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Loch Ness & The Highlands Duration: One day tour

HIGHLIGHTS: Rannoch Moor, Glen Coe, Fort William, Ben Nevis, The Great Glen, Fort Augustus, Loch Ness scenic drive, Inverness, Spey Valley & Pitlochry. The Loch Ness Monster - fact or fiction? Find out on this splendid tour through the glorious Scottish Highlands.

Our journey northwards takes us through Rob Roy MacGregor country to desolate Rannoch Moor. We’ll travel through haunting Glen Coe, the "Glen of Weeping". In 1692 40 of the resident MacDonald clan were massacred in cold blood by the Campbells for not forswearing the Jacobite cause. It is said that you can still hear their cries! We’ll make a stop in this awe-inspiring place so that you can marvel at the natural beauty of the glen for yourself.

Next we travel to Fort William, which sits in the shadow of Ben Nevis. A real highlight is our drive through the Great Glen. Watch out for the wonderful loch side views as we make our way through the Glen. We will stop in Fort Augustus so that you can visit this picturesque little village - our gateway to mysterious Loch Ness. Here you can take a stroll down to the banks of the loch as well as visiting some of the craft shops that line the main street.

Our next treat is our tour along the entire length of Loch Ness. We will make a further stop, for some monster spotting, during our loch-side drive. Could that shadow be the monster?

Shortly we will arrive in Inverness. We will make a further stop so that you can discover the Capital of the Highlands for yourself. Later we will start our journey southwards through the Spey Valley then on to the dramatic scenery of Glen Garry. We’ll make a stop in the delightful Victorian resort of Pitlochry before we head for Perth then Edinburgh or Glasgow.

A wonderful day out and maybe, just maybe......

Operated by Scottish Tours
DATES OF OPERATION

FROM EDINBURGH
DAILY: April 14 to October 29, 2006

FROM GLASGOW
DAILY: June 3 to October 1, 2006
DEPARTURE INFORMATION:
From Edinburgh: 8:15 hrs from Edinburgh Bus Station, Edinburgh Returns at 8:30 hrs
From Glasgow: 8:15 hrs from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow - Returns at 8:30 hrs

Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and Braveheart CountryDuration: One day tour

HIGHLIGHTS: South Queensferry, Linlithgow, Stirling and Stirling Castle, Doune, Callander, The Trossachs, Aberfoyle and Loch Lomond. A fascinating tour that will introduce you to the history of Stirling with its famous Castle and the natural beauty of the Loch Lomond National Park.

We start our tour with a drive to the pretty village of South Queensferry, overlooking the Firth of Forth. Next is a visit to the attractive town of Linlithgow with its palace ruins overlooking a lovely loch. It was here that Mary, Queen of Scots was born in 1542.

Stirling is our next treat. Here there is an opportunity to visit Stirling Castle. The castle overlooks the ancient city of Stirling and is one of the historic buildings that have come to symbolise the spirit of Scotland. Our extended stop in Stirling will allow a leisurely visit to the Castle or the chance to explore the town itself. Our scenic drive continues through the village of Doune, with its 14 th century castle to Callander, a pleasant tourist town that became popular in Victorian times. The Trossachs is a wonderful area of lochs and wild mountain vistas. We travel by Loch Venachar then climb the dramatic Dukes Pass to the pretty village of Aberfoyle, where we will make a stop.

We end our tour on a real high-note as we drive to the “bonnie, bonnie banks” of Loch Lomond. We will stop in Balloch where you can enjoy an optional cruise on the loch or visit the nearby Loch Lomond National Park Visitor Centre.

Operated by : Scottish Tours
DATES OF OPERATION FROM EDINBURGH AND GLASGOW
DAILY: April 14 to October 29, 2006

DEPARTURE INFORMATION:
From Glasgow: 9:00 hrs from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Returns at 6:30 hrs
From Edinburgh: 10:30 hrs from Edinburgh Bus Station, Edinburgh Returns at 19:45 hrs
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Half Day Tours

City Sightseeing Tours Hop-Hop Off

Route / Routes: 1 Route
Duration: 1 hour
Start Point: Waverley Bridge
Main Pickup Points: Waverley Bridge by Railway Station - Edinburgh Castle - St Giles's Cathedral - Burns Monument - National Gallery
No. of Stops: 15
Commentary: Multi-lingual English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Japanese We also operate Vintage tours (MacTours) and Guide Friday services which both have Live Guides
Validity of ticket: 24 hours
Season: All year round (except 25 Dec)
Frequency: Every 20-30 minutes
Operational times: TBC

Whisky Heritage CentreDuration: 1 hour

One hour interactive tour starting with a free ‘dram’ (for over 18’s) Learn about the whisky-making process, the layout of a distillery, the different regions that produce whisky and meet the resident ‘Whisky Ghost’ who tells the secret art of blending. Enjoy a whisky barrel ride back through time.

