7-Day Tour

Day 1 (Edinburgh)

• AM Arrive in Edinburgh.
• PM Visit Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile in the heart of the Old Town, and take in the wonderful history and architecture of this world-famous location.

Day 2 (Stirling)

• AM Travel west to Stirling Castle, birthplace of generations of Stuart monarchs.
• PM Visit to Bannockburn Heritage Centre, site of one of the most famous battles in Scottish history, a victory for the renowned Robert the Bruce.

Day 3 (Ayrshire)

• AM Morning visit to Culzean Castle, a truly unique property, in one of Scotland’s most beautiful settings.
• PM Brand new for 2010! Opening 1 December, the new Robert Burns Birthplace Museum will house the most important Burns collection in the world (in a fantastic new exhibition) along with a 120 seat restaurant and shops selling exclusive Burns-branded gifts. The focal point in a beautifully landscaped park, visitors can also see the cottage where Burns was born, take a stroll across the Brig o' Doon (of Tam o' Shanter fame), climb the Burns Monument and explore the Auld Kirk of Alloway (where Burns' father is buried)

Day 4 (Dumfries & Galloway)

• You can spend the day at Threave House & Garden, with its beautiful shows of colour all year round.
• Return to Edinburgh for an evening reception or period dinner at The Georgian House, Charlotte Square, part of Robert Adam’s masterpiece of urban design.

Day 5 (Fife)

• AM Guided tour of Falkland Palace, country retreat of the royal Stuarts, including Mary, Queen of Scots.
• PM Guided tour of the fascinating 16th century Culross Palace, situated on the north shores of the Firth of Forth.

Day 6 (Aberdeenshire)

• AM Travel to Aberdeen.
• PM Lunch and tour of Castle Fraser, followed by a visit to Fyvie Castle, a fine example of Scottish Baronial architecture, with impressive collections of paintings and armoury.
• Book a private tour and dinner at Haddo House, a stunning example of Georgian architecture with sumptuous Victorian interiors.

Day 7 (Aberdeenshire)

• AM Morning visit to Balmoral Castle (open April - July), Scottish country residence of the royal family.
• PM Lunch and visit to Crathes Castle, a picturesque château-style 16th-century tower house with beautiful interiors.
• Guided tour of nearby Drum Castle, complete with medieval tower and battlements.