7-Day Tour

Day 1 (Edinburgh)

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

Day 2 (Fife)

• 10.30 Guided tour of Falkland Palace, country retreat of the royal Stuarts, including the famous Mary, Queen of Scots. Enjoy a cream tea in the marquee (1 Jun-31 Aug).
• 14.00 Guided tour of the fascinating 16th century Culross Palace, situated on the north shores of the Firth of Forth.
• 16.00 Return to Edinburgh.

Day 3 (Stirling)

• 09.30 Travel west to Stirling Castle, birthplace of generations of Stuart monarchs.
• 13.00 Lunch and tour of Bannockburn Heritage Centre, site of one of the most famous battles in Scottish history, a victory for the renowned Robert the Bruce.
• 15.30 Return to Edinburgh

Day 4 (Ayrshire Coast)

• 11.30 Travel south-west from Edinburgh to Culzean Castle, a truly unique property, in one of Scotland’s most beautiful settings.
• 15.00 Return to Edinburgh.

Day 5 (Dumfries & Galloway)

• 11.30 Spend a wonderful day at Threave House & Garden, with its beautiful shows of colour all year round.
• 15.00 Return to Edinburgh.
• 20.00 Reception or period dinner at The Georgian House, Charlotte Square, part of Robert Adam’s masterpiece of urban design.

Day 6 (Aberdeenshire)

• AM Travel to Aberdeen.
• 12.30 Lunch and tour of Castle Fraser, one of the grandest Castles of Mar.
• 15.30 Visit to Fyvie Castle, a fine example of Scottish Baronial architecture, with impressive collections of paintings and armoury.
• 18.00 Private tour and dinner at Haddo House, a stunning example of Georgian architecture with sumptuous Victorian interiors.

Day 7 (Aberdeenshire)

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