MEETING POINT: 354 Castle Hill,The Royal Mile, Edinburgh
OPENING TIMES: Summer opening times everyday (May to September).
9:30am to 6:30pm. last tour 5:30pm Winter opening times throughout the week (October to April).
10am to 5pm. Last tour 4pm
Multi-Day Tours
Inverness & Loch NessDuration: Two day tour

INCLUDES: One nights accommodation with full Scottish breakfast; excursion to Culloden Moor; services of a local host and transportation by air-conditioned and washroom equipped motorcoach (Edinburgh or Glasgow/Inverness/Edinburgh or Glasgow).

This two day tour will let you explore one of Scotland's most popular cities, at your own pace; go monster spotting by Loch Ness and see some spectacular scenery. This really is essential Scotland!

Day One - Departing from Edinburgh or Glasgow we make our way to lonely Rannoch Moor and into Glen Coe, Scotland's most famous glen and the scene of the terrible massacre in 1692. We will make a stop in the midst of this awe-inspiring scenery where you can enjoy the magic of this special place.

From Fort William the striking scenery of the Great Glen unfolds ahead of us – first Loch Lochy, then Loch Oich and finally Loch Ness. We will stop in the attractive village of Fort Augustus, where you can take a stroll along the banks of the loch. Keep a careful watch as we drive the entire length of the loch. We’ll make another stop for some monster spotting from a different vantage point. Shortly we will arrive in Inverness, our home for tonight.
Note: The stay in Inverness is unescorted.

Day Two - This morning we have an excursion to Culloden Moor, where Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Jacobite Army was routed by Government troops under the command of “Butcher” Cumberland. This bloody battle was the last ever fought on British soil.

Later there is free time in Inverness for shopping or sightseeing. As we depart Inverness we make our way through the gentle Spey Valley then on through stunning scenery as we drive over the Drumochter Pass. Keep a close watch for the deer that often come down to the roadside to graze. We'll stop in the popular Victorian resort of Pitlochry, nestling on the banks of the River Tummel. From Perth make our way homewards to journey's end in Edinburgh or Glasgow.

Operated by : Scottish Tours
DATES OF OPERATION FROM EDINBURGH
DAILY - 14 April to 28 October, 2006

FROM GLASGOW
DAILY - 3 June to 30 September, 2006
DEPARTURE INFORMATION:

From Edinburgh: 08.15 hrs from Edinburgh Bus Station, Edinburgh Returns at 20.30 hrs (day 2)
From Glasgow: 08.15 hrs from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Returns at 20.30 hrs (day 2)
Highlands and The Isle of Skye Duration: 3 Day - 2 Nights

INCLUDES: Two nights accommodation with full Scottish breakfast; full day excursion to Isle of Skye by superior air-conditioned minicoach with expert local guide; excursion to Culloden Moor; services of a local host and transportation by air-conditioned and washroom equipped motorcoach (Edinburgh or Glasgow/Inverness/Edinburgh or Glasgow). This very special three-day tour combines a relaxing two night stay in Inverness and will show you some of Scotland's finest scenery, including a wonderful full-day excursion to the fabled Isle of Skye!

Day One - Departing from Edinburgh or Glasgow we make our way to lonely Rannoch Moor and into Glen Coe, Scotland's most famous glen and the scene of the terrible massacre in 1692. We will make a stop in the midst of this awe-inspiring scenery where you can enjoy the magic of this special place.

From Fort William the striking scenery of the Great Glen unfolds ahead of us – first Loch Lochy, then Loch Oich and finally Loch Ness. We will stop in the attractive village of Fort Augustus, where you can take a stroll along the banks of the loch. Keep a careful watch as we drive the entire length of the loch. During our tour we will make another stop for some monster spotting from a different vantage point. Shortly we will arrive in Inverness, our home for the next two nights. Note: The stay in Inverness is unescorted.

Day Two - Today we enjoy the highlight of our tour - a full day excursion to the beautiful island of Skye by mini-coach. We'll make a photo-stop at Eilean Donan Castle, perched on its island at the head of Loch Duich. You will marvel at the views when we stop at this most picturesque of castles. Soon we'll be crossing "over the sea to Skye" and visiting the beautiful gardens of the Clan Donald Centre before enjoying the dramatic scenery of the famed Cuillin Mountains. Later we will have time for some beach combing before returning to Inverness.

Day Three - This morning there is an excursion to nearby Culloden Moor where Bonnie Prince Charlie’s dreams came to a bloody end. Later there is free time in Inverness for individual sightseeing or shopping before we join our motorcoach for a spectacular drive south through the Highlands. From the Spey Valley and the Cairngorm Mountains we travel through Glen Garry to the pretty Victorian resort of Pitlochry. After a break we'll make our way through the gentle rolling countryside towards Perth then onwards to Edinburgh or Glasgow.

Operated by : Scottish Tours
DATES OF OPERATION
From Edinburgh
Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
April 15 to May 30 and October 1 to 15, 2006

From Edinburgh & Glasgow
DAILY June 1 to September 30, 2006

Departure Information:
From Edinburgh: 8:15 hrs from Edinburgh Bus Station, Edinburgh Returns at 8:30 hrs (day 3)
From Glasgow: 8:15 hrs from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Returns at 8:30 hrs (day 3)
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