Classic Cars in the Scottish Highlands View Full Screen Itinerary

Today you will arrive in Edinburgh where you will be met by a Sandgrouse Travel & Expeditions representative who will make sure you have all your luggage before a transfer to Edinburgh city centre. On arrival into Edinburgh, you will check-in to your luxury accommodation at The Balmoral, Edinburgh's most famous and most iconic hotel overlooking the castle, and old town.

Enjoy an afternoon and evening in Scotland's vibrant capital city and soak up the Edinburgh Festival atmopshere. This evening you have dinner reservations at one of the city's best loved restaurants, The Witchery by the castle.

Accommodation: The Balmoral Hotel: x5 Classic Rooms on Bed & Breakfast basis.

Today sees you wake up in beautiful and exciting Edinburgh. After enjoying a traditional Scottish breakfast at The Balmoral you will collect your Land Rover Defender 110 vehicle outside the hotel. Driving north to your rendez-vous you will collect your three beautiful classic sports cars, a red Morgan 4/4, a blue Triumph TR6 and a blue Austin Healey Sprite. These charming classics will be the backbone of your touring itinerary through the Scottish Highlands for the next few days.

Once you have familiarised yourself with the classics it will be time to roll out heading north.  You will be pushing up to Glamis Castle in Angus for a tour around this magnificent castle. Glamis Castle is steeped in history and is one of Scotland's most beautiful. We recommend enjoying the castle and grounds before making your way up to Glenshee for an early check-in to the fabulous Dalmunzie Castle. Dalmunzie Castle sits in Glenshee and is a stones through away from one of Scotland's best known ski-stations (in the winter). Why not take the cars our for an evening drive up this famous route to Glenshee Ski Station, the road is a real driving road and you will surely love the majestic mountain landscapes cloaked in purple heather.  

Accommodation: Dalmunzie Castle, x5 Classic Doubles Bed & Breakfast basis. 

Today you will be able to enjoy exploring north of Dalmunzie Castle. Taking the cars from the hotel, head north through Glenshee, following the road to Braemar. Close to Braemar is located Balmoral Castle, where the Queen and the Royal family traditionally holiday each summer, unfortnately the castle is closed during August for this very reason however we still recommend visiting the charming village of Braemar on your routing, as well as Ballater.

You will be heading for a whisky making distillery today, Royal Lochnagar is a small distillery but the tour here is insightful and fascinating. The distillery was once visited by Queen Victoria and has ever since been 'Royal' Lochnagar. Take a lunch in Ballater or Braemar and enjoy a combination of twisting roads and some time outside in the mountains. 

Braemar is the scene each of September of one of the largest Highland Games in Scotland. 

Today you will wake up in the grandeur of the Scottish Higlands and the beautiful surrounds at Dalmunzie Castle. The day is yours to enjoy exploring, taking the classic cars and your Land Rover Defender for a real day of adventure out on the roads of the Highlands. 

We recommend enjoying a cooked breakfast before taking a drive west on the A924 to Pitlochry. Pitlochry is a charming Victorian built Scottish town with a romance that is hard to find elsewhere. The main street is filled with quaint shops, cafes and galleries, take your time enjoying a walk here before pushing north to the real desinations of the day. 

Blair Atholl Castle, is a must visit whilst you are in the area. The castle has been home to the Dukes of Atholl for several hundreds of years, and is one of Scotland's most beautiful and fascinating castles to visit. Here you can enjoy learning about the important role the family and Dukes paid in the part in creating the Scotland we know today. The Duke of Atholl is also the only man in Europe to have a private army! 

Once you have enjoyed Blair Atholl Castle, take a drive north to the small village of Bruar. Here you will discover The House of Bruar, a luxury shopping experience awaits. The House of Bruar has been known for sometime in Scotland and the UK as 'the home of country clothing' and here you will find traditional country and Scottish clothing, tartans, tweeds and many beautiful arts and crafts. The food is also locally sourced, artisinal and delicous. We recommend you take lunch here today. 

This afternoon, you are free to enjoy exploring the area further. A little way north on the A9, you will find Dalwhinnie Distillery, one of our favourite Highland distilleries and one with a great tour. Stop off here for a tour of the distillery and learn all about how this world famous spirit is produced, along with the complexities of the flavours. 

Tonight you will head back south to Pitlochry, before taking an old road west to the remote village of Kinloch Rannoch. Here you will find your luxury hotel, Dunalistair Hotel & Suites. 

Accommodation: Dunalistair Hotel & Suites x5 Superior Rooms on a Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Rate. 

(Some images thanks to VisitScotland)

Waking up in the remote village of Kinloch Rannoch, you are totally surrounded by Scottish mountains and heather-clad moorland. After another wonderful cooked Scottish breakfast at the hotel, check-out and buckle up. You are in for a great drive south up and over the hills past the iconic Schiehallion mountain before dropping down to Aberfeldy. Before you reach Aberfeldy, you will pass by the village of Dull. Here you will stop off and embark on your very own Scottish wildlife safari. 

We have arranged a 3-hour wildlife safari up to the very tops of the mountains. You will be going in a specially adpated off-road, ex-military personnel carrier. Your expert guide and ranger will point out fantastic Scottish wildlife of interest and you will learn about how the Stags, Mountain hare and even Golden Eagles live in this amazing, harsh mountain environment. 

Once you have enjoyed your safari, you will then be treated to a Scottish mountain refuge lunch. Your guide will suprise you with a huge Scottish sharing menu with fresh Scottish produce and foods all served up in a rustic 'bothy' at the top of the mountain. 

On returning to the valley floor after lunch, hop in your cars and head to the charming wee town of Aberfeldy. Here you can visit the Highland Chocolatier, Aberfeldy Distillery head straight on south over the hills. 

This evening you are heading to Gleneagles Hotel - the world famous hotel. To make the most of your stay, we recommend arriving early and enjoying the grounds and activities on-site. Tonight, we have booked for you dinner at the brilliant Strathearn Restaurant at Gleneagles Hotel. 

Accommodation: Gleneagles Hotel x5 Estate Rooms on a Dinner, Bed & Breakfast rate. 

Today is your final day in Scotland, you will be checking-out of the world-famous Gleneagles Hotel & Golf Courses after another incredible Scottish breakfast before taking a short drive to the village of Dollar. Here you will drop off your three fantastic classic sports cars before taking a transfer vehicle back to Edinburgh. 

Thank you for visiting Scotland, we hope that you have had a trip of a life-time and enjoyed both the classic cars and the Highland scenery and people. 

(Edinburgh Castle thanks to VisitScotland)