Showing posts with label Scottish Castles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Scottish Castles. Show all posts

Saturday, 7 February 2015

Alnwick Castle, Northumberland Coast and the Borders



Highlights:
~ Kelso
~ The Borders
~ Alnwick Castle
~ Harry Potter
~ Northumberland Coastline
~ River Tweed
~ East Lothian
A fantastic day out to the Scottish Borders and the north of England discovering the magic of Harry Potter and Hogwarts Castle. You also visit Kelso in the heart of the Borders and pass through the historic walled town of Berwick on Tweed, which has changed hands between Scotland and England an incredible 13 times!
This fascinating day out is ideal for fans of Harry Potter, wizardry, magic and those wanting to discover the historic rivalry between Scotland and England as you explore the borderlands.

Alnwick Castle also stars as Brancaster Castle in the Downton Abbey 2014 Christmas special with extensive filming in the spectacular State Rooms.


West Highland Lochs & Castles Day Tour



Highlights:

~ Kilchurn Castle
~ Inveraray
~ Doune Castle*
~ Loch Awe
~ Rest and Be Thankful pass
~ Conservation village of Luss
~ Loch Lomond National Park

A fantastic day out in the heart of the scenic Western Highlands taking in the superb ruins of Kilchurn Castle, stunningly situated at the head of Loch Awe and the historic 18th century town of Inveraray, home to the Duke of Argyll.
If you love old ruined castles, tales of old clan rivalries, west coast lochs, baronial mansions and brilliant mountain scenery then you'll find this tour difficult to beat.
*This tour visits Doune Castle, used as a film location for the "Outlander" series - based on the books by Diana Gabaldon.