Day 1 - Travel to hotel, the base for this short break.
Day 2 - Aberfoyle and the
SS Sir Walter Scott
A full days excursion that starts with a visit to the pretty
village of Aberfoyle situated on the southern edge of Dukes Pass where you
make a visit to the Aberfoyle Woollen Mill before journeying on to Loch Katrine,
here we have arranged a return trip on board the SS Sir Walter Scott, a remarkable
steam driven cruiser which was first launched in 1899.
Day 3 - Stirling Castle
Situated at the head of Stirling's Old Town, mounted high on an old volcanic
outcrop, no one can confirm when Stirling castle was first built, the Castle
that stands today is recorded to have been built between 1370 and 1750 in various
different stages by the numerous different occupants of the stronghold. Stirling’s
history is probably one of the most famous in the world, especially since the
major motion picture ‘Braveheart’, was
released, at certain times the castle stages battle scenarios as well as other
historical reconstructions.
Day 4 - Luss & Hill House
A full days excursion
that starts with a visit to Luss, where many of the cottages that distinguish
the village were originally erected to house workers in the cotton mill and slate
quarries of the 18th and 19th centuries. Today the homes have been fully restored
and Luss has now been designated a "Conservation Village". Familiar
to anyone who has seen the TV Soap "Take the High Road" the village
is a popular stop and offers some stunning views across the Loch.
Anyone with a passion for design and architecture will love Hill House, Charles
Rennie Mackintosh’s finest domestic creation, sitting high above the
Clyde commanding fine views across the river estuary. Commissioned in 1902
the house still makes a striking statement today. Wanting to achieve an individual
feel Mackintosh designed not only the house and gardens, but much of the furniture
and interiors too. Mackintosh’s wife, Margaret Macdonald, contributed
fabric designs and a unique panel over the fireplace in the drawing room. The
result is a daring design with an air of restrained elegance, which still appeals
to modern-day tastes.
Day 5 - Depart for the journey home.