HomeThe Highlands Tour

90th Anniversary
The Highlands Tour: from Yorkshire to the Scottish Highlands
- a 5* Tour with a Royal Twist
Monday 9 ~ Saturday 14 June

What is 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
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 & email
Welcome pack with route book, rally plate & lanyard

Tour Highlights

Drinks reception and welcome dinner at the exquisite 5* Grantley Hall Hotel
Discover Edinburgh, Scotland’s historic capital, and stroll up the Royal Mile
Dine on The Royal Yacht Britannia and follow in the footsteps of Royalty
Taste the flavour of the Highlands at the Lindores Abbey Distillery, site of the oldest written reference of whisky making in Scotland
Visit the Highland Home of the Royal Family since 1852 and enjoy the unique privilege of entering through the iconic main gates before driving up the private driveway to Balmoral Castle itself to enjoy a standing BBQ prepared by castle chefs
Experience the natural scenery of the Scottish Highlands and marvel at the breathtaking views of Glencoe, the rugged beauty of the Cairngorms and the serenity of Loch Leven
Spot some hairy cows – those iconic Scottish creatures
Channel your inner Bond at the Skyfall location

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Programme

Grantly Hall Hotel

Day 1: Monday 9th June

Accommodation: Grantly Hall Hotel (1 night)
Dinner: Private dining at Grantly Hall Hotel

Starting in the Yorkshire Dales at the exquisite 5* Grantley Hall Hotel, we will meet our fellow Travellers for a drinks reception and Welcome Dinner. An introduction and tour briefing will take place at dinner.

Day 2: Tuesday 10th June

Accommodation: Caledonian Hotel, Edinburgh (1 night)
Dinner: aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia, follow in the footsteps of Royalty

We'll make our way at leisure to Edinburgh and check into the historic 5* Caledonian Hotel where secured parking is provided. We'll explore Scotland's historic capital and stroll up the Royal Mile before returning to the Caledonian to relax and refresh before dinner.

Caledonian Hotel

The Royal Yacht Britannia

Fonab Castle

Day 3: Wednesday 11th June

Accommodation: The Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa (3 nights)
Dinner: The Inn on the Tay

We'll make our way to Lindores Abbey Distillery, site of the oldest written reference to whisky-making in Scotland in 1494, where we'll be welcomed by the Highland Tour Escort.

We'll 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 we’ll spend the next three nights.

In the evening we will be dinning 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

We'll take a guided drive to Balmoral Castle, the Highland home of the Royal Family since 1852, where we’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 for us by Castle chefs. The afternoon and evening are at leisure, so we can 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. We can also explore the small town of Pitlocry, where we 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

Today, we'll enjoy a day of escorted driving through the highlands on incredible secondary roads and channel our inner Bond at the Skyfall location.

For our lunch stop, we visit the wonderful Kingshouse Hotel in the heart of the Glencoe mountain range.

A farewell dinner will be held at the Fonab Castle, where we’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 First Lady Michele Obama.

Balmoral Castle

Glencoe