Highlands
Monarch of the Glen
There is a wealth of things to do in this area between the mountains. The popular T.V series 'Monarch of the Glen' was filmed in several locations all around - to the west for example, Laggan was Glenbogle village. The museums at Newtonmore and Kingussie, give a vivid insight into Highland life of old.
The Highlander Hotel, Newtonmore 3***
The Highlander Hotel is situated right in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, and you can be sure of a true Scottish Welcome. All of the en suite bedrooms are equipped with colour TV, telephone, hairdryer, and tea making facilities. There is an excellent restaurant and well stocked bar. There is no lift but most bedrooms are on the ground and first floor. 2 nights live entertainment is provided.
Renowned for friendly service and hospitality
Included excursions
1. Speyside Cooperage and Cairngorms Scenery
We travel via Aviemore to Grantown on Spey for a morning coffee stop, and then proceed to Speyside Cooperage at Craigellachie, the only working cooperage in the UK where you can experience the ancient art of coopering (Admission included). We shall have time for lunch here, before an afternoon drive through the Cairngorm Mountains highlights the very best of Scottish scenery as we return via Tomintoul.
2. Monarch of the Glen and Fort William
Today takes us via the Monarch of the Glen Country and Glen Spean to Fort William, the largest town in the West Highlands situated by the foot of Ben Nevis. The pedestrianised main shopping area provides a relaxed atmosphere in which to enjoy your browsing.
3. Inverness and Nairn
Our journey today takes us first to Inverness, the City in the Highlands, where you'll find the warmest of welcomes. You will find plenty here to keep you occupied for a considerable time, before we continue via Culloden Muir, the site of the great battle in 1746, to the attractive seaside resort of Nairn.
2010 Tours
20A......April 17th - 22nd (6 days) £269
20B......July 24th - 30th (7 days) £359
20C......October 23rd - 28th (6 days) £279
Single supplement £60 on July date only
Insurance is included in the tour price
This Tour operates
Saturday to Thursday (6 days)
Saturday to Friday (7 days)