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HOLIDAYS IN BLAIRGOWRIE, SCOTLAND

Staying at the: Angus Hotel

This well-known Perthshire hotel is a true delight. Excursions & attractions
Set in the heart of Blairgowrie, one of the largest towns in Perthshire, you are during your stay... With full financial
perfectly placed to explore the spectacular Scottish royal retreats loved by the • Edinburgh – uncover the incredible protection for
late Queen Mother. The Angus offers a fantastic leisure club with pool and Scottish capital your peace
offers a comfortable lounge, traditional bar and restaurant. of mind
• Forth Bridge – drive over the impressive
Forth Bridges
• Glamis Castle – visit the finest castle in
Scotland

Features & Facilities: EDINBURGH
3 Swimming Pool 3 Bar 3 Restaurant 3 Lift 3 TV See the best of the Scottish Capital. Perched on
3 Tea/Coffee Making Facilities 3 Hairdryer 3 Telephone the edge of Holyrood park, Arthur’s Seat offers
impressive views across the city.

Angus Hotel View from Arthur’s Seat

Tartan Rambler 5 Days from £379

and Royal Deeside Departures Apr to Sep 2021

Day 1 Local departure by coach or Home 1866. We continue to Pitlochry with chance
Connect service, then to our hotel in Scotland to view the famous salmon ladder. One of
for four nights. D Scotland’s most popular holiday resorts,
Pitlochry nestles in the hills of the Tummel
Day 2 Royal Deeside Included excursion
which begins with a scenic drive, as we climb Valley. We end the day with an included visit to
Devil’s Elbow and cross the remote Cairnwell Blair Castle. This Baronial style castle has a
Pass in the heart of the Grampian Mountains. long history and is the ancient seat of the
After a short break at the gates of Balmoral Dukes and Earls of Atholl, boasting a stunning
Castle to view Crathie Church, home of many a setting, surrounded by breathtaking Perthshire
Royal Wedding, then its onward to Ballater for scenery. The gardens of the castle provide a
free time. Later, this afternoon we head to leisurely walk and the Castle, being home to
Braemar, home of ‘The Highland Gathering’ some fine examples of Scottish design,
Balmoral Castle and famous for its Royal connections. B,D tradition and history. B,D
Day 5 Return home. B
Included Excursions Day 3 Edinburgh We head to Edinburgh, Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner
• Royal Deeside • Edinburgh where we include a guided tour of the Scottish
capital. Often referred to as the ‘Athens of the NORTH DEPARTURES:
• Pitlochry North’ and because it was built on seven hills,
• Queen’s View, Pitlochry and Blair Castle likened to Rome, Edinburgh is indeed a Tour Code: W5UTR
Also Includes classical city in its own right. B,D May 10 2021 £399 Aug 16 2021 £409
• 4 nights hotel with Scottish breakfast Day 4 Queen’s View, Pitlochry and Blair SOUTH DEPARTURES:
4 evening meals Castle Our included excursion takes us first to Tour Code: W5UTR
• Tea/coffee on arrival Queen’s View. This world famous viewpoint Apr 26 2021 £379 Jul 19 2021 £409
provides stunning vistas overlooking Loch
2021
£399
Sep 6
Jun 7
• Porterage at the hotel Tummel and is said to have been named after Optional excursions are at extra cost. 2021 £409
• Local joining points (see pages 6 & 7 for your nearest) Queen Victoria, following her visit to the area in Extras: single room supplement from £79.
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