Among peaks standing almost 3,000 metres high, the welcoming Vall de Núria awaits you with its wonderful flora and fauna so you can enjoy an unforgettable day out.
Your journey begins on the rack railway which covers a distance of 10 kilometres on a 1,000-metre gradient. You’ll be able to enjoy matchless panoramic views of the valley from the air from inside the cabin of a ski lift. Once you’ve reached the valley, you’ll be able to visit the shrine, enjoy views of the lake or walk along the many signposted paths you’ll find there.
To round off the day, you’ll be able to sample some of the tasty cured meats and sausages produced in the area, as well as the Núria liqueur.
Leaving Glasgow you travel north-east to Stirling, where your first stop is the WallaceMonument*; a towering stone testimonial to the Scottish legend William Wallace. Inside you will find fascinating exhibits leading you through the life of the real Braveheart and most impressive of all, Wallace’s legendary 5ft 6in(1.7m) tall broadsword.
You then travel further north to Gleneagles Hotel Estate - one of Scotland’s world class golf resorts and site of the 2014 Ryder Cup. Enjoy a photo opportunity here and see where the international legends of golf play.
You will continuey your journey through the pretty countryside of Perthshire to your next stop in Crieff, where we visit The Famous Grouse Experience* at Glenturret Distillery. Learn about the traditional whisky-making process, see how you measure up to the world’s largest bottle of whisky and sample some of ‘The Water of Life’ itself at the fantastic Taste Experience bar. Timberbush Tours customers can also enjoy an exclusive tasting of the Black Grouse Alpha Edition; a rich, smoky blend available only at Glenturret Distillery. Enjoy a range of tasty lunch options in the Glenturret Cafe or take a stroll in the distillery grounds.
In the afternoon you will travel west past beautiful Loch Earn and down through Strathyre to Kilmahog Woollen Mill for the chance to meet Hamish the Highland cow† continue on through the Trossachs - Scotland’s first national park, known as ‘the Highlands in miniature’ for its abundance of lochs, mountains and forests, where you'll discover the lands of legendary outlaw, Rob Roy MacGregor. You will then make a brief refreshment stop in the pretty town of Aberfoyle, before returning to Glasgow.
*OPTIONAL EXTRA. †Hamish the Highland cow is moved to another location during winter months.
Wed & Sat | ALL YEAR
Departs: 09:30 Returns: 18:00