Discovering Dundee, Fife and Angus

TThe east coast city of Dundee is one of contrasts, from the state of the art V & A Museum to the heritage of its jute mills and historic ship with a great story to tell. This makes it an excellent base from which to explore both Fife to the south and Angus to the north.

St Andrews • V&A Museum • RRS Discovery • Glamis Castle • Arbroath • Montrose

Day 1 Travel to Dundee, your base for 4 nights.

Day 2 Journey along the glittering coastline, with a guided tour highlighting the fascinating heritage of the East Neuk of Fife. Take time in St Andrews, before heading further along the coast through charming fishing villages to Pittenweem, where many houses around the harbour are of traditional Fife design with red pantile or slate grey roofs and crow-step gables. From here, head for the lovingly restored Teasses Estate. Enjoy a guided tour of the formal gardens, the Walled Garden and Greenhouses.

Day 3 The vibrant city of Dundee, with its waterfront development, is our base this morning, visiting Captain Scott’s ship, the RRS Discovery. Explore the ship and relive the hardships and triumphs of the remarkable expedition to the Antarctic. Following time at leisure, on then to Glamis Castle for a visit, with guided tour (STA), to the splendid childhood home of Her Majesty the Queen Mother.

Day 4 Today, see more of lovely Angus. First stop is the traditional seaside town of Arbroath, home to the famous 'Arbroath Smokie'. Head onto Stonehaven, with time to explore the sandy seafront and picture perfect harbour. Onwards to Montrose, visiting the House of Dun, an elegant Georgian country house where costumed guides lead you through its fascinating history, before returning to Dundee.

Day 5 Homeward journey.

All tours are tailored to your requirements and can be adapted for travel by coach and/or air as you prefer. Occasionally itineraries change. Please see our current brochure or contact us for the latest version.

Invercarse Hotel Dundee, BW Signature Collection, Dundee

A former mansion house set in its own wooded grounds, with inviting public areas overlooking the mighty River Tay. It is a great base for exploring the award-winning Waterfront regeneration in the city and discovering Fife and Perthshire to the South in addition to Angus and the Highlands to the North.

• 3 star • 68 bedrooms

• No lift, but some ground floor rooms

• Coach parking

Your tour includes:

• 4 nights half board in Dundee with:
Porter service, Full Scottish breakfast
3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee

• Guide for full day excursion

• Teasses Estate guided Garden tour

• Admission to RRS Discovery

• Guided tour of Glamis Castle

• Admission to the House of Dun

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