Scotland - The Royal Kingdom of Fife

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Scotland - The Royal Kingdom of Fife from only $ 720 pp enquiry

Scotland - The Royal Kingdom of Fife

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Duration

3 days, 2 nights

Sights on Itinerary

    Prices per person

    • From $ 720

    Included in Price

    • - All overnight accommodation including all bed taxes..
    • - All evening meals during tour.
    • - All breakfasts during tour. Generally full English, Scottish or Welsh traditional cooked breakfasts.
    • - All transport and fuel costs.
    • - Services of your driver/guide-companion.
    • - Entrance fees to any attractions visited.
    • - Toll-free calls to your Vacation Specialist from the US during planning.
    • - Our myguideBritain vacation documents package including your tour voucher and information, Britain tourist map and our myguideBritain tips for a successful vacation.
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    Fife and the immediate region north, was the ancestral home of the Stuart monarchs and in Celtic times was a region populated by the strange Picttish folk. Now readily renowned for its world-beating golf courses and the granddaddy of them all at St Andrews, this is a small but intensely interesting corner of Scotland.

    Sightseeing in this compact area is fantastically varied, ranging across traditional east coast fishing harbours, royal palaces at Falkland and Balmoral, dark age fortresses and beautiful churches. Site connected with famous names abound Andrew Carnegie, Robinson Crusoe, Mary Queen of Scots, Robert Falcon Scott and our much-loved Queen Mother, are just a few. You'll see not only where golf originated but arguably tennis too! All this and some splendid scenic drives mark these three days as truly memorable.

    Departs every second Wednesday from May 14th 2008 to October 15th 2008 inclusive.

    The Tour

    Day one - Wednesday

    We cross the Forth by the Kincardine Road bridge and drive to Culross. When you stroll through the narrow cobbled streets of the quiet old burgh of Culross, it is not difficult to imagine yourself back in the 16th or 17th century. Almost the entire village is a living museum, as all the pan-tiled houses with their crow-step gables have been carefully restored.

    Next, to Dunfermline, one of the oldest settlements in Scotland. The abbey dates back over 900 years to the time of King Malcolm and Queen Margaret, later Saint Margaret. The town was the capital of Scotland for more than 500 years and the ruins of the ancient palace adjoin the abbey complex. 'King Robert The Bruce' was buried beneath the abbey, and his final resting place is now marked with a spectacular brass plaque.

    Later we take to the water and row to the small island in the centre of Loch Leven to see where Mary, Queen of Scots, was imprisoned. Another place with both royal and historic Pictic connections is Abernethy. Here, beneath the towering 8th century peel tower, King Malcolm gave fealty to the English king, William the Conqueror. The bakery opposite sells the most delicious cakes!

    Our base for two nights is at the traditional fishing village of Anstruther. This pretty and traditional harbour is not only noted for an excellent museum of fishing but for having one of the very best fish and chip shops in the whole of the UK! And yes, one of our dinners will be fish n chips!
     

    Day Two - Thursday

     

    Today's circular tour takes us through Dundee and into the magnificent and spectacular Cairngorm Mountains. In addition to some simply unbeatable back road scenic drives, taking us through places such as the Spittal Of Glenshee, Glen Dye, Lochnagar Forest and the Devil's Elbow, you'll also see castles, small towns and historic site aplenty. Manmade highlights will include the Queens Scottish residence village of Balmoral, Glamis Castle, the Meigle's collection of Pictish sculpted stones, the Tay Road Bridge and Robert Scott's Antartic ship 'Discovery'.
     

    Day Three - Friday

    Fife is perhaps best known for two major icons - the Royal and Ancient Golf Club at St Andrews, and the Royal palace at Falkland. We'll be seeing both today. The past is still very much alive in the Kingdom of Fife. We'll also be seeing the picturesque villages of the East Neuk of Fife, whitewashed buildings with red pantiled roofs overlook cobbled winding streets leading to secluded little fishing harbours, settings which seem to have changed little over the preceding 150 years. Crail, for example, is home to one of the prettiest little harbours in the country. Crab and lobster can be bought in season down by the harbour. Crail is also home to Crail Pottery, a delightful pottery that is a pleasure to visit. We'll also see where the real Robinson Crusoe lived and, if time permits, visit a secret underground bunker built during the Cold War.

    We return to Glasgow via Edinburgh where those wishing to spend independent time may do so.

    Whats Included?

    • 2 nights accommodation in traditional bed and breakfast or quaint hotel including all bed taxes.

    • All meals during tour (2 evening dinners and 2 full english breakfasts).

    • Entrance fees to any attractions visited.

    • All transport and fuel costs.

    • Services of your driver/guide-companion.

    • All taxes and tips other than those you may wish to give your guide.

    Optional Extras

    • Pre or post tour accommodation.

    Customize Your Tour

    • Make your mini-tour part of an extended city break in with Glasgow or Edinburgh.

    • Combine this tour with the "In Search of Arthur" mini-tour.



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