Discover Scotland's magnificent autumnal colours of gold, yellows, and browns on this extraordinary break.
View Dates & BookDiscover 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.
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.
B, DDay 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.
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.
B, DDay 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.
BB=Breakfast, D=Dinner
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.
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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