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Self Drive Scotland Vacation Holiday - destination Scotland
Plan your Scotland trip here. Our independent Fly Drive Scotland Travel program gives you the freedom to explore history-steeped market towns, idyllic villages, the Whisky Trail, Loch Ness, the glens and the glorious highlands of Scotland. See rugged landscape and remote isles made famous by the DaVinci Code and films such as Braveheart. Explore the Western Highlands, Inner Hebrides and the Orkney Islands, if you wish. You may combine Scottish farmhouses, Scotland's country homes, Edinburgh hotels, manors and even romantic castles in Scotland to form your perfect Scotland vacation! We have car rentals throughout Scotland and the rest of Britain. Whether you choose a Scotland bed and breakfast, a baronial country home, or a fantasy castle, all the accommodations we recommend for you will be up to your standards - and ours. If you would like to stay at an unusual out-of-the way hotel not listed here, please ask. We will be happy to plan any itinerary for you, the way you want it. Your self drive destination is Scotland.
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Castle SPECIALS  Scotland B&B's One Week Scotland B&B tour - Self drive Scotland
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B&B's Scotland all inclusive Scottish car tours Price Includes:
  Stay in a Scottish Castle or Manor- go castle hopping in Scotland Edinburgh – Aberdeen – Highlands – West Coast – Edinburgh This beautiful individual 8 day car tour provides visitors with a unique experience to remember for a long time to come. Airth Castle, near Edinburgh & Glasgow, Kildrummy Castle, Kildrummy (Aberdeen), Swallow Tulloch Castle in Dingwall (Highlands), and Ballachulish Hotel, near Fort William (West Coast) Travel Scotland Price includes
Itinerary Day 1 Arrival Arrive at Edinburgh/Glasgow Airport and pick up your self-drive car. Head for your splendid Hotel in the Edinburgh area. Enjoy the grandeur of this Hotel tonight or travel into Edinburgh. Day 2 Edinburgh Today is for Exploring Edinburgh and the surrounding area. Though its streets are steeped in history, Edinburgh is a thriving modern capital – the Festival City. Elegant and exciting – truly one of Europe’s great cities. Edinburgh Castle dominates the city skyline, is full of history and is a fantastic introduction to Scotland. Within the walls there is St Margaret’s Chapel, the Stone of Destiny and the Scottish Crown Jewels to visit. Aside from the Castle there is the Old Town and Georgian New Town offering their contrasting Architecture, excellent Museums and Art Galleries; the Royal Yacht Britannia, Holyrood Palace and much more.If you want to escape the city then explore the delightful surrounding countryside, where you can play golf, visit Roslin Chapel, Linlithgow Palace or go for a walk along one of our beautiful beaches. Overnight Edinburgh area. Day 3 Edinburgh - Highlands After your Full Scottish Breakfast depart Edinburgh heading north crossing the Forth Road Bridge with its dramatic views of the Victorian feet of engineering the Forth Railway Bridge. Continuing north visit Perth and Scone Palace the family home of the Earl of Mansfield and also the site of the famous coronation Stone of Scone, brought there in the 9th century by Kenneth MacAlpine, King of Scots. Continue to Pitlochry, a small Highland town. Stop at the Salmon Ladder where you may be lucky enough to see salmon leaping! From Pitlochry, travel towards Inverness You will take the very scenic & dramatic road over the Drummochter Pass one of the highest roads in Scotland. Descend into Speyside an area of Scotland famous for its whisky producing tradition. Overnight at Ardoe House Day 4 Inverness Travel northwards towards Inverness. In the morning follow the Whisky Trail and visit one of the many famous distilleries in the area. You can visit Glenfiddich, McCallums, Grants, Cardhu and many more. Each gives an audio-visual show and then a guided tour of the distillery to learn of the processes and for many the highlight is a tasting at the end of the tour. The choice of what to see and do in the Speyside area is huge – there are castles – Brodie, Cawdor (made famous by the Shakespeare’s Macbeth), and Ballindalloch. Visit Culloden Moor, site of the last land battle on British soil, wander around Inverness, capital of the Highlands, take the Strathspey Railway from Boat of Garten to Aviemore and watch the Ospreys at Loch Garten. Accommodation in Dingwall. Day 5 Highlands (Sutherland) Today begins with a visit to the capital of the Highlands, Inverness before heading for a day trip into the northern highlands. Head for the Kessock Bridge and the Black Isle, in reality a peninsula decked out in a thousand shades of green. A maze of quiet