Scotland: Castles and Palaces of the Highlands - 4 days20th Jul 2025
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Summary
This tour takes us through some of the most stunning and dramatic landscapes of Scotland. We head north to the charming village of Blair Atholl, where we find Blair Castle nestled in the secluded Perthshire countryside. The castle is the ancestral home to Clan Murray and the historical seat of the Dukes of Atholl. We then skirt around the western edge of the Cairngorms National Park to the capital of the Scottish Highlands, Inverness. From here we visit Cawdor Castle, immortalised in William Shakespeare’s Macbeth as the scene of Duncan's murder. A particular highlight will be our trip to the picture postcard château-style Dunrobin Castle with its magnificent example of a 19th century garden laid out on terraces descending to the sea. Our final visit is to Scone Palace, which during its history has been the seat of parliaments as well as the crowning place of the Kings of Scots.
What to Expect
- The château-style Dunrobin Castle
- Scone Palace, the crowning place of the Kings of Scots
- Free time in Inverness, the capital of the Highlands
Departure Routes
| Location | Pickup Time | Dropoff Time |
|---|---|---|
| To be advised | 00:00 | 00:00 |
| Glasgow - Bus Stop on North Hanover Street, opposite Queen Street station | 08:15 | 16:00 |
| Edinburgh -Outside Reception of the Delta by Marriott Hotel, Glasgow Road | 09:30 | 16:30 |
| Dunfermline - Halbeath Park & Ride, Jct 3, M90 | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Kinross - Moto Services M90 | 11:00 | 17:30 |
| Perth - Broxden Park & Ride, A93 | 11:30 | 18:45 |
** Please note that all timings are approximate and subject to change. Final timings and pick-up points will be confirmed with your joining instructions approximately 10 days prior to departure. **
Day by Day Itinerary
Blair Castle
We depart northwards to the village of Blair Atholl at the gateway to the Cairngorms National Park. Nestled in the hills and surrounded by tranquil countryside, Blair Castle is home to some of the finest views in Scotland. Throughout the ages the castle has been transformed from its cold and austere beginnings in the Middle Ages to a delightful Georgian mansion and then to a Baronial Victorian castle. Each of these influences can still be seen in the Castle as it appears today. We later continue to our accommodation.
Meals includedDinner
