Histories of Highlands and Islands: A journey through North West Scotland with the Royal Society of Medicine 14 - 22 September 2021
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Eilean Donan Castle with views of Skye
Histories of Highlands and Islands:
A journey through North West Scotland
with the Royal Society of Medicine
14 – 22 September 2021
Loch Lomond
Take in the sweeping history and haunting battleground at Culloden. Visit Loch
breathtaking landscapes of Scotland’s north Ewe and learn about its naval history and the
and west, from Edinburgh to Inverness and Arctic convoys and see the magnificent gardens
along parts of the spectacular North Coast at Inverewe. Meet the Lady Laird and tour the
500 Route to Gairloch and Skye. This specially beautiful gardens at Attadale House. Visit Eilean
curated tour encompasses Scotland at its Donan Castle before crossing to Skye to visit
most dramatic and historic. You will also stay Talisker Distillery and take some beautiful walks,
in some distinctive hotels with magnificent including to the Fairy Glen. Take one of the most
settings for you to enjoy. spectacular rail journeys in the world, across
the Glenfinnan Viaduct to Fort William, before
Sample local whisky, learn about Edinburgh’s returning to Edinburgh via the breathtaking
Enlightenment and medical history, see the landscapes of Glencoe, Loch Lomond and the
mighty Forth Railway Bridge - a marvel of Trossachs. There is an optional extension in
Victorian engineering - and travel via the Edinburgh to visit the castle and the National
spectacular Cairngorms, Loch Ness and the Museum and explore the old city.
Tour Leader
Dr Anne MacAlister was a GP in Lanarkshire in
Scotland for over 30 years. She has an interest
in all alternative medicine with special interest
and post graduate training in homoeopathy,
acupuncture and hypnotherapy. Anne works
as a doctor at a number of rock concerts
and has traveled extensively to China, Tibet,
India, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Australia, Peru,
Mexico, Guatemala, Alaska, USA, South Africa,
Zimbabwe, Egypt, Syria, Jordan and throughout
Europe. An experienced and popular tour
leader, Anne has led many tours through South
America and Asia and has now retired from her
GP practice to focus more on travelling. Anne
is a proud Scotswoman and passionate about
sharing her knowledge and love of Scotland.
“Anne Mac was excellent; resourceful, pleasant – sense of
humour, knowledgeable, helpful and reliable; couldn’t be faulted.”
Graham Revill and Jan Reynolds, The Trail of the Tea Horse 2013
“Anne MacAlister is a true asset to your company and as a tour leader
cannot be bettered. We love travelling with her and have had a great time.”
Sheila and Alan Woods, East of Java 2016
Enchanting Skye
Itinerary 14 – 22 September 2021 B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
2 nights Edinburgh – 1 night Inverness – 2 nights Wester Ross – 2 nights Skye – 1 night Edinburgh
the physicians and surgeons who lived in
the city and led pioneering research, as well
as darker stories such as Burke and Hare,
Inverewe who murdered people to sell their bodies
Uig 3 for research to Dr Robert Knox.
Gairloch
Skye
Pm: Scotland has been at the forefront of
2 Inverness
4 Attadale modern medicine since the 18th century
House
and is still a leader in research and
Talisker Eilean Donan development. Join us on this fascinating
tour of Edinburgh, looking at its long
Fort Scotland medical history alongside its stunning
William
natural beauty and architecture. Take
Glencoe an escorted tour of Surgeons Hall, Royal
College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, the Wohl
Pathology Museum, the History of Surgery
Museum and the Dental Collection. The
Surgeon’s Hall Museums were opened to
1
the public in 1832, making them one of the
Edinburgh oldest museums in Scotland.
Day 3: Edinburgh / Inverness
(Thur, 16 Sept) B D
Am: Drive to Inverness. See the Forth Railway
Day 1: Edinburgh (Tue, 14 Sept) D Bridge and learn of the building of this
Pm: Arrive Edinburgh and transfer to the Ten great bridge and the Tay Bridge disaster.
