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Insert Photo Here Scotland & Ireland Sample Itinerary 2017 Day By Day Itinerary Scotland: Despite its small size, Scotland has an abundance of treasures packed into its tiny territory - picture wild coastlines, rugged landscapes, historic castles and that’s just to name a few… Ireland: Most clichés are only clichés because they're true, and Ireland is a case in point. What images spring to mind when you think of Ireland? The Emerald Isle? A pint of the black stuff? Wild and windswept beaches? A good craic? All clichés, all true, all fabulous and all only a direct flight from the US! Sample Scotland & Ireland Itinerary 2 2017 Day By Day Itinerary We have highlighted the main points of your journey on the map below: Sample Scotland & Ireland Itinerary 3 2017 Day By Day Itinerary Day 1 Welcome to Scotland! 7.40am Upon arrival into Edinburgh Airport your private driver-guide will meet you in the Arrivals Hall and transfer you to Dalhousie Castle 9.00am Approximate arrival time at Dalhousie Castle Balance of the day at leisure O/N: Dalhousie Castle A: Bonnyrigg, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH19 3JB T: +44 (0)1875 820 153 Day 2 Visit to Rosslyn Chapel 11.00am Depart with your driver-guide 11.15am A visit to Rosslyn Chapel Rosslyn Chapel is primarily well known for its decorative art that lines the interior of the chapel. The exquisite carvings are some of the best in the whole of Europe, and portray scenes not found in any other 15th century chapel. On another note, the chapel is also well-known for its mysterious associations with Knights Templar, the Holy Grail, and the Freemansons that suggest hidden secrets lurk within every crack of stone at this venerated place. Past visitors have said that they feel a 'strong atmosphere' when entering the chapel. 1.15pm Depart for the Sun Inn 1.45pm Lunch at leisure at the Sun Inn 3.00pm Depart back for Dalhousie Castle Afternoon at leisure O/N: Dalhousie Castle Sample Scotland & Ireland Itinerary 4 2017 Day By Day Itinerary Day 3 Transfer to The Boath House via Pitlochry 10.30am Your private driver-guide is on hand for the day 12.30pm Lunch at Leisure en route - we would suggest in Pitlochry where you can also see the Salmon Ladder Dam 2.30pm A scenic drive through the Cairngorms 4.15pm Estimated arrival to for The Boath House O/N: The Boath House A: A96, Auldearn, Nairn IV12 5TE T:+44 (0)1667 454 896 Day 4 Fishing Lesson & Private Tour of Cawdor Castle 9.00am A Private Fly Fishing Trout Lesson Please wear Lightweight waterproof clothing and walking boots Learn how to fly fish for trout; two advantages of trout over salmon is you can learn a lot easier and have a much greater chance to catch fish. Your day includes a guide and all fishing hire of equipment as well as transport to and from the loch. 5.30pm Depart with your driver-guide for Cawdor Castle 6.00pm A Private Out of Hours Evening Tour of Cawdor Castle Nestled in the Scottish Highlands, Cawdor Castle is a superb fairy-tale castle which dates back to 1380. Apparently, it was built around a hawthorn tree (which still exists today in the dungeon) and legend has it that the hawthorn tree has saved the castle on more than one occasion. The castle is perhaps best known, however, for its highly fictionalised literary connection of William Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth. It is still the family home of the Cawdor family who have filled the castle with beautiful furniture, fine portraits and pictures, interesting objects and outstanding tapestries. The extended parts of the castle are a fine example of 17th century Scottish vernacular style with slated roofs over walls and crow-stepped gables of mellow local stone. After your tour canapés and champagne will be served in the Garden Summer House or Tower Library. 7.30pm Depart back for Culloden House O/N: The Boath House Sample Scotland & Ireland Itinerary 5 2017 Day By Day Itinerary Day 5 Explore Speyside Whisky 8.45am Your private driver-guide is on hand for the day 10.00am A Privately guided tour of Ballindalloch Castle Estate & Distillery, with a focus on the Macpherson Grant’s family history. Nestled deep in the beautiful Spey valley, Ballindalloch Castle has been the home of the Macpherson-Grant family since 1546. This visit offers a unique insight into the Castle history as well as the very beginnings of whisky making; the distillery was commission in the summer of 2014, and you will have the opportunity to join the team to understand how the Macpherson-Grants are making their return to distilling. 