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Scotland Art Experience CASTLE

oin us as we cross the pond to discover the wonderful art and cultural Jtreasures of . From Glasgow to Edinburgh, in castles and on royal yachts, this graciously escorted adventure explores the works of Scottish masters and emerging young artists. Cruise , dine with a Clan Chief in his castle, visit the Victoria and Albert Museum… Architecture, Scottish music and culture, and plenty of free time await.

KELVINGROVE GALLERY: June 1-June 9, 2019 Raoul Dufy’s The Jetties of Trouville-Deaville 9 Days, 8 Nights Maximum 20 Guests Highlights: • Fully escorted $ Per person • Private visit and tour of Kelvingrove Gallery, 4999 Double occupancy conducted by gallery curator VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM DUNNE: Taxes included! Airfare extra Valkyrie Tiara & Every Book of Hours • Georgian House, Dumfries House, • Visit and tour Royal Yacht Britannia Meet our host • Visit to • Visit to + Victoria and Albert A Glaswegian born and bred, Austin Yuil attended the Museum finest schools and universities then became a chef and • Scottish music and cultural experience restaurateur. He owned and ran a successful catering • Clan Chief private visit in his Castle – with business at the of Art and was dinner completely immersed in the vibrant Scottish art • Art experience with young, up-and-coming Scottish artists scene for many years. Deciding the kitchen had • Loch Lomond private boat cruise and lunch had him for long enough, he changed careers • Hotel accommodation (6 nights Glasgow/ a few years ago and brought all his passion 2 nights Edinburgh) to tourism where he’s very happy. He’s also • Full Breakfast Daily, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners quite a lively dancer, but that’s another • Private Airport Transfers story.... • Tour cost includes donation to the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