Hill Place Hotel, owned by the Royal Pm: Continue to Inverness on a glorious
College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and in journey via the Cairngorms - home to lush
the Surgeons Quarter. forests, charming Highland villages, wildlife,
Eve: Take a tour of the superb Scotch Whisky wild open spaces and an Arctic mountain
Experience, which immerses you in the plateau. Visit haunting Culloden Moor, site
whisky making process, including sampling of the tragic Battle of Culloden of 1746,
a dram, before dinner with whisky pairings with expert battlefield guide, Ian Deveney.
for starter and dessert. Eve: Overnight and dinner at the Glen Mhor
Hotel.
Day 2: Edinburgh (Wed, 15 Sept) B D
Am: By special arrangement we will have a Day 4: Inverness / Gairloch
guided walking tour of Old Town Edinburgh (Fri, 17 Sept) B D
and the historic buildings of the University Am: Drive to famous Loch Ness before a scenic
of Edinburgh with historian Sheila drive via the Corrieshalloch Gorge, where
Szatkowski, author of Enlightenment you’ll stop for a short walk. Continue
Edinburgh. The tour will explore sites along the coast to the great house and
associated with philosophers David Hume wonderful botanic gardens at Inverewe. At
and Adam Smith, along with medics and the same latitude as Moscow and Hudson
scientists such as Joseph Black, Joseph Bay, Inverewe benefits from the effects
Lister and Sophia Jex Blake. Hear tales of of the Gulf Stream, which enabled a lush
paradise of unusual plants from across the velvet moors, jagged mountains, sparkling
globe to be established by a father and lochs and towering sea cliffs, and visit Uig
daughter amidst a barren wilderness on and the Fairy Glen.
the Atlantic coast, more than 150 years Pm: Visit Talisker Distillery, the oldest working
ago. distillery on Skye, set on the shores of Loch
Pm: Travel to Loch Ewe and learn of its Harport, for a tour with a dram.
important naval history and the Arctic
convoys. It was of great strategic Day 8: Edinburgh (Tue, 21 Sept) B D
importance in World War II because it is Am: Drive to Armadale and take the ferry to
north-facing (and therefore protected from Mallaig.* Take one of the most scenic
westerly winds), plus being less exposed rail journeys in the world across the
to air attack than the base at Scapa Flow. Glenfinnan Viaduct to Fort William
Meet with a member of the Russian Arctic (luggage goes by bus).
Convoy Project and learn first-hand of Pm: Return to Edinburgh on a spectacular
its history. Continue to Gairloch through drive via Glencoe, Loch Lomond and across
magnificent scenery and check into the the Trossachs National Park.
beautiful Myrtle Bank Hotel. Enjoy dinner Eve: Farewell dinner.
at its acclaimed restaurant.
Day 9: Edinburgh (Wed, 22 Sept) B
Day 5: Gairloch (Sat, 18 Sept) B L Am: Depart or take the optional Edinburgh
Am: A day at leisure with options including a extension (see below).
visit to the recent award-winning Gairloch
Museum, walks along the coast or inland, Edinburgh Extension
or a visit to the Torridon Hotel.
Day 9: Edinburgh (Wed, 22 Sept) B
Day 6: Gairloch / Skye (Sun, 19 Sept) B D Am: Panoramic coach tour of the city, passing
Am: Meet with the Lady Laird of Attadale by the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the
House, Joanna MacPherson, one of a new official residence of the monarch in
breed of lady landowners challenging Scotland, Holyrood Park, the Scottish
tradition in Scotland and take a specialist Parliament and the medieval Royal Mile.
guided tour of the gardens. Continue to Continuing through the 18th century
visit Eilean Donan Castle, perched most Georgian streets of the New Town,
attractively on the small tidal island of ending at Edinburgh Castle. Dating back
Eilean Donan where three sea lochs meet - to the 11th century, the castle is home to
Loch Duich, Loch Long and Loch Alsh Scotland’s crown jewels and the famous
Pm: Cross the bridge from the Kyle of Lochalsh Stone of Destiny. After an orientation tour
to Skye and transfer to the hotel. Optional there will be time to explore the castle
coastal walk. and its museums before departing for the
Eve: Dinner at the Marmalade Hotel. National Museum of Scotland for lunch.
