V5 - TCS - Olga, Kevin and Elly explore Scotland

Day 1 - Thursday 21^st August - Welcome to Scotland

On arrival at the airport the VIP team will be waiting for you and will whisk you seamlessly through the formalities and our to your private driver who will transfer you to your city centre hotel. Depending on your arrival time you can choose to relax at the hotel or head out to start exploring this unique city.

Your host guide will meet you at the accommodation to assist with check in and be on hand should you wish to venture out to soak in the festival vibe that will be pulsing through the streets.

Overnight: Edinburgh | The Bonham
Room Type: 2 x Superior Rooms - 1 is an accessible room for single occupancy
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 2 - Friday 22^nd August - The Royal Military Tattoo

The streets of Edinburgh will be buzzing with energy due to the various festivals running this month and you will pass street performers and entertainment on every corner as you explore. Follow your curiosity through the twisting cobbled streets of the Old Town and enjoy the vibrant ambience. You will meet an expert festival guide who will take you to parts of the city with some of the best shows and also give you a behind the scene insight into how this incredible event comes to pass every year.

Tonight, you will don your kilt and sashes and enjoy a truly wonderful evening with seats in the Royal Gallery to enjoy the spectacular celebration of the military and music which ends with an awe inspiring firework display.  There will even be a chance to meet some of the performers after the show with a reception of champagne and canapés – a truly fantastic way to end your time in Edinburgh.

Overnight: Edinburgh | The Bonham
Room Type: 2 x Superior Rooms - 1 is an accessible room for single occupancy
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3 - Saturday 23^rd August - To Perthshire

You can have a relaxed start to the day today after your evening out last night – perhaps enjoy some of the spa facilities or head out to purchase some souvenirs.  When you are ready, you will set off north to the next part of your adventure towards the rolling hills of Perthshire.

On the way you will stop off at Bannockburn where you will meet a local storyteller who can bring this whole landscape to life with stories of Robert the Bruce and the victory that changed the course of Scottish history!  From here, you can weave your way along winding country roads towards your castle hotel on the banks of the glittering Loch Faskally.

Overnight: Perthshire | Fonab Castle
Room Type: 2 x Woodland Suites - one accessible for single occupancy
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4 - Sunday 24^th August - The Wildlife of Perthshire

The rolling hills of Perthshire are home to an abundance of wildlife and stunning scenery and you’ll all head out today for some final explorations.  Your first stop will be at a local red deer centre where you can get up close to the magnificent red deer, who are usually found on high ridge lines away from prying eyes!  You can also meet their resident Barn Owl with their curious eyes and enjoy a hands on experience of this warrior of the night.

On your way back to the hotel you can stop off in a charming village to visit a local chocolatier and indulge in a decadent hot chocolate while tasting some of the fantastic truffles before your guide drops you off in the late afternoon.

Overnight: Perthshire | Fonab Castle
Room Type: 2 x Woodland Suites - one accessible for single occupancy
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 5 - Monday 25^th August - Canoeing and Exploring

For Kevin and Elly today is all about getting out adventuring as you take to one of the most iconic rivers in Scotland to enjoy a spot of canoeing!  Set off along the river, taking in the countryside from a different perspective this morning while Olga enjoys some time wandering along the pretty village of Pitlochry, exploring some of the quaint shops and delicious bakeries.

This afternoon, you will all meet up again to explore the Crannog Centre, and see how people use to live and work many years ago before retuning to your hotel to meet a local musician who will introduce you to the Clarsach and the links to traditional Gaelic music.

Overnight: Perthshire | Fonab Castle
Room Type: 2 x Woodland Suites - one accessible for single occupancy
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 6 - Tuesday 26^th August - Hiking and Hilltops

For Kevin and Elly today you’ll lace up your hiking boots and head out into the hills to get right off the beaten track as you steading climb up to the peaks to enjoy the far stretching views that are afforded to you.  For Olga, you’ll enjoy a relaxed morning at the hotel before heading off with your guide to meet the others for lunch in a remote bothy!  But don’t worry, you’ll get to arrive there by car.  You can all enjoy a delicious lunch before taking a tour of the house where the family have lived for generations.  Hear stories of the glen and the ancestral home before returning to your castle hotel for one last night on Scottish soil.

Overnight: Perthshire | Fonab Castle
Room Type: 2 x Woodland Suites - one accessible for single occupancy
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 7 - Wednesday 27^th August - Depart

Your guide will take you to the airport to make your onward connections. Waving farewell for now but taking with you special memories and wonderful stories of your explorations.

Drive time from Fonab Castle to Edinburgh airport is approximately 1 hr 30 mins without stops.  If your flight is early in the morning we will need to book a private transfer at an additional cost due to the early start time from the hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast