Royal Balmoral & Glamis 5 Days - Angus Hotel
- Duration: 5 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TALF5502
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
Lying at the foot of the Grampians, Blairgowrie ('Plain of Gowrie' in Scottish Gaelic) has been occupied continuously since the Neolithic period: numerous flint and bronze artefacts have been found in the immediate area. The town's centrepiece is the Wellmeadow, a grassy triangle on which regular markets and shows are held. Blairgowrie Golf Club, founded in 1889, has two 18 hole courses and a 9 hole course. Highland Games are held annually on Bogles Field and are noted for the mass tug o'war between the entire populations of Blairgowrie and Rattray.
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
TOUR OPERATES MONDAY TO FRIDAY
EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
Full Day Excursion to Royal Deeside & Balmoral
We travel north to Balmoral Castle, pausing at Crathie Church (entrance to Balmoral included in tour cost when the castle is open).Full Day Excursion to Glamis Castle
Today we visit Glamis Castle, the family seat of the late Queen Mother and macabre setting for Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' (entrance included in the tour cost).
NOTE: This tour operates via Burtonwood Interchange, therefore clients travelling from towns north of Preston may wish to join direct at Forton Services.
**20 Aug & 24 Sep Departures**
The excursion to Balmoral is not possible on this departure due to the Royal Family being in residence. This will be replaced with an excursion to Braemar & Ballater
Angus Hotel
This excellent family owned hotel overlooks the square in the centre of Blairgowrie. The restaurant serves a traditional Scottish breakfast and 3 course dinner (with choice) and there is a large bar area, lounge, patio area and leisure club with indoor pool. All 81 bedrooms are comfortably furnished, most with shower over the bath. All have television with Freeview channels, direct dial telephone, radio and tea/coffee making facilities. Free WiFi throughout the hotel. Lift serves all floors (some graded steps between levels) and some rooms have level access from lift for disabled guests. Tel:01250 872455