Grand UK Over 55's Holidays Scotland - 7% discount off brochure prices. To book, call Grand UK Holidays direct on 01603 886 795 and quote TRA55 for the Travel 55 discounted price |
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Tartan Flyer - Scotland 8 Day Holidays by Air - 7% Discount Tour Highlights West Highlands lochs and glens, Fort William, Glencoe, Pitlochry Queen's View, Royal Deeside, Braemar, Ballater, Glamis Castle |
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You'll see much more of the Highlands on our Tartan Flyer holidays. Featuring return flights, rather
than overnight hotels, means you'll enjoy seven nights in Scotland - so you can relax and soak up
more of the wonderful Highland atmosphere. Our base is our own hotel in the lovely village of Blair
Atholl, which is set amid the unspoilt Perthshire countryside and is perfectly placed for touring.
Highlights include the Queen Mother's much-cherished Glamis Castle, the golfing centre of St
Andrews, Royal Deeside, and the mountain scenery of Fort William, Glencoe and Ben Nevis. And in August we include tickets to the Edinburgh Tattoo as an added bonus. |
| Itinerary |
SUNDAY Make your own way to one of our featured regional airports for your flight to Scotland. Meet our airport representative after security and join your vehicle to transfer to the Bridge of Tilt Hotel for the next seven nights. MONDAY A day to relax and explore your new surroundings in Blair Atholl. TUESDAY An absorbing full day circular tour of the Grampian Mountains and West Highlands. Our outward route is by the wild Drumochter Pass over the mountains to descend Glen Spean to Spean Bridge, then by the slopes of Ben Nevis, the highest peak in the British Isles, to reach Fort William. Set on the shores of Loch Linnhe, amidst glorious mountain scenery, this is one of Scotland's most popular tourist centres. Our return route is by spectacular Glencoe, remote Rannoch Moor, and lovely Loch Tay. WENDESDAY Full day excursion by the Cairnwell Pass, a popular area for winter skiing, descending to the picturesque village of Braemar at the head of Deeside, a favourite destination of Royalty since the days of Queen Victoria. We glimpse Balmoral Castle, the Queen's Highland residence, before arriving at Ballater, where the old station has many Royal associations and 'By Royal Appointment' crests can be seen on shop fronts. THURSDAY A short half day excursion to neighbouring Pitlochry, a small Highland town which has become a mecca for tourists, with lots of Scottish souvenirs to tempt you. On to the beauty spot of Queen's View, overlooking Loch Tummel and the mountain peak of Schiehallion. FRIDAY Our final full day tour takes us in the morning to Glamis Castle (admission included), the childhood home of the Queen Mother, birthplace of Princess Margaret, and the legendary setting for Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'. It is a picturesque baronial building, with a roofline of turrets and battlements, in a sylvan setting. In the afternoon through Dundee, the 'city of jam, jute and journalism', and across the impressive Tay Bridge to the Fife coast and St. Andrews, home of golf, with an ancient university where Prince Andrew studied, cathedral and castle ruins, and extensive sandy beaches. SATURDAY Day of leisure in Blair Atholl. A visit to nearby Blair Castle is a must. SUNDAY Depart for the transfer back to the airport and the flight back to your chosen regional airport. |
| Bridge of Tilt Hotel | |
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This former hunting lodge enjoys an idyllic position in the pretty village of Blair Atholl. It's a marvellous base for a wonderful break, featuring excellent Highland hospitality, open log fires in the lounges, good food and great entertainment. All bedrooms offer private facilities, television and tea and coffee making facilities. • Full breakfast and four course evening dinner plus tea or coffee • Three nights entertainment • No lift, but ground floor bedrooms are available on request ** (STC) |
| Whats Included |
• Return flights |
| Departure Dates & Prices 2012 Tour Code BLB - 8 Days Half Board |
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Grand UK Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price in Red Quote Travel 55 Ref: TRA55 + Holiday Code |
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July 1 |
£549 £511 |
September 9 |
£549 £511 |
August 5 (including Tatto) |
£599 £558 |
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| Flight Information | |||
| Arrival and departure times (in local time) are as follows, but are subject to change: |
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Depart Gatwick |
15.50 |
Arrive Edinburgh |
17.15 |
Depart Edinburgh |
17.45 |
Arrive Gatwick |
19.15 |
Depart Norwich |
19.40 |
Arrive Edinburgh |
21.00 |
Depart Edinburgh |
17.55 |
Arrive Norwich |
19.15 |
Depart Southampton |
12.10 |
Arrive Edinburgh |
13.40 |
Depart Edinburgh |
18.30 |
Arrive Southampton |
19.55 |
Depart Stansted |
12.50 |
Arrive Edinburgh |
14.05 |
Depart Edinburgh |
17.00 |
Arrive Stansted |
18.20 |
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