country roads and forest tracks, the area is a delight to explore. It is a naturalist paradise with attractions such as the bird reserves and Munlochy and Udale Bay and the famous dolphins that can be best viewed on cruises from Cromarty. Continue north visiting Dunrobin Castle and Gardens bringing to life the lives through the centuries of the Earls of Sutherland. Here you can enjoy a display of the ancient sport of falconry in the gardens of the castle. Return to Dingwall. Day 6 Highlands – West Coast Today travel south via Loch Ness. Loch Ness forms part of the Caledonian Canal a feat of some great engineering by Thomas Telford linking East Scotland with West by using a series of lochs linked by a canal system. Make a stop at Urquhart Castle, a very scenic spot and also the place where the most sightings of «Nessie» have been. Continue towards Fort William, which nestles beneath the highest mountain in Great Britain – Ben Nevis. If time allows, why not take a ride up in a gondola at Anoch Mor that on a good day will offer stunning views over the west coast. From Fort William, continue south to Ballachulish. Day 7 West Coast - Edinburgh You will drive through Glen Coe, the dramatic and historic glen (valley), scene of the 1692 massacre of part of the MacDonald clan by soldiers of King William. Its steep sided mountains offer superb walking and climbing. Red deer, wildcat, golden eagle and rare arctic plants can be seen among the breathtaking peaks and spectacular waterfalls. Travel onto Stirling and visit Stirling Castle, magnificent both in its situation on a commanding rocky outcrop and in its architecture. Of outstanding interest are the Great Hall and the Gatehouse of James IV, the marvellous palace of James V, the Chapel Royal , remodelled by James VI, and the artillery fortifications of the 16th and 18th centuries. The castle was a favourite royal residence and the birthplace of James II in 1430. From Stirling continue to Edinburgh. Day 8 Departure Sadly, it’s time to leave Scotland. Make your way to the airport to join your flight home. Itinerary II:  Day 1Airth Castle Arrival Arrive at
Edinburgh/Glasgow Airport and pick up your self-drive car. Explore your arrival
city. Head for your splendid hotel in the Falkirk area. Airth Castle Hotel is a
14th Century Castle and converted Stables nestled in 14 acres of wooded
parkland and landscaped gardens, providing a world of relaxation at one of
Scotland’s most exclusive country retreats. Enjoy the grandeur of your
hotel tonight Day 2 Airth Castle Travel onto Stirling and visit Stirling Castle, magnificent both in its situation on a commanding rocky outcrop and in its architecture. Of outstanding interest are the Great Hall and the Gatehouse of James IV, the marvelous palace of James V; the Chapel Royal remodelled by James VI, and the artillery fortifications of the 16th and 18th centuries. The castle was a favourite royal residence and the birthplace of James II in 1430. See the weavers create a masterpiece in the Tapestry Workshop. Day 3 Edinburgh – Royal Deeside You will depart in the direction of Aberdeen. You will visit Scone Palace, the home of the Earl of Mansfield. Scone is a castellated palace, enlarged and embellished in 1803, incorporating the 16th century and earlier palaces. The Moot Hill at Scone was the site of the famous Coronation Stone of Scone (The Stone of Destiny), brought there in the 9th century by Kenneth MacAlpine, King of Scots. In 1296, the Stone was seized by the English and taken to Westminster Abbey. In 1997 the Stone was returned to Scotland and is now in Edinburgh Castle. You will continue through Royal Deeside. Outside Aberdeen, visit Crathes Castle which has royal historic associations dating from 1323 when the Land of Leys were granted to the Burnett family by Robert the Bruce. The castle features some remarkable late 16th century painted ceilings. There is a large walled garden and the great yew hedges date from 1702 with fascinating examples of topiary. You will continue through Royal Deeside to Aberdeen.  Day 4 Royal Deeside - Highlands
Travel northwards towards Inverness. In the morning follow the Whisky Trail and
visit one of the many famous distilleries in the area. You can visit
Glenfiddich, McCallums, Grants, Cardhu and many more. Each gives an
audio-visual show and then a guided tour of the distillery to learn of the
processes and for many the highlight is a tasting at the end of the tour. The
choice of what to see and do in the Speyside area is huge – there are
castles – Brodie, Cawdor (made famous by the Shakespeare’s Macbeth),
and Ballindalloch. Visit Culloden Moor, site of the last land battle on British
soil, wander around Inverness, capital of the Highlands, take the Strathspey
Railway from Boat of Garten to Aviemore, watch the Ospreys at Loch Garten.
