Scotland's Autumn Gold & The Enchanted Forest

Monday

To Scotland passing Stirling and its mighty castle and into Perthshire the Big Tree County - renowned for its magnificent scenery, where we arrive at our hotel in Blairgowrie The Enchanted Forest during the late afternoon

Tuesday

A leisurley morning drive to Loch Tummel and the marvellous Queens view , viewpoint. Enjoy stunning views from the Visitors Centre of the loch and beyond to the iconic Schiehallion mountain peak. We continue to Blair Castle. home to the Dukes of Atholl for 19 generations. We emjoy a guided tour of the opulently decorated rooms displaying paintings, furniture and artefacts gathered over the years. Take time to stroll the well sculptured grounds where red deer, highland cattle and native red squirrels' roam.

Wednesday

This morning we visit the Black Watch Regimental Museum in Perth. This museum takes you through the history of the oldest Hihkand Regiment with a range of exhibits and artefacts that tell the story of the regiment from the Napoleonic Wars right up to the recent conflicts. The museum is staffed by retired solidiers from the regiment who will happily tell you some stories. We return via Aberfeldy taking time to view the magnificent Black Warch Memorial. Tonight, after dinner, we include entry to the award winning 'The Enchanted Forest'- located close to Pitlochry, we experinece a sound and light show allowing you the unique opportunity to experinece the outdoors at night with spectactular imagery.

Thursday

This morning we visitSunkeld Cathedral with its beautiful arched ruins situated in a pieceful setting close to the banks of the River Tay. Look inside the main building for the cursed tomb of the wicked 'Wolf of Scotland' most important stately homes. The seat of parliment and crowning place of the kind of Scotland, including MacBeth and Robert the Bruce, this stunning palace has over 1500 years of history within its walls!

Friday

Homeward bound, arriving back during the evening