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Scotland
Our hand-on-heart, hassle-free
promise
Say goodbye to trip planning
– it’s all taken care of!
Orkney Isle
Uncover Orkney's Ancient Secrets
We take care
Our local guide will help you to discover ancient civilisations, archaeological
of everything...
delights and bountiful wildlife from our base on the island
8 Days from £1,359 Included joining points
Here’s what you’ll get up to... Castle of Mey Day 3 The only privately from these regions, see pages 12 to 15
owned home by the late Queen Mother. 1 2 4 5
Day1 Depart and continue to our She purchased the estate in 1952 and it
overnight stay D became a labour of love for her majesty Included meals
Day 2 Travel via Inverness to North Coast as she set about restoring and renovating 7xB;7xD
for a two-night stay B D the castle and its gardens. Look out for 'B' or 'D' to find out when
breakfast or dinner is included!
Day 3 John O'Groats & Castle of Mey Wick Day 3 Originally a Viking settlement
B D where the Vikings used the mouth of Included excursions
Day 4 Ferry to the Orkneys where we the Wick River as a passage for their
Inverness
stay for three nights B D longships and trading vessels, Wick then
Day 5 Guided Tour of the Orkney Isles became one of Europe's largest Herring Cairngorm National Park
B D ports. John O'Groats Castle of Mey
Day 6 Day at leisure in the Orkneys B D Orkney Isles Tour Day 5 A scenic circular
Day 7 Return Journey through Scotland tour of the island visiting most of the Your hotels
B D main sites including 5000-year old Scara You will enjoy an overnight stay
Brae, Churchill Barriers, Ring of Brodgar,
Day 8 Return home B on the outbound journey in the
Stennes Standing Stones and Italian
The best bits... Chapel. Along the way, listen to the tales Scottish Borders area before
journeying to the north coast of
of Viking intruders, wartime exploits
John O'Groats Day 3 John O'Groats Scotland for a two-night stay.
and immerse yourself in Orkneys' rich
is famous for being the most northerly
maritime heritage. On day 4, you will transfer to
point in mainland Britain and a unique
Orkney by ferry and stay for three
photo opportunity.
nights before the journey back on
day 7 with overnight stay again in
the Scottish borders area before
returning home. All hotels will be
3-star standard.
Want to pay in parts? See page 3
Code W8UNOA
OCT 03 2025 4 £1,359 JUN 26 2026 4 £1,439 SEP 11 2026 1 £1,449
MAY 01 2026 4 £1,449 JUL 03 2026 1 £1,449 SEP 25 2026 2 £1,449
MAY 08 2026 1 £1,439 JUL 10 2026 5 £1,439 OCT 02 2026 4 £1,439
MAY 22 2026 2 £1,439 JUL 17 2026 2 £1,449
JUN 05 2026 5 £1,439 SEP 04 2026 4 £1,439
John O’Groats
Single Room Supplements from £329
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