In the Footsteps of the Queen Mother

Introduction 

A bespoke private tour of Caithness in the Northern Highlands, with a local guide around our dramatic coastline and through the favourite places of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, at Mey.

Highlights:

• Pickup. Itinerary order will change depending of location of pickup!
• John o’Groats with its’ mecca of cafes, tourist outlets and Highland Shop AND the ever popular ‘Journeys End’ signpost
• Travel via Canisbay Church, Canisbay where the Queen Mother worshipped during her holidays – once belonged to the Sinclairs of Mey.
• Travel to Mey. A Standard Guided optional extra – Private Tour of the Castle of Mey will give you a great view of the castle and contents (as it was when she passed away in 2002). Built by 4th Earl of Caithness. Tour type to be agreed beforehand.
• Visit her beloved Gardens of Mey – sit in her chair, enjoy the flowers and scents.
• Visit the Animal Centre of rare breeds – roaming through the shady woods on the way.
• Call to the Visitors Centre and enjoy lunch or a cream tea, and perhaps some elegant shopping. Note her favourite blue plaid is used in the decor in the visitors centre.
• Travel along the Pentland Firth. On a clear day you can see the Orkney Islands and nearby Stroma Island sights that she so loved.
• Enjoy the views across to her friend’s home, from where she first caught sight of the ruinous castle that he saved.
• Stop to view over to Thurso Castle once home of her friends – now a ruin.
• Return.

Historic Caithness is truly the most dramatic and photogenic part of the Northern Highlands of Scotland, and a living testament to the determination and efforts of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother in refurbishing and saving this castle that we are able to enjoy this today.

Pick up

• Inverness, Dornoch, Thurso, Wick, Castle of Mey, Invergordon or Scrabster – or location to be agreed when booking
• Cruise ship passengers are met by the guide outside service port gate, a short walk from the gangway.

Tour duration

• Day or Extended Day Tours to be agreed when finalising tour.
• Times: 09:00 – 17:00 or as arranged (tours for cruise ships will be aligned to times in port).

Responsible Travel & Tourism

We commit to making our world a little bit better, one step and one experience at a time by:

• Membership of: Green Tourism, National Trust, RSPB, World Wildlife Foundation
• Working with ‘local businesses and services’ to build our tours
• Raising the % of meals on offer, based on local cuisine and local produce
• Regular rubbish pickups at the local scenic point

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