Stone Of Destiny & Royal Palaces
Stone Of Destiny & Royal Palaces
Book NowJoin us as we head to Perthshire for our Stone of Destiny and Royal Palaces Tour. The attractions on this new tour have been carefully selected to showcase this magnificent area beautifully. Visit the recently opened Perth Museum home to the Stone of destiny, used to crown kings and queens since the 9th century and featured in the coronation of King Charles III. Explore the royal strongholds of Glamis Castle with its soaring turrets and stunning gardens and Scone Palace, iconic crowning place of Scottish kings and queens encased in 1,000 years of history. Enjoy a mini afternoon tea at Peel Farm, owned by a 3rd generation Angus farming family. Don’t miss out on this New Scottish tour, book early to avoid disappointment.
Your Holiday Includes:
Door to door service
Porterage
Dinner, bed and breakfast
En suite bedrooms
Admission and guided tour Perth Museum- Home of the Stone of Destiny
Admission to Scone Palace
Admission to Glamis Castle with tour
Afternoon tea at Peel Farm Cafe
Excursions
Executive coach travel throughout
£160.00 single room supplement
Itinerary:
Monday
Depart Leyland at 08.00hrs for our journey to Dundee with a suitable lunch stop en-route. Arrive at the hotel to a warm welcome while your case is taken to your room.
Tuesday
Today, enjoy a free day to relax and explore at your own pace your host city Dundee, the UNESCO Creative City of Design, a dynamic and compact city that offers a wealth of history and attractions for its visitors. Perhaps visit Discovery Point or board Captain Scott's ship RRS Discovery, explore the wonderful Verdant Works or the V&A Museum of Design. If shopping is your thing Dundee won't disappoint from the bespoke to the unique, Dundee has a wealth of independent shops and foodie treats and you may even spot Desperate Dan along the way. Today the choice is yours.
Wednesday
Following breakfast our excursion takes us to the city of Perth with a visit to Perth Museum. The highlight of the museum collection is the recently returned Stone of Scone, known as the Stone of Destiny, used to crown kings and queens since the 9th century and featured in the coronation of King Charles III. Enjoy a guided tour and discover its heritage and significance in UK history. In the afternoon travel the short distance to Scone Palace to uncover its exciting and colourful history as one of Scotland's most important stately homes, from the seat of parliament to the crowning place of Scottish kings, including Robert the Bruce. The palace houses an outstanding collection of antiques, paintings and rare artefacts with grounds that are renowned throughout the world.
Thursday
Today we enjoy a morning visit to Glamis Castle, one of the finest castles in Scotland. This former home of Princess Margaret was also the setting for Shakespeare's Macbeth. We have a tour of the historic castle and time to soak up the magnificent beauty of the gardens. Following our visit, we head to Peel Farm café, a 3rd generation, family-run business using locally sourced produce to create tasty home-baked products. Enjoy a mini afternoon tea of tea/coffee, small sandwiches, savoury pastries and fresh scones. On site there is also a farm shop showcasing local produce and an accessible farm trail where you can meet a variety of farm animals.
Friday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast and bid farewell to our hosts. Commence the journey home with a suitable lunch stop en-route.
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| SRS | £160.00 Single Room Supplement | For Sole Use | Yes |
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| Hotel | Best Western, Invercarse 371 Perth Road, Dundee DD2 1PG |
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| Hotel Star Rating | 3 Star |
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| Hotel Website | www.invercarsehotel.co.uk |
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| About the hotel | The Best Western Invercarse is a proudly independent hotel which offers its guests a warm and friendly welcome, situated in Dundee’s West End, a peaceful haven just minutes from the vibrant city, offering stunning views over the River Tay. Flanked by Californian redwood trees, the Redwood Restaurant and Lounge Bar are renowned for local produce in their dishes. Guest bedrooms are modern and elegant, a great place to relax following a busy day exploring. Please note there is no lift at the hotel however this low-rise hotel does have ground floor rooms, please request on booking. Most of the rooms at the hotel have walk-in showers, however there are a few with baths, please request on booking. |
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TV |
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| Hairdryer | Yes |
| Lift | No ‘Low rise hotel’ |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Toiletries | Yes |
| Safe/Safety Deposit Box | No |
| AC | No |
| Pool | No |
| Gym | No |
| Iron | Yes |
| Tea/Coffee | Yes |
| Porterage | Yes |
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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.
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| Carnforth | Carnforth Truckstop |
| Leyland Tesco Extra | Leyland Tesco Extra, Bus Lane |
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