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A
fascinating tour to many places connected with "Braveheart"
- Sir William Wallace. It was Wallace, who in 1297
defeated the English at Stirling Bridge, only to
be later captured and executed by King Edward.
We start our tour with a drive to the pretty town
of Linlithgow, with its Palace ruins, overlooking
a lovely loch.
A guided tour of Stirling Castle is our next
treat. The castle overlooks the ancient town of
Stirling as well as Bannockburn, the battlefield
where in 1314 Robert the Bruce defeated the
English. Our extended stop here will allow us a
leisurely visit to explore the castle and marvel
at the views from the castle ramparts.
Our scenic drive continues through the village of
Doune, with its 14th century castle to Callander,
a pleasant tourist town that became popular in
Victorian times.
The Trossachs is a wonderful area of lochs and
wild mountain vistas. We travel by Loch Venachar
then climb the dramatic Dukes Pass to the pretty
village of Aberfoyle, where we will make a stop.
We end our tour on a real high-note as we drive
along the "Bonnie, Bonnie Banks" and, if you wish,
you can enjoy an optional cruise on Loch Lomond.
Stirling Castle:
Mighty Stirling Castle is set high on a volcanic
plug and is one of the historic buildings, which
has come to symbolise the spirit of Scotland. On
our leisurely visit to the castle we’ll have a
chance to see the splendid Renaissance Royal
Palace of King James V and the magnificent Chapel
Royal where Mary Queen of Scots was crowned in
1543. Stirling has many connections with the great
Scottish heroes Sir William Wallace, the real
Braveheart, and Robert the Bruce. |
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