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Scotch Wilds, Whiskies & Railways

Scotch Wilds, Whiskies & Railways

7 Day Tour Price includes: All coach travel, En-suite accommodation, 1 night DB & B on your outward & return journey, 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast at the Grant Arms Hotel plus excursions.

Scotland - Scotch Wilds, Whiskies & Railways

 

 

Grant Arms Hotel

 

A warm Highland welcome awaits you at the magnificent Grant Arms Hotel, awarded a gold star for scoring in the top ten percent of its star rating where former visitors include both Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II.  Located in the fine Scottish country town of Grantown on Spey, not far from the famous Spey river, where only the best local produce is used by Head Chef Chris Grant and his team.

 

Why not taste a Speyside Malt Whisky in the Capercaille Bar as you enjoy the stunning backdrop of the Cairngorm Mountain Range.

En-suite bedrooms include toiletries, television, telephone, radio, tea and coffee making facilities and hairdryer.

 

Itinerary:

 

Balmoral Castle

Balmoral Castle has been the Scottish home of the Royal Family since it was purchased for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852.

 

You will experience a 2 hour expedition Land Rover Tour, Accompany one of our guides on a fascinating tour of Balmoral Estate.

 

The tour takes you through the manicured parkland and gardens in front of Balmoral Castle. You then travel through the Estate farm to enter the old Caledonian Pine Forest. This is one of the country's most important habitats and home to the elusive capercaillie.

 

After spending some time exploring this pristine area we head out of the woods onto the open hillside. The views soon start to open up as we travel through the heather high up the flanks of Lochnagar, one of Scotland’s most famous mountains.

 

The tour then heads back to civilisation via the monuments and historical buildings of Easter Balmoral.

 

Discover the intriguing life stories of the resident wildlife and learn about the conservation management that is currently underway to help protect some of the United Kingdoms rarest species.

Although there are no guarantees, wildlife species which are regularly encountered, include birds of prey, red squirrels, red deer, red grouse, black grouse, snow bunting and salmon.

Swarovski binoculars are provided on the safaris. The outstanding quality of the binoculars allows you to get closer to the wildlife and landscapes of Balmoral Estate.

 

During the day you can also enjoy the Balmoral audio tour, which guides you through grounds, gardens and expedition before arriving at the restaurant for a delicious afternoon tea.  With opportunities to browse the Mews Shop to purchase a gift as a reminder of a delightful visit.

 

Stathspey Steam Railway

Stunning Cairngorms Mountain scenery glides past as you ride aboard Scotland's premier heritage railway, to celebrate 40 years of steam travel in the highlands.

 

Set out on a 20 mile trip of nostalgia among moorland, woods and alongside the River Spey to catch a glimpse of the finest golf courses,

the RSPB's Osprey centre observation hide, through the forest of the Broomhill region, made famous by "Monarch of the Glen".

 

Royal Locknagar Distillery

Royal Warrant proudly on display, sitting close to Balmoral Castle, your tour tutored tasting and introduction to whisky making at the exclusive distillery.

Royal Lochnagar reveals age old traditions and craftmanship.  A fascinating history of Royal visits and suspicious fires is revealed as you admire gleaming copper stills, the filling store and warehouse before a dram of award winning 12 year old malt.

 

Price Includes:

All Coach Travel/En-suite accommodation/1 night outbound and return dinner, bed and breakfast at a overnight hotel/

4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast at Grant Arms Hotel/Excursions

 

 

 

