Scotland Whisky, Legends & Heroes

Name: Scotland Whisky, Legends & Heroes (5 Day Tour)
Brand: Shearings
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When you imagine Scotland, what do you think of? Stunning scenery and magnificent lochs, tartan-clad heroes, or a dram of whisky? Whatever you love most about Scotland, you're sure to find it on this tour staying at the stunning Macdonald Crutherland House Hotel & Spa. We explore the legends of some of Scotland's famous heroes, cruising on Loch Lomond past Lennox Castle where Robert the Bruce hid in exile before exploring the Trossachs, discovering the homeland of the infamous Rob Roy, paying homage to William Wallace in Stirling, and visiting the birthplace of Scotland's National Bard Robert Burns. Plus we visit Glenoyne Distillery to taste the 'water of life'.

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4 nights hotel with Scottish breakfast
4 evening meals
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Local departure by coach or Home Connect service then on to Macdonald Cardrona Golf & Spa for a four-night stay.

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Our tour today introduces you to the land and legends of Scottish heroes Robert the Bruce, William Wallace and Rob Roy. Our first stop is at Loch Lomond, one of the prettiest and largest lochs in the whole of Scotland. Here you can enjoy an hour long cruise taking in spectacular views of the loch's many islands and the surrounding mountains. We will view Inchmurrin Island- the largest of Loch Lomond's 33 islands and home to the ancient remains of Lennox Castle, which in the 14th century sheltered a fugitive Robert the Bruce before he was to become King of Scotland. We then travel on for a stop in the small village of Aberfoyle, nestled in the heart of the beautiful Trossachs National Park. After lunch we continue our journey of exploration through the Trossachs - Scotland’s first national park, known as ‘the Highlands in miniature’ for its abundance of lochs, mountains and forests and the homeland of legendary outlaw, Rob Roy MacGregor. We depart for Stirling early afternoon and our last stop is the magnificent Stirling Castle, offering wonderful views of the landscape. You will have time to visit the castle and learn of the exploits and legends of key historical figures including William Wallace, Robert the Bruce and Mary Queen of Scots. We then make our way back to the hotel.

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Loch Lomond

Stirling Castle

Trossachs

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Today we learn about one of Scotland’s main exports: whisky! We take a tour of the famous Glengoyne Distillery which produces award winning Highland single malt scotch whisky. You will enjoy a tour of how the whisky is made and how its is aged. You will also get a chance to taste the varieties and raise a dram! We return to the hotel to allow you some free time to enjoy the facilities and relax after all that whisky!

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Scottish Whisky

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Today we follow the footsteps of another famous Scottish legend – Robert Burns. Known as Scotland’s National Bard, his poetry and songs are known and loved internationally and his most famous song “Auld Lang Syne” is sung all over the world on New Years Eve! We travel towards the Ayrshire coast and stop at the birth place of Robert Burns in the village of Alloway. You have free time to explore or visit the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum or walk by the river and explore the church both of which have featured in his work. We then drive to Culzean Castle which is perched on the Ayshire Cliffs. The castle was built for the Kennedy family, one of the oldest clans in Scotland, whose ancestry that can be traced back to Robert the Bruce. It has an imposing entrance hall, which boasts one of the largest collections of British military flintlock pistols in the world and also has a strong link with President Eisenhower, as the top-floor apartment was presented to him for his lifetime in recognition of his role during World War II.

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Ayrshire coast

Culzean Castle

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After breakfast we depart for the journey home

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Macdonald Crutherland House Hotel & Spa

Strathaven Road East Kilbride , Glasgow,

An 18th Century Manor House set in 40 acres of tranquil countryside, the 4 star Macdonald Crutherland House Hotel & Spa is the perfect location for a Scottish break. It offers a touch of luxury and relaxation with indoor heated 18m swimming pool and spa. Enjoy a cocktail or a perfectly chilled beer in the charming lounge before you head for dinner in the restaurant where the head chef prides themselves on using locally sourced produce and sustainable fish. Rooms are stylish and elegantly decorated and provide a relaxing nights sleep.

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You will stay 4 nights at the 4 Star MacDonald Crutherland House Hotel & Spa, nr Glasgow

Macdonald Crutherland House Hotel & Spa

Location: Strathaven Road East Kilbride , Glasgow,

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Having been on 5/6 trips with Sheerings in the past we booked , a trip to Paris for a four night break, the majority of the trip was enjoyable except , we all booked an .advertised trip paid the coach driver our money 56.00E. for a meal in Paris and a night tour round Paris.. The meal was very mediocre, but as we had a good group atmosphere all was going good. however when we all were back on the coach . the driver informed the tour coach 168 that he had decided that he was not doing the night tour round Paris, as it was too light still 8.00 at night, and that anyone that has any complaints should email shearings when they got back. his attitude appeared to have a menacing tone . after a little while , another passenger with slight autism stood up and asked why he wasn't going on the night trip, the answer he gave was there are 28 people on the coach and 27 are too tired to go out at night . he then proceeded to stand over the seated vulnerable adult with his arms outstretched and blocking the view of his family in what appeared to be intimidating telling this person not to spoil it for everyone. HE HAD ONLY ASKED WHAT OTHERS WERE THINKING. On return his mother rang the customer service line to be told that the drivers were out of time , had the driver said this it would have been more acceptable , but its a lot to advertise and charge people for and then intimidate them when they respond . well done sheerings ledger . never again will i stand by and allow you to ick on a vulnerable adult. we don't want financial recompense , just to let people know that if your expecting a night seeing the lights in Paris you may well be disappointed

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