Lochs and Castles in the Trossachs
Lochs and Castles in the Trossachs
Book NowJoin us as we head to Bonnie Scotland for our Lochs and Castles in the Trossachs tour staying at the 4-star King Robert Hotel on the site of the Battle of Bannockburn. Explore with us on this attraction packed holiday to discover some of the most scenic spots in The Trossachs National Park, with a cruise on beautiful Loch Katrine. Sit back, relax and enjoy a train journey on the heritage Bo’ness an Kinneil Railway aboard 1950’s/1960’s carriages for a nostalgic 10-mile trip. Visit Stirling and Inveraray to visit some of the region’s most impressive castles.
Your Holiday Includes:
Door to door service
Porterage
Dinner, bed and breakfast
En suite bedrooms
Glass of wine with dinner each evening
Round trip rail journey from Bo’ness to Manuel (please note heritage carriages may be steam or diesel hauled)
Admission to Stirling Castle
2hr cruise Loch Katrine
Guided tour of Inveraray Castle
Excursions
Executive coach travel throughout
£100.00 single room supplement
Itinerary:
Monday
Depart Leyland at 08.00hrs for our journey to The Kin g Robert Hotel, Stirling with a suitable lunch stop en-route. Arrive to a warm Scottish welcome while your case is taken to your room.
Tuesday
We begin our day with a return journey on Scotland's famous Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway. After boarding in Bo'ness, ride a vintage steam or diesel-hauled train along the Forth Estuary to Manuel and back, watching as woodlands, waterfalls and the Avon Viaduct fly by. In the afternoon, travel to the city of Stirling to visit Stirling Castle. One of Scotland's most important fortifications, Mary Queen of Scots was crowned here in 1543, roam this mighty rock top castle to see its Great Hall, Chapel Royal, Great Kitchens and more. Afterwards, we have free time in Stirling old town to wander its cobbled lanes, perhaps visit its old Tolbooth, Courthouse and Jail or just watch the world go by in a cosy café.
Wednesday
This morning, we enjoy a relaxing cruise on Loch Katrine. Departing from the Trossachs pier, we sit back and admire the beauty of the area, taking in views of Ben Venue Mountain, Ellen's Isle and Queen Victoria's loch-side Royal Cottage. This afternoon we head to the small town of Callander where we have time at leisure. Known as the 'Gateway to the Highlands', Callander serves as the eastern gateway to the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, the scenery is magnificent, with the River Teith flowing through the town.
Thursday
Our day begins with a scenic drive of the lovely Loch Lomond area, in the heart of The Trossachs National Park, surrounded by charming villages, beautiful countryside and rolling hills. We have time to pause in the picture-postcard village of Luss before continuing our travels to Inveraray Castle & Gardens for a guided tour, the ancestral seat of the Chief of Clan Campbell and one of Scotland's finest stately homes. There's plenty to see over the three floors, including the Clan Room, which offers an insight into the fascinating history of Clan Campbell; the French influenced Tapestry Drawing Room with original Beauvais tapestries; and the Victorian Room, which serves as a tribute to the marriage between HRH Princess Louise; daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, and the Marquess of Lorne.
Friday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast for the return journey home with a suitable lunch stop en-route.
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Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Carnforth | Carnforth Truckstop |
| Heysham Port | Heysham Ferry terminal |
| Leyland Tesco Extra | Leyland Tesco Extra, Bus Lane |
