SCOTLAND – 5 days

Located in the heart of the Central Lowlands region of Scotland, mid-way between Edinburgh and Glasgow stands the town of Falkirk. This busy and thriving town was once at the centre of the industrial revolution in Scotland and has played a  major role throughout Scotland’s turbulent history. Today Falkirk is a pleasant town centred on its pedestrianised high street and has numerous local attractions including the Antonine Wall, Falkirk Wheel and farmers markets.

Airth Castle Hotel – Tel: 01324 831411

Situated just outside the village of Airth and only minutes from the River Forth and the Kincardine Bridge crossings, the  irth Castle hotel is approximately 40 minutes by coach to the City of Edinburgh.

What’s included:
• FREE Insurance
• All rooms have private facilities, telephone, television, hairdryer and complimentary tea/coffee
• Buffet style breakfast
• Lunch snacks available daily
• Waiter service evening meal with choice of menu
• Indoor swimming pool
• Gym and spa facilities
• Lift serving all floors
• Porterage

Itinerary

Day 1: Leisurely outward journey to Falkirk spending four nights at the Airth Castle Hotel arriving late afternoon.
Day 2: Full day Edinburgh & the Firth of Forth. En route to Edinburgh we’ll pass Lithlingow Palace where Mary Queen of Scots was born. We’ll spend time in Scotland’s  beautiful capital as well as in Leith, where the Royal Yacht Britannia is moored, and Edinburgh’s beach area of Portobello.
Day 3: Day of leisure in Falkirk.
Day 4: Full day Stirling & Rob Roy Country. Pass Bannockburn Battlefield en route to ancient Stirling. It’s a great city full of interesting shops & streets, with a mighty castle overlooking the wide valley below. We then enjoy the scenery of the Trossachs National Park, “Rob Roy Country”, stopping in Aberfoyle.
Day 5: Depart after breakfast for the homeward journey arriving late afternoon.