PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 Royal Balmoral
We spend today at stunning Balmoral, the Scottish home of the Royal Family. We discover the castle’s fascinating history, famous residents and visitors, exploring the largest room in the castle, the Ballroom, as well as the exhibitions, grounds and gardens. Covering three acres, the beautiful formal gardens feature a large kitchen garden, a range of Victorian glasshouses full of flowering pot plants and a water garden.
PLEASE NOTE
Admittance to Balmoral is subject to members of the Royal Family not being in residence and will not be open in late summer.
A perfect alternative would be to take a scenic trip through the Cairngorms to visit the Braemar Highland Games Centre. The picturesque village of Braemar is home to the world-famous Braemar Gathering, the Royal Family’s favourite Highland Games.
Day 3 Newton Farm & Arbikie Distillery
Today we explore Angus’ fertile farmlands, we begin with a morning visit to Newton Farm, a family-run working farm in rural Angus where we meet farmer Lou.
We enjoy a guided tour, discover what daily life is like on a Scottish farm and have the opportunity to pet & feed the animals. We round off our visit with some home baked treats & tea/coffee. In the afternoon we visit Arbikie Highland Estate with the stunning backdrop of Lunan Bay, home to the Arbikie Distillery where we experience a Whisky Tour & Tasting. During our tour we learn all about their sustainable, field-to-bottle approach to growing and distilling and get to taste the fruits of their labour!
Day 4 Gordon Highlanders Museum & Aberdeen
Today we travel to Aberdeen, beginning with a visit to the Gordon Highlanders Museum, which celebrates the story of the Gordon Highlanders regiment. We discover the 200-year history of the regiment through a collection of artefacts, memorabilia, weapons, regimental silverware & a replica WWI trench. We spend the rest of the day at leisure for ‘My Time’ in the ‘Granite City’ of Aberdeen. See the turreted Town House in Union Street, the castellated Citadel at The Castlegate and the striking gothic Marischal College, the world’s second largest granite structure. Other attractions include Provost Skene’s House, the Aberdeen Maritime Museum and the famous shopping ‘Granite Mile’.
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
