Scotland & Ireland

a trip by Tom & Peggy Pope
From: September 4th 2018
Until: September 21st 2018

Our first trip to Scotland & Ireland.(Scottish &Irish Gold 16 Days /15 Nights

Day 1 - Sep 04: Overnight Flight to Ireland or Britain
Depart your North American gateway city and travel through the night to your destination city-

Day 2 - Sep 05: GLASGOW CITY TOUR
Tour beings 2:30 PM, Glasgow hotel. Set out on an introductory tour of central Glasgow's main attractions including
parks and squares, and a visit to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group before
dinner.
(D)

Dav 3 - Sep 06: LOCH LOMOND & INVERARAY CASTLE
Embark on a cruise of Loch Lomond to appreciate views of Highland peaks. Enjoy a stroll through Inveraray before
touring Inveraray Castle which you may recognize from the Downton Abbey series. Travel through Glen Coe, often
considered one of Scotland's most spectacular and beautiful places, and on to the coastal town of Ballachulish.
(B,D)

Day 4 - Sep 07: ISLE OF SKYE & CLAN DONALD CENTRE
Travel the scenic "Road to the Isles", stopping for photos at the Glenfinnan Monument. Ferry to the Isle of Skye to
visit the Clan Donald Centre at Armadale Castle. Journey along the beautiful shores of Loch Ness and end the day in
Nairn where you'll stay in a manor house property near the North Sea.
(B,D)

Day 5 - Sep 08: CULLODEN BATTLEFIELD & SHEEPDOGS
Visit the Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre to learn about the battle which took place on 16th April 1746 when
British Government forces defeated the army of Prince Charles Edward Stuart. Walk around the moorland to see
monuments commemorating troops. Immerse yourself in farm life and enjoy a sheepdog demonstration. Spend the
evening in a gracious manor-style hotel near Pitlochry.
(B,D)

Dav 6 - Sep 09: BLAIR CASTLE & WHISKEY TASTING
Head to Blair Castle for a tour of the home of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl. Go behind the scenes at Blair Athol
Distillery to learn about whiskey making and sample a "wee dram." Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring the
hotel gardens, museum and facilities or browse around the town.
(B, D)

Dav 7 - Sep 10: G LAM IS CASTLE & ST ANDREWS GOLF
The legendary setting of Macbeth and childhood home of the late Queen Mother awaits. After touring Glamis Castle
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