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FRIDAY, MAY 31: Overnight flight to Glasgow, Scotland. FRIDAY, JUNE 7: After breakfast, we bid farewell to Glasgow and make our SATURDAY, JUNE 1: Welcome to Scotland! After collecting your luggage and way to Edinburgh Old Town. We will start our day with a visit of the magnificent clearing customs, we meet up with our host and board our private coach for Edinburgh castle & the Crown Jewels. We will travel along the towards a leisurely 40-minute drive to the . We will enjoy a relaxing - originally a Medieval monastery. As we leave the palace one lunch on the shores of Loch Lomond, followed by a brief cruise around the icon- cannot miss building designed by Enric Miralles. People ei- ic lake. We will then carry on into Glasgow and our hotel. The balance of the ther love it or loathe it but it is always a topic for conversation. We will then meet afternoon/evening is at leisure to rest and relax. L up with one of the few remaining Scottish swordsmiths to learn about his craft. Part of this experience includes the opportunity to delve into surname history SUNDAY, JUNE 2: Following breakfast, we start the day with a Glasgow city where you can trace the origin of your family name, showing you its country of tour. Our host will introduce us to some of the highlights of Glasgow architec- origin and the firsts registered coat of arms. This afternoon, we will into ture and history. Eventually, we arrive at Kelvingrove Gallery which houses one our hotel. Enjoy an optional late lunch or explore on your own. Later this af- of Europe’s greatest civic art collections - from Old Masters, through Impression- ternoon you can enjoy an optional tutored whisky tasting at the Malt Whisky ists, Surrealists to . We will enjoy a private tour by the gallery’s Society at Queens Street. The balance of the evening and dinner is on your own. curator. We will see works by Dali, Matisse, Rembrandt, Picasso, and more. This You may wish enjoy an optional evening performance of The Magic Flute by The evening we will meet up at our hotel for a drink before heading out for Dinner Scottish Opera at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh. B with Austin at a local restaurant. B D SATURDAY, JUNE 8: We have an early start today. Following breakfast, we will MONDAY, JUNE 3: Much of today is themed around one of the greatest fathers go for a private visit onboard The Royal Yacht Britannia to see how the Royals of the Scottish Art and Craft movement - Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Following used to travel the world. We’ll enjoy some tea and refreshments on deck, before breakfast, we will join our host and head to The Hill House, where Mackintosh’s boarding our coach to make our way to Stirling for a tour of the castle, followed architectural masterpiece turns art into a home. It was restored to look almost by shopping and lunch at leisure. At the heart of its old town, medieval Stirling exactly as it did in 1904. We will enjoy a stroll round the beautiful garden. There Castle is on a craggy volcanic rock. From Stirling, we continue to Dundee and is a café on site for those who wish to enjoy an optional snack or sandwich. Then visit to the iconic Victoria and Albert Museum. The first ever dedicated design we direct our steps towards Bellahouston Park to visit his “House for an Art Lov- museum in Scotland and the only other V&A museum anywhere in the world er”. We will then leave behind traditional Scottish art and catch up with some of outside London. Ranging from architecture to fashion, healthcare to furniture, Glasgow’s young, up-and-coming artists and their art at . and engineering to video game design, around 300 exhibits have been drawn The balance of the afternoon and evening is at leisure. Consider taking in the from the V&A’s world-famous collections. We will return late this afternoon and Scottish Ballet (optional). They perform regularly at Glasgow’s Theatre Royal. have time to rest and relax before meeting up for a special farewell dinner expe- Timing and performances will be determined closer to our travel date. B rience at Prestonfield House. We will enjoy an evening of traditional Scottish en- TUESDAY, JUNE 4: Feel free to sleep in today… Enjoy a late breakfast and strike tertainment while sampling some of Scotland’s finest culinary offerings during out on your own for some late-morning exploring or shopping. Later, we will a delicious four course meal. This is your chance to try haggis, served to the stir- meet up with our host who will take us for our private date with a Clan Chief at ring sounds of the bagpipe in the traditional way and experience the dramatic his castle. In the heyday of the system, chieftains would often meet Address to a Haggis, the famous poem written by Robbie Burns. We will raise our with their members to devise cattle raids and seize lands. The earliest Highland glasses to Scotland, wonderful art and new friends. B D games were said to have originated from the chiefs’ desire for self-preservation. SUNDAY, JUNE 9: Following breakfast, we will check out of our hotel and Nowadays, when clans gather, things are much more amicable. There’s a great board our coach for our private transfer to the airport in Glasgow for meet up sense of occasion, but at the heart of these events are long-standing traditions. with our return flight home. B This evening, we will enjoy a private visit and tour of the castle and a drink recep- tion & Dinner at the castle. B D TERMS & CONDITIONS: *Some itinerary details are subject to change. Price is WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5: Following breakfast, we will travel to visit Dumfries per person based on double occupancy. Cancellation Policy: Once full payment House, one of the most important Georgian houses in Great Britain, and former has been received, the tour is considered non-cancellable. A non-refundable de- home of the Marquesses of Bute. The house holds the most important collec- posit of $750 per person is required at time of booking. Deposit is fully refund- tion of works from Thomas Chippendale’s ‘Director’ period. Dumfries House also able if tour does not occur. Full payment is required 90 days before start date holds the most comprehensive range of pieces by Edinburgh furniture makers of tour. Minimum number of bookings required to guarantee departure. Single Alexander Peter, William Mathie and Francis Brodie. We will meet the specialist rates are available upon request. in the furniture making who will explain why Chippendale’s dining set is worth millions today! Before stopping at Dumfries House we will see famous poet Rob- Liability: Travel arrangements made by Maritime Travel Exclusive Escorted ert Burns’s birthplace, and learn about this fantastic Scotsman. The afternoon and Tours and Holiday Escapes are subject to the terms, conditions and tariffs set out balance of the evening are free. B by our suppliers. Maritime Travel Exclusive Escorted Tours and Holiday Escapes will not assume liability for any refunds, losses, damage, costs or expenses aris- THURSDAY, JUNE 6: After breakfast this morning, we embark on a spiritual ing out of injury, accident or death, loss of, or damage to, or delay in baggage or journey for the day. We travel in the direction of Isle of Bute, through beauti- other property, delay, inconvenience, upset, disappointment, stress, frustration, ful Scottish scenery, crossing two ferries and discovering Scottish history. We or loss of enjoyment or loss of holiday time resulting from: will admire the ingenuity of Neo Gothic Mansion - Mount Stuart and explore its lovely gardens. We will approach Glasgow through its southern suburbs. En (i) the act or fault or omission by any party other than by Maritime Travel Exclu- route our host will point out to us work of another great architect Alexander sive Escorted Tours and Holiday Escapes or its employees; “Greek” Thomson. We return late this afternoon. This evening is at leisure, and (ii) mechanical breakdown, government action, weather, strike or any other ac- supper is on your own. Music lovers may wish to take in some Jazz this evening. tion beyond its control; In Glasgow, Thursdays are all about jazz at Swing music venue, with their house (iii) being denied access to aircraft due to contravening the airlines conditions of trio, bringing an excellent mix of local and touring musicians. B carriage; (iv) the traveller missing flight connections or departures or failing to follow B = BREAKFAST, L = LUNCH, D = DINNER instructions of tour representatives.

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