Day 1:
Depart for Scotland's largest city, Glasgow.
Day 2:
The adventure begins in Glasgow, the architectural capitol of the United Kingdom and Scotland's largest city, with the afternoon free to explore the city before gathereing for a welcoming dinner at Two Fat Ladies Restaurant in Glasgow. Get a good night's rest for the full day ahead tomorrow! Overnight in Glasgow in a small family owned city guest house. (L,D) Day 3:
After a leisurely full Scottish breakfast you will tour the city aboard an open-top tour bus complete with tour guide. Highlights of the tour will be Glasgow's amazing architecture, the University of Glasgow, George Square and the Glasgow Cathedral. Afternoon tea will be held at Bradford's tearoom. This afternoon you will visit Glasgow's City Chambers Building. The City Chambers is truly an architectural delight in the grandest Victorian Style and the tour is wonderful. This evening will you'll head out to dinner and a performance at King's Theatre. Overnight in Glasgow. (B,L,D) Day 4:
Today, head out of the city and into The Trossachs, an area of outstanding natural beauty. A cruise up Loch Katrine on the steamship SS Sir Walter Scott is an essential part of any day in the Trossachs. The steamer leaves from the lovely little Trossachs pier and sails to Stronachlacher at the other end of Loch Katrine. After the cruise you'll head further into The Trossachs for afternoon tea at Brig O Turk Tearoom. Then it is off to the wee village of Callander for an afternoon free for shopping and exploring one of the more picturesque villages of Scotland. Dinner is at The Forth Inn Aberfoyle. Overnight in Trossachs in a grand 19th century stone lodge. (B,L,D) Day 5:
After a full Scots breakfast you will visit Doune and Doune Castle, a magnificent late 14th century courtyard castle that is famous for Monty Python's The Holy Grail. Next it is on to Dunblane and Dunblane Cathedral. The first church was established here by St. Blane in the year 600 and the current cathedral dates from the 12th century. After tea at The Tearoom in Stirling you'll visit Stirling Castle, one of the finest examples of Renaissance architecture in Scotland. Mary Queen of Scots was crowned here and the Great Hall and Chapel Royal are wonderful highlights. This evening you'll head out to dinner at The Lion and Unicorn in Thornhill for a traditional pub outing! Overnight in the Trossachs. (B,L,D) Day 6:
This morning, journey north to the highland village of Pitlochry where you will spend the next two nights. Pitlochry is one of the most delightful highland villages in Scotland. On the way you will stop in Perth and visit Branklyn Garden. Gardeners and botanists from all over the world come to see the outstanding plants here - rhododendrons, alpines, herbaceous and peat-garden plants. A favorite is the striking Blue Himalayan Poppy. After visiting Dunkeld and Dunkeld Cathedral a stop is made for a pub lunch at the Taybank followed by a visit to Beatrix Potter Garden and Visitors Centre. The afternoon and evening is free to enjoy all the lovely shops and the many fine restaurants in Pitlochry. Overnight in Pitlochry in a beautiful Victorian country house. (B,L) Day 7:
After breakfast, a drive brings you to The Queen's View, named after Robert The Bruce's wife Isabel but made popular by Queen Victoria. This is one of the most breathtaking sights in Scotland and will become a favorite of yours. You can't stop here without visiting the tearoom and having a piece of millionaires shortbread! Next you'll visit Cluny House and Gardens, a Himalayan and North American woodland garden overlooking the scenic Strathtay Valley. Giant Himalayan lilies, blue poppies, exotic arisaemas, skunk cabbages and copious numbers of candelabra primulas grow in profusion here. Next, stop for Tea at Moon and Sixpence in Aberfeldy before visiting Blair Atholl and Blair Castle and Gardens. Bonnie Prince Charlie spent two days here in this 700-year-old rambling, turreted castle with over 32 rooms open to the public. You can also visit the lovely walled Hercules Garden. This evening's highlight will be dinner and a
performance at the Pitlochry Festival Theatre! Overnight in Pitlochry. (B,L,D) Day 8:
This morning you leave the Highlands behind as you travel to Perth and Scone Palace, the home of the Earls of Mansfield. Once the crowning place of Scottish Kings, Scone Palace occupies a unique position in Scotland’s history. It is a breathtakingly beautiful place of power and mystery and the rightful home of the celebrated Stone of Scone. Scone Palace is regarded as a national treasure and is revered as the historic jewel in Scotland’s crown. You will want to visit the grounds and gardens as well. Enjoy lunch at the Angus Tearoom on Kirriemuir before visiting Glamis and Glamis Castle, the childhood home of The Queen Mother and the legendary setting for Shakespeare's Macbeth. Glamis is also reported to be the most haunted castle in Scotland and is a true fairytale castle! Dinner and overnight in the Kingdom of Fife fishing village in an imposing stone-built Victorian home. (B,L,D) Day 9:
Today you'll enjoy a day of sightseeing in and around St. Andrews. Sightseeing will include St. Andrews Castle and Cathedral. The Castle was the former Bishops' Palace, the residence of the Archbishops of St Andrews. The Cathedral itself dates from around 1160, and was consecrated in the presence of Robert the Bruce in July 1318. From here, you'll journey to Falkland and take afternoon tea at Kind Kyttock's Tearoom before visiting Falkland Palace and Gardens. The Royal Palace of Falkland was the country residence of Stuart Kings and Queens when they hunted deer and wild boar in the Fife forest. Mary, Queen of Scots spent some of the happiest days of her tragic life here. The gardens of Falkland are lovely with its 17th century orchard. Dinner and overnight in Kingdom of Fife. (B,L,D) Day 10:
This morning's journey takes you south toward Edinburgh but not before stopping in Dunfermline and visiting Dunfermline Palace and Abbey. Dunfermline was once the capitol of Scotland and the palace was the birthplace of Charles I. King Robert the Bruce is laid to rest under the pulpit in the cathedral. This afternoon will find you stopping in Linlithgow to visit Linlithgow Palace, birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots and also home to The Church of St. Michaels. Lunch is at The Four Mary's Pub prior to visiting the palace. The rest of the afternoon and evening is free for shopping on Princes Street and the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. Dinner is on your own tonight. Overnight in Edinburgh in a splendid five-star Victorian Villa. (B,L) Day 11:
After breakfast, take in the sights of Scotland's capitol city aboard an open-top tour bus. On your way about the city you will see Holyrood Palace, Grey Friar's Bobby and Deacon Brodie's. Edinburgh Castle is a must stop, as is The Royal Mile. Entrance tickets are included for both the Castle and Holyrood Palace. After an afternoon of taking in Princes Street its time to gather for a farewell dinner and a Scottish evening for this last night in Scotland. The evening is complete with Highland dances, song, bagpipes and of course... the dreaded Haggis. Overnight in Edinburgh. (B,D) Day 12:
Today, make your way back to Glasgow Airport after saying a fond farewell to this lovely city. | 
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