Accommodation in Dingwall at Tulloch Castle. Tulloch Castle dates from the 12th
Century, when first the Bains and later the Clan Davidson laid claim to its
lands. Like its lively history, the Castle's fortunes have changed many times.
Now, it is once again a magnificent fortress, with a ready welcome for
travellers. When you arrive, you will be met with Tulloch’s countless
period features including the 250-year old panelled Great Hall. As you enter
the magnificent hallways you will pass by painstakingly restored original
fireplaces and ceilings and you will begin to realise that this is only the
start of an experience you will never forget.  Day 5 Highlands (Inverewe Gardens)Enjoy a day
visiting the West Coast of Scotland. Journey across to Ullapool, a quaint
fishing village. Then travel down past the dramatic Corrieshalloch Gorge to the
Inverewe Gardens, run by the National Trust for Scotland. These magnificent
gardens have a famous rhododendron collection and who would expect to find palm
trees in Scotland. Return through the magnificent scenery of the Torridon area
and past Loch Maree. Return to Dingwall.  Day 6 Highlands – West Coast Today travel
south via Loch Ness. Loch Ness forms part of the Caledonian Canal a feat of
some great engineering by Thomas Telford linking East Scotland with West by
using a series of lochs linked by a canal system. Make a stop at Urquhart
Castle, a very scenic spot and also the place where the most sightings of
Nessie have been. Continue towards Fort William, which nestles beneath the
highest mountain in Great Britain – Ben Nevis. If time allows, why not
take a ride up in a gondola at Anoch Mor that on a good day will offer stunning
views over the west coast. From Fort William, continue south to Ballachulish.
 Day 7 West Coast - Edinburgh You
will drive through Glen Coe, the dramatic and historic glen (valley), and scene
of the 1692 massacre of part of the MacDonald clan by soldiers of King William.
Its steep sided mountains offer super walking and climbing. Red deer, wildcat,
golden eagle and rare arctic plants can be seen among the breathtaking peaks
and spectacular waterfalls.Stay at Airth Castle. Day 8 Depart for home NEW! We can accept payments in US dollars, euros and pounds sterling. Please ask for our wire transfer details. NOT ALL DATES ARE AVAILABLE AT THESE FARES.
Automatic car, add $125 , total, not per person. Additional single supplement payable at B&B's. When your trip spans two price periods, higher rates prevail. Scotland castle tours Some Recommendations: Choose from castles in Scotland. Airth Castle The Airth Castle Hotel was built some time after 1488. The Hotel has a fully equipped health center, which includes a gymnasium, sauna, steam room, solarium and indoor swimming pool. The Radisson SAS Airth Castle & Hotel Stirlingshire lies within easy reach of the historic city of Stirling, and the Scottish capital city of Edinburgh  Borthwick Castle Only twelve miles from Edinburgh in a pastoral valley, this romantic castle stands on the summit of a knoll on the periphery of the romantic Borders immortalized by Sir Walter Scott. Borthwick Castle built in 1430 was once the refuge of Mary Queen of Scots and the Earl of Bothwell. All the bedchambers, tastefully furnished in period style. Guests will wonder at the miracle of the stone mason's art embodied in the spiral staircases, the fourteen foot thickness of the walls and the magnificent twin towers which stand 100 feet high from the dungeons to the battlements. Dornoch Castle All 18 bedrooms are tastefully decorated with a strong emphasis on comfort, tranquillity but still having that baronial home feel about it. There are Superior Castle Rooms, Castle Rooms and Garden Rooms and there are several rooms of individual character. Many rooms which overlook the formal walled gardens and have wonderful views of the Dornoch Firth and to the hills beyond.  Dalhousie Castle The castle has 29 stylishly appointed standard castle rooms, all with private bathrooms. All Castle rooms are non-smoking. Aqueous at Dalhousie offers an excellent range of Spa treatments. Themed rooms at Dalhousie Castle: Robert the Bruce William de Ramsay swore fealty to King Edward for his lands of Dalhousie. He later joined King Robert the Bruce, who went onto a glorious victory over the English at Bannockburn in 1314. A very large high ceiling room, facing south across dramatic views of the rolling parkland and forests. The rich, luxurious, Renaldie decor fully justifies the noble place this King represents in Scottish history. A dramatically canopied King Size bed dominates the room, with striking tones of blue and burgundy, whilst the furnishings relate back to medieval times. The bathroom also reflects this period with its specially designed tiles