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Celebrate the beauty and importance of the variety of modern landscapes, built heritage and innovative designs across Central Scotland, and uncover the fascinating stories behind the people responsible for some of Scotland's greatest creations. In late 2014 Dundee became the first UNESCO City of Design in the UK, a prestigious award that recognises the huge contribution the city has made to design worldwide. Dundee has long since enjoyed a reputation as a leading destination in the fields of arts and science. Celebrate the beauty and importance of the variety of modern landscapes, built heritage and innovative designs across Central Scotland, and uncover the fascinating stories behind the people responsible for some of Scotland's greatest creations. Other attractions in the city and the county of Angus include Captain’s Scott’s ship RRS Discovery, Glamis Castle - former Home of HM The Queen Mother and atmospheric Abbey.

Attractions in the Kingdom of Fife include Abbey in EVENTS the town which was the nation’s ancient capital and intriguing set in the middle of an enchanting conservation June/July Festival, Fife village. www.eastneukfestival.com In Perthshire you can go back in time to experience life in an september Doors Open Days Iron-Age dwelling at the Scottish Crannog Centre or experience www.doorsopendays.org.uk/opendays country living at one of the area’s splendid castles. In Loch Lomond & The Trossachs you can experience the September Blair Castle International Horse Trials splendour of Loch Lomond from two very different architectural www.blairhorsetrials.co.uk viewpoints, experience the bygone area of steam with a cruise on or visit the castle that witnessed the comic genius of september Dundee Flower and Food Festival the Monty Python team. www.dundeeflowerandfoodfestival.com

For more ideas and contacts go to www.visitscotlandtraveltrade.com or email [email protected] Day 1 - Perthshire

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Scone Palace – the grand and impressive Scottish Crannog Centre – one the more Fergusson Gallery – of all Scotland’s art Stanley Mills – is one the best-preserved relics ancient capital and religious gathering place of unusual structures to be found amid the galleries, Perth’s Fergusson Gallery must be of the 18th-century Industrial Revolution. the . It has served as the seat of Perthshire countryside, the Scottish Crannog one of the most unusual, as it’s located in the Textiles were produced for over 200 years in parliaments and the crowning place of is a faithful recreation of a traditional city’s former water tower! The gallery the mill, built in this location so it could be Kings of Scots, including and Robert Bronze Age loch-dwelling found in the Loch celebrates the life and work of Scottish powered by the water pressure in an adjacent the Bruce. Art treasures include furniture, Tay area round 2,500 years ago. The Centre Colourist J.D. Fergusson (1874-1961), one of bend of the . Hear the stories of those clocks, ivories, paintings and tapestries, the tells the story of why these ancient people the most influential and important Scottish who worked there and the products they made gardens include a Pinetum containing giant built their homes in the water and lets you artists of the 20th Century, and his wife thanks to a new high-tech visitor experience. redwoods and noble firs! experience first-hand how they lived. Margaret Morris an innovator in the field of dance.

Day 2 - Kingdom of Fife

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Dunfermline Abbey – Dunfermline was once Scottish Fisheries Museum – situated in Swilcan Burn Bridge – of all the world’s best and Gardens – Cambo’s ‘Secret Scotland’s ancient capital and ancient history picturesque Harbour, the Museum known bridges, one of the most famous must Garden’ has been described as a plantsman’s awaits around every corner at Dunfermline tells the story of how, through a constant be the tiny Swilcan Burn Bridge on the paradise. Hidden within ancient walls, the Abbey, founded in the 11th century. The Abbey process of innovation, the Scottish fisheries celebrated Old Course at , known garden has been superbly designed with church is the last resting place of many became such an important part of the lives of as the Home of . The bridge lies between naturalistic, modern plantings contrasting with Scottish kings and queens including King . Exhibits include wonderful the first and eighteenth fairways and has itself traditional Victorian garden complete with box . King Charles I was born here examples of historic fishing boats and gear as become an important cultural icon in the sport hedges, lilacs and roses galore. In spring, in 1600, the last king to be born in Scotland. well as artefacts and images which illustrate of golf. Cambo is one of the main venues in the the geography and social structures of fishing annual Snowdrop Festival. communities.

Day 3 - Dundee & Angus

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Discovery Point/ – discover one Barry Mill – a magnificent example of The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum Arbroath Abbey – founded in 1178 by order of of the reasons why Dundee is known as the ‘City Scotland's industrial heritage. Though Barry – housed in a splendid Gothic Revival-style King William the Lion. It is here the famous of Discovery’ as you board the Dundee-built RRS Village in which it is situated is now a tranquil building, the McManus has been at the heart of Declaration of Arbroath – a declaration of Discovery – the actual vessel which carried rural place, you discover during your visit what Dundee’s visual arts offering since 1867. As well Scotland’s independence from England – is Captain Scott and his crew on their remarkable life was like here when this 19th Century grain as displaying items from its own collections, believed to have been written in 1320, Antarctic expedition. Then visit Verdant Works mill was at the heart of the community. A real the McManus regularly presents a series of following King Robert the Bruce’s victory at the which weaves the tale of Dundee’s jute trade miller will demonstrate this disappearing craft exhibitions and events. Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. A display tells with the life and work of old Dundee, with the splash of the waterwheel in the the story of the day the famous Stone of transporting you back over 100 years when jute background. Destiny came to the abbey in 1951. was king and Dundee was its realm.

Day 4 - Loch Lomond & The Trossachs

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Loch Lomond Shores – when it was SS Sir – the historic steamship Sir – This 14th century courtyard Luss, Loch Lomond – Luss is an enchanting constructed in 2002, Drumkinnon Tower at Walter Scott has been taking visitors on cruises castle in Doune has a striking 100ft high conservation village on the eastern shore of Loch Lomond Shores was described as a to enjoy the splendour of the Trossachs scenery gatehouse and one of the best preserved great Loch Lomond. The community largely modern take on a traditional Scottish castle. and the beauty of Loch Katrine for over a halls in Scotland. The castle was used as a film comprised of picturesque cottages with quirky Today it houses an aquarium and a nearby century. Visitors can depart from either location for the film Monty Python and the Holy individually designed gardens, and there are a retail offering including an outlet of Jenners of Trossachs Pier or Stronachlachar. Set sail Grail and the hugely popular TV series number of cafes to enjoy a tasty snack. Walk , known as ‘the Harrods of the across the loch at the gentle pace of a bygone Outlander. There’s an audio tour of the castle through the village to the edge of the Loch – a North’, not to mention the amazing views of era and watch the stunning scenery go by. narrated by Monty Python's Terry Jones and a popular embarkation point for loch cruises. the Loch itself from this vantage point. recently introduced nature trail in the castle grounds.

Please note some attractions have seasonal opening hours. Please check opening times with the attraction.

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