Scotland’s Northern Edge John O’Groats
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Itinerary
he coastal views and landscapes are breathtaking – sometimes quite literally, as the wind whips in off the Pentland Firth and snatches the breath from your mouth. Standing here on the northern edge of mainland Britain you are moved to reflect on the awesome, unstoppable power of the sea and the equally indomitable strength of the ancient rock beneath your feet.
Day 1 We depart from our
pick-up points and head to our hotel in Thurso. Inc. Meals: Dinner only.
Day 2 This morning, we visit
We begin at Dunnet Head, the most northerly headland of all, and visit the Castle of Mey, the former summer home of the late Queen Mother. Travelling west, we continue to Strathnaver, the lonely valley which evokes the dark days of the notorious ‘Highland Clearances’. From our hotel at Kinlochbervie we seek out some of the gems of the north-west, such as Smoo Cave at Durness.
Duncansby Head, which offers stunning views from the cliff top. After a brief visit to John O’ Groats, the landmark at the “end of the road”, we continue to the Castle of Mey, former holiday home of the late Queen Mother, and Dunnet Head, with some of the most extensive views in northern Scotland. Inc. Meals: Breakfast & dinner.
What’s Included
Day 3 Our first visit today
Four nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast: two nights at the Station Hotel, Thurso (or similar) and two nights at the Kinlochbervie Hotel
is to Strathnaver Museum, which takes us on a journey
from the mystical past of prehistory to the vibrant culture of today. We travel to Tongue, where we have free time for lunch before we visit the impressive Smoo Cave and continue to our hotel in Kinlochbervie. Inc. Meals: Breakfast & dinner.
Day 4 We travel south to
Tarbet, the starting point for our boat trip to the island of Handa, whose human population left in 1847 and is now home only to seabirds. Inc. Meals: Breakfast & dinner.
Day 5 We journey home
today, travelling via Laxford Bridge, Loch More, Loch Shin, Lairg, Bonar Bridge, and Tain. Inc. Meals: Breakfast only.
All visits as outlined in the itinerary Comfortable coach travel throughout Services of a professional tour manager
Departures 4 June, 11 July & 27 August 2020
Price 5 days from
£695
Single room supplement
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per person
£160
Dunnet Head lighthouse
30