mcleanscotland are local Scots who pride ourselves on showing you the nooks & crannies other tours companies pass on by. We can show you those hidden gems even Scots do not know! mcleanscotland of Perth tour company for vacations to Scotland here are our guides all Scottish for your satisfaction. Ed McLeans 9 night tour of Scotland with mcleanscotland to coincide with the 2009 Edinburgh gathering

“Rural Hill at the

2009 Gathering”

Executive Director, Ed McLean”

TOUR OF SCOTLAND

9 Nights in Scotland

This tour has been designed by Ed McLean and mcleanscotland, it will be a general Scottish tour taking in many clan lands and towns along the route. As with all our tours we can be flexible and try to include as many clan sights as possible once we know who is joining this tour. www.ruralhill.net

Includes:
4 NIGHTS EDINBURGH
2 NIGHTS INVERARAY
2 NIGHTS INVERNESS
1 NIGHT NORTH QUEENSFERRY

9 FULLY COOKED SCOTTISH BREAKFASTS AND A FAREWELL DINNER

COACH X 7 DAYS plus transfers
VISITS; ROSSLYN CHAPEL, ARISAIG HIGHLAND GAMES, EDRADOUR WHISKY DISTILLERY, CULLODEN BATTLEFIELD AND NEW VISITOR CENTRE, GLENFIDDICH DISTILLERY. Fully Guided.
Fully bound tour notes and maps

THURSDAY 23 JULY arrive Edinburgh, coach will meet you at the airport and transfer, then we will immediately visit Rosslyn Chapel, made even more famous by the Da Vinci Code. We cannot check into the hotel until 3pm. So enjoy fee time in the city or relax as your luggage will be dropped at the hotel. Remainder of the day is free to do as you wish. Overnight Edinburgh 4 star ROXBURGHE HOTEL. The hotel has leisure facilities.

FRIDAY 24 JULY today you can have free time to explore the city again. or a COACH TOUR TO THE BORDER COUNTRY - Jedburgh, Kelso and a battlefield; On 9 September 1513, what many believe to have been one of the most important events in Scottish history took place. Scottish and English armies met in what has since been variously called the Battle of Flodden, the Battle of Flodden Field, or the Battle of Branxton Moor. Overnight Edinburgh ROXBURGHE HOTEL.

SATURDAY 25 JULY events for the gathering. Overnight Edinburgh ROXBURGHE HOTEL.

SUNDAY 26 JULY final day of events for the gathering. This evening we will have a special Scottish night; whisky tasting, storytelling and some food (as an optional extra) for those who wish. MORE ON THIS LATER. Overnight ROXBURGHE HOTEL.

MONDAY 27 JULY We depart Edinburgh driving north we head for the Trossachs. Once we reach the bottom of Loch Lomond we head north again and make our way through the mountain pass known as “rest and be thankful” – you will see why at the top! Then a drive to Inveraray where we stay at the LOCH FYNE HOTEL - this hotel also has leisure facilities and superb views over the loch,

TUESDAY 28 JULY today we will take a circular route to Kilmartin Glen, where we stop to see and touch “5000 years of ancient Celtic and Scottish history”. Then on through winding roads to Oban where we have free time in this western port. We return via Loch Awe to Inveraray and the LOCH FYNE HOTEL

WEDNESDAY 29 JULY we set out early this morning driving north through Glencoe – aye. we will stop here – and on to Fort William where we turn north to visit the Arisaig Highland games! After the games we head for Loch Ness and end our day at the PALACE HOTEL, INVERNESS.

THURSDAY 30 JULY A day trip including the Glenfiddich whisky distillery, some lovely scenery and Elgin. Then on to Culloden Moor visiting the battlefield of 1746 and Visitor Centre before returning to the PALACE HOTEL.

FRIDAY 31 JULY we drive south this morning along the main route to Pitlochry, maybe time to visit the smallest distillery in Scotland for those who wish. Then we head south stopping in Perth. Time here to wander the home of mcleanscotland and see the River Tay, the city, for some last minute shopping. South again to the QUEENSFERRY HOTEL overlooking the Forth Bridges. Farewell Dinner tonight.

£1153 per person based on a minimum tour group of 22, cost based on 2 adults sharing double or twin room. Single supplement £270

PLEASE CONTACT

ed@mcleanscotland.co.uk

For those wishing to staying longer, or, arriving earlier, why not consider; A Golfing break; stay overnight in a Scottish Castle; a tour including England or Ireland; Self drive or we can arrange a driver, visit more clan lands, or the Borders, options galore! Please enquire for details to Liz and Paul; info@mcleanscotland.co.uk

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