AUTUMN GOLD & ITS ENCHANTED FOREST

When Autumn leaves start to fall is arguably the best time to visit Perthshire, with it’s arboreal display of deep reds, gold, copper & purple. Entry is included into the UK’s best cultural event, as well as an Autumn walk round Glamis Castle & Gardens, finishing with a warm glow from a whisky tasting session.

Enchanted Forest - Winner of many prestigious awards. Experience a dazzling visual light & lightshow using the forest as a natural backdrop. It is, quite simply, out of this world, attracting over 75,000 visitors.

Please note-  When visiting The Enchanted Forest suitable footwear and warm clothing is recommended. All pathways are lit, walking gradient easy. Not suitable for those who have walking difficulties.

Day 0ne- after our pickups- we make our way to the Angus Hotel

Day two Three Lochs Tour & Whisky Galore

See Perthshire’s lochs & mountains in all their autumn glory as the leisurely day takes us to Queen Victoria’s favourite view at Loch Tummel. Onwards to Kenmore and the shimmering waters of Loch Tay surrounded by purple clad hillsides. Further north & into the Highlands before we drive along the shoreline of Loch Earn passing rustic autumn woodlands, before stopping in Crieff with a guided tour and two tastings of the famous Grouse at Glenturret, the world’s oldest distillery.

Day three Glamis Castle & Gardens & The Enchanted Forest

Nearby is the multi award winning Glamis – the childhood home of the Queen Mother. The castle is a place to admire with it’s stunning architecture and furnishings with its proud history dating back to 14th century. It’s in October that the gardens display their spectacular rustic colours. Stroll the various nature trails with an abundance of trees & exotic plants. After an early dinner, we travel to Fishers Hotel, Pitlochry- hop on board the provided coach outside the hotel for a dazzling evening of music & light at the Enchanted Forest. Using the stunning forest location near to Pitlochry as a backdrop, it promises to be a spectacle like no other.

Day four St Andrews, Fife Villages & Dundee

First port of call is the university town of St Andrews – also well known as the home of golf. Take a stroll round the many shops, take a walk on to the Old Course or on the beach. It has Royal connections too and is where William & Kate met. Next stop, via the Fife coastline is Dundee – a transformed city with its bustling waterfront. Time free to stroll the waterfront, perhaps visit the V&A Museum which opened in 2018, hosting major exhibitions, celebrating Scotland's design heritage. Entry is free, Or visit Dundee's favourite attraction - RRS Discovery, built in Dundee in 1901 and carried Shackleton and Scott on their famous Antarctic expedition.

Day five we bid farewell and start our journey home.