Highland Hotel 5 Day Autumn Break
First Day - South
Arrive at the Highland Hotel in time for dinner.
A visit to the Loch Ness Centre
Discover the history of Loch Ness from the ice age to the third millennium in a seven room, themed, automated walk through. Explore the history of the loch and the many mysteries and explorations that have surrounded its past. Learn about the rumours, the hoaxes and the truths and discover what may really live in Loch Ness. Using a highly effective mixture of animations, lasers and special effects, visitors can experience the history of the monster by exploring Scotland’s geological past and folklore. Find out what has been discovered and what research has been done and view some of the actual equipment used to explore and navigate the Loch.
Mallaig
Mallaig is a fishing port in Morar which lies at the end of the evocatively named "Road to the Isles." It is also the terminus for the West Highland Railway from Fort William and the focus for a network of ferry services to Skye, to the Small Isles, to South Uist and to the Knoydart peninsula. In 1841 all that stood at this extreme north-western corner of North Morar was a farmstead known as Mallaigvaig with a population of 23. The owner of the North Morar Estate at the time was Lord Lovat and he divided the farm there into a series of plots with a view to attracting his tenants from the then, more populated parts of the estate along Loch Morar and Loch Nevis to resettle here and take up fishing as an occupation. Mallaig is still, at its heart, a working fishing port and prides itself on its fresh catches including traditionally smoked kippers. Enjoy one of the many short walks around the harbour or soak up the local atmosphere and relax.
Glencoe, Rannoch Moor & Oban
Glencoe is undoubtedly the most popular and scenic glen in Scotland. The sheer scale and grandeur of the landscape is sure to inspire and the turbulent history of the area will fascinate visitors. Then visit nearby Rannoch Moor - one of Scotland's outstanding areas of natural wilderness, before heading to the west coast. The largest town in Argyll & The Isles, Oban is known as the 'Gateway to the Isles' and is the 'Seafood Capital of Scotland'. Oban has a way of drawing out the romantic side of visitors, with its mists that roll in from the sea and the hills which overlook the bay. The most iconic feature within Oban is McCaig's Tower, a Colosseum lookalike that stands above the town and offers wonderful views out west. From seafood to whisky, Oban offers a great range of local produce - all well worth sampling!
Last Day
Return home.
- Departure: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
- Excursions Included
- Half Board
- Nightly Entertainment
- Luxury Coach Travel
- £392.00 Per Person
| Pickup Point | Address | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Weymouth | Coach Bay opposite the Fairhaven Hotel on the seafront, DT4 8DH | 5.00AM |
| Dorchester | The top of the town car park, DT1 1XT | 5.20AM |
| Sherborne | Bus Stop outside Skippers Pub, Horsecastles, DT9 3HE | 6.00AM |
| Yeovil | Bus Stop outside Conservative Club (now Duke of York), Kingston Opp Hospital, BA20 2QL | 6.20AM |
| Somerton | Butter Cross, Market Place, Bus Stop, TA11 7LX | 6.40AM |
| Street | Clarks Village Coach Park, BA16 0BB | 6.50AM |