CAIRNGORMS & BALMORAL, SCOTLAND
Experience the beauty, heritage, and charm of the Scottish Highlands on this scenic tour. Enjoy comfortable travel with overnight stops in Gretna Green before staying at the welcoming Nethybridge Hotel in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park.
This holiday features scenic beauty, royal heritage, and Highland charm.
Travel in comfort with overnight stays at Gretna Green each way, before settling into the welcoming Nethybridge Hotel, perfectly nestled in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. Enjoying a fascinating visit to Balmoral Castle, the beloved royal residence, we were lucky enough to see the King himself last year. We also explore the vibrant city of Inverness and enjoy a boat cruise on Loch Ness, keep your eyes peeled for the famous monster! Discover the characterful town of Aviemore and step back in time at the Highland Folk Museum, where Scotland’s past comes vividly to life. With stunning landscapes, rich history, and warm hospitality, this tour offers a true taste of the Highlands at their very best.
YOUR HOLIDAY HOTEL
Nethy Bridge Hotel. Main Street. NETHY BRIDGE PH25 3DP. 01479 821203
This Victorian Hotel is the perfect base for exploring the Cairngorms. Set in the quaint village of Nethy Bridge with splendour views in every direction. Casual rooms come with en suite bathrooms, tea/coffee making equipment, and TVs.
Balmoral Castle
Balmoral Castle is a striking royal residence set in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, surrounded by sweeping mountains, rivers, and woodland scenery. Long associated with the British Royal Family, it has been a private retreat since the time of Queen Victoria and remains one of the most iconic examples of Scottish baronial architecture.
Highland Museum
The Highland Folk Museum offers a fascinating journey into Scotland’s past, bringing Highland history to life through authentic buildings, costumed interpreters, and immersive exhibits.
Loch Ness Cruise
A cruise on Loch Ness offers a memorable way to experience one of Scotland’s most famous and atmospheric landscapes. Surrounded by deep, dark waters and dramatic Highland scenery, the loch is steeped in legend and natural beauty.
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS
- 2 nights (first and last) overnight at Gretna Green Hotel with dinner, bed & breakfast
- 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast at Nethy Bridge
- Full day at Royal Balmoral Castle
- Day visiting Inverness & Loch Ness Cruise
- Morning in Aviemore with an afternoon at the 4 Highlands Museums
- All coach travel & admissions
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| HALFWAY DANLEY RD | HALFWAY Danley Road Bus Stop, Halfway Road |
| HALFWAY SEWMC | HALFWAY Queenborough Road Bus Stop opp SEWMC |
| IWADE SCH LN | IWADE School Lane Bus Stop |
| KEMSLEY | KEMSLEY Grovehurst Road Milton Creek Bus Stop |
| KEMSLEY GROVEHURST | KEMSLEY Grovehurst Rd Post Office |
| KEYCOL HILL | KEYCOL HILL Ladyfields Close Bus Stop on A2 |
| MILTON TOY TOWN | MILTON Toy Town Bus Stop (Coloured House) |
| MINSTER ABBEY | MINSTER BROADWAY Opposite Abbey Hotel Bus Stop |
| MINSTER HARPS | MINSTER Minster Rd Harps Inn Bus Stop |
| MINSTER HIGHVIEW | MINSTER Wards Hill Rd Highview Rd Bus Stop |
| MINSTER LIBRARY | MINSTER Minster Road Library Bus top |
| MINSTER LOVELL | MINSTER Barton Hill Drive Lovell Rd Bus Stop |
| MINSTER SANS | MINSTER Barton Hill Drive Sans Pareil Ave Bus Stop |
| MINSTER WARDS | MINSTER Wards Hill Bottom Bus Stop |
| NEWINGTON BULL | NEWINGTON High Street The Bull Bus Stop |
| PARKWOOD | PARKWOOD Deanwood Dr opp Spice Fusion Bus Stop |
| QUEENBOROUGH CNR | QUEENBOROUGH CORNER Bus Stop opp Shell Garage |
| QUEENBOROUGH STN | QUEENBOROUGH Station Bus Stop |
| RAINHAM ASDA | RAINHAM High St Bus Stop opp ASDA Garage |
| RAINHAM CRICKETERS | RAINHAM Cricketers Bus Stop |
| RAINHAM MARK | RAINHAM MARK Tesco Bus Stop Courtenay Road |
| RAINHAM PUMP LANE | RAINHAM Pump Lane Bus Stop o/s Guardian Court |
| SHEERNESS CORONATION | SHEERNESS High St Coronation Rd Bus Stop |
| SHEERNESS FIRE STN | SHEERNESS High St Fire Station Bus Stop |
| SHEERNESS MARINE | SHEERNESS Marine Parade Invicta Road Bus Stop |
| SHEERNESS STN | SHEERNESS Station o/s Arriva Garage |
| SITTINGBOURNE | SITTINGBOURNE Bus Hub Stop 4 |
| SITTINGBOURNE BILLET | SITTINGBOURNE The Billet Bus Stop London Road |
| SITTINGBOURNE CONISTON | SITTINGBOURNE Bus Stop opp Coniston Hotel A2 |
| SITTINGBOURNE LONG HOP | SITTINGBOURNE London Rd Long Hop Bus Stop |
| SITTINGBOURNE WICKES | SITTINGBOURNE London Rd Bus Stop o/s Clarity Mews |
| WIGMORE KENYON WALK | WIGMORE Wigmore Rd Kenyon Walk Bus Stop |
