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Highland Castles & Safari

Enjoy a break to the heart of the stunning Perthshire Highlands where we are based in the bustling town of Crieff, the second largest town in Perthshire. Enjoy an included day to the city of Dundee and for something completely different we embark on a Highlands Safari experience

Enjoy a break to the heart of the stunning Perthshire Highlands and the bustling town of Crieff, set amidst magnificent Perthshire scenery. Crieff has been a holiday resort since Victorian times and is the second largest town in Perthshire, straddling the Highland Boundary Fault where the rolling Lowland landscape meets majestic Highland terrain. Enjoy an included day to the city of Dundee and for something completely different we embark on a Highlands Safari experience.

CRIEFF HYDRO HOTEL

The striking Crieff Hydro Hotel & Resort in Crieff is located in 900 acres of grounds and is one of the top Resort hotels in Scotland. All bedrooms feature television, radio, telephone, Wi-Fi, iron/ironing board, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel also features a restaurant, bar and lounge area, leisure club with indoor swimming pool, fitness centre and spa plus an extensive range of outdoor leisure activities including golf and tennis. Lift to all floors.

PRICE INCLUDES

Accommodation with dinner and breakfast
Admission to Glamis Castle
Admission Blair Castle
Tour of Glenturret Distillary
Mountain Highland Safari
Return Travel by Coach

Day One

We travel north through the Scottish Borders and on to Creiff for check in to the Creiff Hydro Hotel where we stay for the next four nights

Day Two

This morning we soak up 1000 years of history at Glamis, the finest castle in Scotland. Glamis Castle was the childhood home of the Queen Mother, birthplace of Princess Margaret and the setting for Shakespeare's Macbeth. During our visit you will experience a sense of splendour as we explore the opulent rooms and the extensive gardens and pathways. This afternoon we return to Creiff for a tour the Glenturret Distillery, Scotland's oldest working distillery.

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Day Three

We drive to Aberfeldy where our mode of transport will change as we step on board Land Rovers for our Highland Safari. Experience breath-taking scenery at nearly 3000 feet, the award winning ranger led safari includes hot drinks, whisky dram and Highland shortbread. Armed with cameras and binoculars we journey to the high tops through a land sculptured by the elements and steeped in history, culture, nature and breath-taking views. There will be no shortage of photo opportunities and you may be lucky enough to see majestic red deer, the Famous Grouse, the elusive Mountain Hare or the soaring Golden Eagle as you travel through forests, mountains and moors on private hill tracks.

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Day Four

A morning visit to Blair Castle, the ancient seat of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl that enjoys one of Scotland's finest settings. The castle has been transformed through the ages from its medieval beginnings to a fine Georgian mansion and finally a Victorian castle in a grand the baronial style. Next we see the stunning 'Queens View' at the head of Loch Tummel, a famous vantage point that looks out over one of the most iconic panoramas in Scotland, visited by Queen Victoria in 1866. In the afternoon we visit Pitlochry where you can browse around the centre or maybe take a walk to see the town's Hydro Electric Dam and its famous Salmon Ladder.

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Day Five

This morning after breakfast we depart the Creiff Hydro hotel and begin our journey home to North Wales

B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Contact Details	Distance
Abergele	Abergele, Bowling Green Bus Stop
Bangor, Nelson Pub	Bangor, Bus Stop Opposite Nelson Pub
Bangor, Pontio Centre	Bangor, Pontio Centre Bus Stop
Bethel	Bethel, Primary School Bus Stop
Bontnewydd	Bontnewydd, Bus Stop Near Chip Shop
Bryngwran	Bryngwran, School Entrance
Caergeiliog	Caergeiliog, Outside Sportsmans Pub
Caernarfon, Campbell Road	Caernarfon, Bus Stop Bottom of Campbell Road
Caernarfon, Leisure Cent.	Caernarfon, Bus Stop opposite Leisure Centre
Caernarfon, Morrisons	Caernarfon, Morrisons Bus Stop
Caernarfon, Waterloo Port	Caernarfon, Waterloo Port Bus Stop
Caernarfon, Y Glyn	Caernarfon, Y Glyn Bethel Road
Chester	Chester, Holiday Inn South Hotel Bus Stop
Colwyn Bay	Colwyn Bay, Railway Station Bus Stop
Criccieth, Medical Centre	Criccieth, Medical Centre Bus Stop
Ewloe	Ewloe, Outside St David's Park Hotel
Gaerwen	Gaerwen, Stermat Car Park
Gwalchmai	Gwalchmai, Opposite Clock
Holyhead	Holyhead, Bus Stop Outside Ferry Terminal Entrance
Llanberis, Maes Padarn	Llanberis, Bus Stop Opposite Maes Padarn
Llanberis, Spar	Llanberis, Outside Spar Shop
Llandegai	Llandegai, Penrhyn Castle Entrance
Llandudno	Llandudno, Mostyn Broadway Coach Park Bus Stop
Llandudno Jct. Station	Llandudno Junction, Station Hotel Bus Stop
Llanfairfechan	Llanfairfechan, Castle Bridge Bus Stop
Llanfairpwll	Llanfairpwll, Pringles Car Park (Parking not permitted at Pringles car park)
Llanfairpwll Park & Ride	Llanfairpwll, Park & Ride
Llangefni	Llangefni, Church Street Bus Stop
Llanrug	Llanrug, Arvonia Garage
Menai Bridge	Menai Bridge, Library Bus Stop
Northop	Northop, Red Lion Pub Bus Stop
Penrhyn Bay	Penrhyn Bay, Post Office
Penygroes	Penygroes, Crossroads (Outside Victoria Hotel)
Porthmadog	Porthmadog, Tesco Bus Stop
Pwllheli	Pwllheli, Bus Station
Rhos on Sea, Cayley Arms	Rhos on Sea, Bus Stop Opposite Cayley Arms
Rhos on Sea, Hickorys	Rhos on Sea, Bus Stop Opposite Hickorys Restaurant
St. Asaph	St. Asaph, Bus Stop Outside Petrol Station
Valley	Valley, Opposite Valley Hotel
Wrexham, Northbound	Wrexham, Taxi Stand King Street (Taxi Feeder Service)
Y Felinheli, St. Marys	Y Felinheli, St Mary's Church Bus Stop
Y Felinheli, Victoria	Y Felinheli, Victoria Hotel Bus Stop