of
which are residents of this terrain. As this tour is about being off the coach
as much as possible, we suggest that you dress appropriately for our Scottish
weather!
Departure: 09:15
Returns: 18:30
PRICE: £32pp
'Discount for over 60,
Students and under 16' : £30pp
Castle,
Lochs and Whiskey
British Holiday's is pleased to offer you a fantastic and enjoyable day out
visiting Scotland's most important castle and one of its finest distilleries.
Leaving the centre of Glasgow we head towards STIRLING CASTLE which was home to
Scottish Kings and Queens from the 12th century. Its long and varied history has
seen sieges, battles and Royal Pageantry and ongoing archaeology has discovered
many secrets of its regal past. Lunch is taken in the heart of the Trossachs at
Loch Katrine. Taste fresh local produce and maybe walk it off with a stroll by
the loch side or relax on the terrace sampling a local beer whilst taking in the
stunning views of Loch Katrine and the Trossachs. Afterwards, relax as we drive
over the old drover's road THE DUKE'S PASS enjoying some of the beautiful views
the TROSSACHS has to offer and on to the GLENGOYNE SINGLE MALT WHISKY
DISTILLERY. This working distillery is set in beautiful Highland surroundings
and the expert guides will take you on a tour explaining how it produces
Scotland's 'Water of Life' During the tour you will also have the opportunity to
taste the finished product.
Departs: Sun, Tues, Thurs
from Scottish Tourist Information Centre
11 George Square, Glasgow
Departure: 09:15
Returns: 17:30
PRICE: £25pp
'Discount for over 60,
Students and under 16' : £23pp
* Admission to Stirling castle
& Glengoyne Whisky Distillery NOT included.
Loch
Lomond and Braveheart Country
Join us on this tour that starts at LOCH LOMOND and gives you the options of
strolling on the shores of the loch or perhaps taking a short cruise: the
choices are yours. Our lunch stop is at a mountain top restaurant with beautiful
panoramic views. Your after-lunch stroll takes you through a pine forest and
past a magical waterfall with the possibilities of glimpsing the RED SQUIRRELS
resident there We continue our tour through the mountains via THE DUKE'S PASS an
ancient route used by the drovers of old. The views of mountains and lochs are
spectacular as we head towards BRAVEHEART country. Our visit to the WILLIAM
WALLACE MONUMENT near Stirling is where you will learn the true story of one of
the most important figures in Scottish history. From the top of the monument you
can see the battlefield where WILLIAM WALLACE defeated the army of the English
KING EDWARD in 1297 and you can also view the amazing sword that Wallace
actually used in battle
Departs:
Mon & Fri from Scottish Tourist Information Centre
11 George Square, Glasgow
Departure: 09:15
Returns: 17:30
PRICE: £25pp
'Discount for over 60,
Students and under 16' : £23pp
Three
day tour:
Nature
of a Highland Glen 3 Day Tour
This 3 day tour offers a UNIQUE opportunity to explore the flora and fauna of
THE ISLE OF SKYE and a HIDDEN GLEN in the magnificent WESTERN HIGHLANDS OF
SCOTLAND. DAY 1 takes us past LOCH LOMOND and GLENCOE and into FORT WILLIAM
where BEN NEVIS (the highest mountain in Britain) can be viewed on a clear day.
We take the ROAD TO THE ISLES where some of the most spectacular scenery
Scotland can offer can be viewed and photographed.
We visit the world famous
EILEAN DONAN CASTLE regarded as our country's most romantic castle and a
Hollywood favorite for films such as 'Highlander'.
DAY 2 of our tour visits a
remote Highland Glen and some of the most breathtaking scenery you will ever
see. To get there we cross over the sea from the Isle of Skye on one of the
world's last turntable ferries to the magical and mystical village of GLENELG.
We take the beautiful forest walk to CAMUSFEARNA - GAVIN MAXWELL'S Avalon
immortalized in his famous book 'RING OF BRIGHT WATER'. Take time to explore the
beautiful beaches, rock pools and the soul of Camusfearna - the waterfall. This
area is also the ideal location to spot wild otters and various other forms of
wildlife.
Our lunch stop is the Glenelg
Inn which is situated on the waters edge. Afterwards, we can explore more of the
Glen and its ancient Iron Age Brochs. Leaving the Glen we take the single track
mountain road over MOUNT RATTIGAN and stop at its highest peak for breathtaking
views of the FIVE SISTERS OF KINTAIL mountain range.
Our next stop is the island of EILEAN BAN which lies directly under the Skye
Bridge and was the final home to Gavin Maxwell and his otters. Explore this
fascinating six acre island, its Stevenson Lighthouse and museum.
DAY 3 takes us to the pretty
village of PLOCKTON made famous in the movie 'The Wicker Man and the TV series
'Hamish MacBeth'.
Before stopping for lunch we
will take you to our special mystery stop and introduce you to an important (but
lesser known) part of Jacobean History. Lunch is taken on the shores of Loch
Ness where you will have the option of taking a cruise before setting off
homewards.
Departures: May 18, June 22,
July 27, September 7, October 12.
from Scottish Tourist
Information Centre
11 George Square, Glasgow
Accommodation NOT INCLUDED in
price.
Discounted rates are
available at our accommodation
including: Dinner, Bed &
Breakfast
Departure: 09:15
Returns: 17:30
PRICE: £139pp
Discount for Over 60 or Under
16: £130pp
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