Railtrail Annual Brochure 2024

The Gin Bothy

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at Milton of Crathes train station where we board our train for a two-mile journey. The Royal Deeside Railway is unique in having served all British Monarchs, from Queen Victoria to Queen Elizabeth II. After our return journey we enjoy free time in the nearby town of Banchory before returning to our hotel. (B,LR,D) DAY 5 After breakfast we travel to Montrose by rail, enjoying magnificent views of the coast during our 45-minute scenic journey. On arrival, we transfer the short distance by coach to visit the Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre , home of Britain’s first operational military airfield and dedicated to aviation history dating back over 100 years. Following our visit, we continue to the Caledonian Railway for a return journey along the four-mile branch line between the town of Brechin to the Bridge of Dun which dates back in 1848. After our fascinating day of heritage trains and planes we continue our journey to Dundee by rail and arrive at our base for the next three nights, the Malmaison Hotel, where our luggage is waiting for us. (B,D) DAY 6 Today we enjoy a day at leisure in our new base of Dundee . We can visit the city’s many attractions including Discovery Point, an award-winning attraction which tells the story of RRS Discovery and Captain Scott’s remarkable Antarctic expedition, Verdant Works, an original jute mill, the impressive V&A museum (free of charge although some exhibitions carry a separate charge) , the Dundee hop-on, hop-off bus, The McManus Art Gallery & Museum or take a stroll and find the statues of famous Beano and Dandy characters dotted around the waterfront city. (B,D)

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Glamis Castle

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DAY 7 This morning we journey by private coach to Glamis Castle , renowned for being Scotland’s most beautiful castle. During our guided tour we learn about the castle which is famous for being the legendary setting of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, the childhood home of HM Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, and the birthplace of Princess Margaret. Following our visit, we spend some time in the quaint village of Glamis and enjoy a talk and gin tasting at the characterful Gin Bothy before returning to our hotel in the afternoon. (B,D) DAY 8 We bid farewell to Dundee as we make our way home. (B)

DEPARTS

Tuesday 23 April 2024 Tuesday 2 July 2024

FARES

FARE REGION

FIRST* £1579 £1595 £1645 £1665 £1775 £1645 £1635 £1545 £1499 £1575 £1705 £1625 £1409

STANDARD

London: Kings Cross Greater London South of England East Anglia South West Midlands Yorkshire North East North West South Wales North Wales Heart of England

£1445 £1449 £1475 £1485 £1555 £1475 £1459 £1425 £1399 £1429 £1509 £1465

Scotland £1349 £10 tour discount for holders of National Railcards Join & Leave at Hotels £1279 JULY Departure Supplement £60 Single Room Supplement £315 *Please Note: Some local and regional train services are Standard Class seating only and First Class ticket holders will travel in standard class accommodation for these sections of their journey. 7 nights’ bed, breakfast & table d’hôte evening meal Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class) Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described All excursions & admissions as detailed Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

RRS Discovery

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HOTELS

Station Hotel,Aberdeen We have booked superior bedrooms in this 3-star historic hotel ideally located opposite the train station and in the heart of the Granite City. The hotel has a brasserie restaurant and comfortable bar. The superior bedrooms have contemporary décor and modern furnishings and offer a TV, tea/coffee making facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Single travellers

have sole occupancy of a double room. Malmaison Hotel, Dundee

A beautiful Victorian 4-star hotel that boasts many original features. Located in the heart of Dundee, just across the road from the station and close to the city’s many attractions.The stylish well-appointed bedrooms have a TV, tea/coffee making facilities, and free Wi-Fi.The hotel has a contemporary restaurant and bar. Single travellers have sole occupancy of a double room.

Crathes Castle

Book now – online at www.railtrail.co.uk or telephone: 01538 382323

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