b"SCOTLAND SCOTLANDYOUR ITINERARYObanArduaine InverarayDays 1-2 - Glasgow and Stonefield Castle CastleOur tour begins in Glasgow, where we meet at our hotel. There's timeStoneeld Castleto explore the city before dinner at the Marco Pierre White Steakhouse,4 Rothesay 1+1Tarbet Glasgowlocated in our hotel. On Day 2 we enjoy a journey on one of the world'sBute Mount Stuartmost spectacular railways, the West Highland Line - known as the 'Iron Road to the Isles'. We reach the coast at Oban where you have free time. You could visit McCaig's Tower, based on the design of the Roman Colosseum. Another option is to head to the Oban Whisky Distillery for aNights in hotel Standard Class Rail Coach Boattipple. Later, we travel by coach to Stonefield Castle for four nights.TOUR HIGHLIGHTSDay 3 - A seafood lunch and Tarbert Enjoy a relaxed morning in the castle and its grounds. Stroll around theStay in a magnificent 19th-century loch, where you'll find woodland gardens and a private island. Later,Baronial castle on the shores of we drive to the Loch Fyne Oyster Bar. We enjoy a talk about the localLoch Fyne.seafood, all ethically sourced from the waters of the loch. After an insight into the history of the loch, as well as the best methods of smokingEnjoy a journey on the Westsalmon, we sit down to a mouthwatering lunch. Returning to our hotel,Highland Line, one of the world's we pause at Tarbert, a fishing village overlooked by the ivy-covered ruinsmost scenic railway lines.of a 14th-century castle. With a little free time, you may like to climb theExplore neo-Gothic Inveraray steps from the harbour to the castle. Or, head to a quaint pub for a wee dram.Castle, one of Scotland's most magnificent stately homes.Day 4 - Mount Stuart Enjoy a seafood lunch by LochToday we take a ferry to the Isle of Bute to visit Mount Stuart, a VictorianFyne. mansion house. The house provides a stunning example of GothicSit down to afternoon tea in the Revival architecture, with its red stone walls, Marble Hall and thecharming grounds of Mount elaborate Marble Chapel, with its spired tower. Much of the interiorsStuart.and gardens were redesigned in the first years of the 20th century and interestingly, Mount Stuart was the first house of any kind to contain anVisit Crarae Gardens, a splendidindoor heated pool, and was the first home in Scotland to gain electricwoodland garden filled with exotic power. We enjoy afternoon tea, relaxing in the idyllic grounds. plants and pretty waterfalls. Day 5 - Inveraray Castle and Crarae Gardens WHAT'S INCLUDED We enjoy a scenic drive to Inveraray Castle, the ancestral home of the Dukes of Argyll. During our tour, we explore the stately rooms and learnUK Tour Manager throughoutabout the folklore that has shaped the region. Next, you have free time in nearby Inveraray. You could visit the Georgian Inveraray Jail, a 19th- Standard Class rail travelcentury prison that is now a replica museum, or wander to the pier toComplimentary luggage servicesee the iron Arctic sailing ships moored here, before they set off onfrom Glasgowtheir voyages to the poles. This afternoon, we drive to Crarae Gardens, a Himalayan-style woodland garden set on a rocky gorge. You have time6 nights' hotel accommodationhere to admire the colourful blooms, rushing waterfalls, and dense trees.13 meals including 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 6 dinnersDays 6-7 - Return to GlasgowWe transfer by coach to Oban and retrace our route to Glasgow, enjoyingAll tour excursionsanother spectacular journey on the West Highland Line. After breakfast on Day 7, your holiday ends. YOUR HOTELS Days 1-2Indigo Hotel, Glasgow42021 TOUR DATES Max 25 people Days 2-6Stonefield Castle, Tarbert4Apr18945 May301,095 Sep5, 191,095 Days 6-7 25995 Jun20, 271,095 261,095 Indigo Hotel, Glasgow4May2, 91,025 Jul111,095 Oct31,02516, 231,045 Aug291,045Tour Code: KCS| per person based on 2 sharing. Deposit from 170 per person.Supplement for solo travellers from 345.Call us on 01904 527199 or visitfor more information.GreatRail.com for more details 119Visit your local Travel Agent"