GUIDED WALKING TOURS IN THE HEART OF SCOTLAND

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1 GUIDED WALKING TOURS IN THE HEART OF SCOTLAND Arrival times: Edinburgh Airport: by 6pm. Glasgow Airport: by 4pm transfer charges on arrival. Departure times: Edinburgh Airport: after 11am. Glasgow Airport: after 12am plus transfer charges on departure day. A leisurely walking holiday with an experienced guide and many opportunities to make friends. A charmingly situated hotel with plenty of chances for cultural and sporting leisure activities. Discovering an outstandingly beautiful region of Scotland. An activity holiday for couples, families and singles, offering excellent value for money. A secret the Scots keep to themselves: Pitlochry in the county of Perthshire. The heart of Scotland is a country of mountains, lochs and rushing

2 waters. Here you can enjoy walking in idyllic surroundings while making new friends.your tour guide knows the area intimately and will be delighted to introduce you to Scotland's culture, country and people. Pitlochry is a friendly, picturesque little highland town on the banks of the River Tummel and Loch Faskally, with numerous shops and banks, restaurants and cosy, traditional pubs. Pleasurable outings may be made to the famous fish ladder, to the smallest whisky distillery in Scotland or to the internationally- renowned Festival Theatre. Our hotel, from which you can take many a stroll or longer walk, is a fine Victorian building situated peacefully above the attractive little town. It is a very good three- star hotel with cozy public rooms, a homely bar, a tastefully- furnished dining room, and a swimming pool and modern sports and leisure centre available to residents free of charge. The bedrooms, with ensuite shower/bath/wc, are modern, comfortably furnished and have TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee- making facilities. The meals included in the price consist of a plentiful breakfast each day and five excellent evening dinners. The chef is delighted to cook vegetarian dishes and attend to your dietary needs. One can buy a good, low- cost packed lunch for walks and other outings. The neighbourhood offers many creative and leisure opportunities, such as cycling, mountain biking, swimming, sailing, rowing, canoeing, kayaking, golf, tennis, riding, fishing, or mountaineering. Extensive cultural choices include the ducal seat of Blair Castle, medieval castles, whisky distilleries, museums of Scottish life and history, medieval churches and cathedrals, as well as the galleries of local artists. Drama at Pitlochry's Festival Theatre, the Highland

3 Games, and other events where you can meet the locals, enhance the wealth of holiday experiences.you can organise your own bus or rail trips from Pitlochry to discover, for example, Loch Ness, Inverness, Edinburgh and much more of Scotland. Pitlochry meets all the requirements of the landscape painter or photographer. Materials can be obtained locally. Interesting little shops in Pitlochry and Perth tempt the souvenir- hunting shopper. Walks: Perthshire is one of Scotland's most beautiful walking areas. Three guided all- day walks and one half- day walk are already included in the price and range from peaceful strolls along branching footpaths among woods and lochs, with lunch breaks in picturesque villages and cosy pubs, to a hillwalking expedition. Individual walks will be tailored to suit the interests and stamina of the group. Often you can cut a walk shorter or extend it to suit yourself. We generally follow established footpaths, enabling us to enjoy the romantic world of mountains, waterfalls and lochs whose ever- changing greens, blues and greys give the landscape endless variety. You need to be reasonably fit and able to walk for at least three to four hours. Organised Outings may be booked during the tour. Arrangements are dependent on reaching a minimum number of twelve participants. In weather conditions unsuitable for walking an alternative all- day excursion will be offered (not included in the price). 1. By bus. A Highland excursion: Loch Ness, Inverness, the prehistoric site of Clava Cairns, the Caledonian Canal, Fort William, the Western Highlands, Glencoe, Rannoch Moor and the Trossachs. 2. By train. To Edinburgh for an interesting city sightseeing tour or the option of an amusing afternoon's treasure hunt in the Old Town. 3. By bus. Discover Royal Deeside with the Queen's castle at Balmoral, Aberdeen, the North Sea coast, romantic Dunnottar Castle, Dundee and

4 Perth. Climate Forget the received wisdom that it always rains in Scotland. The mild and temperate climate is influenced by the Gulf Stream. A light breeze often blows and the temperature, even in summer, is not too hot for pleasant walking. Walking Tour Guide and Tour Leader Your friendly and enthusiastic tour guide is experienced in leading demanding walking and study tours. He knows Perthshire intimately and will be delighted to introduce you to its culture, land, people and language. Daily Itinerary Day 1: Airport transfer, introductions, welcome drink, dinner together. Day 2: All- day walk. Discover the neighbourhood, picturesque River Tummel, Loch Faskally, River Garry, Pass of Killiecrankie and the Soldier's Leap. The walk can be extended to Blair Atholl with a visit to Blair Castle (additional cost). Dinner together. Day 3: The half- day walk takes you to Scotland's smallest whisky distillery, Edradour. This scenic excursion and sampling of Scotland's "water- of- life" is included in the tour price. The afternoon is free for your choice of activity. Day 4: All- day walk. A varied walk through woods and with fine views to Loch Tummel and the Queen's View. Dinner together. Day 5: Various organised outings as described below may be booked. Day 6: All- day walk. Today we climb Ben Vrackie (841 m) on a varied and beautiful round walk. Dinner together. Day 7: All- day walk. This walk will be adapted to the wishes and abilities of the group. Later in the day we will possibly be entertained

5 to a Scottish evening (still to be confirmed). Dinner together. Day 8: Airport transfer to Edinburgh and departure or connection to the next tour programme. 6 DEPARTURE DATES 2013: (always Sunday to Sunday) Introductory Tour: Spring walks: Summer walks: , Heather seasons: Indian Summer: All other departures, minimum of just 8 people Further departures by arrangement GREEN DATES INDICATE A GUARANTEED DEPARTURE AND PLACES AVAILABLE. YOU CAN MAKE A BOOKING WITHOUT HAVING TO ASK FIRST. BLACK dates mean please contact us. Either the minimum number of bookings has not yet been reached - WHICH IS QUITE NORMAL FOR JUNE - or one type of room (double, single or family) is available only on request.

6 PRICES 2013: Per person sharing a twin/double room (single room supplement ). Introductory tour only in April. All other dates: (Flight not included) Booking directly with Rob Roy Tours: Price on enquiry special rates for small groups Planned departure for 2014 (always from Sunday to Sunday) , , , , , INCLUDED IN THE PRICE - Transfers to all the walks described - 2 Airport transfers - to and from Edinburgh Airport - Accommodation for 7 nights in double/twin room with en suite shower/bath/wc, TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities. - 5 full dinners with menu to choose from - 7 full Scottish breakfasts- 4 guided walks as described - Entry to some attractions, e.g. whisky distillery - Welcome drink - Evening programme as described Not included: excursions by bus or train Telephone: 0044 (0) Fax: 0044 (0) Address: 20 Old Abbey Road EH39 4BP North Berwick Scotland, UK robroytour@aol.com Website: Your specialist for guided and self- guided walking and cultural tours, study, activity and creative holidays and for specialist groups in the whole of Scotland - on the islands and in the Highlands, in England, Wales and Ireland.