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Depart Edinburgh 10.00hrs and drive north over
the Forth Road Bridge. Turn off the motorway at
Kelty and travel through the Ochil Hills past
Knockhill racing track, Powmill and Rumbling Bridge.
Before the industrial revolution the Ochils used
to be the centre of Scotland's leather industry,
when Crieff was the country's central cattle market.
We also pass Gleneagles - a 5 star hotel with
it's own golf courses and the Mark Phillips Equestrion
School.
Into Crieff, which had to be rebuilt after being
destroyed during the Jacobite Rebellions for harbouring
Bonnie Prince Charlie. It was restored by James
Drummond, the Duke of Perth. On the outskirts
of Crieff, we reach Glenturret Distillery, the
oldest (legal!) distillery in Scotland, established
in 1775. Arriving here at 11.30, you will be taken
on a tour of the distillery and find out all about
our famous drink. You will of course get a tasting
after the tour so you can try it for yourself.
We will also have lunch here and you can sample
a few more drams at the bar if you wish!
Leaving at 13.30 we continue north into the Highlands
through the Sma' Glen - a beautiful road and gateway
to the Highlands, where Bonnie Prince Charlie
fled as he was pursued by the English and the
lowland Scots. We cross over the heather covered
moors to the Birks or Aberfeldy. Arrive here approx
14.15 for an hours walk through this stunning
forested gorge with it's cascading waterfalls.
It's not surprising that Robert Burns, our National
Bard was inspired to write a poem here. If anyone
prefers, they can be dropped off in the town of
Aberfeldy, home to the Black Watch Regiment.
We leave at approx 15.30 and travel eastwards
to visit Dunkeld, the ancient capital of Scotland.
Set magnificently on the River Tay and with it's
14th century cathedral, Dunkeld makes a peaceful
stop before returning south to Edinburgh over
the Forth Road Bridge. Arrive approx 18.30.
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