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Scotland Driver Guided Tour

 

Scotland for Aye!

Experience the amazing heritage and varied countryside in Scotland's Borders. The many castles and ruins prove its turbulent past as a frontier land with the "Auld Enemy". Combine the scenery of lochs, meadows and mountains with the romance of Walter Scott, Bruce and Braveheart and you'll enjoy a unique tour of a unique country.



"O swiftly can speed my dapple-gray steed,
Which drinks of the Teviot clear;
Ere break of day,' the warrior 'gan say,
'Again will I be here "
"The Ride to Melrose" Sir Walter Scott


Scotland for Aye Driver Guided Tour

travel scotland tour vacationDay 1 Welcome to bonnie Scotland with a sumptuous dinner.

Day 2 Along winding, wooded roads to Traquair House, the oldest inhabited house in Scotland with its royal history ,antiques, brewery and craft workshops. Investigate Smail's Printing Works and see how printing was done 100 years ago. See the courtroom where Sir Walter Scott served as sheriff.

Day 3 A beautiful drive via St. Mary's Loch into the stunning Tala valley, and call in at the beautiful Dawyck Arboretum. Stroll along the River Tweed in market town Peebles to view Neidpath Castle.

Day 4 Flower gardens, views over the Eildon Hills and a fantastic insight into the greatest Scottish romantic poet, Sir Walter Scott at Abbotsford. Go behind the scenes of cashmere production at a local mill. A stroll around pretty Melrose has to include beautiful Melrose Abbey, and Robert the Bruce's heart.

Day 5 After Duchess of Roxburgh's Floors Castle, marvel at the ruins of Dryburgh Abbey, visit Scott's View and romantic Snailholm Tower. Time, too, to browse around bustling Kelso.

Day 6. Scotland's finest Adams Mansion at Mellerstain House is on today's itinerary. We travel "South of the Border" and spend some time on the historic monastic Holy Isle of Lindisfarne.

Day 7 A break in Scotland's capital city would be a fantastic end to a fantastic vacation…

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Arrival & Departure:
Arrival transfer from Kelso Bus Station.
Departure transfer to Melrose Bus Station.


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