Pm: Visit the National Museum of Scotland
Day 7: Skye (Mon, 20 Sept) B L with its diverse collections.
Am: The Isle of Skye is breathtakingly beautiful.
The largest of the Inner Hebrides islands, Day 10: Edinburgh (Thur, 23 Sept) B
it is known for its dramatic landscapes, Am: Depart Edinburgh.
picturesque fishing villages and wealth of
history, from prehistoric sites to brooding * Pending confirmation of ferry timetable. All itineraries
castles. Explore the enchanting isle with its subject to change accordingly to local conditions.
The view from Marmalade Hotel restaurant
Hotels Myrtle Bank Hotel (Gairloch)
A wonderful hotel on the shores of Gairloch,
Ten Hill Place Hotel (Edinburgh) an ideal base from which to explore the
This excellent hotel is part of the Royal unspoilt beauty of Wester Ross, famous for its
College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and is one of spectacular sunsets. The bedrooms are well
Edinburgh’s most desirable city-centre hotels. A appointed, the service warm and welcoming and
stylish hotel with exceptional customer service, the restaurant food is excellent and generous.
it also offers a wine-bar and restaurant that
provide the best quality Scottish produce with a Marmalade Hotel (Skye)
vast plethora of Corney and Barrow wine. An outstanding hotel surrounded by lush
gardens, commanding views over the village
Glen Mhor Hotel (Inverness) of Portree, the loch and the Cuillin Mountains.
The Glen Mhor Hotel consists of Victorian With contemporary accommodation,
townhouses and apartments located on the exceptionally friendly service and good
banks of the River Ness, a three-minute walk traditional home cooking, you will find
from Inverness city centre. Rooms are spacious Marmalade is an excellent base whilst you
and comfortable and service is excellent. explore the beautiful Island of Skye.
Myrtle Bank Hotel
The cost of the tour is £2,155
per person sharing
The cost includes:
• Eight nights’ accommodation in twin- bedded
rooms in first class and medium grade hotels
The single room supplement is £620
• Tour leader (Dr Anne MacAlister)
• Breakfast daily
• Lunch or dinner daily (as mentioned)
• All transport within Scotland (bus, train, ferry)
• A full programme of cultural visits and talks
• Specially arranged visits and specialist guides
• Admission fees throughout
• Tips
The cost excludes:
• Travel to / from Scotland and transfers
• All personal extras such as porterage, laundry
and drinks and meals not mentioned
• All optional excursions, tours and visits
• Travel insurance
Please contact us if you require additional
nights before or after the tour in Edinburgh.
The extension costs £190 pp and
includes:
• One additional night’s accommodation at Ten
Hill Place Hotel with breakfast on a sharing
basis.
Single supplement is £59
• A full day tour on foot and by bus with
historian Sheila Szatkowski
• All admission fees
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Take the spectacular Glenfinnan Viaduct (top); Forth Railway Bridge;
Able Seaman Thomas B. Day standing on the ice-encrusted deck of
the “HMS Belfast” in November 1943; Kyle of Lochalsh (above)
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destination. Of course, you will visit
the great historical sites; marvel at
the wonders of architecture and
engineering; be moved by the riches
of culture and art; and experience
the most spectacular landscapes in
the world. What we also do is make
sure that you see the country as it is
today, giving you privileged access
that independent travel and other
tour companies rarely get close to.
We give you a variety of experiences,
from the sublime to the humble, in
the company of intelligent, curious,
like-minded people. And while we can
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Victoria 3055 Loch Ewe; Take a dram at Talisker Distillery (above)
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