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SCOTLAND ITINERARY:
DAYS 1-2: USA or Canada/Edinburgh, Scotland
Depart by overnight flight to Edinburgh, where you are met
and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at
leisure. The Balmoral
DAY 3: Edinburgh
A full day of sightseeing with an expert local guide
includes Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, the Queen's
offifi cial residence in Scotland. End your day in Leith and
visit the former royal yacht 'Britannia.' The Balmoral B
DAY 4: Edinburgh/Keith
Depart from Edinburgh's Waverley railway station to begin
your luxurious four-night train journey on the Royal Scotsman.
Arrive in Keith, where you disembark for a traditional Scottish
ceilidh (dance). Rejoin the train for an informal dinner and
overnight stabling. The Royal Scotsman B D
DAY 5: Keith/Kyle of Lochalsh
Travel west to Tain for a visit and tasting at a Scotch
whisky distillery. Return to the rails for the journey toward
Inverness, capital of the Highlands, on what is arguably the
most scenic route in Britain. Disembark at Plockton to take a
boat trip with views across the Isle of Skye to the Applecross
Mountains. Return to the train in Kyle of Lochalsh. The Royal
Scotsman B L D
DAY 6: Kyle of Lochalsh/Boat of Garten
Travel around the edge of Beauly Firth before reaching
Inverness and then go by train to Carrbridge and Ballindalloch,
one of Scotland's most romantic castles. Return to the train at
Boat of Garten for stabling and a formal dinner. The Royal
Scotsman B L D
DAY 7: Boat of Garten/Perth
Choose your activity today: engage in clay pigeon shooting;
take a leisurely, guided woodland walk; or fish on the River
Spey. Rejoin the train and journey south through Blair Atholl
and Pitlochry to Perth, where you disembark at Glamis, childhood
home of the late Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. Return to
The Royal Scotsman in Perth for overnight stabling and an
informal dinner. The Royal Scotsman B L D
DAY 8: Perth/Edinburgh/Hopetoun/St. Andrews/Gleneagles
Disembark in Edinburgh and continue into the Scottish
countryside to Hopetoun House. Later, explore the historic
university town of St. Andrews en route to your renowned hotel
in the Perthshire countryside. Gleneagles B
DAY 9: Gleneagles
Today is free to enjoy the facilities of the Gleneagles
estate. Perhaps book an appointment with a personal trainer for
a fifitness assessment, swim, play tennis or pamper yourself
with a spa treatment. You may also engage in equestrian
activities, golf, fishing or falconry. Your driver-guide and
private vehicle are at your disposal should you decide to
further explore the region. Gleneagles B
DAY 10: Gleneagles/USA or Canada
Transfer to the Edinburgh or Glasgow Airport for your
homebound flight. B
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