Wednesday 3rd December 2008
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3-Day Tour

Day 1

  • 10.00 Guided Tour of Falkland Palace followed by cream tea. Situated in the picturesque town of Falkland, this fascinating 16th-century Palace was the country residence of famous Stuart monarchs, including Mary, Queen of Scots.
  • 13.30 Visit to Kellie Castle, one of the Trust’s most romantic houses, with a fine organic garden,overlooking the Firth of Forth.
  • 15.00 Return to Edinburgh.
  • 17.30 Guided tour and drinks reception at The Georgian House, situated in Charlotte Square in the city’s elegant New Town.

Day 2

  • AM At leisure to explore Scotland’s capital city.
  • 13.00 Visit to Gladstone’s Land, a fine example of a 17th-century tenement building situated in the Old Town.
  • 15.00 Guided tour of Newhailes, which has recently won the prestigious Europa Nostra Award, in recognition of the outstanding conservation work carried out on the house.
  • 20.00 Dinner at No 27 Charlotte Square.

Day 3

  • 10.30 Morning coffee and visit to The Hill House, Helensburgh, Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s finest domestic creation, with commanding views over the River Clyde estuary.
  • 13.00 Afternoon at Loch Lomond Shores, situated in Scotland’s first National Park, where you can cruise on the loch, shop or enjoy some excellent cuisine.
  • 18.00 Guided tour followed by dinner at Pollok House, Glasgow, one of the grandest Edwardian mansion houses in Scotland.
  • 21.30 Return to Edinburgh.
 

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