Scotland Christmas Markets - FREE BAR!!
Explore the fairytale Scottish cities with an explosion of twinkling lights, enchanting sounds, mouth watering flavours and lots of festive fun.
Explore the fairytale Scottish cities with an explosion of twinkling lights, enchanting sounds, mouth watering flavours and lots of festive fun.
This is a very special holiday to Scotland to enjoy the best Christmas Markets in the country combined with a festively themed programme of excursions. Tumble into a magical Winter Wonderland in the fairytale Scottish cities with an explosion of twinkling lights, enchanting sounds, mouth-watering flavours and lots of festive fun. Our chosen hotel base is no less special – a comfortable venue that provides a delicious cream tea and drinks vouchers for the bar each evening! Add to that a festively themed boat cruise with mulled wine and mince pies.
ITINERARY
Monday - Early morning start from Dorset via motorways with comfort breaks as appropriate to arrive Stirling early evening. Porterage of bags - Dinner - Vouchers for the bar.
Tuesday - Edinburgh Christmas Market - Today we head to Scotland's capital city to explore the sights and enjoy shopping in its fabulous Christmas Market. Return to hotel late afternoon for a cream tea. Dinner in the restaurant - Drinks vouchers for the bar.
Wednesday - This morning travel to Queensferry where we shall board a Festive Three Bridges Cruise complete with mince pies and mulled wine. Enjoy sights of the magnificent Forth road and rail bridges, Inchcolm Island and the medieval abbey, watch out for the wildlife. Later stop at the historic village of Culross and take time to wander its cobbled alleyways and admire the historic buildings. Finally call into The Kelpies - the world's largest equine statues at 30 metres tall, often illuminated in the evening. Dinner and drinks vouchers.
Thursday - Drive to Glasgow to enjoy the festive atmosphere of the excellent Christmas market which offers festive stalls, rides, ice skating and family entertainment. Back at the hotel this evening we enjoy dinner followed by more drinks vouchers.
Friday - A farewell before departure from the hotel - heading homewards with comfort breaks as required, to return to Dorset late that evening.
B=Breakfast, D=Dinner
KING ROBERT HOTEL, STIRLING
A modern comfortable 3 star hotel uniquely situated on the site of the Battle of Bannockburn and right next door to the exhibition dedicated to it. All of the 52 bedrooms have private bathroom with walk-in shower, toiletries, hairdryer, tv with movie channel, large comfy beds, tea tray and free wifi. The Bistro Restaurant provides a 3 course dinner using fresh local ingredients and a glass of wine. A generous breakfast is provided in the Garden Suite restaurant. There is a bar lounge area in which to relax and socialise - 3 drinks vouchers for wine, beer, house spirits or soft drinks are included each evening. No lift but only two floors and plenty of ground floor bedrooms.
5 days // £590.00 Per Person SRS : £100.00
Price Includes; All coach travel, 4 nights hotel accommodation, Half board meals, Drinks vouchers (house brands), Cream tea, Festive 3 Bridges Cruise.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Beaminster Area | Convenient local point in Beaminster to be advised |
| Blandford Area | Convenient local point in Blandford to be advised |
| Bournemouth Area | Convenient point in Bournemouth to be advised |
| Branksome Area | Convenient point in Branksome to be advised |
| Bridport Area | Convenient local point in Bridport to be advised |
| Britannia Inn | Britannia Inn, Fortuneswell, Portland |
| Charlestown | The Alexandra Inn, Chickerell Road, Charlestown |
| Chickerell | Bluebird Garage, Chickerell Road |
| Corfe Castle | Convenient point in Corfe Castle to be advised |
| Courtlands | Portland, Courtlands bus stop |
| Dorchester South Station | Dorchester South Station bus stop |
| Dorchester TOT | Top O'Town Car Park (by cafe), Dorchester |
| Easton | Easton Square, Portland |
| Ferndown Area | Convenient local point in Ferndown to be advised |
| Foords Corner | Foords Corner bus stop, Wyke Regis |
| Jestys Avenue | Bus stop end of Jestys Avenue on Littlemoor Road |
| Littlemead | Broadwey, Littlemead bus stop (Swan Inn) |
| Littlemoor Road Finches | Littlemoor Road, The Finches bus stop |
| Lodmoor Hill | Lodmoor Hill Bus Stop (near Post Office) |
| Lyme Regis | Convenient local point in Lyme Regis to be advised |
| Lyndale bus stop | Wyke Regis, Lyndale Bus Stop |
| Nottington | Broadwey, Nottington Corner bus stop |
| Poole Area | Convenient local point in Poole to be advised |
| Poundbury QMSE | Poundbury Queen Mother Square bus stop (Coach heading into Dorchester) |
| Radipole | Spa Hotel bus stop, Radipole |
| Redlands | Redlands, Opposite Garage |
| Ringwood Area | Convenient local point in Ringwood to be advised |
| Rodwell | Rodwell Traffic Lights, Rodwell Rd/Rodwell Ave |
| Sgt Bunn | St Bunn Bakery, Lanehouse Rocks Road |
| Sherborne Area | Convenient local point in Sherborne to be advised |
| Southwell | Portland, Southwell, Opposite Eight Kings Inn |
| St Edmunds Church | St Edmunds Church, Lanehouse Rocks Road |
| St Johns Church | Weymouth, St Johns Church, outside Dentist |
| St Nicholas Church | Southlands Road bus stop on Buxton Road, Weymouth (former St Nicholas Church) |
| Sturminster Newton Area | Convenient point in Stur. Newton to be advised |
| Swanage Area | Convenient local point in Swanage to be advised |
| To be advised | To be advised - Approx. 2 weeks before travel |
| Upton Area | Convenient local point in Upton to be advised |
| Victoria Square | Victoria Square bus stop, Portland |
| Wareham Area | Convenient local point in Wareham to be advised |
| Westwey Road | Westwey Rd, Magistrates Court, Weymouth |
| Weymouth Bluebird | Weymouth, Outside Bluebird Office, K1 bus stop |
| Wimborne Area | Convenient local point in Wimborne to be advised |
| Wool Area | Convenient local point in Wool to be advised |
| Wyke Smuggler | Smugglers Inn, Wyke Regis |
| Yeovil Area | Convenient local point in Yeovil to be advised |
