Gustavus College, USA Curling and cultural tour 2009 of Scotland with mcleanscotland of Perth tour company experts on all Scottish tours The best Scottish tour company there is

Gustavus Adolphus College, St Peter, MN, USA

January 2009 Curling and Culture tour of Scotland

The tour will include these locations; Four days and nights, curling and culture/history in Strathpeffer. Three nights in Perth. Four nights in Edinburgh. Three days/nights curling in Stranraer. Two nights in Largs and two final nights in Glasgow.

10 JANUARY arrive into Scotland. our coach will meet you and transfer to Strathpeffer. The Ben Wyvis Hotel  Imagine your ideal of a Scottish Highland Hotel? Step into this award-winning Victorian mansion and you are instantly enveloped in tradition, warmth and charm. Original features, such as chandeliers and stained glass windows, blend flawlessly with contemporary fabrics and subtle, earthy tones, relax by the roaring log fire, enjoy the private putting green and  32-seat cinema. Dinner included.

11 JANUARY sightseeing along the Great Glen, Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness. This evening story telling by the Highlander (above left photo) listen as he takes you through the lead up, the battle and aftermath of the last battle fought on British soil - Culloden. Overnight Strathpeffer  Dinner included.

12 JANUARY curling in Inverness and more local sightseeing. Strathpeffer overnight Dinner included.

13 JANUARY highland sightseeing and overnight Strathpeffer. More detailed info added to these two days a wee bit later, watch this space!  Dinner included.

14 JANUARY arrive into Perth (above), stay overnight at the Ramada Hotel in the city centre, just minutes from the curling rink. 2 days of curling in Perth. Welcome dinner tonight in the hotel.

15 JANUARY all day Perth and overnight. This evening, why not stroll out with us and meet some of the locals? More detailed info added to these days a wee bit later, watch this space! Buffet  included.
 

16 JANUARY another day/night in Perth. Learn all about bag piping today, we will bring pipers to the hotel from our very own world championship Pipe Band Denny & Dunipace. We will also be taking some more sightseeing in today in and around Perth, possibly the Black Watch regimental Museum inside Balhousie Castle. Learn all about this world famous regiment of the British Army.

17 JANUARY transfer to Edinburgh by coach, where we stop at Murrayfield Stadium, for a curling session and a chance to see the home of Scottish Rugby! Overnight Bruntsfield Hotel, Edinburgh

18 JANUARY Edinburgh free time. Overnight Edinburgh. More detailed info added to these days a wee bit later, watch this space! For instance, a walking tour of Edinburgh has been arranged.

19 JANUARY Edinburgh free time. Overnight Edinburgh

20 JANUARY Edinburgh free time. Overnight Edinburgh. 4 days/nights Edinburgh, lots of free time here.

21 JANUARY transfer to Stranraer overnight. North West Castle Hotel opened for business as a hotel in 1962 with 12 bedrooms and was an immediate success. Hammy, a keen curler, saw a requirement for a curling rink in the area, as curlers had to travel to Ayr, a round trip of 100 miles. In 1970 the North West Castle became the first hotel in the world with an indoor curling rink. The hotel today has 82 bedrooms, and has added a leisure centre with swimming pool. A superb stay here is guaranteed! Shown below. Dinner included.

22 JANUARY all day here and curling, overnight. More info coming soon. Dinner included.

23 JANUARY all day here and curling, overnight. 3 days/nights curling when possible. Dinner included.

24 JANUARY transfer to Largs. Set on the wooded hillside behind the Ayrshire seaside town of Largs, sportscotland National Centre Inverclyde has magnificent views over the Firth of Clyde, the Isle of Cumbrae and the Isle of Bute to the majestic mountains of Arran. Fully equipped lecture rooms in-house, with a six-hole golf practice facility that has scenic views over the Firth of Clyde, as well as two relaxing lounges, two comfortable bars and a games room, all at sportscotland National Centre Inverclyde. Facilities include: Squash, Tennis, Badminton, Sauna, Fitness suite and Gymnastics.
All in all over 20 sports can be delivered at sportscotland National Centre Inverclyde. Dinner included.
 

25 JANUARY curling today at Greenfields hopefully! to be confirmed. Largs overnight. Dinner included.

26 JANUARY Transfer to Glasgow staying at the Euro Hostel. En route we will be stopping at Kay's Factory where the stones/rocks are made for worldwide curlers. Overnight Glasgow. More detailed info added to these two days in Glasgow, a wee bit later, watch this space! We will be curling in Glasgow, possibly Braehead Arena.

27 JANUARY all day free Glasgow, museums etc. Overnight Glasgow. Curling sightseeing, free time also. Last chance for souvenir hunters and shoppers. Hopefully we can all get together for a dinner and wish you a fond farewell and "haste ye back"!

28 JANUARY homeward flight
 

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