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EAST AND CENTRAL SCOTLAND TOURS
THE
CASTLE TRAIL 7 Nights/8 Days
The riverside city of Perth is the gateway to the Scottish Highlands.
It is the starting point for a tour which combines beautiful scenery
with history and splendour. Only three miles from Perth is Huntingtower
Castle with its splendid painted ceilings and at Dunkeld beside
the River Tay is the ancient Cathedral. Blair Castle with its thirty
two rooms of beautiful furniture, fine paintings, china, embroidery
and armour is only six miles from your overnight stop at the Victorian
Highland Resort of Pitlochry. Next
day follow the valley of the River Ardle and on through peaceful
Glenisla to Glamis Castle. This is the home of the Earls of Strathmore
and Kinghorne and contains magnificent rooms with a wide range of
historic pictures, fine furniture, porcelain and tapestries. The
ancient university town of St Andrews is the home of golf and has
a fine golf museum. The ruined Castle and massive Cathedral are
well worth a visit. Before returning to Perth pause to visit Falkland
Palace, a fine example of Renaissance architecture with a beautiful
Royal Chapel. At Perth, Scone Palace has rare porcelain, needlework,
fine furniture, clocks and the unique Vernis Martin Collection.
Itinerary
LOCHS
AND BENS 7 Nights/8 Days 
Towering mountain peaks, shimmering lochs and romantic glens mark
this route. There
are forest walks and nature trails, castles and other ancient monuments.
Visit charming historic towns such as Dunkeld, picturesque Highland
villages such as Fortingall and the peaceful lochside towns of Kenmore
and Killin. A rest day at Killin is included to allow you time to
visit the Falls of Dochart, perhaps cycle up into beautiful Glen
Ogle or Glen Lochay. So much to see and do and moderate cycling
distances. Itinerary
HIGHLAND
GLENS AND LOWLAND HILLS 7
Nights/8 Days
An exciting journey through some
of Scotlands finest scenery from the remote glens of Highland Perthshire
to the beautiful Trossachs Region often described as "The Highlands
in Miniature". The scenic route winds its way along the shores
of beautiful rivers and lochs in the shadow of majestic mountains.
Visit distilleries and castles, sail on Loch Katrine and explore
the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. From the sheltered Victorian resort
town of Pitlochry the tour  travels
to Aberfeldy, on by Loch Tay to Killin and from there on the cycle
track down Glen Ogle to Lochearnhead. Perhaps pause to visit Rob
Roy's grave in the peaceful churchyard at Balquidder and view the
Falls of Leny before arriving at the bustling main town of Callander
with its wide variety of woollen and craft shops. Sail on the century
old steamer SS Sir Walter Scott to appreciate the splendour of Loch
Katrine, visit Inversnaid on the banks of Loch Lomond or cycle to
Aberfoyle. At historic Stirling, the last stop on your memorable
journey, visit the magnificent Castle perched high on a rock above
the town. The choice of short or long daily rides makes this an
ideal tour for leisure cyclists, family groups or the more enthusiastic
long distance biker. Itinerary
ROB
ROY COUNTRY 7 Nights/8 Days
This popular tour explores the contrasting character of the beautiful
scenery which separates the Highlands and Lowlands.You travel from
the riverside city of Perth, past
the rugged Grampian Mountains to reach a world of hills and glens
heralded by Lochs Venacher, Achray and Katrine .From Lochearnhead
you will enjoy the superb views of lochs and mountains in the Trossachs
'The Highlands in Miniature'.There are numerous special cycle trails
available in the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park.Visit Rob Roy MacGregor's
grave at Balquhidder and sail on the steamer Sir Walter Scott on
Loch Katrine. Majestic Stirling Castle welcomes you to Stirling
on the last day of your memorable cycle tour. Itinerary
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THE KINGDOM OF FIFE
7 Nights/8 Days 
This part of the east coast of Scotland is often referred to as
the Kingdom of Fife. Fife was one of seven Celtic kingdoms and the
only one to retain its special title and spirit. The
sea was the main route to Fife and the coastal villages had thriving
trade with Europe, exporting coal and salt and importing timber
and textiles.Visit these scenic harbours with their fishing boats
and pleasure craft
and enjoy the miles of golden sandy beaches. Royal connections remained
when Dunfermline was Scotland’s ancient capital and Falkland Palace
was the King’s hunting lodge and there is more history in St Andrews
with its ruined Bishops’s Palace and Cathedral. This tour uses
recently created Cycle Routes to explore the lush green landscapes
and sparkling sea views
from
the River Tay in the north to the Forth in the south. Itinerary
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THE MILLENNIUM WAY 7 Nights/8 Days
A fascinating journey between Scotland's two major cities, Glasgow
and Edinburgh. The refurbishment of the Forth and Clyde and Union
Canals has once again established the historic waterway link across
Scotland.  This
masterpiece of 18th century engineering has aqueducts, lifting and
swing bridges, locks, junctions and now the 21st century Millenium
Wheel at Falkirk. Travel along the level towpath and experience
the peaceful landscape in a unique way -wildlife, heritage, history,
industrial archaeology, together with modern Scotland and its friendly
people. Glasgow, Scotland's largest city has a wealth of architectural
gems by amongst others Charles Rennie Macintosh and Alexander "Greek"
Thomson, a fine municipal art collection and the magnificent Burrell
Collection. Edinburgh Castle perched high on its volcanic rock looks
down on a modern dynamic capital city where medieval lanes and elegant
sweeping terraces hold sway over ten centuries of history, mystery
and tradition. Itinerary
TOUR
RATINGS
Scottish
Cycling Holidays
87 Perth Street, Blairgowrie, Perthshire
Scotland PH10 6DT
Telephone 01250 876100 Fax 01250 873383
E-mail info@scotcycle.co.uk
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