This is a new tour for 2010 based in the delightful former spa town of Strathpeffer and surrounded by beautiful Highland scenery.

The hotels
On the first and last nights of the tour overnight accommodation will be in Northern England. Your room will have private bathroom, television and tea & coffee making facilities.

The main tour hotel is the 3 star rated Ben Wyviss Hotel in Strathpeffer. It is an imposing hotel built in 1 877 and stands in its own extensive landscaped grounds in the centre of the Victorian spa town, The hotel provides spacious lounges with open fires, relaxing bar and lounge and the Jacobite restaurant. Bedrooms are tastefully decorated; all are en suite and have television, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

Itinerary
SATURDAY Depart from your home area in the morning travelling to Northern England for overnight stay, we will have comfort stops on the way.
SUNDAY We continue north through central Scotland into the Highlands to arrive late afternoon.
MONDAY This morning we tour through some of the best Highland scenery. We head west along Strath Bran to Kinlochewe where we follow the shores of beautiful Loch Maree to Gairloch, on the west coast. From here we head via Poolewe to Aultbea, Gruinard Bay and Little Loch Broom. We stop at the magnificent awe inspiring Corrieshalloch Gorge. The views from the suspension bridge across the gorge are stunning and not to be missed. From here we make our way back past Loch Glascarnoch to Garve and Strathpeffer.
TUESDAY A free day for you to explore the delights of Strathpeffer, way back in Victorian times this spa town was one of Europe's most important spas, so much so that it had a direct train service from London. Sadly the trains are gone, but the renovated station buildings house a visitor centre, Museum of Childhood and Craft Workshops.
WEDNESDAY We head north today along the shore of the Cromarty Firth to Bonar Bridge and the Falls of Shin Visitor Centre, where we take a break. From here we make our way to stunning Dunrobin Castle and Gardens. In the castle move through centuries of habitation by Dukes and Earls of Sutherland and enjoy the period treasures in the many magnificent rooms. Dramatically set between castle and sea, Dunrobin's great walled gardens are a delight. To finish the day we make our way to nearby Golspie to catch the Scotrail train back to Dingwall, rejoining the coach back to the hotel.
THURSDAY Our day begins with a ride into the vibrant and busy city of Inverness, the ancient Highland capital. We have the morning to explore the centre, maybe a spot of retail therapy, take a stroll by the river or just sit and relax and watch the world go by. This afternoon we make our way to Loch Ness and the Clansman Harbour. Here we join Jacobite Cruises for a cruise on Loch Ness. Later we return to Strathpeffer through Beauly and Muir of Ord
FRIDAY Leaving Strathpeffer and the Highlands we make our way south to the border region for our overnight stay - dinner, bed and breakfast
SATURDAY After breakfast we continue on our way home.

Please be reminded that all excursions are subject to change due to weather or local conditions.