Kevendys Coach Holidays & Short Breaks 2017

Firth of Forth Steam & Cruise
Take in the magnificent views of the Forth Road Bridge and the world-famous Forth Railway Bridge built in
the Victorian era. The beautiful panoramas of the Edinburgh skyline to the south and the Kingdom of Fife to the
north. Stirling is dominated by its impressive castle, perched on a 250-foot basalt rock that was formed by the
rivers Forth and Clyde and the relatively small parcel of land between them. The ancient town of Stirling, on the
main east-west route across Scotland, grew up around the castle. It lies in the heart of an area so turbulent in
Scottish history it was called the “cockpit of Scotland.” One memorable battle fought here was the Battle of
Bannockburn in 1314, when Robert I (the Bruce) defeated the army of Edward II of England and gained Scotland
its independence. Another was the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297. Ever since the release of Mel Gibson’s
Braveheart, world attention has focused on the Scottish national hero William Wallace, a freedom fighter who
became known as the “hammer and scourge”.
Day 1 We start our journey north to our
overnight hotel in Durham at the 4 star
Redworth Hall.
Day 2 Today we continue our journey north to
Stirling on our way we will have a mystery stop.
Day 3 We travel to Ayr, which is a popular
seaside resort in south Ayrshire. In the
afternoon we travel back to enable you to have
some free time in Stirling.
Day 4 Today we step back in time and enjoy
a truly memorable journey along the shores
of the River Forth on the Bo’ness & Kinneil
Railway. Take time out to visit the gift shop
and the Museum of Scottish Railways. In the
afternoon we enjoy a trip on the unique Falkirk
Wheel, an amazing feat of engineering and
the world’s first and only rotating boatlift.
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