EURODAM 29th May 2009
Half Day Tour
THE HIGHLAND EXPERIENCE
Drive along the waters edge of Loch Fleet
Then to Dunrobin Castle, Gardens and the Falconry Display
Entrance fee included in Price
The Falls of Shin
Harrods of Knightsbridge in the Highlands
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Departure as close to 12.00 as possible   Loch Fleet Occupies a stunning coastal location where the river Oykel flows through a silted tidal basin. Common seals are regularly seen out on the sandbars at low tide You can enjoy great views of wildfowl and waders. Sand dunes and coastal heath land rich in wild flowers Click Here.... Arrive 13.00   Dunrobin Castle was built around 1275 AD This impressive castle is the most northerly of Scotland’s great houses, and also the grandest, having 189 rooms A vast array of collections make for an interesting visit as you can browse through the bedrooms, nurseries, studies and public rooms at your own pace A walk through the beautiful gardens Then to be treated to one of the very best Falconry displays in the UK given by the Castle Falconer "Andy Hughes" Click for more Falconry pictures..... Then on to the "The Falls of Shin Visitor Centre"  This is a truly wonderful experience for all the family Set in the Achany Glen, amongst spectacular Highland scenery is where we stop for Lunch When the glaciers melted after the last Ice Age in the UK , the Highland landscape was formed, creating Glens and Lochs. Erosion by debris, boulders and gravel led to the formation of the River Shin and the Falls of Shin which are a natural feature of the River, and are next to the visitor centre.  Here you can watch from the viewing platform Atlantic Salmon Battle to return to their place of birth to spawn the next salmon generation. The visitor centre shop has a range of superb quality local crafts, and exclusive luxury gifts from Harrods of Knightsbridge Light refreshments such, morning coffee or afternoon tea, even a full three-course meal, the restaurant is open daily offering delicious seasonal, home made food. And a chance to do some souvenir shopping in the Highlands   Falls of Shin now "WORLD RENOWNED" Banoffee Pie mmmmm! and a seasonal Strawberry version, double mmmmm ! ! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Returning to The Eurodam 16.45 - 17.00
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