90th Anniversary
The Northern Tour: from Yorkshire to the Scottish Highlands - a 5* Tour with a Royal Twist
Monday 9 - Saturday 14 June
In celebration of our 90th Anniversary, we have arranged a 5-night UK tour starting in the Yorkshire Dales, travelling through Edinburgh and dining on board the Royal Yacht Britannia before moving on to the Scottish Highlands. In the Highlands, you will enjoy three days of escorted driving in your Aston Martin along some of Britain’s most exciting roads, taking you through spectacular scenery including Glencoe, the Cairngorm Mountains, Fort William, and Loch Leven. You will also enjoy a barbecue at Balmoral Castle and be able to channel your inner Bond at one of the iconic Skyfall filming locations.
The Highlands Tour FaQ and Traveler Information
Tour Highlights
Monday 9 June
Accommodation: Grantley Hall Hotel (1 night)
Dinner: Private dining at Grantley Hall Hotel
Starting in the Yorkshire Dales at the exquisite 5* Grantley Hall Hotel you will meet your fellow tour participants for a drinks reception and welcome dinner. An introduction and tour briefing will take place at dinner.
Welcome packs will be available on registration.
Day 2: Tuesday 10th June
Accommodation: Caledonian Hotel, Edinburgh, 1 night
Dinner: The Royal Yacht Britannia
Make your way at leisure to Edinburgh and check into the historic 5* Caledonian Hotel where secured parking is provided. Discover Scotland's historic capital and stroll up the Royal Mile before returning to the Caledonian to relax and refresh before dinner. The evening will be spent onboard The Royal Yacht Britannia where you will be piped aboard to be welcomed by a champagne reception and private tour, followed by dinner in the State Dining Room.
Day 3: Wednesday 11th June
Accommodation: The Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa, 3 nights
Dinner: The Inn on the Tay
Make your way to Lindores Abbey Distillery site of the oldest written reference of whisky making in Scotland in 1494, where you’ll be welcomed by the Highland Tour Escort. Enjoy a private tasting, where takeaway bags will be provided for drivers, and lunch before enjoying a guided drive to the fabulous 5* Fonab Castle Hotel where you’ll spend the next 3 nights.
In the evening you will enjoy dinner at The Inn on the Tay on the banks of the River Tay.
Day 4: Thursday 12th June
Accommodation: The Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa
Dinner: At Leisure
Take a guided drive to Balmoral Castle, the Highland home of the Royal Family since 1852, where you’ll enjoy the unique privilege of entering through the main gate and up the private driveway to the castle itself, before parking on the adjacent cricket pitch. A standing BBQ lunch will be provided by castle chefs. The afternoon and evening are at leisure so take the opportunity to explore the gardens; admire the castle; visit Crathie Kirk, the small Church of Scotland frequented by the Royal Family; or visit the Royal Lochnagar Distillery.
Or discover the small town of Pitlochry where you can stroll along the cobbled lanes, find the famous “Salmon Ladder’ and visit a local distillery.
Day 5: Friday 13th June
Accommodation: The Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa
Dinner: Fonab Castle Hotel
Enjoy a day of escorted driving through the highlands on incredible secondary roads and channel your inner Bond at the Skyfall location.
For your lunch stop you will visit the wonderful Kingshouse Hotel in the heart of the Glencoe mountain range.
A farewell dinner will be held at the Fonab Castle where you’ll be entertained by the internationally renowned piper, Craig Weir, who has performed for many dignitaries including HRH The Queen, His Holiness The Dalai Lama and the First Lady, Michele Obama.
Day 6: Saturday 14th June
Depart at leisure after breakfast.
Costs
Price Driver a Co Pilot: £4,950 (£2,475 per person sharing a room).
Price for Driver Only: £3,950 (single room occupancy)
Please note: this event has space for 28 Aston Martins and 28 rooms. You may bring one guest; in this case, rooms are shared either as a 'matrimonial' double or a twin room. Please note that guests may not bring their own car.
Payment Schedule
50% payable on booking.
Balance to be paid by 20 March.
Non-payment of instalments as above will result in cancellation of your booking and your place will default to the next Member on the tour waiting list. Details of how to pay will be sent to you at the time of booking.
What’s included:
- 5 nights’ accommodation in 5* luxury hotels on a bed & breakfast basis.
- Welcome reception and dinner at Grantley Hall Hotel.
- Private Tour, Champagne Reception and Dinner on the Royal Yacht Britannia.
- Dinner at the Inn on the Tay.
- Dinner at Fonab Castle on the last evening.
- Wine included with dinners.
- Evening at leisure on 12 June 2025.
- Tour, Tasting and Lunch at The Lindores Distillery.
- Visit to Balmoral Castle, the royal residence in Scotland including standing BBQ lunch. Castle tour not included.
- Lunch at the Kingshouse Hotel.
- Guided drives in the Highlands.
- Full tour support by phone, WhatsApp and email.
- Welcome pack with route book, rally plate & lanyard.