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.

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.

The lovely city of Inverness enjoys a great location astride the River Ness at the northern end of the Great Glen and is the perfect base to explore the Highlands in early Spring. The roads are quieter, there are fewer visitors and as long as you pack a warm jumper, coat and hat you can really make the most of some (hopefully!) clear, crisp days. Your ‘All-Inclusive’ House Party hotel, right on the banks of the River Ness, opposite the castle, offers full board, afternoon tea daily, a free bar each evening, leisure facilities and entertainment on two nights. This excellent value for money indulgent break with three included excursions is sure be a Highland hit!

Since 1950, the internationally acclaimed Edinburgh Military Tattoo plays out every August against the magnificent backdrop of the floodlit castle. It is a spectacular display of military marching bands, massed pipes and drums of the Scottish Regiments, acrobats, cheerleaders and motorcycle display teams. Early booking is essential due to the limited availability of tickets.

The Scottish Highlands contain some of Scotland’s most stunning scenery - from historic towns to Loch Ness and the tranquil Isle of Skye with its velvet moors and towering sea cliffs. For 2018 your base is lovely Fort William with an included cruise on part of the heritage Caledonian Canal.

A wonderful mix of rail and loch, this great new Scottish holiday takes you on a nostalgic steam journey.  Based at the popular Winnock Hotel in Drymen, you will enjoy a steamship cruise on Loch Katrine, a trip on the Falkirk Wheel and a journey on the Bo’ness & Kinneil steam railway.

Designed to show you the best of the region’s natural beauty, this great new Scottish holiday based at the popular Winnock Hotel explores the Secret Islands and Waterways of Scotland. Enjoy a boat trip passing under the magnificent Forth Rail Bridge to Inchcolm Island, a day out to wonderful  Arran plus a cruise on lovely Loch Lomond.

Described as one of the great railway journeys of the world, the 84 mile round trip aboard the Jacobite Steam Train takes you past the highest mountain in Britain, Ben Nevis, from Fort William via deepest freshwater loch in Britain, Loch 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.

A fantastic journey right up to the northern tip of the spectacular Highlands and a rare opportunity to visit two of the most northerly British Isles. Orkney is a group of 70 islands, the closest of which is just 6 miles off the Scottish Coast. The Shetlands actually lie a fraction closer to Norway.  Both have amazing prehistoric remains with a strong Viking legacy. Your journey takes in a wide variety of beautiful Scottish landscape and includes a three night stay in Thurso, a day in the capital and your 2-night island cruise aboard Northlink ferries (no bunk beds!).

The pretty harbour town of Oban is without doubt the most popular resort in the Western Highlands. Nestling in a crescent-shaped bay, ‘The Gateway to the Isles’ captivates visitors with its Victorian charm, wonderful views of the hills of Mull, excellent seafood scene and its most famous landmark, McCaig’s Tower, a Colosseum–like folly. This brand new holiday stays in the centre of town and includes a day to enchanting Mull with its picturesque capital, Tobermory. Also the opportunity to discover one of the hidden wonders of the highlands – a power station buried one kilometre below the ground!

A brand new 3-railway adventure around Scotland starting with the much publicised Boarders Railway which runs into Edinburgh’s majestic Waverley Station. Continue into the Highlands, riding a section of one of Scotland’s most famous lines over Rannoch Moor in the shadow of Ben Nevis to Fort William. The final train journey takes you to the South West if Scotland via the Galloway Forest Park and the Ayrshire Coast.

As Christmas festivities wind down all over the United Kingdom, the really spectacular parties in Scotland are just getting underway!