Spirit of Speyside & the Cairngorms

With enchanting beauty and rich history awaiting around every mountain, the unmistakable charm and nature of stunning Speyside and the Cairngorms are truly unforgettable.

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New for 2026 - Embark on an unforgettable journey to stunning Speyside and the Cairngorms, where we visit iconic landmarks such as Ballindalloch Castle, take in the breathtaking views of the Moray Coast and travel back in time on the Strathspey Steam Railway. With enchanting beauty and rich history awaiting around every mountain, the unmistakable charm and nature of Scotland are truly unforgettable.

INCLUDES

Return Select coach travel

4 nights half board

Excursions to Aviemore & the Moray Coast

Admission to Ballindalloch Castle

Return journey on the Strathspey Steam Railway

Free time in Carrbridge

Day 1

We travel to our hotel, where a warm Scottish welcome awaits us in the Highlands.

Day 2

This morning, we head to Ballindalloch Castle, one of the finest surviving examples of a Scottish Baronial Castle, where you can explore five hundred years of Highland history, acres of beautiful formal summer gardens, woodlands and riverside walks, splendidly set in the heart of Speyside. We return to our hotel for an afternoon at leisure, where you can relax and enjoy the hotel's riverside location next to Old Packhorse Bridge, the oldest stone bridge in the Highlands.

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Day 3

Starting with a leisurely morning in Carrbridge, enjoy an afternoon excursion to the popular holiday resort of Aviemore, located in the northwest corner of the majestic Cairngorms National Park. After a little free time, we board the Strathspey Steam Railway for a journey back in time to a bygone age of rail travel, offering relaxing views of the Cairngorms vista and passing through moorland, woods, and magnificent mountain scenery, all alongside the meandering River Spey.

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Day 4

Today, we head to the breathtaking Moray Coast dotted with picturesque harbour villages. We visit the historic royal burgh of Elgin, where you can explore the town's attractions, such as the museum and ancient cathedral, or enjoy the many shops. We then take the stunning coastal route through Lossiemouth, Hopeman, and Burghhead, passing some of the most beautiful coastline on the North Coast. We also make a stop in Nairn, with its stunning beaches and award-winning bars and restaurants, for some time before travelling back to the hotel.

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Day 5

As our Scottish hosts bid us 'haste ye back', we begin our homeward journey after breakfast this morning.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Carrbridge Hotel 3* (Carrbridge)

Established over three hundred years ago, the hotel has been run by the Watt family for the past four decades. It has been extensively refurbished and extended to provide modern accommodation while retaining its character.

Hotel Facilities

Bar
Restaurant
WiFi
Lift

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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Alfreton	Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT
Arnold	High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Beeston	Beeston Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA
Bulwell	Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Chesterfield	Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH
Derby	Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY
Heanor	Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG
Ilkeston	Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF
Leicester	St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Leicester Fosse Park	Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL
Long Eaton	The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ
Loughborough	Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Lutterworth	George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG
Mansfield	Bus Stop, Walkden Street Mansfield, NG18 1QN
Nottingham	Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE
Ripley	Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ
Rotherham	Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB
Sheffield	Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG
Toton	Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA