As the leaves start to change colour and burst into a riot of russets, bright yellows, rustic reds and oranges, there is no better place to be than in the heart of Scotland. Your base to enjoy this spectacle together with a wonderful programme full of special experiences and visits is Victorian Pitlochry, the largest town in Highland Perthshire. This brand new holiday is sure to be one to remember for a long time to come!

Designed to show you the best of the region's natural beauty, this great new Scottish holiday based at the popular Winnock Hotel at Drymen, near beautiful Loch Lomond, explores the Secret Islands and Waterways of Scotland. Enjoy a boat trip on the Maid of the Forth passing under the magnificent Forth Rail Bridge to Inchcolm Island, a day out to the wonderful Isle of Arran, plus a cruise on lovely Loch Lomond, the single largest expanse of fresh water in Great Britain.

The Scottish Highlands contain some of Scotland's most stunning scenery, including National Parks and vast areas of unspoilt wilderness. From the historic towns and villages to Loch Ness and the tranquil and peaceful Isle of Skye with its velvet moors, jagged mountains, sparkling lochs and towering sea cliffs. This tour really has something for everyone.

Our base just over the Scottish border is the home of the world famous Blacksmiths shop in Gretna. It was the earliest destination for runaway couples fleeing to marry. Join this lovely break where you will fall under the spell of the beauty and enthralling history of the Scottish borders. New for 2017 we visit the popular Lake District towns of Cockermouth and Keswick.

Described as one of the great railway journeys of the world, the 84 mile round trip aboard the Jacobite Steam Train takes you past a list of impressive superlatives. Starting near the highest mountain in Britain, Ben Nevis, depart Fort William passing close by the deepest freshwater loch in Britain, Loch Morar and then the shortest river in Britain, River Morar. Then arrive at the deepest seawater loch in Europe, Loch Nevis at Mallaig. Also included is a trip on scenic Kyle Line travelling across the Northern Highlands from the Kyle of Lochalsh to Dingwall. This wonderful holiday is based in the highland resort of Fort William, which basks on the shores of Loch Linnhe.

Scotland has always known how to see in the New Year... so why not celebrate the arrival of 2018 with a fun-filled Hogmanay break? Enjoy the live band, a piper and a dram of whisky.

Please note that this holiday and itinerary have changed from 'Hogmanay in Gretna' published on page 124 of our 2017 brochure.