Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for Scotland
Scottish Burns Break
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Queens View Pitlochry, Scotland ©Photo Courtesy of Davy Nelson
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Stirling Castle, Scotland ©VisitScotland, Kenny Lam
Celebrate the life and works of Scotland’s most famous poet, Robert Burns, at a Scottish Burns Break in Perth! With live Scottish entertainment accompanied by a piper and a wee dram, this traditional Scottish Burns Night celebration is not one to be missed! Along with the entertainment package we have complemented your trip with visits to Scone Palace and one of the largest and most important castles in the world – Stirling Castle. At the Black Watch Museum, one of Perth’s main attractions, explore the beautiful gardens.
Dates
24th January 2025
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Travel to your hotel
If you have time on route why not visit the engineering masterpiece that is the Falkirk Wheel. You will take a boat from the basin, and sail into the bottom gondola of the wheel, which gently lifts the boat up to join the Union Canal 35m above (Falkirk Wheel available at a supplement of £10.00 per person). Later arrive at The Salutation Hotel in Perth in time to settle in before dinner. After dinner, be entertained by the resident accordion player as you relax into your surroundings.
Day 2
Stirling Castle and Scone Palace
Our first visit today is to Stirling Castle. We take a guided tour of the castle before viewing the refurbished rooms of the Royal Palace that reveal how it might have looked when it was the childhood home of Mary Queen of Scots, and we’re transported into the rich world of Scotland’s royalty in the 1500s. Scone Palace, near Perth, is the seat of parliaments and the crowning place of the Kings of Scots.
Return to your hotel for your Taste of Scotland dinner where you will be welcomed with a wee dram and piper. Please note there is no ‘Address to the Haggis‘. After dinner enjoy a night of live Scottish music and song!
Day 3
Stirling Castle and free afternoon in Perth
After breakfast, travel to Stirling where you may wish to visit Stirling Castle. The Castle is arguably one of Scotland’s grandest due to its imposing position and impressive architecture. Marvel at the scenery as you explore this magnificent Castle. Return back to Perth and spend the remainder of the afternoon with free time exploring this great Scottish City Enjoy dinner at the hotel this evening.
Day 4
Pitlochry
Take a scenic tour North to Pitlochry with time to have a wander through this pretty town, why not take a walk to the salmon ladder. If time permits you could include a visit to the Blair Atholl Whisky distillery (not included). Back to the hotel this afternoon via Dunkeld.
Day 5
Return home
After breakfast start your journey home.
Featured Hotel – Inspected by Greatdays staff
The Salutation Hotel, Perth
A historic building situated in Perth centre, the award-winning Salutation Hotel has a perfect location whilst offering scenic walks around the River Tay. The hotel has a traditional restaurant and free Wi-Fi in all public areas. All bedrooms have a TV, tea/coffee facilities and a telephone. There is no coach parking on site however there is a pick up and drop off bay outside the hotel. Coach parking close by (charges payable).
| Dates | 5 days / 4 nights | Single Supplement |
| 24th January 2025 | Prices on request | On request |
