Mr & Mrs Rohan - Southern Scotland and the Highlands

Mr & Mrs Rohan

Saturday 3rd August – Monday 12th August 2024

Number of Travellers: 2
Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights

Day by Day

Day 1 - Saturday 3rd August - Welcome to Scotland

Your expert Wilderness Scotland guide, Kirsty, will meet you at the arrivals gate in Glasgow Airport this morning following your arrival from Dublin. Head south towards Dumfries, stopping at the majestic Drumlanrig Castle. As you approach, the grandeur of the 17th-century pink sandstone facade captivates your imagination. Enjoy wandering the grounds and beautiful gardens, and hopefully, with any luck the castle will be reopen for tours and you can pop inside to explore the treasures inside.  Continuing south, you’ll visit the beautiful Threave Garden and Nature Reserve, where you can enjoy wandering through the meticulously maintained formal gardens, where vibrant flower beds and carefully pruned shrubs offer a feast for the eyes. Continue to the rock and walled gardens, showcasing a diverse array of plants and artistic landscaping. Finish up at your cosy accommodation and relax for the evening, soaking in the views.

Overnight: Laggan | Seaview Snugs at Laggan
Room Type: Hillside Hideout Snug
Meals Included: Lunch

Day 1 - Guide Details - Kirsty Duncan Read More +

Name: Kirsty Duncan
Contact Number: +44 (0)7879 549 691
Meeting Place: Glasgow Airport Arrivals | Meeting Time: 11:30

Kirsty will be ready waiting for you at the arrivals hall at Glasgow airport with your name once you disembark from your flight from Dublin.

Day 1 - Dinner Details Read More +

Restaurant: Gather | Location: Seaview Snugs at Laggan
Reservation Time: 19:30
Phone: +44 (0) 1557 840 206 | Website: https://www.lagganlife.co.uk/dine/gather/

A private corner table has been requested.

Day 2 - Sunday 4th August - Dumfries House

After a relaxing start to the morning, head out with Kirsty and make your way to Dumfries House, a stunning 18th century manor house designed by prominent architects John and Robert Adam. It houses an exquisite collection of original Chippendale furniture, one of the most significant in the world. The estate spans over 2,000 acres, featuring beautifully landscaped gardens and woodlands including the Queen Elizabeth Walled Garden. Enjoy a 60 minute private guided tour of the house, learning all about the history and the the Dumfries House collection. Later today, transfer to Crossbasket Castle, your base for the next two nights. This meticulously restored 17th-century castle promises a night of comfort and elegance.

Overnight: High Blantyre | Crossbasket Castle
Room Type: Castle Downie Suite
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 2 - Private Tour of Dumfries House Read More +

Activity: Private Tour of Dumfries House
Start Location: Dumfries House | Start Time: 11:30
Website: https://dumfries-house.org.uk/

Day 2 - Dinner Details Read More +

Restaurant: Michel Roux Jr at the Castle | Location: Crossbasket Castle
Reservation Time: 19:30
Phone: +44 (0)1698 829461 | Website: https://www.crossbasketcastle.com/food-drink/michel-roux-jr-at-the-castle

A private corner table has been requested.A private corner table has been requested.

Day 3 - Monday 5th August - Kelvingrove Art Gallery

Set off for Glasgow, a short drive away, and prepare to immerse yourself in the city’s rich cultural heritage. Join a private expert Blue Badge guide who will take you on a walking tour of some of the most significant architectural and historical sites, which could include some of the work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, one of Scotland’s most celebrated architects and designers. Perhaps visiting The Lighthouse, Scotland’s Centre for Design and Architecture, to see some of Mackintosh’s iconic works and learn about his life and influence. Following your tour and lunch, head to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, where the stunning architecture and impressive collection of over 8,000 works of art and artefacts await. Marvel at masterpieces by artists like Salvador Dalí, as well as exhibits on natural history and Scottish heritage. Later this afternoon, return to Crossbasket Castle for the evening.

Overnight: High Blantyre | Crossbasket Castle
Room Type: Castle Downie Suite
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3 - Private Tour with Blue Badge Guide Read More +

Activity: Private Tour with Blue Badge Guide
Blue Badge Guide: Viola Lewis
Start Location: Glasgow | Start Time: 10:00 | Approx Duration: 2.5 hrs
Phone: +44 (0) 7718 200 180

Day 3 - Dinner Details Read More +

Restaurant: Michel Roux Jr at the Castle | Location: Crossbasket Castle
Reservation Time: 19:30
Phone: +44 (0)1698 829461 | Website: https://www.crossbasketcastle.com/food-drink/michel-roux-jr-at-the-castle

A private corner table has been requested.