and antique style fittings. Sir William Wallace This grand room, with doors leading out onto the Castle battlements, offers a unique panorama across open fields, forests and the River South Esk, towards the distant Lammermuir Hills. Incorporating natural Castle stone with Wallace Tartan and Gothic style fittings, the large bed can be made up as a twin or double. The heraldic theme of the bedroom itself is complemented by a windowed bathroom with Wallace crest tiles and oak paneling. India James, first and only Marquise of Dalhousie, became the youngest ever Governor General of India at the age of 33. The India room celebrates his magnificent contribution in the development of the Indian Empire. A large L-shaped room overlooking the River South Esk and facing south across open parkland and forests. Refurbished in a dramatic and distinct Indian style, this room has a canopied raffia double bed and furniture. The bathroom has a distinct Indian flavor in its decor along with today's modern bathroom facilities. Fernie Castle - Rates include dinnerFernie Castle is in a superb location for anyone visiting Scotland. This 450 year old castle can offer all the character of the past with comforts today's visitor expects from a hotel with such high recommendations and awards. Situated in 17 acres of woodlands with it's own loch, there is ample parking space and places to stroll, or just relax. The aura of the castle is first glimpsed through the wooded drive as one approaches. Once inside, you will be greeted with a cheery open fire and a warm welcome. The Keep Bar and The Wallace Lounge are each directly off the reception hall. Inverlochy Castle Inverlochy Castle is one of the world's most luxurious castle hotels, and regularly plays host to a myriad of international stars and royalty. Its breathtaking charm has been enjoyed by the likes of Mel Gibson and Liam Neeson, and is even featured in the diaries of Queen Victoria who wrote "I never saw a lovelier or more romantic spot". Built in 1863, the castle is uniquely situated between two of Scotland's most famous landmarks - Ben Nevis and Loch Ness, and stands proudly within some of the most magnificent scenery in the Highlands. With just 17 palatial bedrooms, this "hidden gem" is wonderfully discreet, and is surrounded by 500 acres of fabulous landscaped gardens, leading down to its own private loch.  The Roxburghe Hotel & Golf Course. Also known as Floors Castle, the hotel is one of Scotland's finest country house hotels, set in 500 acres of mature woodland and rolling parkland, beside the River Teviot near Kelso. The Roxburghe has a relaxed, home from home atmosphere, which our guests find particularly welcoming and has earned a reputation for really good Scottish food and outstanding service. The largest inhabited house in Scotland, Floors Castle is home to the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe and their family. You can wander through spectacular State rooms with priceless European paintings. Skibo Castle Throughout history Skibo has held a position of prominence. Its Celtic name translates as fairyland or place of peace. The checkered history of Skibo reflects the history of the highlands, and this provides much of Skibo's enchantment. This was the setting for Madonna's wedding. The castle forms the principle clubhouse, offering reception rooms with bedrooms and bathrooms of individual character Stonefield Castle Stonefield Castle Hotel is an outstanding example of Scottish baronial architecture. Built in 1837, the Castle stands high on the famous Kintyre peninsula commanding quite spectacular panoramic views over Loch Fyne. Guests can relax in the traditional elegance of wood paneled lounges with fine corniced ceilings, unwind on leisurely walks through the 60 acres of woodland grounds. BOOK THIS TODAY! CALL LYNOTT TOURS AT (800) 221-2474 OR Please Email Us For Information. |
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Dalhousie Castle
, or Borthwick Castle near Edinburgh, Dornoch Castle, or Stonefield
Castle. Our special, unique hotels exude the grace of a bygone era. Step back
in history and savor the experience of staying in a medieval castle. Standard
rooms are included in the price. Select your favorite room from luxurious
junior suites to deluxe upgraded rooms, some with four poster beds at added
cost. | The Hebrides comprise a widespread and diverse archipelago off the west coast of Scotland, and in geological terms are composed of the oldest rocks in Europe They can be divided into two main groups: Inner Hebrides, including Islay, Jura, Skye, Mull, Raasay, Staffa and the Small Isles Outer Hebrides, including Barra, Berneray, Harris, Lewis, North Uist, South Uist, and St Kilda. |
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