SEVEN NIGHT EXPERIENCE SCOTLAND PACKAGE | September 23 - 30, 2024
Monday, September 23 – Arrive at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and transfer to the Radisson Blu Edinburgh City Centre Hotel, located in the heart of Old Town. The remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure. This evening join us for a Welcome Reception at the Radisson to meet new friends and/or re-connect with old friends. (Welcome Reception in Edinburgh)
Tuesday, September 24 - After breakfast today, we will depart for a walking tour of Edinburgh. On the agenda is the Edinburgh Castle as well as "Mary King's Close", which is a tour of the underground hidden streets beneath the City Chambers on the Royal Mile where people lived between the 17th and the 19th centuries. Following the conclusion of the tour the remainder of the day is at your leisure. You will find many dining options within walking distance of the Radisson. (Breakfast included)
Wednesday, September 25 – After breakfast we will check out, board our coach bus and make our way to Inverness. The drive brings you through the beautiful Scottish Highlands. In route to our lunch destination in the charming town of Pitlochry, we will make a stop at Falkland Palace - one of Scotland's finest Renaissance palaces, a treasure trove of fascinating 17th century artifacts. Expected arrival in Inverness is in the late afternoon. Once you are checked into the Glen Mhor Hotel, you will have a little time to rest before the evening’s “Welcome to the Highlands” party. A 10-minute bus ride will bring us to Bogbain Farms, where in addition to a typical Scottish dinner you will taste some of the best malt whisky the Scottish Highlands has to offer, including Glenmorangie, The Dalmore, Tomatin, The Singleton of Glen Ord and Dalwhinnie. While enjoying sips of these fine whiskey’s you will be entertained with the history, stories and music of the Scottish Highlands by Davy Holt and Bruce MacGregor. (Breakfast and dinner included)
Thursday, September 26 – After breakfast you will have your choice of a Day Tour that has been created to match your interests with local sights and activities. Dinner this evening will be on your own to enjoy one of the many establishments within walking distance of your hotel. (Breakfast included)
Friday, September 27 – Following breakfast you will have your choice of a Day Tour that has been created to match your interests with local sights and activities. Dinner this evening will be on your own to enjoy one of the many restaurants within walking distance of your hotel. (Breakfast included)
Saturday, September 28 – Join us this morning for a short shakeout run prior to breakfast. After breakfast we will walk to the nearby Loch Ness Marathon Expo and Event Village in Bught Park (approximately one mile). The rest of the day is at your leisure. Tonight join us for a pre-race dinner at our hotel. (Breakfast and dinner included)
Sunday, September 29 – Race Day! Breakfast will be available early. Those running the marathon will depart early for a leisure one mile walk to Bught Park where we will board the marathon buses to the start. If you are participating in the 10K, taxis will be ordered to take you to the start. If you are participating in the 5K, you will walk to Bught Park where it starts. All races finish at Bught Park where you can enjoy the running festival once you cross the finish line. Tonight we will gather for a post-race celebration and reception! (Breakfast included)
Monday, September 30 – Today is departure day. Taxis can easily be ordered via the reception desk at the Glen Mhor for your short drive to the Inverness Airport. We hope you enjoyed your Scotland Experience! (Breakfast included)
FIVE NIGHT INVERNESS PACKAGE | September 25 - 30, 2024
Wednesday, September 25 – Arrive today at the Inverness Airport (INV) and transfer to the charming Glen Mhor Hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore until we gather for the “Welcome to the Highlands” party. A 10-minute bus ride will bring us to Bogbain Farms, where in addition to a typical Scottish dinner you will taste some of the best malt whisky the Scottish Highlands has to offer, including Glenmorangie, The Dalmore, Tomatin, The Singleton of Glen Ord and Dalwhinnie. While enjoying sips of these fine whiskey’s you will be entertained with the history, stories and music of the Scottish Highlands. (Breakfast and dinner included)
Thursday, September 26 – After breakfast you will have your choice of a Day Tour that has been created to match your interests with local sights and activities. Dinner this evening will be on your own to enjoy one of the many establishments within walking distance of your hotel. (Breakfast included)
Friday, September 27 – Following breakfast, you will have your choice of a Day Tour that has been created to match your interests with local sights and activities Dinner this evening will be on your own to enjoy one of the many establishments within walking distance of your hotel. (Breakfast included)
Saturday, September 28 – Join us this morning for a short shakeout run prior to breakfast. After breakfast we will walk to the nearby Loch Ness Marathon Expo and Event Village in Bught Park (approximately one mile). The rest of the day is at your leisure. Tonight join us for a pre-race pasta dinner at our hotel. (Breakfast and dinner included)
Sunday, September 29 – Race Day! Breakfast will be available early. Those running the marathon will depart early for a leisure one mile walk to Bught Park where we will board the marathon buses to the start. If you are participating in the 10K, taxis will be ordered to take you to the start. If you are participating in the 5K, you will walk to Bught Park where it starts. All races finish at Bught Park where you can enjoy the running festival once you cross the finish line. Tonight we will gather for a post-race celebration and reception! (Breakfast included)
Monday, September 30 – Today is departure day. Taxis can easily be ordered via the reception desk at the Glen Mhor for your short drive to the Inverness Airport. We hope you enjoyed your Scotland Experience! (Breakfast included)
