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GROUPS: Highland Explorers

Overview

The spectacular scenery of the Highlands is reason enough for a tour. It is further enhanced by the work of the people who have lived there - the castles and gardens, forts and lighthouses which together tell the story of the Highlander.Use Loch Insh’s main lodge and the Boathouse Restaurant as your base and explore the wonders of the Highlands.

Below you will find sample plans for how you might structure your trip or contact us for a bespoke tour.

Our 5 day plan.

Remember 1 group leader free for every 10 paying places.
Prices are based on at least 10 guests inc. staff and up to 150 max.

Day 1 Monday

Cairngorm Mountain

Depart from your school or town for journey to our centre in the Cairngorms National Park in the heart of the Highlands. Arrival around Lunch time. Welcome talk and lunch. Then its off to Cairngorm Mountain ski resort for a trip on the funicular railway, the highest train in the country. Prepare yourself for spectacular views as far as the sea on a good day.
Loch Insh Lodge (3 Star STB hostel for 4 nights full board accomadation).

Day 2 Tuesday

Highland folk museum
Highland wildlife park

We start this morning with a brief look at the fascinating Highland Folk Museum. Take a walk back through time and get hands on experience of how people in this part of Scotland used to live. Based on the traditional way of life in the early part of the 19th and 20th century.
In the afternoon we travel to the Highland Wildlife Park where you can have a custom guided tour of the inhabitants. Choose from tigers, monkeys, camels, pandas, bison,deer and many more. Drive through the enclosures and enjoy the open parkland where many of them roam..

Day 3 Wednesday

Fort Goerge
Aquadome

In the morning we have a short trip to visit Fort George, built just after the battle of Culloden, it is both a museum and home to the Black Watch regiment.with great views of the Moray Firth.  Keep an eye out for the dolphins and seals that are often spotted from the ramparts.
In the afternoon run off some steam with a trip to the Aquadome; have a swim, enjoy the wave pool or try out the slides. This is in the heart of Inverness the capital of the Highlands .  There will also be a bit of time for a wee shop to take something back for Mum!

Day 4 Thursday

Landmark forest theme Visitor Centre
Loch Garten osprey reserve.

Staying closer to home today visit the Landmark centre in the morning where there is so much to see and do. A great blend of history, heritage and action.The watercoaster, the tree top trail, the climbing zone! Its always a great hit with teachers and kids alike!
In the afternoon a much more relaxing trip to the Osprey Centre at Loch Garten which is run by the RSPB. When the Ospreys come back from there winter stopover in North Africa this is one of the places they come to stay. Now you can watch them close-up, thanks to non-invasive CCTV. The reserve also has some excellent walks, with the chance to see red squirrels, dragonflies and crested tits.

Day 5 Friday

Blair Castle

We leave the Highlands and Loch Insh today and return through beautiful countryside stopping on the way to visit one of the best kept castles in Scotland.
The ancient seat of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl. The castle enjoys one of Scotland’s finest settings in the heart of Highland Perthshire. With its roots in the 13th century, Blair Castle’s history extends over some 740 years, during which time it has welcomed countless generations of visitors. At the gateway to the Grampian Mountains on the route north to Inverness, the location was highly strategic. Today we can enjoy the wild beauty of the surrounding landscape but centuries ago it was a threatening and dangerous place.
One of the first private homes to open to the public in Scotland the castle, its extensive collections and the surrounding beautiful grounds can be enjoyed by all.

5 day Price Includes

• 5 days activities 4 nights
• STB 3 star Hostel full board accommodation at Loch Insh Watersports and skiing centre.
• Dinner, bed & breakfast, packed lunch.
• Entrance to all the visitor attractions above

Transport

• Can be arranged if required
  

Prices

• April & September
• May & June

3 day price Includes

• 3 days activities 2 nights
• STB 3 star full board accommodation at Loch Insh Watersports and skiing centre.
• Dinner, bed & breakfast, packed lunch.
• Bus travel to and from your School/Town and for each days activities.
• Entrance to all the visitor attractions above based on day 1,3,5

Prices

• April & September
• May & June

Alternative attractions that we often go to:

• Culloden Battlelfiefd
• Skating rink Inverness
• Cawdor, Brodie or Balindalloch Castle
• A whisky distillery
• Aerial extreme climbing adventure

Please ask for a price