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Royal Deeside

Enjoy an Elite Door to Door holiday to Scotland

This thrilling journey, which begins just outside Aberdeen, 'The Granite City,' showcases the east of Scotland and the beautiful Royal Deeside. A brief tour to Dean's Shortbread Factory. Witness the renowned shortbread being made. Then proceed to Fyvie Castle for an included tour. This is a stunning Baronial stronghold with opulent interiors and a world-renowned art collection. Learn about the history of Crathes Castle's turrets, towers, oak panels, and painted ceilings, which were designed in the style of Disney. A vintage train excursion along the River Dee takes you through lovely scenery.

The Aberdeen Alten’s Hotel, Aberdeen****

This hotel is an award winning, independent 4-star hotel ideally located 3 miles from Aberdeen.

The hotel has a lift. All the bedrooms are en suite and have TV, hairdryer, and free Wi-Fi

PRICE INCLUDES

Door to door pick up service

Elite coach travel

4 nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast

A visit to Dean’s shortbread factory

Entrance to Fyvie Castle

Entrance to Crathes Castle

Return journey on the Royal Deeside railway

2-hour guided tour of Aberdeen City Centre

5 days/ 4 nights

**PLEASE NOTE**

Acklams Holidays reserve the right to amend the itinerary should the circumstances dictate

Day 2

Depart hotel for Huntley via Inverurie to Dean's Shortbread Factory. Witness the famous shortbread being created before browsing the gift shop. On then to Fyvie Castle for an included visit. This is an extraordinary Baronial fortress with lavish interiors and a world famous art collection, with its own ghosts, legends and folklore

Day 3

With a backdrop of lush rolling hills, Crathes Castle and Gardens is this morning's destination. Discover the history of the turrets, towers, oak panels and painted ceilings of this magnificent Disney-esque designed 16th century tower house. Spend time in the lovely gardens before making your way for time at leisure in the resort village of Ballater. On then to Banchory and a short, but delightful journey on the Royal Deeside Railway. This heritage railway is in a beautiful setting and runs along the River Dee.

Day 4

Time at leisure follows a morning tour of Aberdeen centre by coach and on foot. Spend time in the historic merchant quarter, or relax in one of the many parks and award winning gardens.

The Aberdeen Alten’s Hotel, Aberdeen****

This hotel is an award winning, independent 4-star hotel ideally located 3 miles from Aberdeen.

The hotel has a lift. All the bedrooms are en suite and have TV, hairdryer, and free Wi-Fi

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Name	Address	Distance
Beverley Coach Park	Beverley Coach Park, School Lane, HU17 9LS
Drax Social Club	Drax Social Club, Main Road, Drax, YO8 8PJ
Hartshead Moor	Hartshead Moor Services, HD6 4JX
King George Dock	King George Dock, Terminal 1, Hedon Rd, 5QA
Wetherby services	Wetherby Services, Kirk Deighton, LS22 5GT
Woodall Services	Woodall Services, S26 7XR