From our base in Kingussie, nestled within the Cairngorms National Park, this holiday takes in mountains, glens, lochs and legends, showcasing all that makes Scotland so spectacular.

Your holiday itinerary:
SUNDAY: We start our journey north, making a lunch stop in the charming market town of Bakewell. This afternoon we continue our journey through the Peak District and round the city of Manchester to our overnight hotel in Preston.
MONDAY: After breakfast we continue northwards. Breaking our journey at the Moffat Woollen Mill and Pitlochry we aim to be at our hotel in Kingussie late afternoon.
TUESDAY: Today we enjoy some of the spectacular scenery that epitomises this beautiful country. Our first visit is to the city of Inverness, the cultural capital of the Scottish Highlands. See the 19th century cathedral, stroll along the banks of the River Ness and browse the indoor Victorian Market. This afternoon we go Nessie hunting as make our way along Loch Ness and the Great Glen. We pause for a while at the pretty village of Fort Augustus, to admire the view down Loch Ness and watch the boats sail through and negotiate the impressive canal lock staircase. From here, our route back to the hotel takes us through some stunning scenery as we pass Loch Laggan, where some scenes for the popular BBC series Monarch of the Glen were filmed.
WEDNESDAY: A full day out with some more spectacular scenery as we make our way through the Cairngorms National Park. We pause for a while in Tomintoul, a great example of an 18th century Scottish Highland planned village before passing Well of the Lecht as we make our way to the picturesque Victorian village of Ballater for lunch. From here travel alongside the River Dee through the pretty village of Braemar, famous for its Highland Gathering onto Glenshee, where we pause to take in the views before making our way back to Kingussie and our hotel.
THURSDAY: Enjoy a free day here in Kingussie. Relax at the hotel or explore this lovely town. Kingussie sits at the side of the River Spey where there are some glorious riverside walks as well as a pleasant walk to the ruins of Ruthven Barracks.
FRIDAY: Sadly, we must leave the Highlands and begin our journey home. With suitable stops along the way including time at the Crieff Visitor Centre and Gretna Green, we aim to be at our overnight hotel in Preston late afternoon.
SATURDAY: After a leisurely breakfast we continue our homeward journey. With comfort stops along the way we hope to be back in Essex late afternoon after a memorable holiday.

Important Information:

Please read the itinerary and following information carefully before deciding if this holiday will be suitable for you:
1) Visits on outward and return journeys subject to traffic conditions and time available.
2) There is a 10 to 15 minute walk from the coach park in Inverness to the city centre and back again.