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On this Discovery Tour we stay for
seven nights at atmospheric Glen Coe overlooking Loch Leven with
stunning views. With our expert guide we explore the Highlands
with its
magnificent scenery and interesting sites. The Highland region was
the site of many battles. We hear about the clan warfare between
Campbells and MacDonalds and follow in the steps of Bonnie Prince
Charlie. In the evening our entertainment might have a little
Scottish country dancing or perhaps you would prefer to relax and
sample a wee dram of whisky.
Highlights:
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Visit
Glenfinnan Monument at the head of
Loch Sheil, a place of inspiration
for Bonnie Prince Charlie
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Spectacular Highland glens such as
Glen Coe, Glen Roy and Glen Shiel
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Inveraray, with plenty of time to
explore its French-style castle and
old jail
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Stunning
west coast scenery and the bustling
port of Oban
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The
magnificent setting of Eileen Donan
Castle, situated on an island at the
meeting point of three great sea
lochs
2017 Dates: One week tours start Saturdays 06 May, 22
July,
Price in British pounds: 855.00 GBP based on double occupancy.
A few single rooms have no supplement,
Non-member associate fee is 10 GBP per person
Accommodation: ALLTSHELLACH
has a stunning location on the shores of Loch Leven. 35
bedrooms have private bath and many have loch views. There is a
lounge, Highland bar, indoor pool and spa. All guests are participating in an HF Holiday so the
atmosphere is that of a private club.
Meals: All meals are included. Breakfast is a hot and cold
buffet. Lunch is a packed lunch. Dinner is a three course meal with
a choice of four main courses including one vegetarian. Special
diets can be catered to.
Itinerary:
Saturday:
Arrival day
A private
coach picks
guests up at
4.15 at
Glasgow Bus
Station and
transfers
them to
Alltshellach
at Glen Coe.
Dinner is at
7.30pm.
After dinner
we’ll
introduce
the leader.
Sunday: Glen
Nevis and
Glen Coe
Our holiday
starts with
a short walk
in the
atmospheric
glens of
Glen Nevis,
formed after
the last ice
age. After
lunch we
visit the
Glencoe
Visitor
Centre, set
in historic
Glen Coe
with
information
and an
exhibition
on the
geological
history of
the glen
and, of
course, the
massacre of
Glencoe.
Monday:
Oban and
West Coast
Islands
We travel
south and
cross the
Clachan
Bridge over
the Atlantic
to the Isle
of Seil
where a
short boat
trip takes
us over to
old slate
isles, and
perhaps
visit the
glorious
1930’s An-Cala
gardens. The
pretty
harbour town
of Oban
gives us a
chance to
visit the
whisky
distillery,
shops or
climb to
McCaig’s
Folly for
fantastic
views.
Tuesday:
Plockton and
Iconic
Eilean Donan
Castle
We head
northwest up
the Great
Glen
visiting the
Commando
memorial and
Gardens with
stunning
views of Ben
Nevis,
weather
permitting.
We continue
through
beautiful
Glen Garry
to the
scenic
village of
Plockton, a
favourite
with
photographers
and artists
alike. After
lunch we
visit the
iconic
Eilean Donan
Castle,
which
appears in
many
movies.
Wednesday:
Free Day
A free day
for you to
explore the
local area
or to relax
in the
Country
House and
enjoy the
spa
Thursday:
Romantic
Inveraray
Castle and
Loch Awe
Travelling
through
historic
Glencoe and
over Rannoch
Moor to
Bridge of
Orchy for a
short easy
walk to
Inveroran
Inn for
coffee. We
visit scenic
Inveraray
with free
time to
explore the
castle, old
jailhouse or
shops. Our
return
journey
takes us by
Loch Awe,
atmospheric
Kilchurn
castle, with
a stop at St
Conan’s Kirk
for
coffee.
Friday: Ardgour
and
Glenfinnan
Today we
take the
Corran ferry
to Ardgour
and walk in
the ancient
Ariundle
oakwoods,
stopping for
coffee at
the Ariundle
Centre. The
ruined
Castle
Tioram,
reached via
Loch Sunnart,
is our next
stop for
lunch, then
onto
mysterious
Glenfinnan
where in
1745 Bonnie
Prince
Charlie
raised the
standard. We
end the day
by visiting
Neptune’s
Staircase on
the
Caledonian
Canal.
Saturday: Depart
after a
leisurely
breakfast
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