Scotland Tour Schedule
Scotland Tour: 27th June – 2nd July
Please note: timings are approximate
Tuesday, June 27th
08:30 Depart from Principal and Roxburghe hotels, and Haymarket Railway Station
The tour group have pre-booked to attend one of the below options:
A. 09:30 – 13:00: Wedderlie Farm – Wedderlie herd includes lunch and refreshments
13:00 Group 1: Depart from Wedderlie for Haymount Farm – Haymount herd
13:00 Group 2: Depart from Wedderlie for Roxburgh Mains – Rawburn herd
14.30 – 16:00 Group A Depart from Haymount Farm to Rawburn herd
14.30 – 16:00 Group B Depart from Rawburn herd to Haymount Farm
16:00 Depart from both farms to Border Union Showground
B. 10:00 – 16:00: Abbotsford House, home of Sir Walter Scott and a visit to historic Border village, Melrose
Visitors have the chance to explore the beautiful House and gardens, and enjoy a leisurely lunch, before moving on to Melrose. Please note: departure from Abbotsford House at 13:30 to Melrose. Departure from Melrose to the Border Union Showground at 16:00. Staff will be onsite to assist.
16:15 – 20:30 Borders Union Showground
18:30: ‘Taste of the Borders’ dinner and entertainment & Civic Reception
Join us for dinner at the Borders Union Showground, and sample all that the Borders has to offer. Our caterers have specially selected produce and suppliers, local to the area, with flavours that are sure to equal the beauty of the surrounding countryside
(dress code: casual)
20:30: Depart for Edinburgh (Drop off at Principal and Roxburghe hotels, and Haymarket railway station)
Overnight in Edinburgh
End of Day 1
Wednesday, June 28th
08:00 Depart from Principal and Roxburghe hotels, and Haymarket Railway Station
12:00 – 17:00 Highland Club exhibition at Dingwall Mart
17:00 Depart from Dingwall to University of Highlands & Islands
17:30 – 19:00: Drinks Reception at the University of Highlands & Islands
The Scottish Highlands would like to welcome you with a drinks reception at the University of Highlands and Islands.
19:00: Departure for Aviemore for a free evening (drop off at MacDonald Resort only)
Overnight in Aviemore
End of Day 2
Thursday, June 29th
08:30 Depart from Macdonald Aviemore Resort
09:30 – 11:30 Galcantray Farm – Galcantray herd
11:30 Depart from Galcantray to Ballindalloch Home Farms
12:30 – 16:00 Ballindalloch Home Farms – Ballindalloch, the oldest existing herd
19:00 – late Highland Dinner and evening of dancing
Venue location: Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Cairngorms National Park, Aviemore PH22 1PN
Join us for a truly Scottish evening, complete with a traditional Ceilidh band!
(Dress code: smart/formal, kilts encouraged!)
Overnight in Aviemore
End of Day 3
Friday, June 30th
08:00 Depart from Macdonald Aviemore Resort for Tillyfour Farm
10:00 – 14:00 Tillyfour Farm – Tillyfour herd & home of William McCombie
14:00 Depart Tillyfour for Glenbervie Farm
15:00 – 17:00 Glenbervie Farm – Glenbervie herd & tour of gardens and factory
17:00: Depart Glenbervie for Dundee
18:00 – 19:30: Civic reception at Discovery Point in Dundee
This venue is home to the RRS Discovery, the last ship of its kind build in Britain, and launched in 1901 to make a successful voyage to Antarctica, known as the Discovery Expedition
19:30: Depart for Dundee hotels (drop off at Dundee Hilton Hotel, Dundee Apex City Hotel, Dundee Malmaison Hotel)
Overnight in Dundee
End of Day 4
Saturday, July 1st
09:00 Depart from Dundee hotels (Dundee Hilton Hotel, Dundee Apex City Hotel, Dundee Malmaison Hotel)
09:30 – 13:00 Glamis Castle
13:00 Depart from Glamis Castle for Newton Idvies
14:00 – 15:30 Newton of Idvies – Idvies herd
15:30 Depart from Newton of Idvies for Prettycur Farm
16:00 – 21:00 Prettycur Farm – Rosemount herd
21:00 Depart for Dundee hotels (drop off at Dundee Hilton Hotel, Dundee Apex City Hotel, Dundee Malmaison Hotel)
Overnight in Dundee
End of Day 5
Sunday, July 2nd
09:00 Depart from Dundee hotels (Dundee Hilton Hotel, Dundee Apex City Hotel, Dundee Malmaison Hotel)
The tour group have pre-booked to attend one of the below options:
a. 10:00 – 14:00: United Auctions at Stirling Mart
b. 10:00 – 11:30: Stirling Castle
Explore one of Scotland’s most famous castles. Significant both historically and architecturally, Stirling Castle’s well-known associations include Mary, Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie. Delegates will then join the rest of the tour group at United Auctions for lunch. Please note: the coach departs from the Castle at 11:30
14:00 Depart from United Auctions for Netherton Farm
14:30 – late Grand Finale Dinner at Netherton Farm, and tour of HW Angus & Netherton herds (Dress code: casual)
21:00 One coach will depart for Edinburgh to accommodate any delegates with early morning flights out of Edinburgh on 3rd July
22:00: Depart for Dundee hotels (drop off at Dundee Hilton Hotel, Dundee Apex City Hotel, Dundee Malmaison Hotel)
Overnight in Dundee
End of Day 6
Monday, July 3rd
08:00 Depart from Dundee hotels (Dundee Hilton Hotel, Dundee Apex City Hotel, Dundee Malmaison Hotel) to travel back to Edinburgh city centre where tour officially ends.
09:45 Drop off at central Edinburgh locations (Haymarket & Waverly railway stations).
Scotland Accommodation
Please click here for a list of the accommodation available to book for the Scotland Tour. You can book and pay for your accommodation as part of the registration process. There will be space on the coach to store your luggage. If you wish to store any luggage in Edinburgh while on the Scotland tour, this is your responsiblity to arrange separately.