Day 4 - Tuesday 6th August - Scone Palace and Into Braemar

Head north today and stop off at Scone Palace to explore the grand interiors where Scottish kings were once crowned, marvelling at the opulent rooms filled with fine antiques and artworks. Wander through the expansive grounds, discovering the beautiful gardens, ancient woodlands, and the replica Stone of Scone. Enjoy a leisurely lunch at the palace’s café before finishing your journey to Braemar and the exquisite Fife Arms Hotel. Art is central to The Fife Arms experience, the moment that you step inside, the hotel presents an eclectic collection of artworks. Boasting more than 14,000 pieces including both antiques and specially commissioned pieces, artworks have been thoughtfully integrated into every room, corridor, and corner. Settle into the Royal Suite, the best in the whole hotel, and enjoy a night of relaxation.

Overnight: Braemar | The Fife Arms
Room Type: Royal Suite
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4 - Dinner Details Read More +

Restaurant: The Clunie Dining Room | Location: The Fife Arms
Reservation Time: 19:30
Phone: +44 (0) 1339 720200 | Website: https://thefifearms.com/eat-drink/the-clunie-dining-room/

A private corner table has been requested.

Day 5 - Wednesday 7th August - Exploring Balmoral

Balmoral Castle has been the Scottish home of the Royal Family since it was purchased for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852. Take some time to explore the grounds, gardens and the exhibitions, which are located in the Castle Ballroom and the Mews. Early this afternoon, enjoy an Art and Afternoon Tea Tour at Fife Arms, where you can explore their incredible collection of art and artefacts, before enjoying a delicious Afternoon Tea in the Drawing Room alongside original masterpieces by Picasso and Peter Breughel the Younger. Take the rest of the afternoon to relax, or you may wish to head out with your guide to explore more of the local countryside.

Overnight: Braemar | The Fife Arms
Room Type: Royal Suite
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 5 - Art Tour and Afternoon Tea Read More +

Activity: Art Tour and Afternoon Tea
Start Location: Fife Arms Reception | Start Time: 12:30
Website: https://thefifearms.com/eat-drink/afternoon-tea/

Day 5 - Dinner Details Read More +

Restaurant: The Clunie Dining Room | Location: The Fife Arms
Reservation Time: 19:45
Phone: +44 (0) 1339 720200 | Website: https://thefifearms.com/eat-drink/the-clunie-dining-room/

A private corner table has been requested.

Day 6 - Thursday 8th August - North to Inverness

Following breakfast, begin your journey north to the capital of the Highlands, Inverness. On the way, stop off for a visit to Cawdor Castle and Gardens. Wander through the castle walls, learning about the history of the fortress, originally starting out as a fortification founded by William the Lion in 1179. The castle boasts three very different gardens, each with their own unique history and appearance. Finish your journey to Inverness and settle into your riverside accommodation for the evening.

Overnight: Inverness | Ness Walk
Room Type: Oak King
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 6 - Dinner Details Read More +

Restaurant: Torrish Restaurant | Location: Ness Walk Hotel
Reservation Time: 20:00
Phone: +44 (0) 1463 215215 | Website: https://www.nesswalk.com/dining/torrish-restaurant/

A private corner table has been requested.

Day 7 - Friday 9th August - Exploring Loch Ness

Following breakfast, head to the historic Culloden battlefield, where on 16 April 1746, the final Jacobite Rising came to a brutal head in one of the most harrowing battles in British history. Discover the true story of the 1745 Rising, from both the Jacobite and Government perspectives, in the museum, where weapons and unique artefacts are displayed. A little later today, make the short transfer to the iconic Loch Ness and enjoy a privately chartered boat trip. Cruise the waters of the famous loch with your skipper, and learn about the history of the area, enjoying afternoon tea on board.

Overnight: Inverness | Ness Walk
Room Type: Oak King
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 7 - Private Charter on Loch Ness with Afternoon Tea Read More +

Activity: Private Charter on Loch Ness with Afternoon Tea
Start Location: Drumnadrochit | Start Time: 14:00 | Approx Duration: 2 hrs

Day 7 - Dinner Details Read More +

Restaurant: Torrish Restaurant | Location: Ness Walk Hotel
Reservation Time: 19:30
Phone: +44 (0) 1463 215215 | Website: https://www.nesswalk.com/dining/torrish-restaurant/

A private corner table has been requested.

Day 8 - Saturday 10th August - Blair Castle & Gardens

Depart Inverness this morning and journey south through the beautiful Cairngorms National Park. Stop for a visit at Blair Castle and Gardens, home to a nine-acre walled garden that has been restored to its original Georgian design. Enjoy wandering through the sculpture trail and admire the mixture of contemporary and 18th-century sculptures throughout the castle gardens and grounds.
Continuing south into Perthshire, you’ll arrive at the renowned Gleneagles Hotel and Spa, where you can relax in luxury for the night in your private suite.

