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Discover Perthshire, much loved by Queen Victoria and many Royals. We'll visit Queen's View for some majestic scenery, Blair Castle, Scone Palace and Glamis Castle, along with delightful Dundee and Perth.
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Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to your hotel for four nights.
Enjoy a trip to Blair Castle, set at the heart of Highland Perthshire and the ancient seat of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl. Unique amongst Scottish castles, the stories to be discovered here include visits by Mary Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie. Brimming with Scottish cultural history, period furnishings and beautiful paintings, highlights include the Victorian Ballroom, decorated with 175 pairs of antlers, the Entrance Hall, decorated with weapons from the Battle of Culloden, and the grand State Dining Room.
We will also make a stop at Queen's View to soak up the beautiful panorama of the surrounding scenery. The view is named after Queen Victoria who once admired this spectacular outlook.
Scone Palace is the original home of the legendary Stone of Destiny, which was used to crown the ancient Kings of Scotland. It contains a superb collection of French furniture, delicate china and valuable treasures. With over 1000 years of history, it is now home to the Earls of Mansfield and, inside the palace, you can admire the needlework skills of Mary Queen of Scots and see the State Rooms where Queen Victoria was entertained on her way to the Highlands.
The palace also offers stunning formal gardens including a working kitchen garden and maze. You will have time to explore both the fascinating history of the palace and the beauty of the gardens.
In the afternoon, we continue to Perth on the River Tay. Perth was one of the ancient capitals of Scotland between the 9th and 15th centuries. It was where Scotland's monarchs were once crowned. Explore the busy high street with its mix of shops or sit and watch the world go by at a riverside cafe. There is also Perth museum which showcases artifacts from Scottish history including the Stone of Destiny which has been returned to Scotland after 700 years.
This morning we visit Glamis Castle, the family home of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne. Also the home of Queen Elizabeth II's grandparents, she spent many happy childhood holidays here. It is also the legendary setting for Shakespeare's Macbeth!
In the afternoon, we visit Dundee. The 4th largest city in Scotland, it is located on the Tay estuary. Famous for ship building, the waterfront area has been transformed and is now home to the V&A Dundee dedicated to design museum, which is worth a visit in your free time. If maritime history is your thing, you can head to Discovery Point to view RRS Discovery, the famous Antarctic research vessel, or HMS Unicorn, built in 1824 and the 3rd oldest ship still afloat in the world.
Return home.
You will stay either in the Pitlochry Hydro Hotel, Pitlochry or the Angus Hotel and Spa in Blairgowrie.
Location: Knockard Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5JH
Built in the style of a traditional Scottish hunting lodge, the Pitlochry Hydro Hotel enjoys a fine location in the beautiful Perthshire Highlands, and is splendidly set on the River Tummel just a short walk from the town of Pitlochry. The hotel boasts an impressive line-up of excellent facilities including two elegant lounges, a terrace and a fantastic restaurant to enjoy delicious breakfast and evening meals. The hotel also has its own leisure club, featuring a gym, an indoor pool, sauna and Jacuzzi – the perfect way to wind down after a day of exploring the picturesque countryside and charming cities. A short walk away from the hotel will lead you to the town of Pitlochry, an idyllic retreat with an authentic Scottish atmosphere.Need further information? Fill in our enquiry form and we'll get back to you as soon as we can
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