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

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Aberdare Bus Stn (By the toilets) Aberdare Bus Stn
Bargoed Bus Station Bargoed Bus Station
Beddau P.O. Welfare Club Beddau Post Office Welfare Club Side
Blackwood BusStation No9 Blackwood Bus Station No.9
Bowns Broadway Bowns Broadway
Broadway Bus Stop Broadway Bus Stop (Opp. Tesco)
Brynmawr Bus Stn Brynmawr Bus Station
Caddies Caddies
Caerphilly-Castle Court Caerphilly -Castle Court Shopping Centre P.O.
Cardiff Gate Services Cardiff Gate Services Pontprennau
Cilfynydd Commercial Cilfynydd The Commercial
Cilfynydd Royal Oak Cilfynydd Royal Oak
Coed Ely Club Coed Ely Club
Coedycwm Bus Stop Coedycwm Bus Stop
Ebbw Vale Bus Station Ebbw Vale Bus Station Town Side
Ferndale Clinic Ferndale Clinic
Ferndale Hotel Ferndale Hotel
Ferndale Job Centre Ferndale Job Centre
Gelli P.O Gelli P.O.
Gelli Weavers Garage Gelli Weavers Garage
Glyncoch Bus Stop Glyncoch Bus Stop Main Road
Hawthorn Amb Stn Hawthorn Ambulance Station
Hawthorn Inn Hawthorn Inn
Hollybush Church Village Hollybush Church Village
Hopkinstown Hollybush Hopkinstown Hollybush
Hopkinstown The Spar Hopkinstown The Spar
Hwthrn Entrprs Hwthrn Entprs Foundry Hill
Llantrisant Pet Shop Llantrisant The Pet Shop
Llantwit Fardre New Inn Llantwit Fardre New Inn
Llantwit Fardre The Crown Llantwit Fardre The Crown
Llwyncelyn Spar Llwyncelyn Spar
Llwynypia (Garage) Triple Crown Garage
Llwynypia Hosp Bus Stop Llwynypia Hosp. Bus Stop
Maerdy Cemetery Maerdy Cemetery
Maerdy Con Maerdy Con Club
Maerdy Hall Maerdy Hall
Magor Services Coach Park Magor Services Coach Park
McDonalds Nantgarw McDonalds Nantgarw
Merthyr - Castle Hotel Merthyr Castle Hotel
Miskin The New Bridge Miskin The New Bridge
Mountain Ash Railway Stn Mountain Ash Railway Stn
Mountain Ash Town Hall Mountain Ash Town Hall
Municipal Buildings Municipal Buildings
Navigation Pub, Abercynon Navigation Pub, Abercynon
Nelson Bus Stn Nelson Bus Station
Newport Admiral Insurance Newport outside Admiral Insurance
North Road Ferndale North Road Ferndale
Park View Park View
Penny Farthing Pub Llantrisant - Penny Farthing Pub
Pentre C.O Pentre Council Offices
Pentre The Griffin Pentre The Griffin
Pentrebach opposite 60 60 Pentrebach opposite 60 60
Penygraig Labour Club Penygraig Labour Club
Pontygwaith Cosmo Pontygwaith Cosmo
Pontygwaith Surgery Pontygwaith Surgery (Tylorstown)
Porth Depot Porth Depot
Porth Square Porth Square - Oakdale Chemist
Rhydyfelin Duffryn Rhydyfelin Duffryn
Rhydyfelin Ebenezer Rhydyfelin Ebenezer
Rhydyfelin Glantaf School Rhydyfelin Glantaf School
Rhydyfelin Malvern Tyres Rhydyfelin Malvern Tyres
Rhymney Library Rhymney Library
Talbot Green Bus Stn Talbot Green Bus Stn
TBA TBA
Ton Pentre Freezer Ton Pentre Freezer Centre
Tongwynlais Church Tongwynlais Church Bus Stop
Tongwynlais Holiday Inn Tongwynlais - Holiday Inn
Tonteg Fina Garage Tonteg Fina Garage
Tonteg Road Runner Tonteg Road Runner
Tonypandy Co-op Tonypandy Co-op
Tonypandy Square Tonypandy Square
Tonyrefail Astra Tonyrefail Astra Video Shop
Travelling by car Travelling by car
Tredegar Lidl Tredegar Lidl Bus Stop
Treorchy P.O. Treorchy P.O.
Ty Nant Bus Stop Ty Nant Bus Stop
Ty Nant The Woodlands Ty Nant The Woodlands
Tylorstown Duke Tylorstown Duke of York
Tylorstown P.O Tylorstown P.O
Tylorstown The Jubilee Tylorstown The Jubilee
Upperboat Do It All Do It All - Dunelmn
Veolia Veolia
Wattstown Days Wattstown Days Newsagents
Ynyshir Baden Ynyshir Baden
Ynyshir Eagle Ynyshir Eagle
Ynyshir Hall Ynyshir Hall
Ynysybwl New Road Ynysybwl New Road
Ynysybwl The Cemetery Ynysybwl The Cemetery
Ynysybwl The Robertown Ynysybwl The Robertown
Ystrad Mynach Bus Station Ystrad Mynach Bus Station
Ystrad P.O. Rhondda Ystrad P.O. Rhondda
Ystrad Sandy Bank Rhondda Ystrad Sandy Bank Rhondda
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