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A Journey to Scotland
Day 1 An early start on a 07.37 train gets the school into Inverness at 19.34 a long but restful journey taking in some beautiful scenery along the way. Check-in with just enough time to put bags in rooms and a quick freshen up before a 2 minute walk to a good hearty supper and maybe a quick look around the local area before going back to the hotel for a good nights sleep. Day 2 Another early start after breakfast they will be picked up outside their hotels and taken for a tour of Inverness taking in such sights as the Urquhart Castle. Set on a rocky peninsula on the banks of Loch Ness. Then a half an hour cruise on Loch Ness, perhaps they'll spot Nessie, but if they don't they they can get an insight of what others have claimed to have seen The Loch Ness 2000 Monster exhibition was opened by explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes. It takes visitors through seven themed areas on a journey from the dawn of time to the third millennium. Then back to Inverness for a spot of lunch and shopping before the journey to Edinburgh. Arrival into Edinburgh around 18.00 hrs and check into The Ailsa Craig Hotel, a warm friendly hotel, which we have used for many of our school trips, where a drink and a hot meal awaits them. Day 3 Up early for a good Scottish breakfast and armed with a plentiful packed lunch provided by the hotel it's off to visit Edinburgh Castle. A majestic landmark which dominates the capital city's skyline just as it has dominated Scotland's long and colourful history Edinburgh Castle is the best known and most visited of Scotland's historic buildings. Perched on an extinct volcano and offering stunning views, this instantly recognisable fortress is a powerful national symbol, and part of Edinburgh's World Heritage site, An afternoon, with a school itinerary set of their own . Another busy day Day 4 Their last day in Scotland, takes in the Palace of Holyroodhouse Founded as a monastery in 1128, the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh is The Queen's official residence in Scotland. Situated at the end of the Royal Mile, the Palace of Holyroodhouse is closely associated with Scotland's turbulent past, including Mary, Queen of Scots, who lived here between 1561 and 1567. Successive kings and queens have made the Palace of Holyroodhouse the premier royal residence in Scotland. Today, the Palace is the setting for State ceremonies and official entertaining Last chance for sightseeing and shopping for those last minute souvenirs and then home Optional Extras
Package price
Students:
£193 + £42 return rail |
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