A Taste of Scottish Indulgence
What's Included?
Sunday 24th Thursday 28th May 2026
Savour Scotlands finest chocolate, gin, heritage and hospitality! Break the ice with an introductory session of lawn bowling at St. Andrews Bowling Club or explore the charming seaside town. Step into the past with a visit to magnificent Glamis Castle. Finally, indulge in the rich flavours of multi-award-winning gourmet chocolate with a tasting at Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier.
Look What's Included:
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Door to Door Service
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Our own courier service
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Luxury Traveller coach with First Class seating and legroom
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Complimentary on-board hot and cold drinks
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4 nights half board at the Best Western Invercarse Hotel
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Guided tour of Glamis Castle
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Tasting at Ian Burnett, Chocolatiers
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Tasting at Gin Bothy
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Coached Lawn Bowls session at St Andrews Bowling Club (or a guided walking tour of St Andrews)
Not included: All lunches
Your Hotel
3* Best Western Invercarse Hotel
Set in a tranquil spot within private wooded grounds overlooking the Tay Estuary, the Invercarse Hotel is just three miles from Dundee city centre. Formerly a 19th-century mansion, it offers 68 well-appointed rooms and retains many of its original features, including its classical ballroom. The hotels in-house restaurant, The Redwoodnamed after the two giant redwood trees flanking either sideserves locally sourced Scottish classics with an incredible view of the River Tay.
This Hotel does not have a lift.
Supplements:
Single Room: £140
Holiday Insurance: £38
(All prices are per person and for the entire tour)
Itinerary
Sunday |
Depart from your home area this morning and travel north to Scotland, arriving in Dundee late afternoon at the Best Western Invercarse Hotel for dinner and a 4-night stay. |
Monday |
Once banned by King Henry VIII, who believed it distracted tradesmen from their work, lawn bowling now thrives as a sport steeped in tradition and camaraderie. An expert coach from St. Andrews Bowls Club hones your skills on their beautiful green lawn. Then, we enjoy a light lunch in a newly renovated clubhouse. For those not wishing to bowl, a walking tour of St Andrews is also offered as an alternative, before free time for all in St Andrews. |
Tuesday |
A Childhood home of HRH Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, Glamis Castle is a 650-year-old fortress renowned for its distinct architecture and imposing majesty. We include a guided tour, time in Glamis village itself and also a tour and tasting at Gin Bothy, where every bottle of their fruit infused gin is poured by hand, using only locally sourced produce including fresh Scottish berries and rhubarb. |
Wednesday |
We head into the Highlands with a visit to Pitlochry, calling in also at the village of Grandtully for a tasting of Ian Burnett's indulgent chocolate. End the day with some free time in Dundee, a handsome city historically home of Beano and Dandy comic books. |
Thursday |
After breakfast we depart Dundee and make our way home. |
Departure dates
| Date | Duration | From price | Book now | Call back | Favourites |
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| 24 May 2026 | 5 Days | £1119.00 | Book now | Request call back | ★ |
Pick up points
Find the closest pick up point to you for this trip
| Name | Address |
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| Billingham | The Causeway Bus Stand A (outside Asda), TS23 2LF |
| Darlington | Feethams (The Dolphin Centre bus stop), DL1 5PJ |
| Durham | Sutton Street Bus Stop, DH1 4RX |
| Gateshead | The Metro Centre Coach Park, NE11 9DJ |
| Guisborough | Marketplace, Outside Specsavers, TS14 6BG |
| Hartlepool | A178 Interchange Stand E, TS24 7EQ |
| Henley in Arden Depot |
Park & Ride, Johnsons Depot
Liveridge House Liveridge Hill, Henley in Arden |
| Heworth | Metro Interchange Stand X, NE10 0LW |
| Middlesbrough | Newport Road Bus Stop, TS1 5NB |
| Newcastle | Central Station Bewick Streed Stand N, NE1 5EF |
| Stockton High Street | The Old Dun Cow, Yarm Street, TS18 3DR |
| Sunderland | Park Lane Interchange, SR1 3NX |
| Washington | The Galleries Bus Station, NE38 7SF |
Home pick-up area
Use the map and postcode lookup to check if home pick-up is available and what it costs.