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Owen’s
Fort William – superb
scenery, Highland culture,
clan history, Ben Nevis,
mountains, lochs and rivers,
fresh clean air – all year round,
Highland Games, golf, unspoilt
beaches, castles, distilleries,
quiet country roads, interesting
and original shopping, friendly
people with a big welcome....
they have it all in Fort William.
Fort William is the largest town
in the West Highlands of
Scotland and is an area renowned for magnificent scenery with an
important history. The region proudly boasts the highest
mountain in the UK – Ben Nevis, and Loch Morar – the deepest
loch, with beautiful glens, forests and beaches in between.
YOUR ITINERARY:
Wednesday 28th: We head north over the Scottish
Boarders and on to the Hotel in Fort William, with time to
relax before you sit down to enjoy your evening meal.
Thursday 29th: Full Day on the Jacobite Stream Train
described as one of the great railway journeys of the world,
this 84 mile round trip takes you past a list of impressive
extremes. It starts near the highest mountain in Britain
(Ben Nevis), visits Britain’s most westerly mainland railway
station (Arisaig), then passes close by the deepest
freshwater loch in Britain (Loch Morar), and the shortest
river in Britain (River Morar) and finally arrives next to the
deepest seawater loch in Europe – Loch Nevis. The train
leaves Fort William at 10:20am and returns to Fort William
YOUR ITINERARY:
Thursday 2nd: We leave our home area and travel over the
border into Scotland to Pitlochry and check-in to the Fishers
Hotel for overnight dinner, bed and breakfast
accommodation. The hotel lies on the main street in
Pitlochry close to the shops yet enjoys the tranquillity of two
acres of award winning private gardens. Guests can sit by the
fountain or enjoy the putting green. The hotel has elegant
lounges with log fires and a snooker room as well as an à la
carte restaurant.
Friday 3rd: Following a full Scottish breakfast we head
north over the Cairngorms and via Inverness to Thurso and
check-in at the Royal Hotel, located in the centre of Thurso,
one of the most northerly towns in Mainland Scotland.
Formerly a coaching Inn, this hotel has been upgraded and
enlarged over the years but still retains its charm from days
gone by. Situated in the town centre, all amenities, including
an interesting selection of shops, are within easy walking
distance.
Saturday 4th: We spend the next two nights on board
Northlink Ferries on a Dinner Bed & Breakfast basis in
ensuite cabins. After breakfast at the hotel, we head to the
Jacobite Steam Experience – Fort William
at 4:00pm with an hour and
a half in Mallaig. The train
also stops en route to Mallaig at the village of Glenfinnan
where Bonnie Prince Charlie raised his standard in 1745.
After crossing the world famous 21 arch Glenfinnan
viaduct, which has been used in the Harry Potter movies,
and offers wonderful views down Loch Shiel, the train
stops at the station giving you time to stretch your legs and
visit the Museum in the station buildings. On a clear
summer’s day from Arisaig you can see the “Small Isles” of
Rum, Eigg, Muck, Canna and the southern tip of Skye.
From there the train passes Morar and the silvery beaches
used in the films “Highlander” and “Local Hero” The final
destination is of course Mallaig. Not only an access point to
Orkney & Shetland Mini Cruise
Explore the stunning scenery and unique cultures
of the North of Scotland, Orkney and Shetland.
There are almost 3,000 Neolothic sites on Orkney
alone, including Skara Brae, the best preserved
prehistoric village in Northern Europe, whose
foundations were laid thousands of years before the
birth of Christ. The Shetlands also has a long arts
and crafts tradition. Inspired by the region’s
dramatic scenery, heritage and culture, local artisans
produce a unique range of woodcraft, textiles,
jewellery and leatherwork.
very north of Scotland and Scrabster, where we board our
ship MV Hamnavoe at 13.15 for our short crossing to Orkney.
Enjoy an optional lunch whilst sailing past Britain’s highest
vertical cliffs – don’t miss the Old Man of Hoy. At 14.45 arrive
in Stromness on Orkney where you meet your local guide to
visit World Heritage sites of Skara Brae, Stone of Stenness,
Ring of Brodgar, Skiall House, Churchill Barriers, Italian
Chapel plus Scapa Flow. Enjoy an evening visit to one of
Orkney’s most popular attractions with tea/coffee. At 20.30
we have our evening meal on the island at a local restaurant
before boarding our ship again at Kirkwall by 22.30 for the
overnight sailing to Shetland.
Sunday 5th: We arrive in Lerwick on the island of Shetland at
7.30 and have breakfast on board. At around 8.30 we depart
the ship to meet up with our local guide for a day tour of the
island, visiting Jarlshof, Scalloway Castle and Museum, and
seeing Shetland’s famous ponies. We can have lunch at leisure
in Lerwick before reboarding the ship for a 17.30 departure
for overnight sailing to Aberdeen. Dinner on board.
Monday 6th: Arrive Aberdeen and after a hearty full
Scottish breakfast on board, we then travel south, perhaps
taking the scenic road via Royal Deeside, past Ballater and
Booking Hotline: 01691 652126/654928
Scotland
WEST END HOTEL ★★★
Fort William
The West End Hotel is a well
appointed, family run hotel with a
tastefully furnished restaurant, lounge
bar and delightful patio, from which a
wide and varied choice of fine, fresh
Scottish produce can be enjoyed from
their delicious menus. Unwind at Fort
William’s West End Hotel, with the
breathtaking scenery of the Highlands
at your doorstep. At the West End
Hotel, overlooking the beautiful Loch
Linnhe and Ardgour hills, you are
limited only by your imagination.
www.westend-hotel.co.uk
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Please note; the single rooms are not
accessible via the lift.
the Isle of Skye with the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry but
also a thriving fishing community. There is plenty to see
and do while in the village and you have plenty of time
before the return journey to Fort William.
Friday 30th: Free day in Fort William
Saturday 31st: Full Day tour travel along the Lochs of
Lochy, Oich towards Fort Augustus where we join the
Southern tip of Loch Ness, we will then travel the entire
length on a ‘Nessie Hunt’ finally reaching Inverness.
Our return journey will take us along the edge of the
Cairngorm Mountains via Aviemore and Newtownmore.
Sunday 1st: Sadly after breakfast its time to head south
via Gretna Green over the border and home.
Braemar, then
onto the last night
of our tour in
Perth. Arrive at the
Best Western
Queens Hotel for
dinner, bed and
breakfast
accommodation.
The Queens hotel
is situated in the
centre of Perth,
with excellent
facilities including
restaurant, bar and
superb leisure
club. Swimming
5 DAYS
28TH JULY–
1ST AUGUST
£370
Single Room Supp: £49
INCLUDES:
All Travel by Executive Coach
Four Nights Dinner, Bed &
Breakfast Accommodation
Return Journey on the Fort
William to Mallaig Jacobite
Express
One Nights Entertainment
Excursions as Detailed
6 DAYS
2ND–7TH
SEPTEMBER
£595
Single Room Supp: £130
INCLUDES:
All Travel by Executive Coach
Overnight Dinner, Bed &
Breakfast in Pitlochry
Overnight Dinner, bed &
Breakfast in Thurso
Two Nights on board
Northlink Ferry (including 1
dinner on Orkney & 1 Dinner
on board and 2 breakfasts)
Qualified Guided Tours on
Orkney & Shetland
Excursions as Detailed
Overnight Dinner, Bed &
Breakfast in Perth
pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and gym – the only one in
Perth!
Tuesday 7th: Sadly we must say farewell to Scotland after
breakfast and return home.
Please Note: Overnight bag will be required for ferry
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