Overnight: Auchterarder | Gleneagles Hotel
Room Type: Estate Suite
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 8 - Dinner Details Read More +

Restaurant: The Strathearn | Location: Gleneagles Hotel
Reservation Time: 19:15
Phone: +44 (0) 1764 290 117 | Website: https://gleneagles.com/eat-drink/the-strathearn/

A private corner table has been requested. You are currently on the waitlist for Andrew Fairlie restaurant https://gleneagles.com/eat-drink/andrew-fairlie/ (they will contact your guide should availability come up)

Day 9 - Sunday 11th August - Free day

Enjoy a free day today to relax at Gleneagles and make use of their health club and leisure facilities, or perhaps indulge in a spa treatment.
An option for today if you are keen to explore is to visit Doune Castle, a mediaeval stronghold near the village of Doune. Alternatively, you may wish to head towards Falkirk where you can stop to visit the Kelpies installation and Falkirk Wheel. Continuing on, stop off at Stirling Castle for a tour and explore one of the largest and most historically and architecturally important castles in Scotland.

Overnight: Auchterarder | Gleneagles Hotel
Room Type: Estate Suite
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 9 - Dinner Details Read More +

Restaurant: The Strathearn | Location: Gleneagles Hotel
Reservation Time: 20:00
Phone: +44 (0) 1764 290 117 | Website: https://gleneagles.com/eat-drink/the-strathearn/

A private corner table has been requested. You are currently on the waitlist for Andrew Fairlie restaurant https://gleneagles.com/eat-drink/andrew-fairlie/ (they will contact your guide should availability come up)

Day 10 - Monday 12th August - St Andrews and Depart

Depart Gleneagles this morning and make your way south to the historic seaside town. Join a privately guided tour of the town and learn all about the history of the area, visiting the University and exploring more of the town itself. Enjoy lunch before Kirsty will transfer you to Edinburgh airport following your tour, in time to check in for your 17:35 flight to London. You can begin your onward journey to London after exploring some of the best Scotland has to offer.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 10 - Private Tour with Blue Badge Guide Read More +

Activity: Private Tour with Blue Badge Guide
Blue Badge Guide: Jim Ewing
Start Location: St Andrews | Start Time: 11:00 | Approx Duration: 2.5 hrs
Phone: +44 (0) 7570 440 018

Trip Details

Inclusions Read More
  • All accommodation from Day 1 to Day 10
  • Most meals as indicated above
  • Services of an experienced and knowledgeable qualified guide from Day 1 to Day 10
  • Ground transportation from Day 1 to Day 10 in a Range Rover Vogue
  • All guided activities mentioned in the itinerary
  • A copy of the Telegraph and Financial Times has been requested for each day
  • Privately guided tour at Dumfries House
  • Private charter boat trip on Loch Ness
  • Guided Art and Afternoon Tea Tour at The Fife Arms
  • Private expert guided tour of Glasgow and St Andrews
  • Entrance to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
  • Use of the Health Club leisure facilities at Gleneagles
  • Personalised trip design and delivery
  • Snacks throughout the trip
  • 24 hour in-country support from the Wilderness Team
Exclusions Read More
  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not mentioned in the inclusions
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Activities and entrance fees not mentioned in the inclusions
  • Gratuities for the guide
  • Spa treatments at Gleneagles
Notes Read More

You are due to arrive into Glasgow on Aer Lingus flight EI 3222 on 3 August at 11.30
You are due to depart on British Airways flight BA1455 to London on 12 August at 17:35

Important Contact Numbers Read More
Wilderness Scotland Office | 9:00am – 5:30pm

UK: +44 (0)1479 420 020
US: 866 740 3890


Out of Office Hours | 5:30pm – 9:00am

+44 (0)7766 794 640


Emergency Services

999

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Accommodation

Seaview Snugs at Laggan

Gatehouse of Fleet | Laggan | Dumfries and Galloway |
DG7 2ES | Scotland
Phone: 01557 840 206
Web: lagganlife.co.uk/stay/seaview-snugs

Crossbasket Castle

Stoneymeadow Road | High Blantyre | Glasgow |
G72 9UE | Phone: +44 (0)1698 829461
Web: crossbasketcastle.com

The Fife Arms

Mar Rd | Braemar | Royal Deeside |
AB35 5YL | Scotland
Phone: +44 (0)1339 720 200
Web: thefifearms.com

Ness Walk

12 Ness Walk | Inverness |
IV3 5SQ | Scotland
Phone: +44 (0)1463 215 215
Web: nesswalk.com

Gleneagles Hotel

Auchterarder, Perthshire | Auchterarder |
PH3 1NF | Scotland
Phone: +44 (0)1764 290 020
Web: gleneagles.com


Meet Your Guide

Kirsty Duncan

Contact Number: +44 (0)7879 549 691

After many years in the hospitality industry, I became a Senior Event Coordinator for a large hotel and leisure resort in Perthshire where I coordinated a huge variety of conferences, weddings and special occasions.  On the year of my 30th birthday, I decided to take some time out of work to chill out for a few months and so I bought myself a little camper van.  In the summer of 2014, me and my trusty Turbo Alick spent over 3 months exploring the stunning landscapes of the North West Coast, Skye and the Outer Hebrides.

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