Join us on a wonderful 5-day tour of Eastern Scotland as we explore the historic and vibrant waterfront city of Dundee and town of St Andrews. Enjoy beautiful green landscapes as we discover more of the history, illustrious heritage and famous citizens at the area’s iconic museums. We visit the stunning country estate of Glamis and enjoy farm life with a visit to Newton Farm.
Glamis Castle
Scottish Fisheries Museum
World Golf Museum, St Andrews
Verdant Works Credit Dundee Heritage Trust
Itinerary
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival
Today we arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 Scottish Fisheries Museum & St Andrews
Today, we head south into the East Neuk of Fife to the pretty fishing village of Anstruther to visit the Scottish Fisheries Museum where we learn about Scotland’s fishing past and how it shaped our coastal communities. Afterwards, we have time to explore Anstruther before heading north again for time at leisure in the famous town of St Andrews the original home of golf and where Wills met Kate!
Day 3 Verdant Works & Discovery Point – Suggested Driver’s Day Off
This morning, we take a visit to Verdant Works Museum to discover the story of Dundee’s industrial heritage and social history. Located in a beautifully refurbished Mill building, we will hear the stories of the city’s mill workers and their tough lives and see the machines at work which made the city such an important industrial focal point. This afternoon, we visit Discovery Point, the award-winning attraction which tells the story of RRS Discovery and Captain Scott’s amazing Antarctic expedition.
Day 4 Glamis Castle & Newton Farm
This morning, we start the day with a guided tour of Angus’ famous Glamis Castle. With so many stories to tell, the tour will take us on a fascinating 650-year-old journey through Scottish history. Welcoming famous playwrights to royalty, it was the birthplace of the late Queen Mother. This afternoon, we enjoy a guided tour of Newton Farm. A family-run working farm in rural Angus, where we meet farmer Lou. We 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.
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, we begin our journey home.
Hotel
Hotel Indigo Dundee
Dundee
The hotel is situated on the edge of Dundee centre, a short stroll to the shopping district and to the waterfront, where the V&A Museum and the RSS Discovery can be found, making this an excellent choice for a driver’s day off. The hotel features 102 generously sized rooms, characterised by high ceilings and each is equipped with hairdryer, safe, minifridge and coffee pod machine as well as a spacious walk-in shower. The fashionable bar has recently undergone a full refit and is the perfect place to relax before dinner in the stylish restaurant.
BarLiftParking Off Site & Free of ChargeRestaurantTea & Coffee making facilities
Pricing
Inclusions
- Entrance to Scottish Fisheries Museum
- Entrance to R&A World Golf Museum
- Entrance to RSS Discovery
- Entrance to Verdant Works
- Guided tour of Glamis Castle
- Guided tour of Newton Farm with home baking and tea/coffee
4 Nights Half Board
Twin from £495pp
Double for sole use supplement from £143
Based on Thursday arrivals
