Scotland and its Royal Connections
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Book NowThe Royal family have strong connections to Scotland, on this tour experience the best of Scotland with a delightful coach holiday staying at the Pitbauchlie House Hotel in Dunfermline. This holiday offers a mix of historical landmarks, modern marvels, and stunning scenic views. Highlights include visits to Edinburgh, the Royal Yacht Britannia, Holyroodhouse with afternoon tea, exploring Captain Scott’s ship at Discovery point, the Falkirk Wheel, the Kelpies, a Three Bridges cruise, and a guided tour of Glamis Castle.
Day 1
Depart home area and travel to Scotland making suitable comfort stops. Upon arrival at our hotel we enjoy a homemade scone with a cup of tea/coffee while our cases are taken to our rooms.
DDay 2
Today we enjoy a guided tour of Glamis Castle, renowned for being Scotland’s most beautiful castle. Famous for being the legendary setting of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, the childhood home of HM Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother and the birthplace of Princess Margaret. Opportunity to purchase refreshments here before our journey to Dundee. Enjoy some free time to explore the many shops and purchase lunch before our afternoon visit to see Discovery Point and explore Captain Scott’s ship, Discovery, which he sailed to Antarctica. Time to purchase refreshments here before returning to our hotel.
B, DDay 3
This morning we embark on a Three Bridges circular cruise of the Firth of Forth. We enjoy magnificent views of the "three bridges" including the world-famous Forth Railway Bridge, the Edinburgh skyline to the south and Fife to the north. Look out for the marine wildlife including seals and puffins (sightings not guaranteed). Afterwards we travel to the Falkirk Wheel, the World’s only rotating boat lift, to enjoy the full experience as we sail through the sky connecting the Forth and Clyde canals. There is a café on site where we can purchase lunch beforehand.
B, DDay 4
Today we visit Edinburgh and visit the Royal Yacht Britannia, the Queen’s former floating royal residence for more than 40 years. We explore her five decks and discover where kings and queens, world leaders and celebrities were wined and dined. Afterwards we have free time in Edinburgh. We leave our coach in George Street, one of the Scottish capital’s main shopping streets, which runs through the heart of the elegant new town, there are plenty of places to eat. This afternoon, we visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the King’s official Scottish residence. We explore the grand rooms and enjoy a delicious afternoon tea consisting of assorted finger sandwiches, pastries and freshly baked scones with tea or coffee, in the historic setting of the Mews Courtyard.
B, DDay 5
After breakfast, we make our way home making suitable comfort stops.
BB=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
PITBAUCHLIE HOUSE HOTEL, DUNFERMLINE ***
Set on 3 acres of wooded and landscaped gardens, this country house hotel offers us comfortable modern rooms with free WiFi, TV and tea/coffee making facilities.
Please note there is no lift, ground floor rooms are available
(Subject to availability, please enquire at the time of booking).
PRICE INCLUDES
• 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
• Tea/coffee & scone on arrival
• Tea/coffee after dinner
• Guided tour of Glamis Castle
• Entrance to RRS Discovery
• 90-minute circular Three Bridges Cruise
• Journey on the Falkirk Wheel
• Entrance to Royal Yacht Britannia
• Entrance and traditional afternoon tea at Palace of Holyroodhouse
• Coach excursions as described
• Fully escorted throughout
GROUP BOOKINGS
If you book 20 places all together on a day excursion, short break or holiday ONE GOES FREE
TRAVEL OPTIONS
Upgrade your room (subject to availability). Supplements apply, call 01268 777 777
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| Barking | Station Parade, IG11 8TU | View |
| Barkingside | Fullwell Cross, Bus Stop A - IG6 2EA | View |
| Basildon | Cherrydown East Bus Stop, SS16 5GT, Basildon | View |
| Brentwood | Brentwood, Outside The Dairyman | View |
| Chalkwell Park | Chalkwell Park Bus Stop, London Road | View |
| Chelmsford Victoria Road | Victoria Road CM1 1JR | View |
| Collier Row | White Hart Lane - Bus Stop out Tythe Court RM7 8LZ | View |
| Corringham Town Centre | Gordon Road, Bus Stop near Grover Walk SS17 7EY | View |
| Cranham | Front Lane/Moor Lane Junction Bus Stop RM14 1XJ Outside Restaurant Opp. Car Park | View |
| Dagenham | Church Elm Lane, Bus Stop L - RM10 9QS | View |
| Depot | Depot, Princess Road, Rayleigh | View |
| Hadleigh Church | Hadleigh Church, Bus Layby | View |
| Harold Wood | Bus Stop A, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0DR | View |
| Hockley Spa | Hockley Spa, Bus Stop outside the Library | View |
| Hornchurch. | Hornchurch Town Centre, outside Sutton Arms | View |
| Hutton | Hutton, Bus Stop just past the Chequers Pub | View |
| Ilford | Ilford, Bus Stop outside 6 Clements Road, IG1 1BA | View |
| Kavanaghs Rd | Kavanaghs Road/London Road, Brentwood | View |
| Palace Theatre | Palace Theatre Bus Stop | View |
| Pitsea | Outside what was Gala Bingo Hall, Pitsea | View |
| Queensway | Queensway Bus Stop (Behind the Odeon Cinema) | View |
| Rayleigh Stn | Rayleigh Railway Station | View |
| Romford | St Edwards Way - Bus Stop H - RM1 3DQ Out: Romford Shopping Hall | View |
| Sadlers Farm | Bus Stop on A13, just before Sadlers Farm roundabout, nr Romsey Road | View |
| Shenfield Stn | Shenfield Station, outside what was Barclays Bank | View |
| Shepherd & Dog Crays Hill | Shepherd & Dog, Crays Hill | View |
| Shotgate | Shotgate Post Office | View |
| South Green | Grange Parade Bus Stop, South Green, Billericay | View |
| Stanford Rookery Corner | Rookery Corner Stanford | View |
| Sun Corner | Sun Corner London Road - Billericay | View |
| Thames Drive | Thames Drive Bus Stop | View |
| The Elms | Bus Stop outside Elms Public House, Leigh on Sea | View |
| The Oak Grays | The Oak Public House, Lodge Lane, Grays | View |
| Thorpe Bay Stn | Thorpe Bay Station, Acacia Drive (opp Station) | View |
| Thurrock Services, | Thurrock Services Coach Park, RM16 3BG | View |
| Upminster | Bus Stop M, St Mary's Lane- Upminster Outside St.Laurence Church RM14 2QJ | View |
| Vic Hse Cnr, Rayleigh Rd | Vic House Corner, (Rayleigh Road) | View |
| Websters Way | Websters Way, Rayleigh (but High Street on return) | View |
| White Horse | White Horse,Southchurch Road, Southend | View |
| Whittinghams Grg | Whittinghams Garage, opp Rochford Railway Station | View |
| Wickford | Halls Corner, opposite Police Station, Wickford | View |
| Woodford Green | Snakes Lane East, Bus Stop R - IG8 7HU | View |
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