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Join us for an unforgettable Highland Castle Christmas Adventure. Totally flexible, you make your own way to Edinburgh, in time for check-in on Christmas Eve at 8.15am for our legendary Christmas Castle Special.

Christmas Eve
Heading north from Edinburgh, we pass the Forth Bridges, through Perthshire - surrounded by mountains, forests and salmon packed rivers. We will stop at Dunkeld to visit the beautiful Cathedral and hear gruesome tales of the Wolf of Badenoch who was buried there.  We then head north to the Pass of Killicrankie where you will hear tales about the Jacobites and Bonnie Dundee. Lunch is in the small village of Kingussie, made famous by the 'Monarch of the Glen' tv show. Then it's off to lonely Culloden Battlefield, scene of the last major battle in Britain set in the Cairngorm National Park.  We then pass over the Kessock Bridge with views of the Black Isle and Cromerty Firth as we head for our lavish evening accommodation in a haunted Highland castle!
 
Christmas Day
Christmas Day will never be the same again. After a good night’s sleep and a quick breakfast, we’ll depart for our journey north over Bonar Bridge. On the way take in the views of Dornoch Firth, and Dornoch town's picturesque Cathedral.  Frolic on the amazing sandy beaches and stop off at the spectacular Falls of Shin.* Unlimited fresh air will mean no more hangovers!  A few snow ball fights and snowman building attempts* will set you up for the slap-up Christmas feast awaiting our return to the Castle.  After a delicious meal you can grab a partner and work off some of your Christmas indulgencies Ceilidh dancing!
*Weather permitting
 
Boxing Day
Winding our way down the West Coast of Scotland back to Edinburgh in a leisurely manner, we’ll visit the monstrous Loch Ness and the mysterious and haunting Glencoe - areas that formed the backdrop to the movies "Braveheart" and "Rob Roy", then across the wilds of Rannoch Moor (watch out for the Stags)and south past historic Stirling, arriving back in Edinburgh early evening.

Travelling from London?

We have a fantastic Rail Add On option, with return train from London Kings Cross and pre and post tour hostel dorm accommodation in Edinburgh.  Once in Edinburgh you will have time to explore and enjoy the Capitals festivities with its German Markets, outdoor ice rink and big wheel!

> 23rd December - depart London by train to Edinburgh - overnight Edinburgh Hostel (mixed dorm)
> 24th December - 26th December - 3 day trip to the Highlands
> 26th December - check back into Edinburgh Hostel
> 27th December - return train back to London
All this for £139.   (Tour not included)

Our extended Christmas tour leaves Edinburgh on Thursday December 24th.  The highlight of this trip is spending Christmas Eve and Christmas night in a haunted Highland castle surrounded by forest for the best Christmas party ever! Returning to Edinburgh on Saturday 26th December.
(Special cancellation charges apply to this product - up to 22 days prior to departure 50% refund. Within 21days no refund)

** This rate may not be available at time of booking if special seats are already taken.