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The Enchanted Forest in the Heart of Scotland

The Enchanted Forest in the Heart of Scotland

Discover Scotland's magnificent autumnal colours of gold, yellows, and browns on this extraordinary break.

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Discover Scotland's magnificent autumnal colours of gold, yellows, and browns on this extraordinary break. From our base in Perthshire, visit one of Scotland's imposing Castles and enjoy a whisky tasting at the Glenturret Distillery, Scotland's oldest working distillery. Our highlight is a sensational visit to the award-winning Enchanted Forest, a dazzling outdoor sound and light show with a stunning woodland backdrop that celebrates the majesty of autumn.

 

 

INCLUDES

Return luxury coach travel

Escorted by a Skills representative

4 nights half board

Visit to Penrith enroute

Excursions to St Andrews, Dundee & The Enchanted Forest

Admission into the V&A Museum & Glamis Castle

Guided tour & tasting at Glenturrent Distillery

Free time in Blairgowrie

 

Day 1

Following pick-ups, we travel north, stopping in the historic Cumbrian market town of Penrith before arriving at our hotel in Blairgowrie.

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Day 2

We head to St Andrews, Scotland's world-famous home of golf known for its historic university, where Prince William and Kate Middleton first met, along with medieval streets and gorgeous traditional buildings. After lunch, we cross the Tay Bridge to the waterfront city of Dundee. This coastal city is now well-known thanks to the brilliant V&A Museum and we have included admission for you today - here, you can celebrate Scotland's design heritage with over three hundred unique exhibits to explore.

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Day 3

With a leisurely start today, our first visit is to Glamis Castle, the legendary setting for Shakespeare's Macbeth, the childhood home of HM Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother and the birthplace of Princess Margaret. A castle steeped in history, each room tells its own story. Once you've finished exploring inside, head out to the beautiful gardens soaked in the golden colours of autumn. After dinner at the hotel this evening, we re-board our coach and visit the award-winning Enchanted Forest. Set your imagination alight with dazzling visuals and innovative design, accompanied by stirring music, while you explore the stunning woodland setting. It's a spectacle like no other.

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Day 4

After breakfast today, enjoy a free day to enjoy Blairgowrie, one of the largest towns in Perthshire. Sitting on the banks of the River Ericht, the town has a selection of woollen mill outlets, pleasant cafés, coffee shops, and parks to explore.

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Day 5

We return home today with a visit to the award-winning Glenturret distillery for a tour and tasting enroute! This tour will take you through the traditional art of making Glenturret Single Malt Whisky using hand-operated, time-honoured methods before enjoying a tipple from the distillery's exceptional whisky range. Afterwards, we continue our journey home.

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The Angus Hotel & Spa 3*, Blairgowrie

 

 

A warm welcome awaits at The Angus Hotel & Spa, Blairgowrie's premier leisure hotel and one of only four hotels in Perthshire with a modern, fully-equipped leisure club and indoor swimming pool. Relax and unwind in an informal family-owned hotel, offering a delightful combination of professional service and comfort.

 

Hotel Facilities

  • Bar

  • Restaurant

  • Lift

  • Wi-Fi

  • Swimming pool

  • Spa & wellness centre

 

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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

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Alfreton Bus Station, Hall Street,
Alfreton, DE55 7BT
Arnold High Street Bus Stop,
Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Beeston Beeston Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub
Beeston, NG9 2LA
Bulwell Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive,
Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Chesterfield Coach Station, Beckingham Way
Chesterfield, S40 1TH
Derby Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28,
Derby, DE1 2AY
Heanor Market Place, Wilmott Street
(Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG
Ilkeston Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place,
Ilkeston, DE7 5GF
Leicester St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA,
Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Long Eaton. The Green, Outside Poundland
Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ
Loughborough Amber Rooms, The Rushes
Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Mansfield Bus Stop, Walkden Street
Mansfield, NG18 1QN
Nottingham Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino,
Nottingham, NG1 6HE
Ripley Market Place, Express Stand
Ripley, DE5 3FJ
Rotherham Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street,
Rotherham , S60 1QB
Sheffield Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House
Sheffield, S1 2BG
Toton Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane
Notts, NG9 7JA

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