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SCOTLAND – A VICTORIAN STEAM JOURNEY

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LOCH KATRINE CRUISE ON SS SIR WALTER SCOTT ● FALKIRK WHEEL ● BO'NESS AND KINNEIL RAILWAY


Enjoy a nostalgic mix of steam powered journeys on land and water in this tour based near Loch Lomond. Experience the engineering marvel of the remarkable Falkirk Wheel, the only rotating boat lift in the world. Take in the spectacular scenery of the Trossachs with a cruise on Loch Katrine, marvel at the stunning scenery as you enjoy an afternoon tea on the Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway.

Single Supplement £70


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Itinerary

Day 1: Travel to Scotland and the village of Drymen near Loch Lomond for a 3-night stay at the Winnock Hotel. We will stop en-route at Gretna Green.

Day 2: Loch Katrine Cruise – We travel to Loch Katrine, where you can discover the natural beauty of this legendary Loch as we take a two-hour cruise aboard the steamship Sir Walter Scott. Lunch ar the 'Lochside Restaurant' overlooking Loch Katrine is included.

Day 3: Falkirk Wheel & Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway – After breakfast we make the journey to the Falkirk Wheel. The wheel is a rotating boat lift, connecting the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal. It opened in 2002, reconnecting the two canals for the first time since the 1930’s. We take a round boat trip on the canals where you can experience the ascent and decent through the wheel. Afterwards we take a return journey on the Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway with Cream Tea served on board.

Day 4: We depart Scotland and return home to North Wales stopping en-route for lunch.

Hotel

Winnock Hotel, Loch Lomond***

Situated on the pretty village green in the conservation village of Drymen, the Winnock Hotel is just 14 miles from Glasgow and 4 miles from Loch Lomond itself making it the perfect base to explore the Trossachs, Central Scotland and its many attractions. Picture yourself soaking up the atmosphere of this 18th century Inn, sitting beside the roaring log fire whilst thinking about your day’s exploration of the surrounding beautiful Trossachs.


Includes

  • 3 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
  • Entertainment in hotel on 2 evenings
  • 2-hour Loch Katrine Cruise
  • Lunch at the Lochside Restaurant - Loch Katrine
  • Falkirk Wheel Boat Trip
  • Return Journey on The Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway with Cream Tea served on board