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Dodds Coach Holidays | 24 Central Avenue, Gretna, DG16 5AS
01461 337799 | coachholidays@doddsoftroon.com

Cairngorms and Royal Deeside

Cairngorms and Royal Deeside

Based in Newtonmore, a scenic village in the Scottish Highlands, known for its rich cultural heritage. It serves as a gateway to the Cairngorms National Park, offering beautiful landscapes for walking and wildlife spotting.

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Price Includes (all details are subject to change):

 

  • four nights dinner, bed and breakfast

  • cruise on Loch Ness

  • three excursions

  • return coach travel and ferry fare from N Ireland (£40 supplement)

 

Highlander Hotel, Newtonmore

 

Situated in the village of Newtonmore, within the Cairngorm National Park.  The hotel offers a warm welcome and is renowned for its good food and true highland hospitality.  Enjoy the entertainment or a more relaxed atmosphere in the lounge. (no lift)

 

Day One

Depart from your selected joining point and travel to the Highlander Hotel, Newtonmore. Comfort stops will be made en-route.

Day Two

Take the scenic journey through the breathtaking Cairngorms National Park into the stunning Royal Deeside, a region cherished by the Royal Family. Visit the ancient village of Braemar, set amidst magnificent landscapes, where there will be a short break before continuing to the charming town of Ballater. Here, you'll notice the numerous "By Royal Appointment" signs and an array of unique specialty shops.

Day Three

Spend the morning in the charming town of Aviemore, nestled among majestic mountains and lush forests, with shops, cafes, and bars to explore. Then to the Highland Folk Museum, which showcases traditional Highland life. It has over 35 authentic buildings, interactive exhibits, and costumed staff, offering a vivid glimpse into rural history from the 1700s to the 1900s.

Day Four

Head to the charming settlement of Fort Augustus, situated on the impressive Caledonian Canal. Perhaps visit the Caledonian Canal Heritage Centre or the Clansman Centre and experience centuries of heritage and history from the surrounding area. Enjoy an exhilarating cruise on Loch Ness, taking in the stunning landscape and views of Urquhart Castle, before arriving in the 'Highland Capital of Scotland', Inverness. Admire the castle towering over the city as you wander through the bustling centre with its many shops, cafes and galleries.

Day Five

After breakfast you leave Newtonmore and travel home. Comfort stops will be made en-route.

Please Note

It may be necessary under certain circumstances for these excursions to be operated on different days to those shown.

Holiday Itinerary

 

For full Itinerary click here

 

For full Trading Charter and Booking Conditions click here

 

Not every holiday will suit your mobility needs and some are not suitable for persons using walking aids/wheelchairs etc.  Please ask a member of staff for details should you have any concerns regarding suitability.

TRAVEL WITH US AND YOU CAN PARK YOUR CAR AT THE STENA LINE TERMINAL, BELFAST FOR ONLY £30. To reduce travel time, separate vehicles or taxis may be used to convey passengers to join our holiday coach.

TRAVEL WITH US AND YOU CAN PARK YOUR CAR AT THE STENA LINE TERMINAL, BELFAST FOR ONLY £30.

To reduce travel time, separate vehicles or taxis may be used to convey passengers to join our holiday coach.

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Name Address Times
Annan WM Annan, War Memorial opposite Queensberry Arms
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Ardrossan Ardrossan, Princes Street Bus Stop
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Ayr Dodds Depot Ayr, Dodds Depot, 4 East Road
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Ayr NEW Ayr, Douglas Street Bus Stop, Outside Bus Station
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Ballantrae Ballantrae, Garage, Main Street
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Ballymena Ballymena, Seven Towers Leisure Centre
Main entrance
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Ballymoney Ballymoney
Biestys Centra / Route Service Station,
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Ballynure Ballynure, The Village Chippy
Car Park, Larne Road.
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Bangor Bangor, Town Car Park
opposite Bangor Railway Station Car Park
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Belfast City Centre Belfast City Centre, Leonardo Hotel,
(formerly Jurys Inn), Great Victoria Street.
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Belfast Stena Belfast - Stena Line Victoria Terminal 4,
West Bank Road (Cairnryan)
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Cairnryan Stena Cairnryan - Stena Line Passenger Terminal
Loch Ryan Port.Cairnryan
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Carlisle Asda Carlisle Asda
Bus Layby, Chandler Way
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Castle Douglas Castle Douglas, Crown Hotel
Opposite Market Hill, King Street
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Coleraine Coleraine, Lodge Hotel, Outside Front Door
CLIENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO PARK AT THE HOTEL.
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Dumfries Dumfries, Whitesands, Coach Bay near Suspension
Bridge. (If Whitesands Closed, Brooms Rd Car Park)
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Dunsilly Roundabout Dunsilly Roundabout
Car Park, Antrim
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Eastriggs Eastriggs, Central Bus stop
Opposite the Baxter Hall (Church)
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Girvan Girvan, Hamilton Arms Hotel
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Glengormley Glengormley, Corrs Corner Roundabout
Larne Road Side.
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Gretna Gretna Main Bus Stop
Annan Road
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Gretna Green Gretna Green, Gretna Hall Hotel, Front steps
Please park in the overflow parking space
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Holywood Holywood, Redburn Square.
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Irvine Irvine, Coach Park adjacent to Aldi
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Kilmarnock Kilmarnock, St Marnock St (Police Station)
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Kilwinning Kilwinning, Caley Station (top of Dalry Road)
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Larne Larne, Fairhill Car Park
Victoria Road
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Lisburn Lisburn, Sprucefield Shopping Centre, Bus Shelter
at mini roundabout near Marks & Spencers
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Lochmaben Lochmaben, Outside Kings Arms Hotel
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Lockerbie Lockerbie, The Townhead Hotel
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Maybole Maybole, Cassillis Hotel
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Moffat Moffat, The Balmoral Hotel
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Newton Stewart Newton Stewart, The Crown Hotel
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Newtownards Newtownards, Circular Road
McDonalds Car Park
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Prestwick Prestwick, Station Road.
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Saltcoats Saltcoats, Railway Station
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Stevenston Stevenston, The Cross
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Stranraer Stranraer
Bus Stop Opposite Police Station
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Troon Troon, Ivy Cottage, South Beach, Bus Stop outside
Town Hall
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