Day 1

Collect clients from Glasgow hotel at 0915. Drive to Rosslyn Chapel, south of Edinburgh (about 90 mins). We spend about 90 mins visiting this iconic site with its unique history and link with the
Da Vinci Code. We avail of the special guided tour and admire the wonderful carvings and architecture. Superb photo opportunities! Only negative aspect is the lack of heating, which is particularly noticeable during the winter time!

At midday we drive into Edinburgh to avail of a light lunch at the Restaurant adjacent to the Palace of Holyrood House. This eatery is a value for money, self-service facility which is adequate for our purposes.

After some external photos of the Palace we move on to Calton Hill, the famous 'Athens of the North' which, owing to clement weather, affords superb views of Edinburgh City and the Forth Estuary.

On then to 96 George Street and the Grand Lodge of Scotland which incorporates a museum and library. This is a fascinating building with opportunities for learning about Masonry.

See fascinating Edinburgh with catswhiskerstours

After the Grand Lodge we drive back to Glasgow via famous parts of Edinburgh, including the Mound, Grassmarket and Castle.

Arrive back at the hotel about 5.00pm.

Day 2

Collect group from hotel at 0900 then drive north through central Glasgow through Strathblane to Glengoyne Distillery. We arrive in time for the 1000am tour which transpires to be excellent value as our group enjoys the sole services of a distillery tour guide.This tour last about 90 mins and proves a very interesting and informative experience.

Visit Scotland's distilleries with catswhiskerstours

Late morning we drive on up through the Trossachs, taking in Aberfoyle and Loch Katrine, the latter forming Glasgow's main water supply. After some short photo stops we drive on to the superbly situated Lake of Menteith Hotel where we enjoy a pleasant pub lunch combined with superb views of Scotland's only Lake on an island in which sits the famous Inchmahome Priory. Again, the weather permits photo opportunities at this scenic spot.

After a relaxing and enjoyable lunch we drive on to Stirling Castle, one of Scotland's best visitor attractions which also offers superb views of the local countryside and the nearby Wallace Monument of 'Braveheart' fame.

After an enjoyable tour of Stirling Castle we move on back to Glasgow.

Overall, a diversified and interesting short tour of Scotland's famous sites. Enjoy Scotland with catswhiskerstours

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