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Discover Scotland's magnificent autumnal colours of gold, yellows and browns on this extraordinary seasonal break to Perthshire.
This holiday operates under our Optimum Experience brand.
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Following pick-ups, we travel north, stopping in the historic Cumbrian market town of Penrith before arriving at our hotel in Blairgowrie.
We head to St Andrews, Scotland's world-famous home of golf and known for its historic university, where Prince William and Kate Middleton first met. After some free time to wander its medieval streets, gorgeous traditional buildings and plenty of spots for lunch, we cross the Tay Bridge to the waterfront city of Dundee. This coastal city is now well-known thanks to the brilliant V&A Museum and we have included admission for you today. Here, you can celebrate Scotland's design heritage with over three hundred unique exhibits to explore.
With a leisurely start today, our first visit is to Glamis Castle, the legendary setting for Shakespeare's Macbeth, the childhood home of HM Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother and the birthplace of Princess Margaret. Enjoy admission into this castle steeped in history where each room tells its own story. Once you've finished exploring inside, head out to the beautiful gardens soaked in the golden colours of autumn. After dinner at the hotel this evening, we re-board our coach and visit the award-winning Enchanted Forest. Set your imagination alight with dazzling visuals and innovative design, accompanied by stirring music, while you explore the stunning woodland setting; it's a spectacle like no other.
After breakfast today, enjoy a free day to enjoy Blairgowrie, one of the largest towns in Perthshire. Sitting on the banks of the River Ericht and lying at the foot of the Grampian Mountains, the town has a selection of woollen mill outlets, pleasant cafés, coffee shops and parks to explore.
We start our day with a visit to the award-winning Glenturret distillery for a tour and tasting! This tour will take you through the traditional art of making Glenturret Single Malt Whisky using hand-operated, time-honoured methods before enjoying a tipple from the distillery's exceptional whisky range. Afterwards, we continue our journey home.
A warm welcome awaits at The Angus Hotel & Spa, Blairgowrie's premier leisure hotel and one of only four hotels in Perthshire with a modern, fully-equipped leisure club and indoor swimming pool. Relax and unwind in an informal family-owned hotel, offering a delightful combination of professional service and comfort.
Hotel Facilities
Bar
Restaurant
Lift
Wi-Fi
Swimming pool
Spa & wellness centre
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alfreton | Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT |
| Arnold | High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE |
| Beeston | Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA |
| Bulwell | Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE |
| Chesterfield | Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH |
| Derby | Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY |
| Heanor | Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG |
| Ilkeston | Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF |
| Leicester | St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG |
| Leicester Fosse Park | Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL |
| Long Eaton | The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ |
| Loughborough | Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE |
| Lutterworth | George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG |
| Mansfield | Fire Station Bus Stop, Rosemary Street Mansfield, NG19 6AA |
| Nottingham | Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE |
| Ripley | Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ |
| Rotherham | Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB |
| Sheffield | Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG |
| Toton | Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA |
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