Overview
Scotland is far more than tartan and bagpipes! Discover the true pulse of Scotland that beats through the land and it's people, deep rooted in history and legend, travelling with a group of like-minded women.
Your tour starts in the cosmopolitan city of Glasgow, once the hub of Scotland's industrial heartland, with outstanding Victorian architecture, world famous are collections and truly vibrant nightlife. The majestic mountain scenery of the Highlands beckons, with a spectacular drive through the Trossachs to haunting Glencoe.
Enjoy a taste of yesteryear as you travel by steam train on the scenic West Highland Line, the pace of life shows as you cross over the sea to Skye, to enjoy a traditional cookery demonstration. The highland capital of Inverness is your home for two nights, visiting atmospheric Culloden Moor and historic collections of Brodie Castle. En-route south through Perthshire you may wish to sample delicious Clootie Dumpling!
The capital city, Edinburgh, is your final destination, so much to discover and explore, tour the most famous castle in Scotland and perhaps visit the fabulous shops of Princess Street.
Highlights:
- Tour the world-renowned Burrell Collection
- Visit Robert Burns Cottage
- Visit to the Scottish Wool Centre
- Travel between Fort William to Malaig on the Jacobite Steam train, as seen in "Harry Potter"
- Ferry crossing to Skye from Mallaig to Armadale.
- Photo stop at Eilean Donan Castle, perhaps the most photographed of all Scottish Castles.
- Tour Historic Broadie Castle
- Speyside Heather Centre
- Cooking demonstration at Kinloch Lodge with Lady Claire MacDonald
- Visit to Balmoral Castle
- Visit St Andrew's – perhaps play a round on the Himalayas putting course
- Enjoy a guided walking tour of Edinburgh's Royal Mile
- Fully escorted by Broad Horizons Tour Leader
- A host of memorable activities and delicious meals, as per the detailed itinerary
- Custom made Broad Horizons keepsake DVD featuring all of tour highlights
- Camaraderie of fellow BH travellers
Meet the Tour Leader
Aileen Stewart, Reservations Coordinator for Broad Horizons has over 17 years of Travel Industry experience. She has a passion for exploring the world. Her travels have taken her through Europe, Great Britain and the Caribbean as well as Canada and the United States.
Aileen was born and raised in Scotland and is thrilled to be escorting the girls back to her homeland! She has personally designed this tour for the ladies and has added personal touches to this adventure that are both unique and enchanting.
So ladies, get ready to kick up your kilt as we explore everything this beautiful Bonnie Scotland has to offer.
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