1.00pm Depart for Lunch 1.30pm Lunch at leisure at Craigellachie Hotel 3.00pm Depart back for the The Boath House O/N: The Boath House Day 6 Enjoy Loch Ness and the surrounding areas 10.15am Depart with your driver-guide 11.00am A boat trip on the Loch Ness & visit to Urquhart Castle Loch Ness is probably best known for its supposed resident monster that people have been seeing since the 1930's. Its existence remains a mystery with the non-believers claiming that it is simply a mirage when the waters are still and warm. The loch itself reaches astonishing depths of 230m at some points due to its location on the Great Glen Fault Line and the area around the loch is filled with historic attractions and natural beauty. Visit to Urquhart Castle Strategically located on the banks of Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle has been witness to a 1000 history full of drama and bloodshed. It is said that Urquhart Castle is where the MacDonald Lords of the Isles struggled with the Crown for power and featured heavily in the Scots' fight for independence. From the ruins that exist today, climb to the top of Grant tower for unrivaled views of the loch and the hills of the Great Glen in the background. 1.00pm Depart for The Airds Hotel 2.30pm Lunch at leisure in Fort William 3.30pm Depart for The Airds Hotel O/N: The Airds Hotel A:Port Appin, Appin PA38 4DF T: +44 (0)1631 730 236 Sample Scotland & Ireland Itinerary 6 2017 Day By Day Itinerary Day 7 Day to Isle of Skye 9.00am Your private driver is on hand to transfer you to Fort William Station Fort William is the largest town in the Highlands of Scotland and is the commercial centre of Lochaber, an area renowned for magnificent scenery with important history. The highest mountain in Britain, Ben Nevis, is nearby making Fort William the perfect base for walkers and climbers. 10.15am A journey on the Steam Train from Fort William to Maillaig – first class seating Described as one of the great railway journeys of the world this 84 mile round trip takes you past a list of impressive extremes. Starting near the highest mountain in Britain, Ben Nevis, it visits Britain’s most westerly mainland railway station, Arisaig; passes close by the deepest freshwater loch in Britain, Loch Morar and the shortest river in Britain, River Morar, finally arriving next to the deepest seawater loch in Europe, Loch Nevis! 12.25pm Arrival to Maillaig – enjoy a walk around this quaint village 1.45pm Your driver-guide will then transfer you onto the Ferry from Mallaig to Armadale 2.15pm Arrival to the Isle of Skye 2.40pm Afternoon Tea at Kinloch Lodge Traditional afternoon tea is served in the drawing rooms by the log fires and is a perfect example of Highland hospitality. 4.00pm Depart on a scenic drive back to your hotel (approx. 3 hours journey) O/N: The Airds Hotel Sample Scotland & Ireland Itinerary 7 2017 Day By Day Itinerary Day 8 Private Sea Plane experience 9.00am Depart with your driver-guide for Loch Lomond 11.40am A Sea Plane flight over the Trossachs & Loch Lomond (Please arrive at the Pier 30 minutes before departure subject to weather conditions) The sea plane flies in to scoop you up for a fabulous finale to your rugged wilderness experience. Flying at anything between 500 and 5,000 feet see castles and glens, estuaries and lochs and out to the Western Isles before returning to the loch. 12.30pm Lunch at leisure at Cameron House 1.45pm Depart for Stirling Castle 2.45pm A visit to Stirling Castle Stirling is without a doubt one of Scotland's grandest castles due to its imposing position and impressive architecture. Its position dominates the surrounding countryside and was the childhood home to Mary, Queen of Scots. It has been renovated to return the royal lodgings to their Renaissance magnificence so visitors can have a glimpse at what life was like for Stewart kings and queens who resided at and held grand celebrations at the castle. Throughout the castle, there are costumed characters to really understand what life was like in the 16th century. 4.30pm Depart for Edinburgh 5.45pm Estimated arrival at The Balmoral Balance of the evening at leisure O/N: The Balmoral A:1 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2EQ T: +44 (0)131 556 2414 Sample Scotland & Ireland Itinerary 8 2017 Day By Day Itinerary Day 9 Tour of Edinburgh 8.30am A Private tour of Edinburgh Castle before opening hours This instantly recognisable fortress dominates Scotland's capital and gives stunning views of the city and the countryside. Housed inside the castle are the Scottish Crown Jewels, known as the Honours of Scotland which are even older than their counterparts in London! The oldest building in the castle is St Margaret's Chapel that dates back to the 12th century.
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