Join us on the ultimate day tour of Scotland. Travelling around the Highlands we continuously cross the path of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites.
Passing Stirling Castle (the first of 5 castles we pass) we journey through the areas once dominated by Rob Roy and William Wallace, across the Rannoch Moor and into Glencoe for a photo stop and hear the haunting story of the infamous massacre in 1692.

Crossing Loch Leven at Ballachulish we have lunch at the Ben Nevis woollen mill near Fort William then follow the Caledonian Canal to Fort Augustus.
Here we have the chance to cruise Loch Ness for an hour on The Royal Scot, which has the largest sonar on the Loch. Non-sailors will have the chance to enjoy this tranquil little village on the banks of Loch Ness.

We then drive for an hour along the entire length of Loch Ness, passing Urquhart Castle where the water is 800ft deep. Where possible, there will be a photo stop in this area. Through Inverness, the capital of the highlands, we head south driving past the Cairngorms and over Drumochter grabbing a quick but magnificent view of Blair Castle.

After a comfort stop in picturesque Pitlochry in the luscious Atholl Forrest we then cross the Forth Road Bridge viewing the superlative Forth Railway Bridge before arriving home with a million memories.

There will be plenty of time to relax or even snooze on the coach as the guide will be playing a wide selection of music at the appropriate times. For the "wide awake club" this gives a chance to chat or contemplate this marvellous land.
(This tour is not recommended for small children).

Heading west towards Loch Lomond we take time for a short panoramic tour of Glasgow and find out how this once industrial giant is again flourishing.
Across the River Clyde we stop on the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond, Britain's largest expanse of water, with time for a boat trip or a ramble, your choice.

After lunch in Aberfoyle we drive over the Trossachs. With its lochs, glens and heather covered mountains it is hardly surprising it is known as 'Scotland in Miniature'.There will be a photo stop in The Trossachs.

Driving through the village of Callander we pass Doune Castle, which featured in the movie "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" Then on to Stirling Castle. With at least an hour's stop on the castle esplanade you will have the opportunity to visit the castle or other nearby attractions and take in magnificent views over the Forth Valley and The Wallace Monument. A 200-foot memorial to the man immortalised in the movie "Braveheart".

Enjoy a relaxing drive home listening to Scottish music while passing Bannockburn, scene of Robert The Bruce's famous victory over the English in 1314, and Linlithgow Palace, birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots in 1542.

From Edinburgh we head to South Queensferry and the Forth Bridges, giving us the chance to take a photo of arguably the best bridge in the world.

Crossing the River Forth our next stop is the magnificent Dunfermline Abbey, burial place of St. Margaret and King Robert The Bruce. There will be a chance to photograph his gold ornate tomb and wonder round the Abbey and grounds and see the results of the 'reformation' when churches were destroyed and desecrated supposedly in the name of God.

Passing Carnegie Hall we travel to the Fife coast and the fishing villages of the 'East Neuk', stopping in Anstruther an old Herring stronghold. Where you may take the opportunity to try the best fish and chips in Scotland or have a snack at the Fisheries Museum.

Continuing to St Andrews, home of golf, religion and of course education. Prince William our future king is currently studying geography here at the oldest university in Scotland. Roam for 2.5 hours in historic and beautiful settings, in good weather the beach featured in the movie Chariots of Fire is particularly popular.

Golfers may want to visit the grave of "Young Tom Morris", the Golf Museum, the links course putting green or how about walking along Grannie Clark's Wynd, which crosses the 1st and the 18th of the old course. It is a public right of way! 

"Voted the best day tour out of Edinburgh time after time" IF YOU WANT TO SEE HISTORY, IF YOU WANT TO FEEL HISTORY, THIS IS THE TOUR FOR YOU!! Entrance to Craigmillar Castle is included in the tour price.

Passing Holyrood Palace Dynamic Earth and the new Parliament building, we drive through the Queens Park with its three lochs, and over Arthur's Seat Britain's largest volcano where James Hutton (the father of modern geology) devised his theories.

We head south around Duddingston Kirk to Craigmillar Castle. Much loved and visited by Mary Queen of Scots, this magnificent partially ruined castle is a favourite with everyone including Historic Scotland who have presented the custodian with a top award for content, presentation and service. This is where the plot to assassinate Mary's husband Lord Darnley was hatched and where The Earl of Mar (brother to James III) was imprisoned and declared insane by his brother.

Entrance is included to the castle that belonged to the Preston's, often Lord Provosts of Edinburgh in the 15th and 16th centuries. Abandoned by the Gilmores in the 1770's it is the finest example of a medieval tower house in the Lothians and also has the best views.

We then head to one of the most amazing places you will ever visit - Rosslyn Chapel is unique and famed worldwide for the beauty of its carvings and the aura of mystery and magic that surrounds it, as featured in the best sellers “The Da Vinci Code” and 'The Hiram Key'. We will hear stories about Freemasonry, Knights Templars, The Holy Grail, Gypsies, Solomon, Babylon and much more, even a Scotsman in America before Columbus all this within a 15th Century Chapel that will totally captivate you.

A visit to the souvenir shop although not compulsory is a must. This tour will normally be in an 29 seater luxury coach making it more personal and making it easier to tour these marvellous sites.

Entrance payable at Payboxes and is guaranteed entrance for Gray Line Adults: £8.00 : Children £2.00

While there have been Gatherings of one sort or another at Braemar since the days of King Malcolm Canmore, nine hundred years ago, the Gathering as we know it has been organised by the Braemar Royal Highland Society for only 187 years. But during much of that time large crowds have come each year to acclaim their Monarch as Chieftain of the Braemar Gathering.

Every Gathering is a memorable occasion. International athletes will be among those taking part in the "heavy" and "track" events. Pipers and dancers will be of the usual high standard while teams from H.M. Forces will compete in the Inter-Services Unit Tug of War Championship and in the Services Medley Relay Race. A Hill Race will again be run up Morrone.

Scottish Pipe Bands will be to the fore with the customary Massed Pipe Bands appearing. Meals, snacks and light refreshments are available at the Gathering.

Various members of the Royal Family including H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth the first of Scotland will be in attendance.

Further information:
We recommend that passengers take appropriate clothing and umbrella in case of wet weather.