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Gardens in the Highlands - Horticulture and garden design in northern Scotland
Tour highlights
- Wonderful and various gardens with a backdrop of some of the loveliest and most dramatic scenery in Britain.
- Famous gardens and little-known treasures in the northern counties of Scotland, from Aberdeenshire to Caithness and Wester Ross.
- Walled gardens a speciality – providing protection against the Scottish wind for a vast range of both edible and ornamental plants.
- Stay in good hotels on the outskirts of Aberdeen and Inverness.
Practicalities
Two sharing: A$8,670. Single occupancy: A$10,810.
Travel by private coach; hotel accommodation as described below; breakfasts, 1 lunch and 6 dinners with wine, water, coffee; all admissions and donations for gardens and houses; all tips; all taxes; the services of the lecturer and tour manager.
Transport to Aberdeen and from Inverness is not included in the price of the tour. Both are easily reached by flights and trains from all parts of Britain, including the Caledonian Sleeper. There is plenty to do in Inverness on Day 9 before it departs.
Both hotels are boutique properties in quiet suburbs, and both have excellent service, comfortable rooms and their own restaurants. The Marcliffe Hotel & Spa, Aberdeen: 3 miles from the railway station, well planted private grounds, lovely traditional styling. Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness: 20 minutes on foot from the centre, in a historic building on the banks of the River Ness and with extensive gardens.
There is quite a lot of walking on this tour, and a good level of fitness is essential. Some of the gardens are large and on sloping ground, and there is often an additional walk from coach park to garden. Unless you enjoy unimpaired mobility, cope with everyday walking and stair-climbing without difficulty, this tour is not for you. Some days involve a lot of driving – average distance by coach per day: 80 miles.
Between 10 and 22 participants.
Before booking, please refer to Smartraveller to ensure you are happy with the travel advice for the destination(s) you are visiting. As a British company we follow the advice of the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office.
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Testimonials
“Colin Crosbie is extremely knowledgeable but I was most impressed by how generous he was with his time and willingness to continue the discussion after a visit.
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“Superb choice and variety of gardens, featuring interesting planting and design, varied locations.
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“Colin Crosbie was outstanding. His knowledge, experience and passion made a winning combination.
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“The entire experience was delightful. Colin Crosbie was extremely knowledgeable, passionate, and friendly. The gardens, the weather, and transportation were superb.
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