Castles, Houses & Gardens of Scotland

Day 1

Following collection from home, travel to Scotland and the Westerwood Hotel and Golf resort, between Edinburgh and Glasgow for an overnight stay with dinner, bed and breakfast.

Day 2

Continue north, past Edinburgh and Dundee and along the east coast to arrive at the Best Western Summerhill Hotel for a four night stay with dinner, bed and breakfast.

Day 3

Approaching Castle Fraser, the granite walls rising up to the distinctive turrets make an imposing sight. This was the intended impression created when the castle was built between 1575 and 1636. Explore the round tower, Great Hall and Victorian kitchen. This afternoon, visit the stunning Crathes Castle, near Banchory, a magnificent 16th Century tower house standing on a family estate granted by King Robert the Bruce. The Walled Garden is really eight gardens ranging from formal to modern.

Day 4

The day is free to explore Aberdeen as the hotel is on a bus route into the city. The Duthie Park Gardens are worth a visit and admission is free. Aberdeen has a great maritime history with much to offer.

Day 5

The world-famous haunted Fyvie Castle in the lowlands of Aberdeenshire tells the story of ghosts, legends and folklore, woven into the tapestry of the castle's 800 year history. Five successive families and royal guests such as Robert the Bruce and Charles 1 have all left their mark. Enjoy a stroll around the the 18th century garden and lochside landscape. Later, drive to Haddo House Garden to visit the delightful terrace garden with flower beds, lovely borders and fountain. A magnificent avenue of lime trees leads to adjacent Haddo Country Park, with lakes, monuments and wildlife.

Day 6

Begin the return journey home, stopping in the south of Scotland for an overnight stay with dinner, bed and breakfast.

Day 7

Travel back to East Anglia where the door to door collection service will be waiting to return you home.

B=Breakfast Included, D=Evening Meal Included