Scotland - the Enchanted Forest
The Enchanted Forest is an evening sound and light show held in Faskally Wood near Pitlochry using the forest as a natural backdrop - it will set your imagination alight!
The Enchanted Forest is an evening sound and light show held in Faskally Wood near Pitlochry using the forest as a natural backdrop - it will set your imagination alight!
Autumn is a beautiful time of year to visit Scotland, the landscapes blaze with colour, the skies fill with a wonderful purple and orange glow and wildlife thrives with activity. A sense of change sweeps the natural environment as Red Deer roar, Squirrels gather nuts and migrating birds arrive from the Arctic. The famous Scottish lochs are nestled into a backdrop of red, gold and amber that is further enhanced by the evergreen of conifers. As the traditional tourist season ends and the holidaymakers head off home there is an even more remote feel to the place. Perthshire is known as Big Tree Country and hosts an award winning experience in Faskally Wood near Pitlochry – The Enchanted Forest is an evening sound and light show using the forest as a natural backdrop – it will set your imagination alight!
ITINERARY
Sunday - Morning departure from Dorset northwards via motorways to Preston for overnight stay at the Holiday Inn with 3 course dinner and breakfast.
Monday - Across the Borders, through Clydesdale, past Stirling, follow the Strathallen to Perth for a warm welcome at The Royal George Hotel.
Tuesday - Immerse yourself in Scotland's history as you experience the crowning place of Scottish kings - Scone Palace. Enjoy the Palace and its rare and beautiful collections, walk The Long Gallery, see stunning paintings and classic French furnishings, explore the Pinetum and view the famous Douglas fir before taking on the challenge of the star shaped maze.
Wednesday - The morning is free to discover Perth with its pedestrianized centre, beautiful buildings, museums, galleries, gardens and parks. This afternoon we shall visit Blair Castle at Blair Atholl, dating back to 1269 it has evolved from its cold medieval beginnings through Georgian mansion to a fine Victorian castle. A tea of homemade soup and sandwiches is served in the Tullibardine Restaurant at 4:30pm (replaces hotel dinner). We then drive to Pitchlochry and transfer to a shuttle bus (6:30pm) that takes us into the Faskally Woods for an evening's show of The Enchanted Forest. Dazzling visuals are set against a musical score, aerial artists perform their gravity defying antics, storytellers will enthrall you, mulled wine and hot chocolate will tempt you. This is like nothing you will have seen before, a unique and award winning concept. You will need to walk around the forest circuit which is just over 1 mile and takes 30-40 minutes, although many people go around more than once. Our shuttle bus leaves the forest at 8:30pm and our coach will return you to our hotel in Perth by 10pm.
Thursday - Drive across Kinross via Crieff into the Trossachs National Park - the road ends at Loch Katrine, a magnificent landscape immortalised in words by Sir Walter Scott. A place where time seems to stand still, the perfect place to fully appreciate breathtaking Autumn scenery. We shall join a 2 hour Steamship cruise on the loch from Trossachs Pier to Stronachlachar at the heart of the Great Trossachs Forest and listen to tales and legends as you travel. A truly memorable and nostalgic experience.
Friday - Leaving Perth this morning we drive to Falkirk and view the famous Kelpies - mystical 30 metre high steel sculptures of horse heads that have become a national treasure. Continue southwards passing Cumbria for overnight at The Holiday Inn Preston.
Saturday - Homewards via motorways with stops for refreshment as appropriate to return to Dorset that evening.
B=Breakfast, D=Dinner
ROYAL GEORGE HOTEL, PERTH
A historic family run 3 star hotel that has been welcoming travelers for over 250 years and retains much original character while benefiting from modernization. Offering 46 well appointed bedrooms in Scottish heritage style equipped with private bathroom, free toiletries, hairdryer, TV, phone, iron, tea tray and free wifi. The conservatory style restaurant serves a 3 course dinner with choices and a buffet Scottish breakfast. The MacGregor Bar is a great place to socialize with a drink and there is a pub games room. No lift but only three floors connected by stairs – public areas are on the ground floor with just a few steps around the building. Room service is available.
7 days // £995.00 Per Person SRS £170.00
Holiday Highlights: All coach travel Ï 2 x overnight hotel in Preston Ï 4 nights accommodation in Perth Ï Half board meals throughout (tea replaces dinner on Wednesday) Ï Entry to Scone Palace Ï Entry to Blair Castle Ï Shuttle bus to Faskally Wood Ï Entry to The Enchanted Forest Ï 2 hour Steamship cruise Ï
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 |
