Lynott Tours Inc  Scotland Family Vacation - The Clan Tour of Scotland Children Welcome 7 Day Special Scottish Family Escorted Tour - Small Group Tour of Scotland UNIQUE SMALL GROUP TOUR - SCOTLAND FAMILY VACATION DESIGNED JUST FOR YOU - LIMITED TO 15 PERSONS. Tour Scotland on a small group tour of Scotland. Simply the Best Way to Travel with Children  In Scots Gaelic, the word clan means
family or children. This very special Small Group Tour of Scotland for your
clan combines enriching experiences in the charming towns of Scotland staying
at child friendly hotels and B&B’s, and even a romantic castle. Fun
adventures include Harry Potter train trips, castle visits, and traditional
music. This is an escorted family vacation with activities for everyone. It can
be modified or custom designed to suit your exact needs. A totally flexible,
fully guided tour – an adventure you’ll never forget! Saturday – DEPART FROM HOME Your vacation begins the moment you board your flight. Destination: EDINBURGH.  Sunday – EDINBURGH
Take a hop-on-hop-off sightseeing tour of Edinburgh. Tour highlights
include Edinburgh Castle, St. Gile’s Cathedral, Burns Monument, National
Gallery, and the Palace of Holyrood House. Another suggestion: Visit the Royal
Ship Britannia. For over forty years Britannia served the Royal Family,
travelling over one million miles. Discover the fascinating past of the most
famous ship in the world.  Monday – ALNWICK CASTLE & GARDENS An
early morning departure for an all-day excursion to Alnwick Castle, the family
home of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland. Set in a stunning landscape,
designed by Capability Brown, Alnwick Castle is the second largest inhabited
castle in England (after Windsor Castle). Alnwick Castle, the Harry Potter
castle was extensively used for external locations including the broomstick
flying and Quiddich games in the Harry Potter films. Return to Edinburgh.
Tonight, enjoy a traditional Scottish Music Show. (CB,D) Tuesday – INVERNESS/LOCH NESS
MONSTER Travel to Inverness, capital of the Highlands. Today, the Highlands
of Scotland are one of the most tranquil, unhurried corners of the world, a
place where time stands still. Gaze upon mile after mile of unspoiled natural
beauty. Today’s adventure: Driving alongside Loch Ness, where we enjoy
monster hunting at the ruined Urquhart Castle. Nearby, the native Caledonian
Pine Forest landscape will take you back in time to how Scotland would have
looked 500 years ago. This location was used in the film, “Last of the
Mohicans”. Overnight in a bed and breakfast. (B)  Wednesday – RIDE THE HARRY POTTER
TRAIN/ISLE OF SKYE Ride the Jacobite “Hogwarts Express” (The West
Coast Railway Company) steam locomotives. We head by ferry to Skye, and up to
Portree, where pastel houses line the harbor. Skye has ruined castles, awesome
scenery, Viking fortresses and is home to legendary clans, immersed in Celtic
myths & legends. Stand on the battlements of timeless castles. We stop to
visit the famous Eilean Donan Castle, used in the film “Highlander”
and a James Bond movie, set at the junction of three lochs as protection
against Viking raiders. (B)  Thursday – GLEN
COE/EDINBURGHEnjoy the mystical mountains of Glencoe. In the battle here in
1692, 40 of the MacDonald clan were massacred in cold blood by the Campbells
for not forswearing the Jacobite cause. They say you can still hear their
cries! Our overnight accommodations are at an authentic 13th century Scottish
castle hotel set within acres of wooded parkland on the picturesque banks of
the river Esk. (B) Friday – EDINBURGH/HOMEBoard your return flight. Return home with great memories of the new friends you’ve made. (B) Scottish Family Vacation Includes: 
No Options Sold – Your driver/guide will assist you with information on free-time activities based on honest opinion and guidance, but will not sell you anything. This means better value and a more relaxed, pleasant experience for you. Your 3* & 4* B&B's/hotels/castles: Click here for hotel descriptions Edinburgh Apex European Hotel (2 nights) Fort William/Skye Bed and breakfast (2 nights) Edinburgh Dalhousie Castle/Borthwick Castle (1 night) |
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Scotland's culture
is rich in music, song and story, in both Scots and Gaelic languages - this is
the land of the poet Burns and the ceilidh dance. Depending upon your departure
date, we can include a highland game or music festival into your itinerary.
Experience the heart-swelling spectacle of a lone piper on the castle ramparts,
the massed pipe bands of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. 
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