Gateway to the Cairngorms

The Scottish Highlands, wild and rugged, have a timeless quality. At their very heart, where the River Tummel flows to the Tay, sits the historic small town of Pitlochry. Known as the 'Gateway to the Cairngorms National Park', it's a great base for exploring this scenic region of Scotland.

Cairngorms • Drummond Castle Gardens • Queens View • Blair Castle • Rothiemurchus Estate

Day 1 Travel to your hotel in Pitlochry.

Day 2 Today, travel through Perthshire to Drummond Castle Gardens on the outskirts of the market town of Crieff. Known as one of Scotland's finest gardens and established in 1490, the formal gardens were first laid out in the 1630s. The Italian style parterre was added in 1830. Return to Pitlochry, skirting Perth and historic Dunkeld, to the Scottish Baronial splendour of the Atholl Palace Hotel and its fascinating museum, followed by a delightful cream tea.

Day 3 A relaxed morning the first stop of which is Loch Tummel and the panoramic 'Queens View'. Originally named after Queen Isabel, wife of Robert the Bruce in the 14th century not after Queen Victoria as she presumed in 1866. On then to Blair Castle, home to the Dukes of Athol for 19 generations, where the family history is brought to life against a backdrop of fine 18th century interiors and Scottish baronial architecture. Later, return to Pitlochry, for time at leisure.

Day 4 This morning head north, revelling in the wonderful Highland scenery before arriving at the heart of the Cairngorms National Park and a visit to the Rothiemurchus Estate. Meet your ranger for a coach safari. Savour the best views of the surrounding countryside and have the opportunity of meeting the resident deer and Highland Cows. If time allows, drop into Aviemore before returning to the hotel.

Day 5 Homeward journey.

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Fishers Hotel, Pitlochry

Located in the town centre, the hotel's owners continue to make improvements throughout the hotel and grounds. The atmospheric lounge and large dining room incorporate the traditional style of the building.

• 4 star • 139 rooms • Lift

• Coach parking nearby

Your tour includes:

• 4 nights half board in Pitlochry with:
Porter service
Full Scottish breakfast
3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee

• Admission to Drummond Castle Gardens

• Cream tea and admission to the museum at Atholl Palace Hotel

• Admission to Blair Castle

• Coach Safari at Rothiemurchus Estate

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