Tour Highlights - 10 day self drive - Start / Finish - Glasgow or Edinburgh

• Dine at one of Edinburgh's top Michelin star restaurants
• Visit our nation's historic capital
• Discover the home of golf and the beautiful university town of St. Andrews
• Enjoy a very special, manager's distillery tour and bottle your own unique malt whisky
• Experience exquisite fine dining and hospitality in a stunning Georgian mansion
• Keep your eyes peeled for the monster on the beautiful banks of Loch Ness
• Take an island retreat to marvel at the sharp, snow-capped peaks of the Skye Cuillin
• Indulge in a fabulous meal at one of the world's 50 best restaurants
• Journey through the haunting mountain grandeur of Glen Coe
• Get involved with some expertly guided foraging in the stunningly diverse Trossachs
• Feel the warm welcome at an award winning restaurant hotel set in its own remote glen
• Experience the unique nightlife and beautiful architecture of the vibrant city of Glasgow
• Indulge in exquisite Scottish hospitality in 4 and 5 star boutique hotels and guest houses
• Relax as we arrange your executive hire car to be delivered directly to your hotel
• Be assured that all the maps, directions and local hints and tips that you need are included in your personalised Love Scotland guide pack

Details
From the moment you arrive in Scotland, you can relax as we welcome you at either Glasgow or Edinburgh airport with a big smile and a lovely refreshing cup of tea or a wee dram depending on your inclination! We'll then whisk you off to Edinburgh to begin your Scottish luxury holiday in style.

Edinburgh
Settle in for a night of warm hospitality at your five star, contemporary boutique guest house, right in the heart of the city. Explore our nation's beautiful, historic capital and follow our recommendations to discover some of the city's hidden delights. The vaults and wynds of the Old Town and the elegant Georgian terraces of the New Town are just waiting to be explored.

Complete a fabulous day with dinner at one of the city's finest restaurants. Eating in a Michelin star restaurant is always a unique experience, but doing so in one of the most picturesque cities in Europe is even more special. Enjoy beautiful and delicious fine dining, prepared by a world class chef, using the best and freshest local ingredients.

St Andrews
Enjoy fabulous views of the magnificent Forth Rail Bridge as you head north to visit the world's most famous golf course and explore the medieval charm of St Andrews. Take the opportunity to enjoy some world class seafood and immerse yourself in this vibrant university town.

Castle
As you head north into the Highlands, you will have the chance to visit one of Scotland's most magnificent castles. With a sumptuous interior and ancient landscaped grounds, this impressive turreted castle is also home to the only private army in Europe.

Cairngorms
Travel on, into Britain's largest national park to discover the Cairngorm massif. As the highest mountain plateau in the UK, it provides habitat for unique alpine flora and fauna, with a background of beautiful native forests of Caledonian pines.

Boutique Hotel
Genuine Scottish hospitality is guaranteed at the five star, Grade A listed Georgian Mansion which will be your next overnight stop. The Head Chef here has a covetted Michelin Star and 4AA rosettes, putting him firmly in the top four restaurants in Scotland and one of the most notable in Britain. The hotel's kitchen gardens provide much of the organic fruit, herbs and vegetables for the restaurant and the honey comes from their own bee hives. Local suppliers provide high quality seafood (caught and delivered daily by West Coast fisherman), as well as meat and cheeses sourced from a nearby organic dairy.

Whisky
Warm up with a wee dram at the smallest of all the Speyside Distilleries. Enjoy a personal tour from the Distillery Manager and experience a tutored tasting. On your visit, you can see the mash tun, the burnished copper stills, and witness the expert distillers create the unique qualities of their delicious Malt. To complete a truly unique experience, hand fill and sign your own exclusive bottle of Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

Loch Ness Monster
A trip to the banks of Loch Ness will most definitely give you the chance to investigate some impressive castle ruins, as well as providing spectacular views of the loch. As for spotting the elusive beastie herself, we make no guarantees, but you just never know...

Skye
Visitors to the Isle of Skye find it hard to believe they will find one of Scotland's very best restaurants in such a remote place. But when they step inside the door to the candlelit interior with its thick stone walls, original fireplaces and low, beamed ceilings, they know that they have found somewhere worth making the journey to. A recent review by the revered restaurant critic, Frank Bruni, of the New York Times, described it as "the French Laundry of Scotland" with reference to California's renowned eatery. Although dishes are creative, modern and exciting in concept, they often have a traditional twist associated with Scotland's amazing culinary heritage. Prime white fish and shellfish of every kind sparkling fresh from the cold, clear waters that surround Skye's rocky shore; a wonderful selection of vegetables, salad leaves, herbs, mushrooms and soft fruits from the island's working crofts and gardens; Skye lamb and Highland beef naturally reared and grazed in the island's glens, as well as wild venison from the high hills; these are all regular features on the daily changing menu. Handmade cheeses, free-range eggs, dairy products and locally made tablet and chocolates are also used alongside the wonderful selection of breads, oatcakes and traditional bakery made every day in the kitchen.

Glen Coe
Catch the ferry back to the mainland to embark on the journey south past the mountain grandeur and the deep gorges and waterfalls of Glen Coe. Site of the ruthless 17th century massacre, Scotland's most famous glen is wild and atmospheric in any weather.

Trossachs
On now to your luxury boutique hotel in the beautiful Trossachs. Depending on availability and your preference, join in on some foraging on the estate, or a cookery demonstration with the passionate resident chefs. This outstanding, family run accommodation offers a genuinely warm welcome and exquisite, award winning food. Head chef and owner will provide a true gastronomic experience using slow ingredients. Meat is from their farm - Highland beef, sweet lamb, wild venison and Tamworth pork. Greens are from their kitchen garden, wild mushrooms and garlic amongst other hedgerow delights will find their way to your plate from the glen.

Glasgow
Complete your amazing journey in the rejuvenated, dynamic city of Glasgow where you can live it up with the locals and their famous Glaesga nightlife. Scotland's friendliest city will show you a great time for your last night with a wide choice of first class restaurants and outstanding pubs to enjoy a final wee dram before retiring to a fabulous city centre hotel. Take in some excellent free museums and delight in the city's stunningly diverse architecture. With the UK's best shopping outside of London, Glasgow offers a great opportunity to pick up some last minute souvenirs and look back on an extraordinary holiday as we bid you farewell with a complimentary transfer to either Glasgow or Edinburgh airport.

Fancy something a bit more active? Why not mix and match with adventure scotland. Contact us and we'll create a holiday that's just right for you.