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Angus Scotland
Royal Deeside Explorer 2025
Discover the diversity of Scotland on this fantastic tour in Aberdeen and Dundee. From royal life at stunning castles to iconic waterfronts, from wildlife cruises to heritage transport, this nostalgic tour has something for everyone.
8 days from £1489
DEPARTS
Tuesday 22 April 2025
Tuesday 1 July 2025
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Visit Balmoral, the Scottish home of the Royal Family
- Sample a wee dram at the Glen Garioch Distillery
- Discover the ‘Granite City’ of Aberdeen on a guided tour
- Enjoy dolphin spotting on a harbour cruise
- Meet Highland cattle on a working farm visit
- Visit Crathes Castle, a classic Scottish tower house with glorious gardens
- Enjoy railway nostalgia at the Royal Deeside Railway
- Visit Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre, Britain’s first military airfield
- Journey on the Caledonian Railway
- Stroll around Dundee’s redeveloped waterfront including the V&A Museum of Design
- Explore Glamis Castle, the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother
- Indulge in a gin tasting in the picturesque village of Glamis
Also included in your Tour Fare:
- 7 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal plus 1 light refreshment
- Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
COVID-19 information
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Departure days
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
April — July
Contact details
21 The Smithfield Centre
Leek
Staffordshire
England
ST13 5JW
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8 Days
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Tour company information
Railtrail Tours
Welcome to Railtrail Tours An independent, family firm with an ethos of honesty and integrity. Our passion for delivering quality escorted holidays by rail at great value fares along with consistently excellent customer service has stood us in good stead for over 44 years. Big on Quality, Small Enough to Care!
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