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EXCURSION
PROGRAMME
Why not take advantage of your visit to Scotland and join in our programme
of full day, half day and post congress tours? A member of staff will
join each trip to ensure you are well looked after and the scenery and
historical aspects of Scotland are treats not to be missed!
| FULL
DAY TOURS Wednesday 10th July |
LOCH LOMOND AND
THE TROSSACHS
Journey to Balloch, on the bonny banks of Loch Lomond, cruise on the famous
loch and enjoy lunch before travelling through the mountains and the lochs
of the Trossachs to Aberfoyle, an area famed for its textiles. Visit a
local woollen mill with time to browse for quality Scottish tartans.
Ref F1 £35.00 (2 course lunch +
admissions included)
NATIONAL WALLACE
MONUMENT AND STIRLING CASTLE
On the way to the ancient town of Stirling, this tour will stop at the
National Wallace Monument built in commemoration of Scotland’s Braveheart,
Sir William Wallace. Climb the monument to enjoy panoramic views of Stirling
and the ancient battlefield before lunch then visit Stirling Castle, once
the home of Mary Queen of Scots. Sensible footwear is recommended for
this tour.
Ref F2 £38.00 (2 course lunch +
admissions included)
ROSSLYN CHAPEL
AND TRAQUAIR HOUSE
Rosslyn, built in 1446 is unique and famed worldwide for the beauty and
variety of its carvings – see the famous ‘Apprentice Pillar’
and Pagan symbols and experience the aura of mystery and magic which surrounds
the chapel. Following lunch, journey to Traquair – the oldest inhabited
house in Scotland. Once a pleasure ground for Scottish Kings in times
of trouble, then a refuge for Catholic priests in times of terror, the
house remains untouched by time. Visit the brewery where ‘Traquair
House Ale’ is still brewed in a very traditional manner.
Ref F3 £37.00 (2 course lunch +
admissions included)
All
full days based on 40 participants – if there are insufficient on
any one tour we may need to combine trips.
| HALF
DAY TOURS Friday 12th July (after lunch) |
THE EDINBURGH TOUR (4 hours)
Set on a series of extinct volcanic hills, beautiful historic Edinburgh
is rich in museums, architecture and art collections. This tour of the
city’s best known landmarks includes the famous castle and bustling
medieval Royal Mile. Continue into the 18th century Georgian New Town
with its elegant crescents and tree-lined squares, then enjoy dramatic
interactive special effects at Dynamic Earth: an exciting way to discover
our planet’s story.
Ref H1 £20.00 (coach, admissions
+ guide included)
GLENKINCHIE WHISKY
DISTILLERY (sorry - this tour is cancelled)
Glenkinchie Distillery is situated at the foot of the Lammermuir Hills,
40 minutes from Edinburgh. Founded in 1840, Glenkinchie still uses traditional
methods of distillation – with just a little help from modern technology.
Guests tour the museum and distillery, and then enjoy a wee dram of the
fine single malt whisky produced (guaranteed vegetarian by tour company!)
Ref H2 £14.00 (coach, admissions,
guide + whisky dram included)
NEW LANARK (4
hours)
New Lanark is a 200-year-old cotton-spinning village situated south of
Glasgow in the upper Clyde Valley and is a remarkable 19th century social
and industrial experiment. The village became world famous due to the
work of the mill owner and social pioneer Robert Owen… an intriguing
history lesson. Browse around the period houses and shops at leisure before
stepping back in time to 1820, looking at life in New Lanark through the
eyes of a young girl. For the energetic, the nearby ancient woodland gorge
also offers a lovely walk leading to the spectacular Falls of the Clyde.
Ref H3 £20.00 (coach, admissions
+ guide included)
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